The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's sunniest year since records began in 1910, with over 1,600 hours of sunshine driving a major increase in solar power generation. Discover the regional breakdown and climate insights.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers Australia's mid-year fiscal update, revealing a £36.8bn deficit and persistent inflation challenges. Key takeaways for the UK observer.
The UK has recorded its sunniest year ever in 2025, with over 1,622 hours of sunshine driving record solar power generation. Discover the regional breakdown and the climate mystery.
Hay Festival President Stephen Fry launches a national book recommendation drive to reverse the worrying drop in reading for pleasure in the UK. Join the campaign and submit your unputdownable reads.
Boyzone will perform together on Ronan Keating's BBC New Year's Eve party, offering a preview of their 2026 comeback shows at London's Emirates Stadium.
FIFA has announced new £45 tickets for every 2026 World Cup match after a global backlash over 'extortionate' prices. Discover the details and fan reaction here.
Ronan Keating headlines a 90s-fuelled BBC New Year's Eve special, reuniting with Boyzone bandmates. Featuring Louise Redknapp, Calum Scott & Shona McGarty. Tune in on BBC One.
London's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland closes for the season on January 1, 2026. Plan your final visit for ice skating, rides, and Bavarian treats before it's gone.
The Trump administration argues a new White House ballroom is vital for national security, responding to a lawsuit aiming to halt the $300m project. Read the latest legal clash.
Discover London's best New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations. From a silent disco at The Anthologist to a masquerade in The Gherkin, find your perfect party to ring in the new year.
Federal officials in the US have charged four suspects accused of planning to bomb multiple sites in Southern California on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the foiled plot.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke will gauge Harvey Barnes' desire to switch allegiance from England before March friendlies. Clarke also hints at staying on after the World Cup. Read the latest.
US federal authorities charge four individuals with plotting New Year's Eve bomb attacks in southern California. Read the latest on the alleged extremist plot.
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.
Plan your festive travel in London with our complete guide to tube and train closures from December 24 to January 2, 2025-2026. Essential reading for navigating the capital.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 F1 season: full race calendar, new Cadillac team, driver line-ups, and major technical regulation changes. Get ready for March.
With a $17bn economic impact, the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the US, Canada and Mexico offers a huge marketing opportunity. Discover how brands can connect authentically through purpose, experience and local culture.
Discover your tarot card reading for the week of December 8 to 14, 2025, as Neptune turns direct. Find mystical guidance for your star sign and festive season. Read your full forecast now.
Comedian James Acaster's furious on-air tantrum on BBC's Saturday Kitchen, after losing a food vote, has viewers calling it 2025's top TV moment. See the fallout.
The US Men's National Team learned their 2026 World Cup group stage opponents in a tense draw, setting a challenging but navigable path for the tournament hosts. Discover the key fixtures and analysis.
Reaction pours in after the 2026 World Cup draw. Get the full fixture schedule, key group stage clashes, and analysis for England and the home nations.
England will face Croatia in a 2018 semi-final rematch, while Scotland meet Brazil. Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland must navigate March play-offs to qualify. Full draw details revealed.
England will meet Croatia again in a 2026 World Cup group stage rematch, while Scotland face Brazil. Get all the draw details and reaction from Washington DC.
The USMNT discovered its 2026 World Cup group opponents in a star-studded draw. They will face Australia, Paraguay, and a UEFA playoff winner. Get the full fixture details and analysis here.
The stunning winners of the 2025 International Wedding Photographer of the Year have been revealed. Lancashire's David Scholes took the grand prize with a charming candid shot. Get inspired for your big day.
Follow our live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals draw in Washington DC. Discover which groups the 48 qualifying teams will face in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Plan your 2026 celebration with our guide to the London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the start time, route from Green Park to Westminster, and ticket info for the free January 1st event.
Pantone's 2026 Colour of the Year is 'Cloud Dancer', a billowy white. Discover what this minimalist choice says about the zeitgeist and the mixed reactions it has sparked.
A US appeals court has paused an order to remove National Guard troops from Washington DC, a victory for Donald Trump following a shooting incident. Read the latest on the legal battle.
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Learn how to turn a fixation into a deeper engagement with literature.