Midlands pub closes after fifth flooding

Staff cancel the bookings of around 200 customers as the pub shuts for the foreseeable future.

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Who is Frederik, the next king of Denmark once nicknamed 'Pingo'?

"I don't want to lock myself in a fortress. I want to be myself," Crown Prince Frederik once said.

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Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch's 52-year reign in pictures

83-year-old Margrethe II is Europe's longest-serving living monarch, having taken the throne in 1972.

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Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.

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Bangladesh sees dramatic rise in lightning deaths linked to climate change

Reported deaths and injuries due to lightning have risen dramatically in Bangladesh.

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Eurostar services to resume after major disruption

Many passengers are still stranded in London and Paris after flooding cancelled all Eurostar trains.

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Ukraine war: Kremlin says 18 dead after attack on Russian city

Officials say children were among the dead; Ukraine blames Russian air defences for civilian casualties.

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Protesters and police clash 'amid community tension' in London

Traffic was brought to a standstill as police and protestors appeared to clash.

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Argentina pulls out of plans to join Brics bloc

It had been due in a few days to join the group, seen as a counterweight to the Western-led world.

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River Esk deaths: Men 'swept away' in 4x4 named

Three men died on Thursday after they attempted to cross the River Esk in North Yorkshire.

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Odesa church: Clergyman narrowly avoids roof collapse after Russian attack

CCTV shows debris falling from the from the building's ceiling after Russian strikes hit the area.

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Thousands of Palestinians flee central Gaza as Israeli troops advance

Israeli tanks reportedly reach the outskirts of Bureij refugee camp as the ground offensive expands.

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Tony Chung: Student activist flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in UK

Tony Chung told the BBC he felt he had no control over his life, with police scrutinising his every move.

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Sheffield murder inquiry: Man killed as car hit crowd was 'Good Samaritan'

Police say Christian Marriott came to an unconscious woman's aid after the crash in Sheffield.

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Police identify man found shot in Arizona desert in 1976

The decades-old case resurfaced on Tuesday after police identified the body as that of an El Salvador man.

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Russian celebs at 'almost naked' party stung by backlash

Some of Russia's best-known celebrities apologise as criticism of their behaviour spreads on social media.

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Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa: Rasmus Hojlund fires United to comeback win over Villa

Rasmus Hojlund scores his first Premier League goal for Manchester United to complete a dramatic comeback against Aston Villa.

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Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns

There are no shortcuts in the fight against Hamas, the army chief insists as Israel pounds Gaza.

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Labour considers processing asylum seekers overseas

The party is exploring whether some could have their claims assessed before they travel to the UK.

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Boxing Day dip: Hundreds take plunge in RNLI event in Southend

Bathers dressed in Christmas outfits braved icy water to raise money for the RNLI.

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Queen Camilla hosts Windsor Castle afternoon tea for girl with brain tumour

Olivia Taylor from south-east London has a brain tumour which has left her blind in one eye

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The Papers: 'All is Fergiven' and 'Tories face new Farage threat'

Tuesday's Boxing Day front pages feature a range of images of the Royal Family at Sandringham.

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Two in court over Limerick €21m cocaine seizure

Two men are in court after an estimated 300kg of cocaine was seized from a cargo ship.

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Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December

The move to Western calendar is seen as a further shift away from Moscow's influence.

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Sara Sharif: UK and Pakistan courts tussle over siblings' future

Legal cases are examining where the siblings of the 10 year old found dead at her home in Surrey will live.

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Christmas Eve: Hottest since 1997 after 15.3C recorded near Heathrow

Mild conditions lay the groundwork for what forecasters say could be the hottest Christmas Day since 2016.

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The Papers: 'King's Christmas message' and Cameron on Iran

No one story dominates the front pages on Christmas Eve, but some look ahead to the King's address.

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Bethlehem nativity scene depicted with rubble and razor wire

A muted Christmas celebration sees worshippers lighting candles and praying for peace in Manger Square.

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Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal: Gunners top of Premier League after thrilling Anfield draw

Arsenal maintain their place at the top of the Premier League after a thrilling draw with Liverpool at Anfield.

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Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump immunity case

This will aid Mr Trump's efforts to delay his trial, as the case must now work through appeals.

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Airbus Atlantic: 700 staff sick after Christmas dinner

It is unclear what was on the menu for the festive feast turned nightmare before Christmas.

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Colorado's top court disqualified Trump - will the Supreme Court overrule?

The nine justices of America's highest court are set to take centre stage in a politically fraught case.

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Last Christmas scores Christmas number one, beating Sam Ryder and Mariah Carey

Wham's festive classic tops the Christmas chart for the first time, 39 years after its release.

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Storm Pia: Aircraft struggle to land at Birmingham Airport

Planes take several attempts to land at Birmingham Airport as Storm Pia brings strong winds.

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Ministers row back on salary threshold for family visa

The Home Office now says the threshold for people who want to come to the UK will be at a lower level of £29,000 a year.

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Letter calls for archaeologists to unite over Stonehenge tunnel

An open letter with 700 signatories says the heritage sector is "overwhelmingly absent" from debate.

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Police staff jailed for deleting speeding offences

As speed camera operators, they worked together so drivers could avoid fines, investigators said.

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VfL Wolfsburg 1-2 Bayern Munich: Harry Kane scores to continue record-breaking run

Harry Kane stays on course to break the record for Bundesliga goals in a season with his 21st strike as Bayern Munich beat Wolfsburg.

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Public pay must reflect rises, ministers say

Government letters to pay review bodies say pay rises should be reflected when setting pay in 2024

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Sam Ryder surprises shoppers in Reading

The Eurovision star wants to push his Christmas single to number one in the charts.

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Jonathan Majors: Marvel actor guilty of assaulting girlfriend

Jonathan Majors is known for playing Kang in the Marvel universe and for films like Creed III.

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Extinction Rebellion co-founder Gail Bradbrook sentenced

Gail Bradbrook has tried to argue she was justified in causing damage to government property.

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Christmas: Twinkly tractors plough Pembrokeshire festive furrow

More than 200 tractors festooned in sparkling festive colours parade through Pembrokeshire.

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King Charles's freezers help save food for a million meals

A low-key donation of 800 freezers last year has had a big practical impact on helping food banks.

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Spiking crackdown to see more funding for test kits

Modernising the law and training for door staff are also among measures announced by the government.

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Serbia's Vucic claims big election victory for party

The president's party is set to win, projections say, but the opposition has big hopes in Belgrade.

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Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food

The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops.

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Eurovision 2024: Pop star Olly Alexander to represent the UK

The pop star will sing in Sweden next May, after a disappointing result for Mae Muller this year.

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London's Ulez-scrapped cars cannot go to Ukraine, Sadiq Khan says

London's mayor says he cannot legally change the Ulez scheme and send scrapped vehicles to Ukraine.

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Why is Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy doubling down on conspiracy theories?

The Republican candidate has increasingly brought up fringe ideas and debunked theories.

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Julian De Bono: CCTV released in search for missing Ipswich man

Police say they are extremely concerned for Julian De Bono, last seen near the River Gipping.

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Cats purrfectly happy to play fetch, research finds

Scientists find many cats instinctively want to play throwing and retrieving games, just like dogs.

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Christmas: Baubles stolen from 'Ireland's tallest tree'

People have also been seen climbing the Christmas tree and a giant bauble, the council says.

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Facebook encryption risks children's safety, National Crime Agency warns

Signs of abuse will be missed because of the encryption of messages, the National Crime Agency says.

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Lianne Gordon: Mother died trying to protect family, court hears

Lianne Gordon was shot by a teenager trying to force his way into her home, a court hears.

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Christmas 'spoilt' for Bedford residents after tree taken every night

One tower block resident says he enjoyed having a plastic tree and the policy is "bah-humbug".

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Sunak takes the win but the battle is not over - Chris Mason

The PM secures a comfortable victory in crunch Rwanda vote but his troubles are far from over.

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Turkish referee attack leaves crisis that goes beyond football

Halil Umut Meler may quit football after he was punched by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca.

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Man guilty of missing ex-partner's 2012 murder

Mum-of-four Claire Holland has not been seen since leaving a city centre pub in 2012.

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Unions call for immediate pause to Ofsted

The NAHT and ASCL say time is needed to address the concerns raised at the inquest into Ruth Perry's death.

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Sudan war: Two people killed in attack on aid convoy in Sudan, says Red Cross

Seven others including three charity staff were injured in what the Red Cross has called a "deliberate attack".

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Man arrested in connection with 1984 murder

Anthony Littler, 45, was found with with head injuries in an alleyway near a London Tube station.

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Royal Family members reveal family Christmas card images

Prince and Princess of Wales use a monochrome image, while King and Queen go for Coronation photo.

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Ipswich murder investigation launched after baby's death

Police are called to a property and arrest two men and a woman.

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Gap between haves and have-nots widening, report warns

Issues including stagnant wages and mental health problems risk becoming entrenched, report warns.

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Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to get award

Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says.

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Gérard Depardieu's obscene remarks shown in new documentary

The French actor is under renewed pressure as a programme shows him sexually demeaning women.

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Tyrannosaur’s last meal was two baby dinosaurs

Remains of baby dinosaurs inside another dinosaur reveal what a young predator ate 75m years ago.

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Paul Bryan: Murderer jailed after 39 years on the run

Paul Bryan is sentenced to at least 24 years in prison after killing Roman Szalajko in 1984.

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William Brown: Arrest after boy, 7, killed in Sandgate hit-and-run

A man has been arrested after seven-year-old William Brown died when he was hit by a vehicle.

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Watch: 'World's most famous Christmas tree' switched on

Trafalgar Square's famous tree has been lit up in a tradition dating back to 1947.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault by fourth woman

Following new legal action, the rapper says he "did not do any of the awful things being alleged".

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Robert Jenrick resigns as immigration minister over Rwanda bill

The former immigration minister says the emergency legislation "does not go far enough".

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A family's escape from North Korea through a minefield and stormy seas

Mr Kim and his family pull off a seemingly impossible feat and gives new insights into life there.

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Paris 2024: Olympic federations ask IOC to allow Russian & Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals

Olympic sports federations ask the International Olympic Committee to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals at next summer's Paris Games.

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Virginia home explodes as police respond to call

A huge explosion destroys at least one home in Arlington, Virginia as police carried out a search warrant.

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'Incredible strength' of child stabbed in Dublin

Three children and a school assistant were injured in the attack, which was followed by rioting.

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What is the government’s new migration policy?

The government has announced changes to some of its rules on legal migration to the UK.

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Ukraine war: Russia accused of killing unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war

Kyiv investigates a video said to show two surrendering Ukrainian soldiers being shot by Russians.

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Hong Kong: Protest leader Agnes Chow jumps bail

The activist is in Canada and is under investigation for breaching the national security law.

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Pogues, Wham! and Mariah battle to be Christmas number one

Fairytale of New York has surged since the death of Pogues' frontman Shane MacGowan.

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The Papers: 'Starmer praises Thatcher' and Royals unite

Sunday's papers look at the continuing royal race row and the Labour leader's praise of Margaret Thatcher.

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One dead and one injured in Paris attack

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says passers-by were targeted in the Quai de Grenelle area.

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Heavy snow causes travel delays across Europe

Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

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AUKUS: Radars will help counter threat of 'space warfare'

Three sites set to monitor deep space in a security arrangement between the UK, US and Australia.

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'Ghana Must Go' bags: Ethiopian Airlines bans the well-known luggage

Ethiopian Airlines says the luggage, known by various names across Africa, can damage equipment.

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