Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:30:19 GMT
The government promises its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".
Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:12 GMT
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
A memorial ends - but Bondi tragedy has left Australia reeling, again
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:18:02 GMT
The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores physically scarred and traumatised.
University threatened with legal action after protest at academic's talk
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:08:08 GMT
Prof Alice Sullivan says her talk at the University of Bristol became like a "zombie apocalypse" during the protest.
In rebel-held Myanmar, civilians face devastating air strikes and a sham election
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:08:39 GMT
The BBC goes to a rebel-held part of Myanmar, ahead of a government-mandated election starting this month.
At least 13 photos removed from justice department Epstein files website
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:14:42 GMT
The photos were among the thousands of documents made public on Friday. By Saturday they had disappeared with no explanation or notice.
US and Ukraine call Miami talks productive despite no breakthrough
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:37:29 GMT
Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, issued a statement with the top Ukrainian negotiator after discussing the latest peace plans.
US pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, official says
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:19:23 GMT
The move comes days after President Donald Trump said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Fussy eaters and TV remote hogs: How to avoid family rows over Christmas
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:28 GMT
Expert tips to keep the festive spirit alive and avoid squabbles with relatives over Christmas.
Starmer lacks coherent social mobility plan, top government adviser says
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:25:49 GMT
The chair of the Social Mobility Commission has called on the prime minister to set out a clearer strategy.
