Myanmar's military rulers hold a controversial election, widely dismissed as a sham, to legitimise power. With vast areas excluded and opposition crushed, analysts see a bid for control, not democracy.
Ukrainian forces target a key Russian oil plant with British-supplied missiles. Zelenskyy holds talks with Trump envoys as a court jails a pro-war Putin critic. Get the latest on day 1,402.
Victoria Police are investigating a car fire in Melbourne's St Kilda during Hanukkah as a potential hate crime. The vehicle was covered in antisemitic graffiti.
The United States has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. President Trump called the targets 'scum' for targeting Christians. Read the latest developments.
The US has launched airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria's Soboto state at the request of Nigerian authorities. President Trump announced the 'powerful and deadly' strikes on Truth Social.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie joined King Charles and senior royals for the traditional Sandringham church walk on Christmas Day 2025, while their father Prince Andrew remained absent. Read the full story.
An 18-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly performing Nazi salutes at Canberra shopping centres and trespassing at ANU. Police warn of radicalisation signs.
Russian opposition leader Sergei Udaltsov sentenced to six years for 'justifying terrorism'. The Putin critic denounces verdict as 'shameful' and begins hunger strike.
No one won the £15m Christmas Eve National Lottery rollover, creating three new millionaires. The £3.8m Saturday jackpot and a £46m EuroMillions draw offer more festive chances.
A car displaying a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne on Christmas Day, escalating fears in the Jewish community. Read the latest on this suspected antisemitic attack.
Imran Ahmed and Clare Melford are barred from the US, accused of coercing online censorship. The EU condemns the travel bans. Read the latest developments.
Kim Jong Un has revealed what North Korea claims is its first nuclear-powered submarine, a move experts warn will escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Read the full analysis.
Ukrainian forces have struck a major Russian oil refinery using British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles, targeting a key fuel supplier for Moscow's war effort. Read the latest on the escalating energy infrastructure attacks.
From emancipation to Black Lives Matter, mass movements have defined US history. Discover what decades of research reveals about protest's tangible impact on elections, policy, and civic life.
Marina Lacerda, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, urges Prince Andrew to answer questions in the US. Newly released documents appear to show the former royal requesting 'inappropriate friends' from Ghislaine Maxwell.
A Powerball player in Arkansas scoops a staggering $1.817bn jackpot, the second-largest in US history. The win ends a 46-draw jackpot drought. Read the full story.
As the African Union declares a Decade of Reparations, Britain faces growing calls for restorative justice from Caribbean and African nations. Will the UK engage or remain silent?
In his annual Christmas address, King Charles called for unity and reconciliation, drawing on the spirit of the WWII generation and praising acts of bravery in the face of recent violence. Read his full message.
An explosive Vanity Fair profile reveals White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles's private views on Trump and his allies, raising questions about her future and legacy. Read the full analysis.
The Royal Family, led by King Charles, attended the traditional Christmas Day church service at Sandringham. See who joined and the notable absence. Explore the festive highlights.
In his 2025 Christmas address from Westminster Abbey, King Charles III paid tribute to acts of 'spontaneous bravery' seen in attacks at Bondi Beach and a Manchester synagogue, urging kindness and hope in divided times.
King Charles III delivers his 2025 Christmas message, reflecting on pilgrimage, hope, and shared values. Read the full analysis of his historic address.
King Charles III's Christmas broadcast praised 'spontaneous bravery' against terror and urged the nation to hold fast to wartime values of courage and community in a divided world. Read his powerful message.
Alfie Hallett, 13, was killed in a violent attack at his family's home in Portugal. The suspect, his mother's ex-partner, had a prior conviction for homicide. Read the full tribute.
Israeli police shut down a Christmas celebration in Haifa, arresting a man in a Santa costume, a DJ, and a vendor. The incident highlights tensions during festive season in the region.
Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice joined King Charles and senior royals for the Sandringham Christmas service, as their father Prince Andrew remains absent. Discover the details and the turbulent royal year.
Analysis of how the Trump administration's 2025 foreign policy dismantled the rules-based global order, creating a crisis of legitimacy for international institutions and law.
A surge in US churches using psychedelics like ayahuasca as sacraments is testing religious freedom laws. Discover how they're winning legal battles and what it means for the future.
In their first Christmas sermons, Pope Leo and incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally address Gaza's suffering, global conflict, and UK immigration divisions. Read their powerful messages.
Heba Muraisi, on remand over an Elbit Systems raid, is hospitalised as health deteriorates. The Filton 24 protest is the largest hunger strike in UK prisons since 1981.