A massive overnight Russian assault on Kyiv killed one and injured over 20, as Poland scrambled jets. The attack comes hours before a critical Trump-Zelensky peace summit. Read the latest.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares for critical talks with Donald Trump and European leaders following a large-scale Russian missile attack on Kyiv that injured at least eleven people. Read the latest on the diplomatic push for a Ukraine peace deal.
Russian strikes hit Kyiv as Poland closes airspace. Zelenskyy and Trump prepare for key talks on a 20-point peace plan, while Russia deploys new missiles in Belarus. Read the latest.
Shocking drone footage reveals the devastating aftermath of California floods, with homes completely submerged in mud. See the full video and the urgent response efforts.
Pope Leo XIV expresses 'great sadness' as Russia rejects Christmas truce calls. A massive drone and missile attack kills three, including a child, as graves of soldiers are decorated in Lviv.
Russian missile and drone attacks target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts and casualties as temperatures plummet. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
A major incident was declared after a 50-metre sinkhole opened on a Shropshire canal, swallowing boats. Ten people were rescued with no casualties reported. Watch the dramatic drone footage.
Doctors in England return after a five-day walkout. Health Secretary Wes Streeting thanks staff but warns of a challenging winter ahead. Read the latest on NHS strikes and pay disputes.
Ukraine reports intense fighting and forced deportations in the Sumy region amid a renewed Russian push. Latest on the war and stalled peace talks after day 1,398.
Ukraine's unprecedented drone strike on a Russian oil tanker highlights the explosive growth of the sanctions-busting 'shadow fleet' and rising fears of military confrontation. Read the full analysis.
Ukrainian forces launch a long-range drone attack on a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea, over 700km from the border. Meanwhile, the US offers to chair trilateral peace talks. Read the latest from day 1,397.
Equity union members vote 99% to refuse digital scanning, threatening industrial action over AI protections. A major moment for the UK's creative industries. Read the full story.
A drone strike hits a tanker in Rostov-on-Don, causing casualties, as Russian bombs wound 32 in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy pushes EU to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid.
All six seasons of the acclaimed BBC detective series 'Strike', based on J.K. Rowling's novels, are now free to stream on BBC iPlayer. A seventh season is due in 2026.
The NHS warns patients will feel the impact of a five-day junior doctors' strike starting Wednesday, coinciding with record hospital flu cases. Health bosses urge the public to get vaccinated.
On a critical frontline east of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine's specialist drone battalions fight flat terrain and Russian numbers. Pilots detail the relentless defence and question how long they can sustain it.
Resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, causing major disruption to NHS services during a record flu season. Health leaders warn of severe delays.
The Red Bull Tetris World Final in Dubai featured a stunning 2,000-drone light show and crowned its first champion. We spoke to creator Alexey Pajitnov about the game's 40-year legacy and its future as an eSport.
Ukraine's SBU obliterates a $400m Russian Varshavyanka-class submarine in Crimea using a 'sea baby' drone. The attack marks a historic naval blow amid ongoing peace talks. Read the full report.
Metropolitan Police staff, including call handlers, will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, threatening emergency response delays. Unite union blames pay freeze and inferior conditions.
The head of DroneShield warns Britain needs urgent action to prevent a catastrophic 'drone 9/11' attack on public venues and critical infrastructure. Read the full threat assessment.
Tens of thousands of NHS doctors will strike for five days before Christmas after rejecting a last-minute government deal. The BMA union cites a 20% real-terms pay cut since 2008. Read the full story.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy describes recent US-mediated peace talks as constructive but challenging. Read the latest on the Ukraine war and diplomatic efforts.
A Russian drone strike has compromised the main protective shield at Chernobyl, the UN's nuclear watchdog confirms. Radiation levels remain stable, but urgent repairs are needed. Read the latest.
Moscow welcomes White House policy shift critical of EU, as efforts to broker a Ukraine peace deal face major hurdles. Zelenskyy meets European leaders amid attacks.
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy held a substantive call with US officials, stating real peace progress depends on Moscow's commitment.
At least 50 people, including 33 children, killed in a paramilitary drone attack on a nursery in South Kordofan. Humanitarian groups report further strikes on paramedics and civilians.
A 149,000-tonne Russian shadow fleet tanker, crippled by a Ukrainian drone, drifts into NATO's Black Sea waters near Bulgaria. Crew evacuation stalled by brutal winter storms.
Russia launched a wave of overnight attacks across Ukraine, targeting energy and civilian sites, while diplomatic efforts continue in Miami. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
A €1.5bn protective shield over Chornobyl is no longer containing radiation after a drone strike, the IAEA confirms. Urgent repairs are needed for long-term safety.