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.
The US has seized another oil tanker near Venezuela, prompting a stark warning from Brazil's President Lula against armed intervention. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
A Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Pivdennyi near Odesa has killed seven and injured 15. The strike comes amid high-stakes international peace talks in Miami. Read the latest developments.
Ukrainian intelligence sources confirm a drone strike on the Russian tanker Qendil, part of a 'shadow fleet' evading sanctions. President Putin vows retaliation. Read the latest.
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has teased an incredible post-credits scene for the finale of UNIT spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'. The finale airs December 21 on BBC iPlayer.
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.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' worst-case climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise, 2m sea level rise, and a 6C plunge from Atlantic current collapse. Read the urgent analysis.
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 Arctic experienced its hottest year in 125 years, with sea ice at a record low. Scientists warn of cascading global impacts from the rapidly warming 'world's refrigerator'.
A new report definitively concludes the 1994 Estonia ferry disaster, which killed 852, was caused by bow door failure, not collision or explosion. Read the full investigation findings.
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.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
Reform UK denies claims Nigel Farage falsified election expenses in Clacton. Police are reviewing allegations from a former campaign member. Read the latest.
Russell T Davies's UNIT-focused Doctor Who spin-off, starring Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, dives into a fishy conflict. A fun, if flawed, family adventure now on BBC iPlayer.
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.
Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw reveals the 'liberating' challenge of playing Salt, a non-human lead in the new Doctor Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'. Read the full interview and review.
Russell T Davies's UNIT-based series, starring Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, revives classic Sea Devils with timely climate themes. The first two episodes air December 7 on BBC.
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.