China-Taiwan Tensions Rise as Beijing Conducts Major Drills
China conducts large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying air, sea, and rocket forces. Taiwan places its military on high alert. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
China conducts large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying air, sea, and rocket forces. Taiwan places its military on high alert. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
The Met Office warns of significant snow, ice, and travel disruption as a polar vortex sweeps the UK from New Year's Day. Get the latest forecasts and safety advice here.
The Met Office warns of heavy snow and ice for Scotland, with an amber cold health alert for northern England. Temperatures to plummet, posing serious risks to vulnerable populations.
A Japanese town reels from a year of unprecedented bear attacks as hungry animals invade urban areas. Discover the causes, the human toll, and the desperate search for a solution.
London is set for a wintry start to 2026 with snow forecast for the first weekend. Find out when and where the flurries will hit the capital.
A dramatic US weather shift sees spring-like warmth replaced by polar air and snow risk. Meanwhile, Japan battles deadly snow and New Zealand faces severe summer storms.
A five-year-old boy has died after his arm was trapped in a moving walkway at a Japanese ski resort. The incident in Hokkaido has raised serious safety concerns.
London's mild winter is set to end with snow forecast for early January 2026. Temperatures will drop to -1C, with multiple snowy spells expected. Get the full BBC weather outlook.
From a snowy Brooklyn Bridge to a rare baby gibbon in Hungary and a displaced toddler in Gaza, see the powerful images that defined the weekend of 28 December 2025.
A major winter storm has caused travel chaos across the northeastern US, leading to states of emergency and thousands of flight cancellations during the busy festive period. Read the latest updates.
ITVX's 'The Hunting Wives' delivers eight episodes of scandalous, addictive television. Our review of the star-studded bonkbuster full of blackmail, murder, and Texas-sized drama.
A major winter storm has triggered states of emergency across the US Northeast, cancelling over 1,500 flights during the peak festive travel weekend. Read the latest travel disruption updates.
Fifteen people have been injured in a violent attack involving a knife and bleach at a Yokohama Rubber factory in Japan. The suspect, a former employee, has been arrested. Read the latest details.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested after a violent assault at a Yokohama Rubber plant near Tokyo left multiple people with stab wounds and chemical injuries. Read the latest updates.
Japan's cabinet approves a historic ¥9tn defence budget, boosting strike-back capabilities as tensions with China escalate over Taiwan and space militarisation. Read the full analysis.
Southern California faces its wettest Christmas in years with up to 8 inches of rain, prompting evacuation warnings and a state of emergency. Stay informed on the latest storm impacts.
Japan is restarting its largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster. Local residents and experts voice deep concerns over safety and fairness. Read the full story.
The Met Office forecasts a dry, sunny but cold Christmas for most of the UK, with temperatures near freezing. Discover if snow is expected in your area.
A judge has dismissed a private prosecution against comedian Reginald D Hunter, ruling the Campaign Against Antisemitism's motive was to have him 'cancelled'. Read the latest court developments.
A leak of water containing radioactive tritium occurred at the decommissioned Fugen plant in Japan. Authorities confirm no external release, but worker exposure is being investigated. Get the latest updates.
The Met Office has issued its verdict for Christmas Day 2025. Find out if the UK will see snow, where the best chances are, and how climate change is affecting festive forecasts.
The BBC forecasts London's first snowfall of 2026 on January 2, with sleet and 2C temperatures. The Met Office warns of potential wintry disruptions. Get the full weather outlook.
A husband and wife died in a Tokyo sauna after a fire broke out and a faulty door handle trapped them inside. The emergency alarm was switched off. Read the full investigation.
New York experiences its first significant December snow since 2018, while Storm Emilia spawns a tornado in southern Spain, causing extensive damage to festive displays. Explore the weather extremes.
The Met Office forecasts a 'very low' chance of snow on Christmas Day 2025, with drier conditions expected. Find out the official definition and historical odds.
Will it snow on Christmas Day 2025? We examine the UK forecast, the Met Office's definition, and look back at historic white Christmases, including the last widespread one in 2010.
The Met Office's latest forecast hints at a shift to calmer weather for Christmas, but could snow fall? Discover the UK regions with the best chance of festive snow and the history of white Christmases.
Katy Perry and former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau have seemingly confirmed their romance with a series of intimate Instagram posts from Japan. Get all the details on their public debut.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
Japan alleges a Chinese fighter jet locked its fire-control radar on Japanese F-15s in a major escalation. Read the full details of the dangerous encounter and rising tensions.