Politics
Sydney Bondi Beach Attacker Charged with 59 Offences as Victims Mourned
A 24-year-old man has been charged over the Bondi Beach mass shooting that killed 15 at a Jewish event. As funerals begin, Australia debates gun law reforms and rising antisemitism.
Culture
Mary Berry's 90th Birthday Christmas Special and Tonight's TV Highlights
Mary Berry shares festive recipes at 90. Plus, a chilling crime drama, Mozart's sister mystery, and the final League of Their Own. Your guide to Wednesday night TV.
Sports
Steve Smith Ruled Out of Third Ashes Test with Concussion Injury
Australia suffer major Ashes blow as Steve Smith is ruled out of the third Test in Adelaide due to concussion. Usman Khawaja returns to the side. Get the latest team news.
Business
The 'Wrap' Overload: Why 2025's Data Round-Ups Are Ruining Festive Cheer
From Spotify to banking apps, personalised year-end data summaries are everywhere. Anna Moloney argues this corporate trend exposes our habits and traps us in repetitive cycles. Is it time to leave the past in the past?
Environment
Transport
TfL to add more trains on 3 Overground lines from 2026
Transport for London confirms service increases for the Mildmay, Windrush, and Weaver lines from May 2026. Find out how your commute will improve.
London Fog Warning Threatens Christmas Flight Chaos
A Met Office fog warning for London on Dec 17 risks major travel disruption, including flight delays and cancellations at key airports. Plan ahead and check your journey.
Tube graffiti costs TfL up to £11m a year to clean
Transport for London spends up to £11 million annually tackling a graffiti 'spike' on Tube trains, with the Central Line described as resembling Gotham City. Discover the clean-up costs and efforts.
London's Major Train Stations to Close Over Christmas
Network Rail announces major engineering works forcing closures at Euston, Liverpool Street, Victoria, Waterloo & Vauxhall stations between Christmas and early January. Plan your journey now.
M1 closed northbound after serious collision
The M1 motorway is closed northbound between J14 and J15 following a serious crash. Emergency services are on scene. Diversions are in place and delays are expected.