French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:34:26 GMT
The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.
Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:37:26 GMT
Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.
Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, Tories say
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:27:54 GMT
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.
Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for in 2026
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:45:45 GMT
We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.
Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:06:48 GMT
Temperatures will fall to lows of -4C in the North West of England, with snow expected in some areas.
'Devoted' dad dies after assault outside pub
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:45:50 GMT
Police launched a murder inquiry after David Darke, 66, died in hospital days after an assault.
Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:41:45 GMT
The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.
Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:01:40 GMT
Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.
Child dies in house fire with two others in hospital
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:59:00 GMT
One child has died at the scene of the "intense" house fire in Hamstreet, Kent Fire & Rescue says.
Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka - but what did 'Battle of the Sexes' achieve?
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:34:20 GMT
Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.
