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UK prisons: overcrowding and reoffending – is the system broken?
Overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales has contributed to soaring reoffending rates, with staff too overburdened to help offenders prepare for life on the outside. 


UK care homes face ban on recruiting staff from overseas
After a drubbing in the local elections and with migrants continuing to cross the Channel in small boats, the government is set to unveil its plan to reduce migration numbers on Monday. 


Bradford Kashmiris on India-Pakistan conflict
The events in Kashmir have ramifications here in the UK, not least in Bradford, where more than a quarter of people identify as Pakistani. 


Reform out to dismantle UK diversity programmes
We report from Doncaster where the council is now controlled by Reform.


How significant was the Sycamore Gap tree?
Kevin Martin is the head of Tree collections at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew - he spoke to us earlier from a digital installation around one of their ancient oaks.

Albania News

Andover Advertiser

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Free workshop to create wildlife habitats from Christmas trees
The free event will take place at Dobbies Garden Centre in Andover as part of its Little Seedlings Club.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The Grinch brings Christmas cheer at hospices
The Grinch swapped Whoville for Naomi House & Jacksplace to deliver Christmas cheer.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:01:39 +0000
Hampshire's quietest train station revealed for 2025 with 54 passengers per day
Beaulieu Road in the New Forest has been revealed as Hampshire's quietest train station by the Office for Rail and Road (ORR)

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000
'Charming' detached home with off-road parking hits the market for £550,000
Recently renovated detached home for sale in Andover, Mylen Road. Four bedrooms, modern kitchen, off-road parking, garden, planning permission. £550,000.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000
Should dogs be banned from pubs at Christmas? I can see arguments for both actually
Should dogs be banned from pubs at Christmas? I think you have a case for yes and no, to be truthful.

Anphoblacht

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:48:39 +0000
Justice for the Forgotten disputes Denton finding that UVF acted alone
Justice for the Forgotten, which represents the bereaved and the survivors of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of May 1974 and other fatal attacks in the period, has disputed the claim in the Operation Denton report that the UVF was capable on its ow...

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:52:03 +0000
Why isn’t the West wakening up?
Emma Sheerin MLA: 'Even where life is safe in Palestine, it is not free. It is life with limits'.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000
Honouring our past: shaping the future
Words and deeds must mirror the vision of the inclusive society built on mutual respect and parity of esteem which we aspire to achieve.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:21:21 +0000
‘Sallins Inquiry Now’ Benefit Concert
On 29 March 2026, the iconic Vicar Street venue will transform into a space of reflection and resistance to mark fifty years since one of Ireland’s darkest miscarriages of justice, the Sallins Mail Train robbery frame-up.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:49:39 +0000
Martin Collins – A true friend of Ireland
Stalwart political campaigner on all things Ireland Martin Collins died last week. Joe Dwyer pens an appreciation of Martin’s decades of political activism.

Armenia News

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:49:55 +0400
Armenia develops housing program for displaced Nagorno-Karabakh families with 1-3 members

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:41:31 +0400
Byblos Bank Armenia concludes the year with a meaningful initiative

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:31:49 +0400
Armenia government approves program to promote self-employment of displaced persons from Karabakh

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:15:12 +0400
Armenia’s spiritual-cultural Shoghakat TV to cease operations as of January 1, government decides

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:54:15 +0400
Armenia to have tourist centers

Armenia Panorama

Armenian News

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:58:29 GMT
Kasparov jailed in absentia in Russia for terrorism justification
Garry Kasparov, labeled a foreign agent in Russia, faces arrest in absentia for allegedly justifying terrorism online.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:16:37 GMT
Kremlin “respects Aliyev's decision” to skip CIS summit
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that year-end schedules for all leaders are typically demanding.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:52:28 GMT
U.S. to end Green Card lottery program
Noem stated the move aims to ensure that American citizens "no longer suffer the consequences of this harmful program."

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:14:58 GMT
BP exits operator role in BTC, Baku-Supsa pipelines
BP will no longer operate key pipelines in the South Caucasus but retains ownership shares in the projects.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:57:26 GMT
RSF labels Aliyev, Ivanishvili 'press freedom predators'
”Murder, imprisonment, defamation, propaganda, troll armies — all serve as tools to impose silence,” RSF stated.

Azerbaijan Today

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:53:00 +0400
Ramil Gasimov to perform role of Cavaradossi for first time

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:57:00 +0400
Combat jiu-jitsu competition held to mark 5th anniversary of victory

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:39:00 +0400
Azerbaijan expects $3 bln current account surplus next year

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:27:00 +0400
Moment of silence held for victims of AZAL plane crash near Aktau

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:18:00 +0400
Festive concert by Fidan Hajiyeva Vocal Music School held in Baku

Azerbaijan Trend

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:55:02 +0400
US embassy commemorates anniversary of AZAL plane crash

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:51:50 +0400
Azerbaijan joins agreement on rescue of cosmonauts

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:43:22 +0400
Azerbaijan awards group of athletes and sports professionals

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:35:52 +0400
Azerbaijan approves state program on official statistics dev't for 2026–2030 - decree

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:28:00 +0400
Azerbaijan approves memorandum on boosting mutual military security with Türkiye

Basingstoke Gazette

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Ten times Basingstoke hit the national news
You may think Basingstoke is only famous for its roundabouts. However, the town has hit the national headlines over the years for numerous other reasons. From the Christmas lights switch on to a buffalo being beamed up by a UFO (yes, really), here ar...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Nursery children and older generation come together for wonderful Christmas event
Care UK’s Dashwood Manor in Basingstoke hosted children from Kids Inc Nursery and Dandelions Community Preschool for a day filled with seasonal crafts, carols, and storytelling.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:01:39 +0000
Hampshire's quietest train station revealed for 2025 with 54 passengers per day
Beaulieu Road in the New Forest has been revealed as Hampshire's quietest train station by the Office for Rail and Road (ORR)

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000
Children and care home residents come together to celebrate Christmas traditions
The event was part of the care provider’s Step into Christmas initiative, which aims to revive and celebrate seasonal customs from years gone by.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000
Should dogs be banned from pubs at Christmas? I can see arguments for both actually
Should dogs be banned from pubs at Christmas? I think you have a case for yes and no, to be truthful.

BBC News Humberside

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:51:29 GMT
'My 50-mile Christmas run with a weight of love'
Kacper Bilengrek is running from Beverley to Conisbrough for people struggling with mental health.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:50:33 GMT
Murder and treachery: Historian sheds light on Drogo of Holderness
The disappearance of a Norman Lord has largely been lost to history - but ghostly tales continue.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:05:11 GMT
Rail passengers told to plan as key route closes
Sections of the main line linking York and Leeds will be closed until 26 January for upgrade work.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:52:09 GMT
Sea swim returns after sewage cancellation
The Hornsea sea swim is one of several taking place on the East Yorkshire coast this festive season.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:51:47 GMT
Dog finds home after two-year rescue centre wait
'Giant ball of fun" Winston settles into his new home in Goole after 22 months at a rescue centre.

Belarus Belapan

Belarus Belta

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:45:00 +0300
BelCCI, Hong Kong Federation of Innovative Technologies to step up business ties
“We invite you to think about organizing an exhibition of the economic potential of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Belarus at premises of the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone,” the BelCCI deputy chairwoman stressed.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:37:00 +0300
Belarus U21 fall to Denmark in 2027 Euro qualifier
Belarus U21 started their match against Denmark in Gori, Georgia, with a narrow 0-1 defeat.  

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:11:00 +0300
Belarus, Kazakhstan target $1bn in bilateral trade
Aleksandr Turchin noted that the agreement to hold the meeting was reached during the recent visit of the Belarusian governmental delegation to Kazakhstan.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:08:00 +0300
Belarus’ border agency: Over 700 trucks are waiting to enter Poland 
The State Border Committee reported that there were no queues for passenger vehicles at the EU border as of 10.00 in the morning, 19 November.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0300
Belarus, Greece play out goalless draw in final FIFA World Cup qualifier
In Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, in what was considered their home game, Belarus played out a goalless draw with Greece. 

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Borehamwood Times

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:08:29 +0000
Arrest after air ambulance called to 'medical emergency'
Police have arrested a man after a reported “medical emergency” in Borehamwood which required the air ambulance.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:55:00 +0000
Air ambulance called to 'medical incident' as road shut
Emergency services shut a Borehamwood road to treat a person suffering a medical incident as the air ambulance was reportedly called out.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:58:30 +0000
'Air ambulance and firefighters called' as road shut - recap
Leeming Road, Borehamwood, is shut following a crash as residents report multiple emergency services have been called out.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:53:32 +0000
‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust
Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Southall to gain new Indian vegetarian restaurant
Century-old Indian vegetarian food brand, Bikanervala, to open its second location in the heart of Southall.

Bournemouth Echo

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:14:51 +0000
Man arrested before being taken to hospital with serious injuries
A MAN was arrested for driving offences before being taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Charity announces return of Christmas tree pick up scheme
Julia's House Christmas tree recycling service will return for January 2026.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bournemouth students deliver hampers to support families this Christmas
An act of kindness from students has made a difference in the community this winter.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bournemouth teen to face worldwide athletes at British Junior Open
A Bournemouth teen is gearing up to compete in a prestigious sporting event as it enters its one hundredth year.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Who is your community spirit champion 2026? how to nominate
Every street, block and village has that one person others naturally turn to – the neighbour who checks in on people living alone, the friend who always finds time to listen, or the quiet helper who appears whenever someone is struggling.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:49:03 +0000
Man 'swapped two wheels for two feet' when he saw police on Christmas Eve
Police chased after a man before detaining him and seizing his scooter on Christmas Eve.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000
'This has been a landmark year for Bradford - and let us build on the legacy in 2026'
At this special times of year, Bradford leaders have been sharing their Christmas and New Year messages for the community via the Telegraph & Argus.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:17:26 +0000
Police issue urgent appeal for man - or anyone who knows him - to contact them
Police are urgently appealing for a man - or anyone who knows him - to contact them.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000
Bradford community centre marks its final chapter of 2025 in call for 'togetherness'
A Bradford charity is preparing for its final season of giving after a year dealing with the cost of living crisis, unemployment, crime, and more.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000
Selfless and caring woman retires after 25 years at Bradford school
A "selfless" and "caring" woman who has dedicated herself to a Bradford school is retiring after 25 years of service.

Bridgwater Mercury

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Clinton Rogers column: I’m turning 70 next year and I’m not ready
Clinton Rogers reflects on prostate cancer recovery, turning 70, and exercise in later life. Read his candid look at ageing, health and keeping fit.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Somerset Camera Club members get festive at Christmas
This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of things that strike them as being Christmassy.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:25:27 +0000
Where are you most likely to get a speeding ticket in Somerset?
Avon and Somerset Police have revealed the speed cameras in Somerset that have recorded the highest number of speeding drivers within the last year.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:38:21 +0000
Somerset Council activates Severe Weather Emergency Provision for festive season
Somerset Council has announced that a Severe Weather Emergency Provision will be in place over the festive season.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:02:00 +0000
Local businesses fear closure over Celebration Mile
Local businesses in Bridgwater have expressed concerns that they may face permanent closure due to the controversial Celebration Mile.

Bridport News

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:44:00 +0000
New tenants with exciting plans to take over historic pub
Exciting new plans are underway for a historic pub in Bridport as new tenants are set to take over in the new year

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:23:00 +0000
The volunteers who save lives: Inside an RNLI lifeboat station
NOT all heroes wear capes, in fact some of them wear wetsuits and lifejackets.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:29:00 +0000
Planning boost for Dorset communities
LYME Regis and Charmouth have seen a number of planning decisions in recent days, with several notable approvals.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:07:00 +0000
Take a look back at Christmas through the ages
CHRISTMAS, a time of joy, feasting, family, and merriment.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:03:00 +0000
Several roads to close as water company digs holes
SEVERAL roads in Lyme Regis will close for almost two weeks as water works take place in the new year

Bucks Free Press

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New supermarket set for former Bucks High Street Body Shop store
A new Co-op supermarket is set for a former Body Shop store on Aylesbury High Street after new signage plans were approved by Bucks Council.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Community leaders share Christmas messages with readers of the Bucks Free Press
MPs from across Buckinghamshire have shared their Christmas messages with readers of the Bucks Free Press.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Festive design by youngster wins MP's Christmas card contest
A festive design created by a nine-year-old pupil has been chosen as the winner of a Christmas card competition

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Five best places to go for a Christmas walk with your family this year
With the festive season now here, here are five places that we think you should visit for a long winter walk.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Care home kick starts festive season with jam-packed Christmas celebrations
A care home has kicked off the Christmas season with a packed schedule of festive events

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Clinton Rogers column: I'm dreading the big 7-0 next year
Clinton Rogers reflects on prostate cancer recovery, turning 70, and exercise in later life. Read his candid look at ageing, health and keeping fit.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Somerset Camera Club members get festive at Christmas
This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of things that strike them as being Christmassy.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:25:27 +0000
Where are you most likely to get a speeding ticket in Somerset?
Avon and Somerset Police have revealed the speed cameras in Somerset that have recorded the highest number of speeding drivers within the last year.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:38:21 +0000
Somerset Council activates Severe Weather Emergency Provision for festive season
Somerset Council has announced that a Severe Weather Emergency Provision will be in place over the festive season.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:19:32 +0000
Christmas opening hours at UK supermarkets including Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Asda
These are the Christmas opening times at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S, Lidl and Sainsbury's

Chard and Ilminster News

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Clinton Rogers column: Turning 70 next year fills me with dread
Clinton Rogers reflects on prostate cancer recovery, turning 70, and exercise in later life. Read his candid look at ageing, health and keeping fit.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Village hall near Ilminster given fresh new look with £500 donation
A £500 Summerfield Homes donation, via Somerset Community Foundation, has funded Ashill Village Hall’s repainting.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Somerset Camera Club members get festive at Christmas
This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of things that strike them as being Christmassy.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sunny weather predicted for Christmas week in Chard
Met Office Chard Christmas weather forecast: mostly sunny from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day, cold temperatures, low chance of wintry showers, gusty winds.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Three-bedroom cottage in Ilminster on the market at £200,000
Three-bedroom character cottage for sale in Ilminster, £200,000 guide price. Modernised, central location, close to amenities, no parking.

Chronicle Live

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
The heartbreaking stories of two dogs spending Christmas in North East kennels
Glenn Mayoll Operations Manager for the RSPCA says there has been an "epidemic of cruelty, abandonment and neglect cases this year"

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Heart surgery survivor creates 'magical memories' for children in hospital at Christmas
Calli Tully, 28, has dedicated years of her life to children who are in hospital over the festive period, as she was back in 2014

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:54:29 +0000
Tyneside man taking on freezing festive sea dips to raise money for a good cause
Dan Wales-Hart was at Cullercoats Bay on Christmas morning as part of a fundraising challenge for Prostate Cancer Research

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:53:38 +0000
Dentist warns one festive drink can damage your teeth and turn them yellow
A dentist has warned that Prosecco could be damaging your teeth and causing discolouration this festive season

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:19:53 +0000
President Trump mocked for discussing election wins during NORAD Santa tracking calls with children
Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump answered NORAD Santa Tracker calls on Christmas Eve, with the President discussing his Pennsylvania and Oklahoma election victories with children calling about Santa

Coventry Telegraph

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:56:00 +0000
Start date for works to former Nuneaton town centre pub as 'almost a dozen' interested
The old India Red has had many guises in the past and was once part of the Abbey Run

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:53:00 +0000
Peek around Nuneaton town centre's first food hall and public plaza
CoventryLive was invited to have a look around the Grayson Place development

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:36:00 +0000
Prove how well you know these Coventry landmarks in our fun Christmas quiz
We have zoomed in on a number of Coventry landmarks and you have to guess what they are

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:24:00 +0000
'Five times I thought I was going to die' - the remarkable story of a Coventry domestic abuse survivor
She has candidly and bravely shared her story to help others

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:11:00 +0000
New masterplan reveals full scale of 250 homes at Coventry Daimler site
All of the existing buildings will be bulldozed

Czech Republic Ceske Noviny

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:47:00 +0100
Izrael odmítl výzvu 14 zemí, aby zastavil rozšiřování osad na Západním břehu
Tel Aviv - Izrael odmítl výzvu 14 zemí, aby zastavil rozšiřování židovských osad na okupovaném Západním břehu Jordánu, a označil ji za morálně chybnou. Mimo jiné Británie, Francie, Itálie, Německo...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:13:00 +0100
Dva čeští občané zemřeli poblíž Kilimandžára po nehodě vrtulníku
Praha - Dva čeští občané ve středu zemřeli poblíž Kilimandžára. Informaci místních médií potvrdil ČTK mluvčí ministerstva zahraničí Daniel Drake. Podle serveru Tanzania Times u nejvyšší africké hory...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:24:00 +0100
Víkend bude většinou slunečný, sněžit může jen slabě na severu
Praha - Nadcházející víkend v Česku bude většinou slunečný, s výjimkou jihozápadních Čech a Slezska. Teploty se udrží kolem bodu mrazu nebo lehce nad ním. Srážky meteorologové nečekají, sněžit může...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:40:00 +0100
Na Štědrý den bylo nejvíce požárů za pět let, hasiči jich řešili 72
Praha - Hasiči v Česku na Štědrý den vyjížděli k 72 požárům, což je nejvíce za posledních pět let. Nikdo při nich nezemřel, zranění utrpělo 12 lidí. Některé požáry přímo souvisely s Vánocemi, způsobilo...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:25:00 +0100
Důchody se od ledna zvýší a zavede se minimální penze, ta starobní bude 9800 Kč
Praha - Starobní, invalidní a pozůstalostní penze se od ledna zvýší o 240 korun a k tomu se u většiny zvedne i zásluhová procentní část ještě o 2,6 procenta. Průměrný starobní důchod by tak měl podle...

Czech Republic Radio Praha

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:48:00 +0100
Christmas Eve sees highest number of fires in five years
Christmas Eve sees highest number of fires in five years

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:36:00 +0100
Exotic escapes grow in popularity among Czechs at year’s end
Exotic escapes grow in popularity among Czechs at year’s end

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:27:00 +0100
Czech nativity scenes showcased at Prague's Břevnov Monastery
Czech nativity scenes showcased at Prague's Břevnov Monastery

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:21:00 +0100
Czechs mark Christmas Day with reflection and tradition
Czechs mark Christmas Day with reflection and tradition

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:02:00 +0100
Prague offers free access to sports venues until New Year's Eve
Prague offers free access to sports venues until New Year's Eve

Daily Mail

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:27:39 GMT
Pope Leo's first Christmas: Thousands watch on as Pontiff leads mass at St. Peter's Basilica
Pope Leo XIV held the first Christmas mass of his pontificate on Wednesday, greeting thousands of faithful in St Peter's Square before the service.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:27:17 GMT
A royal duet! Kate Middleton is joined by her daughter Charlotte on the piano as they perform together at the opening of the princess's star-studded Christmas carol concert
Royal fans gushed at the pair's 'absolutely beautiful' performance which 'brought tears to people's eyes' with others noting 'Catherine looks so proud of Princess Charlotte'.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:59:11 GMT
As MTV is axed after 44 years of pioneering music television... a look back at its best ever viral moments
MTV - with a little help from NASA- helped turn music in all its forms into a visual medium after launching as an innovative new channel on August 1, 1981.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:04:42 GMT
Kate urges people to celebrate Christmas with small gestures of kindness as she gives thanks for 'the beautiful tapestry of life' amid her health battles: Viewers praise her message of hope and are enchanted by carol concert duet with Charlotte
Kate was joined by her 10-year-old daughter Charlotte for a special piano duet to kick off the annual service at Westminster Abbey which was broadcast on ITV on Christmas Eve.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:40:02 GMT
I'd never spoken to my quiet author neighbour for two years until we had a pleasant chat about badgers. Two weeks later she set fire to my Land Rover Freelander
Graham Lee had lived near his author neighbour for two years before he spoke to her for the first time.Two weeks later, she burned down his beloved Land Rover Freelander.

Daily Star

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:19:36 +0000
Blonde influencer performs lewd dance on cop car as she shows off ‘stripper skills'
Czech influencer Karolína Kavalová was accused of causing £718 worth of damage to a police car when she danced on the vehicle. The influencer denied scratching the car

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:50:20 +0000
Putin sends nuclear bombers threatening Britain as NATO scrambles warplanes
Vladimir Putin sent nuclear bombers over the Norwegian Sea on Christmas Day in a long-range flight threatening northern Britain, forcing NATO to scramble warplanes to monitor the Russian Bears

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000
Every McDonald's still selling food and drink on Christmas Day 2025
A handful of UK locations will remain open on Christmas Day for those who'd prefer fast food to turkey

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:38:00 +0000
Ex-WWE star turned love coach reveals shock new look as fans drool
Celeste Bonin has turned herself into a love and life coach, but she has shown off a dramatic new look which has sparked some fans to ask if she's about to return to the ring

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:36:23 +0000
WW3 fears as UK set to roll out deadly 'laser weapons across all domains'
The UK is ramping up research and development efforts surrounding laser weapon technology, but the MoD remains tight-lipped on future plans, citing 'sensitivities'

East London and West Essex Guardian

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
The London borough with the most knife-crime in 2025 including triple stabbing
A London borough has been the location of more knife-crime offences than any other in 2025.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'I'll never go back to Winter Wonderland - Santa's elves made my child cry'
A young girl was left crying after a tired Santa "turned her away' at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:46:33 +0000
'Enquiries launched' into circumstances of death on tracks days before Christmas
Enquiries have been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was hit by a train near a Kent railway station days before Christmas.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:34:00 +0000
Two Tube lines suspended on Xmas Eve after man suffers 'medical incident'
Two London Underground lines have been suspended due to a customer incident on Christmas Eve. Live updates here.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:29:41 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train with ‘no trains’ to major London station
A person has died after being hit by a train on the line to a major London station.

El Pais (sp)

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:13:44 +0200
Un periodista que viajó a Milán para cubrir el Valencia-Atalanta, positivo por coronavirus
Se trata del segundo caso confirmado en la comunidad y el decimoquinto en España desde el lunes

Sun, 1 Mar 2020 15:16:43 +0200
Mapa de la expansión y claves para entender el coronavirus de Wuhan
Qué es, cómo se transmite, cuál es la población más vulnerable y dimensiones del contagio en el mundo

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:26:25 +0200
El turismo italiano se resiente; España mira expectante
La patronal hotelera del área de Venecia describe un sector “al borde del colapso”

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:26:43 +0200
“La magnitud del problema del coronavirus no será diferente a una gripe”
Ángel Gil de Miguel, catedrático de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, lanza un mensaje de tranquilidad

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:36:34 +0200
Seis italianos encerrados por partida doble
Los compañeros de viaje de los cuatro positivos en Canarias están aislados del resto en el hotel en cuarentena

Epsom Guardian

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
The London borough with the most knife-crime in 2025 including triple stabbing
A London borough has been the location of more knife-crime offences than any other in 2025.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'I'll never go back to Winter Wonderland - Santa's elves made my child cry'
A young girl was left crying after a tired Santa "turned her away' at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:46:33 +0000
'Enquiries launched' into circumstances of death on tracks days before Christmas
Enquiries have been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was hit by a train near a Kent railway station days before Christmas.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:34:00 +0000
Two Tube lines suspended on Xmas Eve after man suffers 'medical incident'
Two London Underground lines have been suspended due to a customer incident on Christmas Eve. Live updates here.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:29:41 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train with ‘no trains’ to major London station
A person has died after being hit by a train on the line to a major London station.

Estonia

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:41:42 +0200
INVESTIGATION ⟩ Drone that entered Estonia and exploded in a field was of Ukrainian origin
The Internal Security Service and the State Prosecutor’s Office have terminated the criminal proceedings investigating the crash of a drone into a field on 24 August in Aakre village, Tartu County.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:57:02 +0200
Explosion rocks Tallinn shopping centre, authorities rule out terrorism
An explosive device that detonated in a trash bin at the Ülemiste shopping centre in Tallinn on Saturday evening injured a cleaner working at the mall. Fortunately, the person’s life is not in danger.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:54:30 +0200
ERKKI KOORT ⟩ Individual revenge, not terrorism: why the Ülemiste explosion confirmed that Estonia’s security is working
The apprehension of the criminal who slipped the bomb that exploded at one of Estonia’s largest shopping centers into a trash bin demonstrated the state’s rapid and effective functioning, writes security expert Erkki Koort of Postimees and the Es...

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:08:09 +0200
EDITORIAL ⟩ Border Guards’ Outing to the Countryside
On Wednesday morning, three Russian Federation border guards violated the line of control on the Vasknarva pier, at the point where the Narva River flows out of Lake Peipus. They arrived by hovercraft, walked around on the pier, and left before the E...

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:59:14 +0200
PARTY VOX POPULI ⟩ Peeter Tali: The Kremlin is trying, figuratively speaking, to use its frozen money to court the Americans
Belgium demands guarantees from EU member states in order to start using frozen Russian assets. For Estonia, this would mean a liability of 450–500 million euros. Do you consider it right for EU countries to give such a guarantee to Belgium, or are...

Estonia Post Times

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:41:42 +0200
INVESTIGATION ⟩ Drone that entered Estonia and exploded in a field was of Ukrainian origin
The Internal Security Service and the State Prosecutor’s Office have terminated the criminal proceedings investigating the crash of a drone into a field on 24 August in Aakre village, Tartu County.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:57:02 +0200
Explosion rocks Tallinn shopping centre, authorities rule out terrorism
An explosive device that detonated in a trash bin at the Ülemiste shopping centre in Tallinn on Saturday evening injured a cleaner working at the mall. Fortunately, the person’s life is not in danger.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:54:30 +0200
ERKKI KOORT ⟩ Individual revenge, not terrorism: why the Ülemiste explosion confirmed that Estonia’s security is working
The apprehension of the criminal who slipped the bomb that exploded at one of Estonia’s largest shopping centers into a trash bin demonstrated the state’s rapid and effective functioning, writes security expert Erkki Koort of Postimees and the Es...

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:08:09 +0200
EDITORIAL ⟩ Border Guards’ Outing to the Countryside
On Wednesday morning, three Russian Federation border guards violated the line of control on the Vasknarva pier, at the point where the Narva River flows out of Lake Peipus. They arrived by hovercraft, walked around on the pier, and left before the E...

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:59:14 +0200
PARTY VOX POPULI ⟩ Peeter Tali: The Kremlin is trying, figuratively speaking, to use its frozen money to court the Americans
Belgium demands guarantees from EU member states in order to start using frozen Russian assets. For Estonia, this would mean a liability of 450–500 million euros. Do you consider it right for EU countries to give such a guarantee to Belgium, or are...

Euro Weekly

Europe

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:31:38 +0100
At least five killed in attack during evening prayers at mosque in Nigeria
Police believe the explosion was likely a suicide attack after finding fragments of a suspected suicide vest at the site.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:15:53 +0100
Pasta à la army: How influential is military's stake in Egypt's economy?
The Egyptian military has long held a significant stake in the country’s household brands. From pasta to petrol, what does this mean for the economy of the region’s biggest country?

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:57:18 +0100
US Justice Department finds million more potential Epstein files
The delay of the release of all Epstein files comes after the Justice Department had already missed the original congressionally mandated deadline set for last Friday.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:33 +0100
Latest news bulletin | December 25th, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 25th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:00:32 +0100
Ho ho ho: Track Santa’s trip around the world with NORAD
Checking up on the bearded gift-giver's journey: a 70-year tradition, the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) continues to implement.

Europe BBC

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:48:38 GMT
Zelensky moves towards demilitarised zones in latest peace plan for Ukraine
On the key question of Ukraine's eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a "free economic zone" is a potential option.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:09:56 GMT
UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:28:22 GMT
Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow
A device was detonated after police approached a "suspicious" individual in Moscow, authorities said.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:37:07 GMT
Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime
Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:07:52 GMT
Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine
Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave.

Evening Telegraph

Express and Star

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:49:51 +0000
Kind hearted police officers spread Christmas cheer across the West Midlands
Hundreds of gifts, food collections, and toiletries have been donated from West Midlands Police officers to those most in need at Christmas.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Black Country missing persons: 12 people listed as missing at Christmas and what you can do to help to return them to their loved ones
We have listed 12 West Midlands residents who are registered on the national missing persons list this year.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
A Grade II listed Georgian Manor and the place an iconic Christmas song was written - Inside five of the West Midlands' most expensive properties on the market
From Grade II listed buildings to the vast former home of Wizard frontman Roy Wood, some of the West Midlands’ most expensive homes are intriguingly unique.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire
Pupils at Black Country and Staffordshire schools have been dressing up for their nativity shows and they look so festive

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
12 incredible photos of life in Wolverhampton during the 1970s
Here are 12 amazing photos taking you back to Wolverhampton in the 1970s

Finland Today

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Finland Turns 108; Cold Rain Does Not Cool Protesters Running Hot
Independent Finland turned 108. The weather was cold and rainy, but thousands of demonstrators still pushed their cause. Read the report. View the highlights.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:57:00 +0000
‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ Film Review: Tears, Joy and Another Brutal Bloodbath
Director Jalmari Helander's Sisu sequel skillfully combines emotional depth with a fervor for intense violence. Just as the fans like it.

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:25:00 +0000
Akhuwat Finland Celebrates Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with Vibrant Community Event in Espoo
Akhuwat Finland celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day in Espoo, uniting community members, families and Finnish leaders for an evening of cultural harmony, interfaith dialogue and unity.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:55:21 +0000
Film Review: ‘Backwood Madness’ Is a Groundbreaking Horror Fantasy Redefining Finnish Folklore
'Backwood Madness' is a mesmerizing horror fantasy that showcases the potential of dedicated filmmakers. Jussi Huhtala's music creates an immersive experience, while the actors deliver some of the most intimate and horrifying scenes in Finnish cinema...

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:15:00 +0000
Viet Nam Day 2025: Experience Finland’s First and Largest Vietnam Festival on Saturday in Helsinki
Viet Nam Day is anticipated to attract thousands of attendees through its rich cultural offerings, diverse food choices and networking opportunities.

Finland Yle Uutiset

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:52:01 +0200
Watch live: Finland declares Christmas Peace in 700-year-old tradition
The reading of the Declaration of Christmas Peace is a tradition that marks the official start of the festive period for many Finnish people.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:14:24 +0200
What to watch on Yle Areena this Christmas
From film classics and magical animated adventures to history and nature documentaries, there's something for everyone.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:56:53 +0200
Finland celebrates Christmas Eve with old traditions amid mixed weather
Many parts of Finland will see hazardous driving conditions on Christmas Eve, with motorists advised to take extra care on the roads.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:31:14 +0200
Police suspect widespread exploitation of foreign cleaners, restaurant workers
Some had to pay to get jobs in Finland, while others had to hand over their wages to the boss.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:03:17 +0200
Finland aims to tighten rules on who can take a passport photo
The government also wants to extend the validity of passports and ID cards to a period of 10 years.

France 24 Live News

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:58:26 GMT
Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
Hundreds of worshippers gathered for mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem Wednesday night as the Palestinian city ushered in its first festive Christmas in more than two years, emerging from the shadow of the war in Gaza. Throughout the c...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:09:10 GMT
Prime minister hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in Bangladesh
Rahman, the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and heir apparent of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), shook hands with party leaders after touching down at the Dhaka airport. Accompanied by his wife and daughter, a visibly emotional Rah...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:05:16 GMT
'Starting anew': Indonesians in disaster-struck Sumatra hold Christmas mass
The Angkola Protestant Church, in the hard-hit South Tapanuli district, was festooned on Wednesday with balloons and simple Christmas decorations. Outside, the street leading to the building was buried under mounds of debris and foliage. Many in t...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:04 GMT
Pope Leo XIV reminded believers to help the poor and vulnerable in his Christmas mass
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Christmas Mass Wednesday evening where he described the celebration as a feast of "faith, charity and hope". He reminded the faithful that refusing to help the poor and vulnerable is comparable to rejecting God alto...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:27:12 GMT
Cambodian PM's wife attends funerals of soldiers killed in Thai border clashes
The Southeast Asian nations' longstanding border conflict reignited this month, killing 23 people in Thailand -- almost all soldiers -- and 21 civilians in Cambodia, according to official counts. Cambodia has not officially announced that any of it...

France RFI

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:10:21 GMT
Prime minister hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in Bangladesh
Rahman, the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and heir apparent of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), shook hands with party leaders after touching down at the Dhaka airport. Accompanied by his wife and daughter, a visibly emotional Rah...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:04:14 GMT
'Starting anew': Indonesians in disaster-struck Sumatra hold Christmas mass
The Angkola Protestant Church, in the hard-hit South Tapanuli district, was festooned on Wednesday with balloons and simple Christmas decorations. Outside, the street leading to the building was buried under mounds of debris and foliage. Many in t...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:28:10 GMT
Cambodian PM's wife attends funerals of soldiers killed in Thai border clashes
The Southeast Asian nations' longstanding border conflict reignited this month, killing 23 people in Thailand -- almost all soldiers -- and 21 civilians in Cambodia, according to official counts. Cambodia has not officially announced that any of it...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:56:10 GMT
Prime minister hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in Bangladesh: party
Rahman, the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and heir apparent of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), shook hands with party leaders after touching down at the Dhaka airport. Accompanied by his wife and daughter, he waved to supporters ...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:42:14 GMT
Pacific archipelago Palau agrees to take migrants from US
President Donald Trump, who campaigned on a promise to expel undocumented migrants, has accelerated deportations and cracked down on border crossings since returning to power this year. Under a new memorandum of understanding, Palau will let up to ...

French News Online

Gazette Live

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:45:53 +0000
Everything you need to know about Redcar Boxing Day Dip 2025
The annual Boxing Day Dip will take place in Redcar at 11am on Friday morning

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:44:02 +0000
Sandwich shop team delivers dozens of dinners to elderly residents on their own at Christmas
Louise Waller and the team at Kimble's Sandwich Shop have donated dozens of Christmas dinners

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:11:26 +0000
Christmas dinner menu for UK's most notorious criminals at 'Monster Mansion'
HMP Wakefield inmates including Charles Bronson and Jeremy Bamber will choose from four festive meal options on Christmas Day, with the prison's daily food budget capped at just £2.15 per prisoner

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:50:34 +0000
Tributes to British chess champion who lost battle against aggressive cancer days before Christmas
Jonathan Hawkins was a two-time British Chess Champion who became a Grandmaster at 31, but tragically died of an aggressive cancer

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:11:49 +0000
New Teesside scheme to 'empower' young people as they leave care system
Next Chapter will provide accommodation and support for up to three years

Gazette News

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Meet the staff at St Helena Hospice working to spread holiday cheer
Staff and volunteers at the hospice, in Barncroft Close, will continue to work throughout the festive period

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
St Helena's pupils make record donation to Colchester Foodbank
St Helena School students made a record-breaking donation to Colchester Foodbank.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
A Christmas message from the Bishop of Chelmsford Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani
Fear not said he for mighty dread had seized their trouble mind.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Full steam ahead for Clacton's spectacular first model railway show
Model Railway Quest's show, which featured the world’s first underwater model railway layout and a tiny layout in a coconut, wowed visitors in Clacton.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Pensioner fined £326 after driving through 'No entry' sign in his Jaguar XK
Peter Beaven, 72, drove through a ‘No entry’ sign while turning into St Peter’s Street in August this year, court documents show.

Germany

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:16:00 +0100
Germany's Queen Mum: Nostalgia for the Merkel Era Alive and Well
With every blunder from Chancellor Friedrich Merz, longing for the purported good, old days of Angela Merkel grows in Germany. Many miss her tone, her presence. Has Germany's Queen Mum noticed?

Tue, 7 Oct 2025 10:53:00 +0200
Growing Anti-Semitism: How Jews in Germany Are Dealing with a Changed Reality
Life has changed for Jews in Germany since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Netanyahu's vicious war in Gaza has led to rising anti-Semitism and increased fear in the Jewish community. Three members of that community describe what...

Sat, 6 Sep 2025 16:19:00 +0200
Müllermilch Boss with Fringe Friends: A German Dairy Billionaire's Links to the Far Right
The dairy billionaire Theo Müller is friends with Alice Weidel, the co-leader of the right-wing extremist party Alternative for Germany. She and other fringe figures were invited to his extravagant birthday party.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:45:00 +0200
"Have We Done It?": How Is Germany Doing 10 Years after the Refugee Crisis?
In 2015, with hundreds of thousands of refugees from Syria and elsewhere marching toward Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel said: "We can do it." Ten years have since passed. How much progress has been made?

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:26:00 +0200
Merz Under Fire: German Conservatives Roiled by Chancellor's Decision on Arms for Israel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz decided last week to partially suspend arms deliveries to Israel - a policy shift he made all on his own. Conservative lawmakers in the country are furious.

Germany European News

Thu, 4 Dec 2025 14:04:00 +0100
Confidential Conference on Ukraine Peace: "We Must Not Leave Ukraine and Volodymyr Alone with These Guys"
DER SPIEGEL has obtained notes from a conference call involving EU leaders - including Germany's Friedrich Merz and France's Emmanuel Macron - showing just how little trust Europe has in Washington.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0200
Austria: The Rising Power of Right-Wing Fraternities
FPÖ politician Walter Rosenkranz occupies Austria's second-highest political office despite his membership in a German-nationalist fraternity. Such organizations have recently been gaining in power in Austria. And Germany as well.

Wed, 9 Jul 2025 14:24:00 +0200
NATO's Eastern Flank: Germany's Rising Concerns about Russia
Politicians and military leaders have warned that Russia could be ready for a full-scale war against NATO by 2029. Now, though, Germany is sending a new message. Putin, says Berlin, is already on the attack.

Mon, 2 Jun 2025 11:27:00 +0200
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:50:00 +0100
Revisiting the Wuhan of the West: The Scars of Bergamo Five Years after COVID
The images that began coming out of Bergamo in early 2020 - of coffins being loaded onto military trucks as the coronavirus tightened its grip - spread fear across Europe. And the scars are still fresh today.

Get West London

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Greek Reporter

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 17:46:35 +0000
Greece's exit from Schengen will not solve the refugee crisis
tsipras-tousk.jpg As stated by European Council President Donald Tusk after his meeting the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at Maximou residence. ...

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:54:05 +0000
Incompetence fails SYRIZA’s governing
12715551_1021794801216661_3889761652356951816_n.jpg Иn his new book entitled "SYRIZA: The Failure of Populist Promises" to Cas Mudde, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University...

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:08:39 +0000
Pensions, taxes and non-performing loans hinder negotiations with creditors
imagehandler_10.jpg According to Mario Draghi, the fast completion of the monitoring is as important as carrying it under conditions of trust. read more

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:22:57 +0000
5.2 on the Richter scale rocked the Peloponnese
seismos_1.jpg The earthquake was felt shortly after 09:00 pm today, its epicentre was about 25 kilometres southeast of the town of Pyrgos at a depth of about 5 kilometres. read more

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:09:22 +0000
Christ crucified again ... in Crete
newego_large_t_1101_54634165_type13145.jpg Nikos Kazantzakis' novel has a contemporary resonance in relation to the refugee crisis and other problems of our time, said director Thodoris Papadou...

Harrow Times

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
The London borough with the most knife-crime in 2025 including triple stabbing
A London borough has been the location of more knife-crime offences than any other in 2025.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'I'll never go back to Winter Wonderland - Santa's elves made my child cry'
A young girl was left crying after a tired Santa "turned her away' at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:46:33 +0000
'Enquiries launched' into circumstances of death on tracks days before Christmas
Enquiries have been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was hit by a train near a Kent railway station days before Christmas.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:34:00 +0000
Two Tube lines suspended on Xmas Eve after man suffers 'medical incident'
Two London Underground lines have been suspended due to a customer incident on Christmas Eve. Live updates here.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:29:41 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train with ‘no trains’ to major London station
A person has died after being hit by a train on the line to a major London station.

Herald Scotland

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:15:28 +0000
No one in the UK is waking up to snow on Christmas Day, according to the Met Office
No-one in the UK is waking up to snow on Christmas Day, according to the Met Office, but warnings for cold and windy weather are set to come into force.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:36:55 +0000
Owners of popular Finnieston eatery to open new 'bistro type facility' in Govan
A new restaurant is set to open in Govan as part of the ongoing regeneration of Water Row.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:25:00 +0000
Top 100 Tunes from Scotland in 2025 Part 1 (100-76): Django Django to Deacon Blue
2025 saw new releases from some of the best known names in Scottish pop culture from Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris, Young Fathers and Franz Ferdinand to good old Deacon Blue, Idlewild, Mogwai and Garbage.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:53:08 +0000
Can boozy Christmas food put you over the limit? Driving expert explains
The drink driving limit is 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, in Scotland this limit is 22 micrograms

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:51:29 +0000
The 7 famous celebrities born on Christmas Day - some of these are well suited
Here are 7 of the most famous celebrities born on Christmas Day.

Hungary Budapest Business Journal

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:10:00 +0200
Lithuania Industrial Output Tumbles in June
Industrial production in Lithuania tumbled to 4.5% year-on-year in June from an upwardly revised 5% growth in the previous month, data from the Vilnius-based Statistics Lithuania (LS) on Tuesday show.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:10:00 +0200
Hungary Boasts Over 200 FinTech Companies
The number of FinTech companies in Hungary reached 212 in 2022, a report on the sector released by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on Wednesday shows.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:50:00 +0200
Number of Higher Education Applicants to Exceed 120,000
Thanks to the new admissions system, the number of applicants to higher education institutions this year will again exceed 120,000.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0200
Hungary's 1st Lipstick Bar Opens in the Heart of Budapest
Szabina Tomán has created the new Lipbar by Toman brand, a unique lipstick bar in Hungary, according to a press release sent to the Budapest Business Journal.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0200
EC Acknowledges Reforms, Notes Concerns in Rule of Law Report
The European Commission acknowledged the implementation of Hungary's 2023 judicial reform and the adoption of a new anti-corruption strategy but voiced concerns over media pluralism and state interventions affecting businesses in an ...

Iceland Monitor

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000
Some Grindavík residents return home for the holidays
Some residents of Grindavík have decided to return home for the holidays and spend Christmas in the town. A lively New Year’s Eve is expected.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:17:00 +0000
End of an era: Bubbi steps away from Litla-Hraun concerts
“The main reason is simply that I’ve reached a point where I’m getting older. I might end up going to bed at four or five on Christmas Eve morning, then have to wake up three hours later to gather everything together to go to Litla-Hraun.”...

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Built the famous Notre Dame out of gingerbread
Heba Guðrún Nielsen is an avid baker who loves creating fun and beautiful things for the people around her. She is 25 years old and lives in Seltjarnarnes, where she feels very much at home. She has made it an annual tradition to design, bake an...

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:12:00 +0000
Skate Takes Centre Stage on Þorláksmessa
“Skate always holds its own. The tradition endures even as new generations come along,” says Viktor Örn Andrésson, head chef at the restaurant Brasa in Turninn at Smáratorg in Kópavogur. Yesterday, he was preparing today’s buffet, where ...

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:53:00 +0000
Rockfall from Reynisfjall: Traffic managed on the road
The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) managed traffic on the national highway just above Vík this morning after rocks fell from Reynisfjall and landed on the road.

Iceland Review

Iceland Reykjavik Grapvine

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:07:43 +0000
Directorate Of Immigration Employee Shares Clients’ Information
On December 20, Gímaldið media reported that a Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL) employee had breached confidentiality when sharing personally identifiable... The post Directorate Of Immigration Employee Shares Clients’ Information appeared f...

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 21:50:48 +0000
Iceland Roundup: Top Stories Of 2025, Audience Questions & Yule Lads Explained
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,... The post Iceland Roundup: Top Stories Of 2025, Audience Questions & Yule Lads Explained appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:17:40 +0000
Nice Air Begins Flights To Copenhagen 
The newly re-established Akureyri-based airline Nice Air aims to start flights from North Iceland to Copenhagen in February, 2026, RÚV... The post Nice Air Begins Flights To Copenhagen  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:32:45 +0000
Grapevine Events: Holiday Opening Hours, Blaze & Brakes, JÓLASAMPL
Staring out of this office window into the pitch-black sky, we can’t help but count down the hours until this... The post Grapevine Events: Holiday Opening Hours, Blaze & Brakes, JÓLASAMPL appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:57:34 +0000
Public Confidence Towards National Church Shoots Up, Membership Never Lower
Public trust towards the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Iceland’s national church, has not been higher since 2008, according to a recent... The post Public Confidence Towards National Church Shoots Up, Membership Never Lower appeared first on The Rey...

Impartial Reporter

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
How Christmas Day looks for firefighters working in Fermanagh and Tyrone
This Christmas, The Impartial Reporter is celebrating those who are sacrificing their own Christmas Day to keep everyone else safe. Here, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service tell us about their day.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:15:00 +0000
David McCann: The SWAH Porter keeping spirits bright on Christmas Day
This Christmas, The Impartial Reporter is recognising some of the many staff who continue to work throughout the festive period, including hospital porter David McCann at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Meet the SWAH Ward 9 Healthcare Staff caring for patients on Christmas Day
It is a privilege to work Christmas Day and provide care for our patients who are too ill to be at home with their families.  

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:15:00 +0000
Hundreds gather to pray for Derrylin man’s recovery
Hundreds attended a special Mass on Monday night to pray for the speedy recovery of Derrylin man Dáire McCaffrey, who is currently ill in hospital.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:14:00 +0000
First Minister receives a festive welcome at Clogher school visit
First Minister Michelle O'Neill received a festive welcome from pupils at St. Macartan's Primary School in Clogher.

Inverness Courier

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:30:00 GMT
‘With a little help from our Friends!’: new charity completes Christmas gifts handover for residents at New Craigs Hospital
A new charity aimed at improving the lives of patients at the Highlands’ only mental health hospital has made a first delivery in time for Christmas.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT
Voices of hatred and misinformation stirring up anger, says Bishop in Christmas message
As I attended my first Carol Service of the season, it was a traditional nine lessons and carols at St Peter and the Holy Rood, Thurso.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT
Homebuilder brings Christmas cheer to local charities with cash donation
A Highland homebuilder has brought Christmas cheer to local causes nominated by residents in an Inverness neighbourhood.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:30:00 GMT
City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness at Christmas in 2016
Today we go back to 2016

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT
City bus changes ‘will push more people into cars’
Fears have been raised that cutbacks to bus services in some parts of Inverness will have the effect of forcing more people back into their cars.

Ireland Headlines

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:12:26 +0000
Pope Leo to call for peace in first Christmas blessing
Pope Leo XIV is expected to renew his calls for peace when he delivers his first Christmas blessing from St Peter's Basilica at the end of a year overshadowed by conflict, but also marked by hopes for peace in Gaza.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:15:32 +0000
Condemnation of new West Bank settlements 'wrong' - Saar
Israel has reacted furiously to a condemnation by 14 countries including Ireland, France and Britain of its approval of new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling the criticism discriminatory against Jews.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Jubilee year sees death of pope, election of successor

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:37:45 +0000
Person critical after Christmas Eve stabbing in Co Down
One person is in a critical condition following a stabbing in Co Down on Christmas Eve. They were one of two people injured in an incident at Chippendale Avenue, Bangor.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:10 +0000
2025 in Review - The World of Work
The impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace and ongoing battles to retain remote working were among the employment issues that came to the fore during 2025.

Ireland IrishExaminer

Italy

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:13:02 +0100
Panettone: Six things you didn't know about Italy's most famous Christmas cake
The panettone is Italy's most popular Christmas cake (closely followed by its rival pandoro). But how much do you know about the festive treat?

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:19:15 +0100
Key words and phrases to know for an Italian Christmas
If you plan on celebrating the winter holidays in Italy, you'll want to familiarise yourself with some essential Italian Christmas and New Year’s vocabulary.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:27:05 +0100
What’s open and what's closed in Italy over Christmas
Much of Italy tends to grind to a halt over the Christmas holidays. How will shops, transport services and cultural sites and attractions around the country be affected by the winter break?

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:36:22 +0100
EU 'strongly condemns' US visa bans against five Europeans
The European Union reacted sharply on Wednesday to US visa sanctions imposed on five European figures involved in regulating tech companies, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:26:02 +0100
EES and ETA: What to expect when travelling to and from Italy this Christmas
Christmas is always a busy time for travel to and from Italy, but this year travellers may have to reckon with new rules, including the EU's Entry & Exit System and the UK's ETA.

Krakow Post

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:58:31 +0000
I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you might have it
Coronavirus is on the rise in Poland again. Think you might have it? Follow our instructions to get tested, stay safe, and comly with Poland's pandemic regulations. The post I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you migh...

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:53:03 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020
Thousands of people from the LGBTQ community and their allies gathered on Krakow's Main Square Saturday for the 16th annual Equality March in support of their rights and in celebration of their identities. The post PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020 ...

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 18:56:25 +0000
What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it?
The phrase "LGBT ideology" makes about as much sense as "redhead ideology" or "left-handed ideology." The post What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it? appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:11:26 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march
This afternoon over a thousand people peacefully gathered in Krakow during sporadic rain in memorial of George Floyd, a black The post PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 06:13:45 +0000
Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow
A peaceful march in memory of George Floyd, a black man recently murdered by US police, will be held in The post Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Liverpool Echo

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Mike Tindall shares why Prince Louis doesn't join the other royals for Christmas dinner
Zara Tindall's husband has opened up on what happens during the royal family's dinner

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:45:22 +0000
Wayne and Coleen Rooney continue Christmas tradition as joint family update shared
Festive celebrations have been ongoing in the Rooney household for a number of weeks

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:37:24 +0000
Every area of UK hit by 20-hour Met Office weather warning on Christmas Day
The national weather forecaster has warned that travel disruption is a possibility

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:31:14 +0000
Man was scared of spending Christmas alone after being made homeless
We visited one homeless shelter on Merseyside to find out how residents and staff will be spending Christmas

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Call the Midwife Christmas special: Who stars in the BBC festive episodes?
The Christmas special episodes will be broadcast on Christmas Day and Boxing Day

Macclesfield Express

Macedonian News Agency

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:52:38 +0000
KURIR.MK in the race for most popular web portal in the whole Balkan region
For the first time specialized web portal Media Daily introduced the section “selection of the most popular portals from the Balkan region”, and on the list among most read internet sites is found KURIR.MK. Only three Macedonian internet ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 14:13:05 +0000
VMRO-DPMNE’s EC holds its first meeting
The Executive Committee of VMRO-DPMNE held its first session, condemning the political persecution by the government, which through judicial authorities is committed against MPs, artists, police officers and other persons whose only sin is that they ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:53:05 +0000
New round of talks in New York: Nimetz believes Zaev wants quick solution to name issue
Matthew Nimetz, the UN mediator in the Macedonia-Greece name dispute told Greece’s state broadcaster ERT that there is no new name proposal and that he will put several ideas on the table in an upcoming meeting in New York on January 17, proposals ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:50:22 +0000
Ohrid named ‘world’s capital of humanism’ by World Organization for Social Integration
The World Organization for Social Integration has issued on its website an exclusive feature about Ohrid and Macedonia describing it as ‘the world’s capital of humanism in honor of St. Clement of Ohrid.’ Clement of Ohrid, a disciple of the sain...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:45:12 +0000
Mickoski: With sporting courage and excellent strategy to another handball victory
Hristijan Mickoski, the leader of VMRO – DPMNE, congratulated Monday’s victory of the Macedonian handball players over the Montenegrin national team on Facebook. “Proof that with a strong will, honest approach and sacrifice everything is possib...

Malta Gozo News

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:23:39 +0000
Pharmacies open in Victoria and Xewkija on Christmas Day
On Gozo, there will be two pharmacies open for customers today – Christmas Day – from at least... The post Pharmacies open in Victoria and Xewkija on Christmas Day appeared first on Gozo News.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:09:23 +0000
Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem Nativity Village animated edition on Christmas Day
The Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem Nativity Village will be welcoming visitors today – Christmas Day – with an animated edition.... The post Bethlehem f’Ghajnsielem Nativity Village animated edition on Christmas Day appea...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:24:09 +0000
Pray that we will never forget our call to be present for each other – Archbishop
Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna, in his Christmas Message for this year, said, “let us pray that we will... The post Pray that we will never forget our call to be present for each other – Archbishop appeared first on Gozo New...

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:15:46 +0000
“God is present in every family” – Bishop Anton Teuma 
“God is present in every family” is the message from the Bishop of Gozo Anton Teuma for this... The post “God is present in every family” – Bishop Anton Teuma  appeared first on Gozo News.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:53:56 +0000
Christmas Message by Nationalist Party Leader Alex Borg
In a message marking Christmas Day, Nationalist Party Leader Alex Borg said that this Christmas he wished to... The post Christmas Message by Nationalist Party Leader Alex Borg appeared first on Gozo News.

Malta Independent

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:52:00 +0100
Veteran stage and screen actress Marylou Coppini dies, aged 76
Renowned Maltese actress Marylou Coppini passed away on Christmas Eve at Mater Dei Hospital following a short illness. She was 76.Born in 1949, Coppini began her acting career at an early age, appearing at just 13 in the children's film Treasure in M...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:23:00 +0100
Hazardous materials incident at hotel restaurant resolved safely by CPD and AFM
Firefighters were called to a hazardous materials incident at a hotel restaurant after two pressurised liquid nitrogen dewars could not be safely opened due to a dangerous build-up of pressure.The incident happened on Christmas Eve. In its post on Fa...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:01:00 +0100
Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St Peter's
 Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families there and at other sites across the Holy Land heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit, after two years of subdued celebrations because of&nbs...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:03:00 +0100
Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country's eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia's war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized z...

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0100
Watch: Archbishop Charles Scicluna’s Christmas appeal for presence, charity and truth
Archbishop Charles Scicluna's Christmas message reflects on the birth of Christ as the ultimate sign of God's closeness to humanity. In this reflection, he links the mystery of the Incarnation with contemporary challenges, particularly the growing re...

Malta Today

Thu,25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Christians the world over are celebrating Christmas
Malta joins Christmas celebrations as Caritas hosts people who are alone for lunch • Christmas celebrated amid geo-political tensions

Wed,24 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0100
Archbishop warns of detachment through social media, AI misinformation
Archbishop Charles Scicluna expresses concern regarding the emergence of AI and the potential for mass misinformation

Wed,24 Dec 2025 19:15:00 +0100
Alex Borg calls for unity and respect in first Christmas message as Opposition leader
Opposition leader Alex Borg used his first Christmas message as head of the Nationalist Party to call for unity, respect and a move away from partisan politics

Wed,24 Dec 2025 17:47:23 +0100
Malita Investments says it has found funding needed for Luqa social housing project
The Luqa social housing project was suspended following significant financial trouble Malita Investments experienced

Wed,24 Dec 2025 17:05:58 +0100
Over 7,000 elderly patients in care homes receive their Christmas gifts
The measure is described as a key part of government’s commitment to providing holistic care, which ensures that the social and emotional needs of the elderly are also met

Northern Ireland BBC

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:26:16 GMT
Two injured in County Down stabbing
One person is in a critical condition after being attacked in the seaside town on Christmas Eve.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:55:27 GMT
No room at the inn for community church on Christmas Day
A Newtownards church will hold its Christmas Day service outside after the council refused to open its community centre.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:57:32 GMT
Meet the working dogs that don't stop for Christmas
For some of Northern Ireland's dogs with jobs, a busy Christmas lies ahead.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:30:18 GMT
A Christmas Carol - with a Belfast twist
Charles Dickens' novella has been reimagined by playwright Marie Jones in the setting of Victorian Belfast.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:23 GMT
What do you do if you don't celebrate Christmas?
A Muslim, a Hindu and a Jew who live in Northern Ireland explain what Christmas means to them.

Northwich Guardian

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Tough guy' shows softer side by making Christmas care packages for homeless
Jordan Shaw, who works as a truck mechanic in Oakmere, took a group of mates to Manchester with him on Monday, December 22, for the heartwarming festive good deed.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Couple bring smiles to faces of children in hospital as baby girl's legacy continues
Mark and Stacie Cosgrove, from Winnington, lost their first daughter, Matilda, who was stillborn in 2019.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Meet the woman whose sensory 'toolkit' is helping reduce barriers for SEND people
Victoria Navin, of Weaverham, began her career in Spain teaching children from the British travelling community before working in special education back in the UK.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Primary school pupils fill care home with festive cheer
Darnhall Primary School children visited Hazelmere Care Home, spreading Christmas cheer with carols, handmade cards and festive treats.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:04:32 +0000
Travelling shoplifter jailed over three-month crime wave targeting DIY stores
A TRAVELLING shoplifter travelled more than a hundred miles each time to target DIY stores during a three-month crime wave.

Poland

Poland Krakow

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:58:31 +0000
I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you might have it
Coronavirus is on the rise in Poland again. Think you might have it? Follow our instructions to get tested, stay safe, and comly with Poland's pandemic regulations. The post I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you migh...

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:53:03 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020
Thousands of people from the LGBTQ community and their allies gathered on Krakow's Main Square Saturday for the 16th annual Equality March in support of their rights and in celebration of their identities. The post PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020 ...

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 18:56:25 +0000
What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it?
The phrase "LGBT ideology" makes about as much sense as "redhead ideology" or "left-handed ideology." The post What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it? appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:11:26 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march
This afternoon over a thousand people peacefully gathered in Krakow during sporadic rain in memorial of George Floyd, a black The post PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 06:13:45 +0000
Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow
A peaceful march in memory of George Floyd, a black man recently murdered by US police, will be held in The post Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Pravda Russian News

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:39:00 +0300
Russia’s New Drone Forces Begin Combat Training Near Moscow
Russia has begun combat training for a newly created branch of its armed forces dedicated to unmanned systems, according to information published on the Telegram channel of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The ministry reported that the training exer...

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:44:00 +0300
Garry Kasparov Faces Up to Seven Years as Russian Court Issues Arrest Warrant
A court in Moscow has ordered the arrest of Garry Kasparov, who is listed by Russian authorities as an extremist and terrorist and has been designated a foreign agent by the Ministry of Justice. According to the agency, the court selected a preventiv...

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:53:00 +0300
Putin: Russia Will Act Immediately to Destroy Any Threat to Kaliningrad
Speaking during his annual Q&A conference in Moscow on December 19, President Vladimir Putin warned that any attempt to blockade Russia's Kaliningrad region would dramatically escalate tensions and could push the situation toward a large-scale armed ...

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:53:00 +0300
Moscow Accuses NATO of Escalation as Alliance Boosts Military Spending and Deployment
Speaking at an expanded meeting of the board of the Ministry of Defense, Russia's Defense Minister Andrey Belousov stated that NATO continues to build up coalition forces and pose growing threats to Russia's security. Excerpts from his report were re...

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0300
Putin Accuses European Leaders of Spreading Fear of Big War With Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sharply rejected statements circulating in Western countries about the possibility of a large-scale war between Russia and NATO, calling such claims false and detached from reality. Speaking at a meeting of the bo...

Pravda World News

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:32:00 +0300
Russian Air Defense Intercepts Most of Ukraine’s Flamingo Cruise Missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky has admitted that the majority of Ukrainian-made long-range Flamingo missiles were destroyed by Russian air defense systems, while insisting that their performance is gradually improving. "The hit percentage of Flamingo h...

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:55:00 +0300
Die Zeit: German Defense Minister Suddenly Rules Out Russia–NATO War Before 2030
An armed conflict between Russia and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) before 2030 is unlikely, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said in an interview with Die Zeit. "I do not believe in such a scenario. In my view, [Russian Preside...

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:16:00 +0300
Russia and US Hold New Talks on Bilateral Irritants, Progress Limited
Russia and the United States have held a new meeting focused on so-called mutual irritants in bilateral relations, Interfax reported, citing Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. "We had the opportunity to discuss the entire agenda at a fairly seri...

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:54:00 +0300
Russia-Linked Cargo Ship Detained by Sweden Over Sanctions and Customs Violations
Swedish customs and coast guard authorities detained the Russian cargo vessel Adler overnight on Sunday, December 21, while it was anchored near the town of Höganäs. The ship was stopped for inspection following an engine malfunction and concerns r...

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:27:00 +0300
Ukrainian Elites Prepare to Flee Abroad After Inevitable Collapse
The Press Bureau of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (known for Russian initials as SVR - Sluzhba Vneshney Razvedki) stated that officials linked to the Kyiv authorities are preparing to flee the country after what it descri...

Radio Poland

Richmond and Twickenham Times

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
The London borough with the most knife-crime in 2025 including triple stabbing
A London borough has been the location of more knife-crime offences than any other in 2025.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'I'll never go back to Winter Wonderland - Santa's elves made my child cry'
A young girl was left crying after a tired Santa "turned her away' at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:46:33 +0000
'Enquiries launched' into circumstances of death on tracks days before Christmas
Enquiries have been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was hit by a train near a Kent railway station days before Christmas.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:34:00 +0000
Two Tube lines suspended on Xmas Eve after man suffers 'medical incident'
Two London Underground lines have been suspended due to a customer incident on Christmas Eve. Live updates here.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:29:41 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train with ‘no trains’ to major London station
A person has died after being hit by a train on the line to a major London station.

Romania Agerpres


Vreme mai caldă decât specificul perioadei în aproape toată țara; ceață, vânt și maxime termice de 14 grade (prognoză)


INS: Transportul aerian de mărfuri a crescut cu 9,7%, în primele nouă luni din 2025


BTA/Cvintetul Theodosii Spassov a reprezentat Bulgaria într-o simfonie corală care a intrat în Cartea Recordurilor Guinness


Salvamont România: 12 persoane salvate în ultimele 24 de ore


România trebuie să trateze tranziția climatică drept un proiect strategic național (experți)

Romania Insider

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:04:47 GMT
Catherine and Charlotte perform piano duet for Christmas carol concert
The pre-recorded performance aired on ITV1 on Christmas Eve and saw the pair play a piece by Scottish composer Erland Cooper.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:12:48 GMT
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to present Strictly for last time
The pair will oversee the Strictly Christmas Special on Thursday, before bowing out from the show.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:51:06 GMT
We invited a man into our home at Christmas and he stayed with us for 45 years
An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:07:04 GMT
Cold health alert as parts of UK set to freeze on Christmas Day
Organisers of some Christmas Day and Boxing Day swims have cancelled events due to the weather.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:09:56 GMT
UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

Romanian National News Agency


SUA: Casa Albă anunță colectarea a 235 de miliarde de dolari în taxe vamale de la începutul anului


Popescu (Romgaz): A doua emisiune de obligațiuni pentru Romgaz,componentă integrată a strategiei în vederea finanțării proiectului Neptun Deep


Ce reclamă magistrații în discuțiile de la Cotroceni: sistem oligarhic în Justiție, abuzuri, standarde duble, apropiere de actori politici


Loteria spaniolă 'El Gordo' va distribui premii record de 2,77 miliarde de euro


Fotbal: Guardiola își avertizează jucătorii să nu ia în greutate în minivacanța de Crăciun

RT

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:37:04 +0000
Ukrainian draft officer pepper-sprays woman holding child – media (VIDEO)
A Ukrainian conscription officer was filmed apparently dousing a woman with a child in her hands with pepper spray Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:32:21 +0000
Algerian parliament declares French colonial rule a crime
Algerian lawmakers have unanimously approved a law demanding an apology and reparations from France for historical abuses Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:44:36 +0000
Macron accuses US of ‘intimidation’ against EU
The French president has condemned US visa bans on several EU officials amid a digital legislation row Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:36:01 +0000
40% of Ukrainians think Zelensky involved in corruption – poll
Over a third of Ukrainians think Zelensky should answer in court over a major energy sector graft scandal, according to a Socis survey Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:36:44 +0000
Ukraine talks must be behind closed doors – Kremlin
Ukraine peace talks must be carried out behind closed doors, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Scotland BBC

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:12:28 GMT
Cancer treatment ended my last pregnancy - this baby is my Christmas miracle
When Lucy Turner was diagnosed with an aggressive mouth cancer she was told she would have to terminate her pregnancy.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:59:14 GMT
Flu cases in Scotland drop by more than a third
Laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus drop for the second week in a row, but experts warn the flu season is not over.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:50:55 GMT
Police investigate rape at Glasgow park
Officers have cordoned off a large area of Queen's Park on the south side of the city.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:17:23 GMT
Two in court after organised crime drugs arrests
David Stephen and Shaun Brown have been accused of acting as part of an organised crime group.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:36:56 GMT
Protection areas in place following bird flu outbreaks
Outbreaks of the H5N1 strain have been detected at farms in the Borders, Midlothian and South Lanarkshire.

Scotland Herald

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:15:28 +0000
No one in the UK is waking up to snow on Christmas Day, according to the Met Office
No-one in the UK is waking up to snow on Christmas Day, according to the Met Office, but warnings for cold and windy weather are set to come into force.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:36:55 +0000
Owners of popular Finnieston eatery to open new 'bistro type facility' in Govan
A new restaurant is set to open in Govan as part of the ongoing regeneration of Water Row.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:25:00 +0000
Top 100 Tunes from Scotland in 2025 Part 1 (100-76): Django Django to Deacon Blue
2025 saw new releases from some of the best known names in Scottish pop culture from Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris, Young Fathers and Franz Ferdinand to good old Deacon Blue, Idlewild, Mogwai and Garbage.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:53:08 +0000
Can boozy Christmas food put you over the limit? Driving expert explains
The drink driving limit is 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, in Scotland this limit is 22 micrograms

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:51:29 +0000
The 7 famous celebrities born on Christmas Day - some of these are well suited
Here are 7 of the most famous celebrities born on Christmas Day.

Serbia News

Sky News

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:59:00 +0000
Cold health alert and weather warnings issued for parts of UK on Christmas Day
Weather warnings and a cold health alert have been issued for parts of the UK on Christmas Day - as forecasters said those hoping for a white Christmas are likely to be disappointed.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:31:00 +0000
Trump tells children about 'beautiful' coal in Christmas calls
Donald Trump told children he would not let a "bad Santa" infiltrate the US, as he took part in a long-standing Christmas tradition.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:46:00 +0000
Kate and Princess Charlotte perform surprise piano duet for Christmas show
The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte have delivered a surprise Christmas television performance, playing the piano together.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:11:00 +0000
Man reveals what it's like celebrating Christmas in country where it's banned
When Il-yong Ju was a child, something strange would happen in his tiny village in rural North Korea every December 25th.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:17:00 +0000
Over a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case uncovered
Over a million more documents potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein case have been uncovered, the US Department of Justice has said.

Slovak Spectator

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:16:58 +0100
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Ring in the New Year with live music in the city centre, or keep the festive mood going with a Christmas concert by Le Payaco.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:57:00 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
See in the New Year in the Old Town, run across Bratislava’s bridges, and take a ride on the Christmas tram.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:30:23 +0100
Before it was tradition, the Christmas tree was a luxury — and a fire risk
From aristocratic salons to rural homes, the Christmas tree spread slowly across Europe, evolving alongside technology, taste and safety.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:59:00 +0100
News digest: Roof collapse in eastern Slovakia kills three a day before Christmas
Most Slovak shops will once again close for the Christmas holidays.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:02:18 +0100
End of the €1 bargain? EU targets cheap Chinese imports
New €3 fee on small parcels could hit millions of online shoppers across Europe.

Slovakia News

Slovakia Spectator

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:16:58 +0100
3 free things to do in Bratislava in the next seven days
Ring in the New Year with live music in the city centre, or keep the festive mood going with a Christmas concert by Le Payaco.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:57:00 +0100
Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners
See in the New Year in the Old Town, run across Bratislava’s bridges, and take a ride on the Christmas tram.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:30:23 +0100
Before it was tradition, the Christmas tree was a luxury — and a fire risk
From aristocratic salons to rural homes, the Christmas tree spread slowly across Europe, evolving alongside technology, taste and safety.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:59:00 +0100
News digest: Roof collapse in eastern Slovakia kills three a day before Christmas
Most Slovak shops will once again close for the Christmas holidays.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:02:18 +0100
End of the €1 bargain? EU targets cheap Chinese imports
New €3 fee on small parcels could hit millions of online shoppers across Europe.

Slovenia Times

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:20:00 +0100
Oldest working church bell in Slovenia renovated
The St Nazarius bell at the Koper cathedral, the oldest working church bell in Slovenia and one of the oldest in Europe, has been renovated just in time for Christmas. The 14th-century bell was restored together with others at the Cathedral of the As...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:41:50 +0100
SCG Advances Regional Optimization Strategy for Sustainable Growth
Positioning Vietnam as Production-Export Hub to Global Markets, with SCGD Leading Decorative Surface Materials and Ceramic Tiles Market Ready to Drive Cement Business Expansion of Low-Carbon Products to Global Markets HCMC, VIETNAM - Media OutReach N...

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:45:01 +0100
AEON Bank Helps Ease Festive Season's Budget Constraints with No-Hassle Personal Financing-i
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 December 2025 - As Malaysians gear up for multiple financial commitments in the upcoming weeks and months, especially during the year-end holidays, back-to-school and double festive season, AEON B...

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:07:59 +0100
Ljubljana mayor allegedly behind major kickbacks scheme
A widening corruption inquiry is looking into suspicions of a kickbacks scheme steering building permit procedures in Ljubljana, with Mayor Zoran Janković being the prime suspect in the investigation. A current affairs show on TV Slovenija recently ...

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:15:00 +0100
Childcare and toy retail business sold to Hungarian group
Slovenia's largest private equity fund Alfi PE has sold Baby Center, a retail group selling kids, baby and pregnancy products, to Hungarian Talentis Group, which owns the Brendon children's store chain. The value of the deal, to be finalised next yea...

South Wales Argus

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
How people across one Newport community came together to deliver 1,500 'bags of hope'
1500 'Bags of Hope' were packed and delivered to members of the Pill community in Newport during the Christmas period

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
More than 20 arrests made in Gwent town during festive crackdown
Torfaen police have made more than 20 arrests during a festive crackdown on town centre crime, targeting shoplifting, theft and anti-social behaviour.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Two men appear in court accused of supplying cocaine in Newport
Two men have appeared at Newport Magistrates' Court accused of supplying cocaine in the city

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Celtic Manor lands international sustainability accreditation for second time
Newport's Celtic Manor Resort has earned golf’s most esteemed international sustainability accreditation for the second time within a year.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Estate agency director takes on new challenge
Elinor Walters-Davies has been appointed as estate agency director for the Darlows and haart network across Wales, including offices in Newport and Pontypool.

St Albans Review

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
St Albans' butterfly population increases by 350 per cent since 2022
The butterfly population of parts of St Albans District has increased by 350 per cent in just three years thanks to a major wilding programme.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:01:00 +0000
The police officers who went 'above and beyond' to keep St Albans safe
St Albans District Police have recognised outstanding officers, staff, and volunteers for their dedication.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:09:41 +0000
The Box of Delights at The Abbey Theatre - review
A delicious Box of Delights awaits audiences at the Abbey Theatre in St Albans this Christmas week.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:19:29 +0000
Venue in the heart of St Albans residential area plans to serve alcohol
A venue in the heart of a St Albans residential area is seeking to gain a licence to serve alcohol.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:44:21 +0000
Four arrested in connection with Berkhamsted jewellery burglary
Four men have been detained in connection with a burglary in Berkhamsted.

Swiss Info

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:08:54 GMT
More than half a million attend Montreux Christmas market
Around 652,000 people visited the Christmas market in Montreux, Switzerland, within a month. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The organisers of the Riviera Noël drew a consistently positive balance. The market also attract...

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:08:23 GMT
Parmelin intends to stay in Swiss government until end of 2027
Swiss government minister Guy Parmelin wants to remain in office at least until the end of the current legislative term, barring serious health problems. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This was revealed by the 66-year-old...

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:58:17 GMT
Swiss court rips up squatting bill for eco-protestors
The Zurich Administrative Court says protestors who squatted in a woodland will not have to pay police costs for removing them. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The court said their was not a sufficient legal basis to pass ...

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:17:33 GMT
Swiss mountain webcams to go dark when 3G switched off
Several webcams installed at Swiss mountain resorts, such as Chasseral, Mont Gibloux, and Mont Pèlerin, will be deactivated next year when the 3G network is switched off. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Swiss telecoms ope...

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:52:24 GMT
Swiss bank secrecy probe dropped against news portal
The Zurich public prosecutor has dropped a probe against online portal Inside Paradeplatz, which was accused of violating banking secrecy. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The prosecutor said that the protection of journali...

The Argus

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Mother's drug and alcohol addiction battle inspires her to help others
A woman who is recovering from drug and alcohol addiction said her “calling in life” is to help others after a programme saved her life

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man turns town hall into festive grotto and gives out free gifts dressed as Santa
A Worthing man has been sharing some festive joy inspired by his father

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Share your pictures of babies born on Christmas Day 2025
Parents across Sussex have welcomed little bundles of joy over the festive season.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
From buried cars to snowball fights: Looking back at when snow covered Sussex
Delving into The Argus archives to when snow covered the county.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Leaders to answer questions about council shake up
Two leading local politicians are due to answer questions from the public about the proposed shake up of councils in Sussex.

The Nordic Page

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 16:15:45 +0200
Reserachers in Norway Study Connection between Sunbathing and Corona Infection

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:15:16 +0200
Norway Postal Service Becomes the World's First To Use Electric Trucks

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:49:25 +0200
Worrying Trend in Norway: Young People Have the Highest Corona Infection Rate

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:55:21 +0200
Norway opens the borders for Europe on 15 July

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:58:07 +0200
Norway provides funding for UN Migration Trust Fund

Think Spain

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00
The cheapest places to buy property in Spain in 2026
Spain is a sought-after destination for property buyers worldwide, renowned for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and pleasant climate. Whether you're searching for a holiday home, an investment opportunity, or a permanent residence, the Sp...

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:57:07
Cost of living in Spain vs France: Your 2026 guide
Is Spain cheap to live in compared with France? The cost of living has gone up significantly in both countries in the last few years, but Spain still enjoys a reputation as one of the most affordable destinations in western Europe for expatriates, to...

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:27:44
Lifestyle value confirmed: Seville and Valencia among the world's happiest cities in 2025
Spain’s status as a premier destination for quality of life has received definitive international validation. The Time Out "Happiest Cities in the World 2025" survey, which polls thousands of residents worldwide, has confirmed that Spain is...

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:13:12
Slowing sales in Spain, but prices will rise by 7% in 2026, according to BBVA Research
A new report from BBVA Research confirms the core reality of the Spanish property market: sales volumes are slowing due to a chronic lack of supply, but this same scarcity is forcing prices into a new phase of strong appreciation. The bank’s highly...

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:18:55
The most beautiful Christmas markets in Spain to visit in 2025
In December, Christmas begins to make itself felt in every corner. Streets sparkle with lights, the scent of traditional sweets fills the air, and artisan stalls take over squares and promenades across Spain. For anyone who enjoys the festive atmosph...

This Is Local London

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:13:00 +0000
24,500 Islington households set to benefit from Council Tax support
Islington Council will continue its Council Tax Support Scheme in 2026/27, with 24,500 households set to benefit.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Young hospital patient helps decorate Queen's Christmas tree
North Middlesex Hospital patient Samuel Soremekun, 6, met the Queen at Clarence House, thanks to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
'Santa Factory' helps families and older people
North-west London’s Connect Centre transforms into a Santa Factory, delivering over 300 Christmas gifts to vulnerable children, seniors and families in need.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Marriage proposal and dachshund puppy help cancer patient's fight for survival
London man Dan Godley survived stage three pancreatic cancer with support from his fiancée, a dachshund puppy and groundbreaking treatment. He now urges support for Cancer Research UK.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Stars turn out for animal rescue charity's Christmas concert
Celebrities including Sue Perkins, Sir Derek Jacobi and Fearne Cotton gave festive readings at Mayhew’s Christmas concert, raising funds to support vulnerable dogs and cats.

Times of Malta

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:45:00 +0100
Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
Syria's Christian community has shrunk from one million to just 300,000 since war began in 2011

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:37:00 +0100
International recognition for Gozo crib-making association
Għajnsielem-based group exhibiting in Jerez, Spain

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:20:00 +0100
This grovelling must end
Defending Europe's values in the face of autocracy is not naive, it is essential

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:10:00 +0100
‘Earth, Light and Silence’: Victor Agius revisits Nativity at Il-Ħaġar Museum
The exhibition repositions the Nativity ‘not as a fixed image but as a living idea’

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:45:00 +0100
The new 20-point US-Ukraine plan to end Russian invasion
Zelensky says draft plan freezes front line, opens way for concessions

Tottenham Independent

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Young hospital patient helps decorate Queen's Christmas tree
North Middlesex Hospital patient Samuel Soremekun, 6, met the Queen at Clarence House, thanks to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
The London borough with the most knife-crime in 2025 including triple stabbing
A London borough has been the location of more knife-crime offences than any other in 2025.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'I'll never go back to Winter Wonderland - Santa's elves made my child cry'
A young girl was left crying after a tired Santa "turned her away' at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:46:33 +0000
'Enquiries launched' into circumstances of death on tracks days before Christmas
Enquiries have been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was hit by a train near a Kent railway station days before Christmas.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:10:00 +0000
Two Burger King restaurants in north London will be open on Christmas Day
Two north London branches—Enfield and Tottenham Hale—will open on December 25 as part of Burger King’s nationwide festive openings, offering special holiday trading hours.

Turkey

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:35:00 Z
Pilot's emergency signals preceded fatal Libyan jet crash near Ankara
A private jet carrying a Libyan military delegation crashed near Türkiye’s capital on Tuesday evening after the pilot reported an electrical failure, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said on Wednesday.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:48:25 Z
Key questions remain after Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war
Ukraine won some limited concessions in the latest version of a U.S.-led draft plan to end the Russian invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed, though key questions remain over territory and whether Moscow could accept the new terms.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:50:32 Z
115 ISIL suspects caught planning New Year’s attacks in Istanbul
Turkish security forces have detained 115 suspects operating on behalf of the ISIL terrorist organization for preparing terrorist attacks targeting New Year’s celebrations in Istanbul, security sources said on Dec. 25.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:57:22 Z
Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
Hundreds of worshippers gathered for mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem Wednesday night as the Palestinian city ushered in its first festive Christmas in more than two years, emerging from the shadow of the war in Gaza.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:01:08 Z
Aselsan set to wrap up 2025 with record export contracts
Leading Turkish defense firm Aselsan is set to close 2025 with record-breaking export achievements worth over $2 billion.

UK BBC

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:04:47 GMT
Catherine and Charlotte perform piano duet for Christmas carol concert
The pre-recorded performance aired on ITV1 on Christmas Eve and saw the pair play a piece by Scottish composer Erland Cooper.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:12:48 GMT
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to present Strictly for last time
The pair will oversee the Strictly Christmas Special on Thursday, before bowing out from the show.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:51:06 GMT
We invited a man into our home at Christmas and he stayed with us for 45 years
An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:07:04 GMT
Cold health alert as parts of UK set to freeze on Christmas Day
Organisers of some Christmas Day and Boxing Day swims have cancelled events due to the weather.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:09:56 GMT
UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

UK Daily Express

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:39:00 +0000
Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda and Sainsbury's opening times for Boxing Day 2025
As Christmas comes to a close, supermarkets across the country will be re-opening and welcoming customers back in store. Here are all the openings hours.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:43:00 +0000
Manhunt launched after woman raped at home in UK seaside town
Police have launched a public appeal with officers urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:25:00 +0000
Express journalists join skydive for 'incredible' children's charity
EXCLUSIVE: The Express team will take a leap of faith for our Christmas appeal.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:57:00 +0000
Express readers donate £100K for Christmas appeal to 'unlock childhoods'
EXCLUSIVE: An extraordinary flood of donations has exceeded all expectations.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:39:00 +0000
Drug dealer caught red-handed escapes prison after police take four years to charge him
A judge's frustration boiled over as a drug dealer evaded justice for years, despite being caught multiple times.

UK Independent

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:36:11 GMT
‘I live in a country that hates me’: What’s next for trans people in the UK?
In April, the UK’s highest court ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex. Nicole Wootton-Cane speaks to five transgender Britons about how they feel the decision has affected their lives, and what comes next

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:31:33 GMT
UK accused of breaking key aid promise as cuts drive humanitarian crisis in South Sudan
Britain is accused of undermining a key aid pledge to support Sudan after failing to maintain the flow of aid as refugees flee to South Sudan, reports Nick Ferris. Stories from the border between the two countries reveal just how devastating the cuts...

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:17:56 GMT
White Christmas? Met Office reveals where snow could fall with Christmas Day weather forecast
Temperatures may be low in much of the country, but will we see snow?

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:52:21 GMT
Are supermarkets open on Christmas Day in the UK?
If you were banking on Christmas Day for last-minute supplies, we have got some bad news for you

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:34:38 GMT
Trump administration bans two British free speech campaigners from US as censorship row escalates
The visa sanctions have been branded an ‘authoritarian attack on free speech and an egregious act of government censorship’

UK Telegraph

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:49 GMT
Ambulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:17:55 GMT
Mass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:44 GMT
Nurses strike: Dates of NHS walkouts and which areas are affected

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:17 GMT
Teachers strikes: When will they take place, will all schools close and what will be disrupted?

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:32 GMT
Police hunt hit-run driver after six people hurt in North London crash

UK Times

Ukraine News

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:36:58 +0000
Kyiv Post Morning Memo – Everything You Need to Know on Wednesday, Dec. 7
Good morning from Kyiv where there’s something of a blizzard falling this morning with temperatures plunging to around -5C overnight. What’s happening today? Aside from a lot of forecast snow, many people in Ukraine – and around the world – w...

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:15:57 +0000
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 6
Key Takeaways The Kremlin directly responded to Russian rumors of a second wave of mobilization in an apparent effort to manage growing societal concern and recentralize information about the war with the Russian government and its authorized outlets...

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:12:01 +0000
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine – 07 December 2022
Russia has recently started extending defensive positions along its international border with Ukraine, and deep inside its Belgorod region. On 6 December 2022, the governor of Belgorod announced he was establishing local ‘self-defence units’. Tre...

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:04:37 +0000
EXPLAINED: Why the US Denies ‘Enabling’ Ukrainian Strikes Inside Russia
A series of daring drone strikes against targets deep inside Russian territory is sparking some delicate and very carefully worded diplomatic posturing on the part of Ukraine’s western allies. Which strikes are we talking about? On Dec. 6, a drone ...

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:47:48 +0000
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Russian Oil Depot
Earlier today, an allegedly Ukrainian drone struck a Russian oil depot located on a military base about 93 miles or 150 kilometers inside of Russia. The Dec. 6 strike, which led to a massive blast caught on tape, comes the day after two Russian milit...

Unian News Agency

Fri, 24 May 2024 17:00:00 +0300
The case of "contract killing": International Society for Human Rights emphasizes significant violations of Kolomoisky's rights as a suspect
Human rights activists published a report and pointed to a number of gross abuses by the prosecutor's office and the Pechersk District Court regarding the businessman's arrest.

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0200
Why Ihor Kolomoisky should be released immediately
In representing Mr Ihor Kolomoisky, I express my deep concern about the trials I witnessed during the hearings held in the Ukrainian courts in Kyiv in February 2024. Mr Kolomoisky has been unjustly detained...

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 15:11:00 +0200
"Poland has banned imports of Ukrainian grain. So what are Polish farmers protesting against?" - Executive Vice President of European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis
The Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis told in an interview with UNIAN what the unblocking of the Ukrainian-Polish border depends on, how soon Russian grain will be targeted by the EU sanctions, and about priority...

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:24:33 +0200
Zelensky shared the results of the latest negotiations: new defense agreements and packages
The partners promised Ukraine more artillery as well as joint production of weapons, the head of state said in an evening address.

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:11:00 +0200
Interpol blocked a search request for People’s Deputy of the 8th convocation Hranovskyi
The defense side notes that the former MP is not on an international wanted list, and NABU's request to Interpol was blocked.

Wales Online

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:01:10 +0000
Uproar as cars continue to be banned from idyllic Welsh beach
There are no plans to review the decision to end car parking on a north Pembrokeshire beach after it became car-free back in 2023

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:43:00 +0000
Now I'm back on my feet I want to help others - there's no better time than Christmas
Christmas can be a lonely time of year so homeless charity the Wallich is pulling out all the stops cooking festive meals and sending outreach teams onto the streets to support rough sleepers

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:18:32 +0000
Neighbours rejoice as Airbnb owner is again ordered to tear down 'monstrous' garden building
It caused outcry among residents who said it gives a clear view into neighbouring properties and gardens

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:57:27 +0000
Anger as man climbs Welsh town's Christmas tree to take star
The town council has confirmed that they will not be able to replace the star this Christmas due to the damage caused

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Hidden Royal Family Christmas and what happens behind closed doors
With news emerging that Prince Harry has imposed a new rule on his children for Christmas, we look back at some of the Royal Family's traditions

Wandsworth Guardian

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
The London borough with the most knife-crime in 2025 including triple stabbing
A London borough has been the location of more knife-crime offences than any other in 2025.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'I'll never go back to Winter Wonderland - Santa's elves made my child cry'
A young girl was left crying after a tired Santa "turned her away' at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:46:33 +0000
'Enquiries launched' into circumstances of death on tracks days before Christmas
Enquiries have been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was hit by a train near a Kent railway station days before Christmas.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:34:00 +0000
Two Tube lines suspended on Xmas Eve after man suffers 'medical incident'
Two London Underground lines have been suspended due to a customer incident on Christmas Eve. Live updates here.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:29:41 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train with ‘no trains’ to major London station
A person has died after being hit by a train on the line to a major London station.

Watford Observer

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Celebrities spotted out and about in Watford this year
Jojo Siwa, Helena Bonham Carter, Anthony Joshua, and Jason Momoa are among the biggest stars spotted in Watford in 2025.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
The 5 best to 5 worst rated Christmas films you need to watch on Netflix in 2025
Here are the best and worst Christmas films you can find on Netflix in the UK, according to scores from Rotten Tomatoes.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:35:00 +0000
Council investigating after fencing built across path to sport facilities
Three Rivers District Council is conducting enquiries after fencing suddenly cut off direct access to Oxhey Playing Fields sport facilities.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:25:00 +0000
Mum heartbroken after car stolen with kids' Christmas presents inside
A mother has been left heartbroken after her car filled with sentimental items and kids’ Christmas presents was stolen outside the Tesco Extra in Watford.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000
Two Watford bus timetables to see tweaks in January
Timetable tweaks for two Watford bus services (635 and 602) will be introduced in the new year.

Western Daily Press

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Bridge used by 20,000 cars a day to be demolished on Christmas Day
It played an interesting role in the Second World War

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Bid for new campsite near M5 as planning battle continues
Previous plans have been rejected and an appeal has now been lodged

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Garden centre wins top national award for its magical Christmas displays
It is beginning to look a lot like success for a local garden centre, which has beaten rivals across the country to be crowned the best place for Christmas magic

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:31:08 +0000
Yeovil Town face 'tricky' Truro City test on Boxing Day
“It’s a tricky game; the league table is unkind to them."

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:44:00 +0000
Domestic abuser found in Thailand after three-year-long manhunt
Nicholas Cash fled the country while awaiting trial, but has finally been located

World Bulletin

York Press

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'People perceive York as a wealthy city, but there are real pockets of need'
The Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal has ensured close to a thousand children have a present on Christmas Day.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000
'There is much to be happy about' - Lord Mayor spreads Christmas cheer in York
York's Lord Mayor Cllr Martin Rowley wishes York residents a Happy Christmas and New Year.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:41:47 +0000
Arrest made after motorcycle stolen from shed in North Yorkshire
An arrest has been made after a Honda motorcycle was stolen from a shed in Sherburn in Elmet.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:14:10 +0000
Woman in 20s found dead at property in North Yorkshire
A woman in her 20s has been found dead at a property near Skipton Road in Harrogate.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Our favourite reads of 2025 with month‑by‑month highlights
From Ian McEwan to Lily King and Brian Eno, these are our reviewers' top reads from the past 12 months.

Your Local Guardian

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
The London borough with the most knife-crime in 2025 including triple stabbing
A London borough has been the location of more knife-crime offences than any other in 2025.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'I'll never go back to Winter Wonderland - Santa's elves made my child cry'
A young girl was left crying after a tired Santa "turned her away' at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The famous Christmas singer you may not know was from Croydon
You may not know that the singer of a very popular Christmas classic was Croydon-born and raised.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:46:33 +0000
'Enquiries launched' into circumstances of death on tracks days before Christmas
Enquiries have been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person who was hit by a train near a Kent railway station days before Christmas.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:34:00 +0000
Two Tube lines suspended on Xmas Eve after man suffers 'medical incident'
Two London Underground lines have been suspended due to a customer incident on Christmas Eve. Live updates here.

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