Geoff and Terry, two English retirees living in Scotland, found common ground on Brexit and youth opportunities but divided on independence in a candid dinner conversation. Discover their surprising takeaways.
Full guide to when state benefits and pensions will be paid over the festive period. Check dates for Universal Credit, PIP, Child Benefit and more to manage your budget.
London reels from two separate killings and a knife fight in 72 hours. The Met confirms incidents are not linked, as city-wide violence reduction figures show a mixed picture. Read the latest.
Jewish leaders demand a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack at a 15,000-strong vigil, where PM Anthony Albanese was met with boos. 'We are unbreakable,' declares community.
Alex Patel-Wills, 26, of Barnet, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a series of rapes and sexual assaults on five women between 2018 and 2021. Read the full story.
A detailed account of the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia over two years, leading to the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack. Explore the timeline and official responses.
In the wake of the Bondi terror attack, novelist Thomas Keneally argues that seeking political scapegoats is a mistake. True resilience lies in unity, not division. Read the full analysis.
An escaped goat chased a woman and ate Christmas decorations in Upper Seagry. Read how Wiltshire Police used riot shields and a lasso to safely return it.
Wiltshire Police deployed riot shields and a lasso to subdue an escaped goat that ate a Christmas wreath and chased a woman. The incident comes amid calls for new protections for wild goats in the UK. Read the full story.
Exclusive first photos from the Maida Vale murder scene where a 40-year-old man was stabbed to death. Police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage as the killer remains on the loose.
Israeli troops fire into Gaza school sheltering displaced people, killing six including a baby. The attack raises post-ceasefire death toll to 401. Read the full report.
A 40-year-old man was stabbed to death in Maida Vale, West London. Police appeal for witnesses and footage as the killer remains at large. Call 101 with information.
A 27-year-old woman suffered a head injury after being assaulted and robbed in Ravensbourne Park, Lewisham. Police seek witnesses. Call 101 with info quoting CAD1564/20DEC25.
Police offer a £20,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of Mahad Abdi Mohamed in Tottenham. Detectives believe it was a case of mistaken identity. His sister appeals for justice.
A 55-year-old man was fatally shot in Stonebridge, Brent. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A five-month-old baby was among five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces at a school shelter in Gaza City, raising the post-ceasefire death toll to 400. Read the latest on the fragile truce.
Amid a challenging year, Guardian US readers found joy in stories of political change, cinematic triumph, papal leadership, and an intoxicated raccoon. Discover the moments that brought light in 2025.
A 67-year-old local worker in Stonebridge, Brent, says he no longer feels safe after a fatal shooting left a 55-year-old man dead and the killer on the loose. He now keeps a pick handle by his till.
A murder probe is underway after a 55-year-old man was shot dead on a residential street in Stonebridge. Police urge witnesses and dashcam footage holders to come forward.
Police launch murder investigation after a fatal shooting in West End Close, Brent. A 55-year-old man died at the scene. Detectives urge witnesses and those with dashcam footage to come forward.
Police offer a £20,000 reward for information on the murder of Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, shot in the head in Tottenham in a suspected case of mistaken identity. Call Crimestoppers anonymously.
How much do you remember about 2025's political gaffes, protests and U-turns? Challenge yourself with City AM's definitive politics quiz of the year.
A murder investigation is underway after a 55-year-old man was shot dead on a street in Stonebridge, North West London. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Police offer £20,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of father Mahad Abdi Mohamed in Tottenham. Detectives believe it was a case of mistaken identity. His sister appeals for justice.
The BBC's long-range forecast predicts wet weather for London on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, potentially disrupting celebrations. Check the full festive outlook.
A jury has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts in the trial of Michael Clarke, accused of murdering 17-year-old Tanesha Melbourne-Blake in a 2018 Tottenham drive-by shooting. The case will be retried.
Plan your festive post with our complete guide to Post Office opening hours over Christmas and New Year 2025. Check your branch times now to avoid disappointment.
Police offer a £20,000 reward for information on the killers of Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, shot in Tottenham. Suspects fled in a stolen car. Contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
A coroner has issued a stark warning to the Justice Secretary after a British Asian man was murdered by a known racist in a London prison cell. The death was found to be 'wholly avoidable'.
A look at the initial personnel decisions and policy directions from the opening days of Donald Trump's second term as US President. Discover the key figures and their potential impact.