What to Watch on Christmas Eve: BBC Ghost Story & More
Your guide to Christmas Eve TV, featuring a chilling Mark Gatiss ghost story with Joanna Lumley, a chaotic Sewing Bee special, and Bob Mortimer's festive fishing. Discover tonight's schedule.
Your guide to Christmas Eve TV, featuring a chilling Mark Gatiss ghost story with Joanna Lumley, a chaotic Sewing Bee special, and Bob Mortimer's festive fishing. Discover tonight's schedule.
Meet 13-month-old Lenny and 7-year-old Lily, who will celebrate Christmas Day on hospital wards. Discover how their families and NHS staff are creating festive magic at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
US private equity giant Blackstone has agreed to buy the iconic Hamilton Island resort on the Great Barrier Reef. Discover the details of the landmark $1.2bn deal.
Explore how 2025's award-winning films, from Jafar Panahi to Paul Thomas Anderson, mirror global struggles against oppression, drawing direct parallels to current protests and political crackdowns.
As Trump's mass deportation operation intensifies, ordinary Americans are using encrypted apps, community patrols and grocery deliveries to protect immigrant neighbours. Discover the grassroots resistance.
Hundreds of swimmers gathered at Bondi Beach for a poignant 'paddle out' tribute, honouring the 15 victims of the recent attack and showing solidarity with the Jewish community.
Columnist Arwa Mahdawi spent a month trying to emulate the constant smile of NYC's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Discover why this grin is an act of political resistance and its mental health effects.
From LA to Chicago and New Orleans, grassroots organisers are sharing strategies like whistle alerts and 'know your rights' training to protect immigrant communities from federal immigration raids.
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
The FDA has approved the first new gonorrhoea treatments in decades, marking a potential turning point against rising superbug strains. Cases in England are at a record high.
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
French left-wing MP Clémentine Autain declares intent to resist a far-right government, warning of a 'regime change' and calling for a broad coalition to block the National Rally.
A leaked US strategic document appears to adopt language from far-right conspiracy theories about Europe. Experts warn it signals a dangerous shift in official rhetoric. Read the full analysis.
The severed feet of Pawel Martyniak, 21, washed up in Sweden and Norfolk. An inquest could not determine his cause of death, revealing a history of severe depression and failed mental health care.
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty calls for more research to prevent and manage infections in older adults, highlighting risks from sepsis to dementia. Read his urgent report.
Prince Harry showcased a spot-on Alison Hammond impression on US TV, recreating a classic Bake Off moment. Fans are calling for a royal reunion with the ITV star.
Time Out names the 'Powered by Dreams' tree at St Pancras International as London's top festive display for 2025. The stunning creation supports Great Ormond Street Hospital. Discover the magic.
A groundbreaking documentary reveals how scientists are scouring Chile's Atacama Desert for new antibiotics in the urgent global fight against antimicrobial resistance. Discover the invisible war.
Scientist Cristina Dorador searches for new antibiotics in Chile's Atacama salt flats, as lithium mining threatens the delicate ecosystem and indigenous communities. Explore the urgent mission.
Tributes are flowing for beloved BBC presenter and architect Hugh Wallace, who has died at 68. His husband confirmed the sad news on social media.
Scarlett Johansson reveals a financier tried to force her to remove Holocaust references from her directing debut 'Eleanor the Great'. She refused, the backer pulled out, but Sony Pictures Classics saved the project.
Pressure mounts on ministers to approve TfL's bid for Great Northern services from Moorgate to Hertfordshire, promising improved frequency and station upgrades. Read the latest.
Health groups petition the US EPA to ban spraying antibiotics on food crops, citing superbug risks and 35,000 annual resistance deaths. Urgent action needed.
A new spiritual framework of 4Rs offers path to confront evil in public life through resonance, reignition, reclamation and radical reimagination. Join the movement for justice.
Join Sandi Toksvig on her delightful Channel 4 rail adventure along the French Riviera, exploring literary history and stunning coastal scenery. Don't miss this bibliophile's dream journey!
70 years after Rosa Parks' protest, explore how civil disobedience faces new challenges in today's political climate. Discover the organised resistance behind the myth.
A recent ICE operation in Chicago has ignited fierce debate about immigration enforcement tactics and community trust. Discover how residents are fighting back against perceived oppression.
Join Sandi Toksvig on her delightful four-part railway journey along the French Riviera, exploring art, history and culture. Don't miss this charming travelogue on Channel 4.
Great Britain mourns Imran Sherwani, the hockey legend who scored twice in the 1988 Olympic final. His family continues raising Alzheimer's awareness. Read his incredible story.
Chicago religious leaders form interfaith coalition against ICE raids, with ministers detained during protests. Faith communities provide sanctuary and resistance.