Kate and Charlotte's piano duet praised by composer

Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte performed a touching piano duet for the Christmas carol concert, with composer Erland Cooper calling them 'so good'. Watch the royal musical moment.

Starmer's Future Hinges on May Election Reckoning

Sir Keir Starmer's premiership faces its biggest test in May's elections, with Labour braced for steep losses. Polling expert Lord Hayward warns the results could decide the PM's fate. Read the full analysis.

Gaza ceasefire fails to stop journalist killings

Months after the Israel-Hamas truce, Palestinian journalists in Gaza remain in peril. Over 247 media workers have been killed since 2023, with the UN condemning targeted attacks. Read their harrowing testimonies.

Ukraine Peace Talks Intensify as Kyiv Hit by Major Attack

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.

Thailand-Cambodia Sign Ceasefire Deal

Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of intense border fighting. The deal includes a halt to military movements and the release of prisoners. Read the latest developments.

London Crime Falls 18% in Targeted Police Hotspots

A targeted Met Police operation in 20 London town centres cut crime by 18% and boosted arrests by a third over summer 2025. Discover how focused patrols and plain-clothed ops made the capital safer.

UK Military Gap Year Scheme Details Revealed

The UK government unveils its new paid military gap year scheme for under-25s, aiming to boost defence recruitment amid rising global threats. Discover the details and how it works.

Thailand and Cambodia Agree Immediate Border Ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following weeks of deadly border clashes. The deal, brokered by ASEAN, aims to de-escalate tensions and restart diplomatic talks. Read the full details of the fragile peace agreement.

Merton's 2026: New Homes, Tennis Fight & Regeneration

Merton Council pushes ahead with 400 affordable homes, major estate regenerations, and the controversial Wimbledon tennis expansion as 2026 local elections loom. Discover the key projects shaping South London.

Trump asserts control over Ukraine aid ahead of peace talks

Donald Trump tells Politico that Volodymyr Zelenskyy 'doesn't have anything until I approve it', as the two leaders prepare to discuss a 20-point peace plan. Read the latest on the diplomatic push and military developments.

Israeli forces uproot ancient olive trees for West Bank settlement

Israeli soldiers watched as construction vehicles destroyed Palestinian farmland and uprooted centuries-old olive trees in Karyut on 8 December 2025. Farmers say hundreds of acres are targeted for a new settlement, sparking international law concerns.

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