Politics
Saudi-UAE Tensions Boil Over in Yemen as Separatists Seize Control
Riyadh accuses Abu Dhabi of threatening its security as Southern Transitional Council forces seize territory, risking a new civil war. Analysis of the Gulf rift.
Culture
US Protest Art in 2025: From Melting Democracy to Human Banners
Across US cities in 2025, powerful protest art—from a Trump-Epstein statue to melting ice sculptures—became focal points for collective action on issues from Gaza to immigration. Explore the images.
Sports
Justin Hood's Record 11 Doubles Stuns Darts World in Alexandra Palace Romp
Debutant Justin Hood made history with 11 consecutive doubles in a 4-0 win over Josh Rock at Alexandra Palace, securing a £100,000 payday and a quarter-final spot. Read the full story of this stunning upset.
Business
AI Pioneer Warns: Granting Chatbots Rights is a 'Huge Mistake'
Yoshua Bengio, a leading AI scientist, argues that attributing consciousness to AI will lead to poor decisions and that humans must retain the right to shut down systems.
Health
Environment
Transport
Two arrests after fatal collision in Gillingham
Kent Police arrest two men after a pedestrian in his 80s died following a collision on Gads Hill. Detectives release CCTV images and seek a third man.
Two arrested after fatal Gillingham crash kills man in 80s
Kent Police arrest two men following a fatal collision in Gillingham. A man in his 80s died after being struck by a car. CCTV shows suspects with a number plate.
Man dies after lorry collision on North Circular
A man in his thirties was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a lorry on the A406 North Circular in East London. Police are investigating and supporting the family.
Eurostar services cancelled due to Channel Tunnel fault
All Eurostar trains are cancelled on Tuesday 30 December 2025 after an overhead power supply problem and a failed Le Shuttle train in the Channel Tunnel. Passengers told not to travel.
Channel Tunnel Power Cut Halts All Eurostar Trains
All Eurostar and LeShuttle services cancelled after a major power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel, causing severe delays and travel chaos for thousands of passengers.