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Tuesday, December 30, 2025 1:48 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Trump says US hit 'big facility' linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats

18 hours ago

George Clooney, wife Amal and their twins awarded French citizenship

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Russia's losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever as US pushes for peace deal -- A steep rise in soldiers' obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses.

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Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus - The tech giant wants to build into its own AI tools which do complex things with minimal interaction. 1 hr ago

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Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence -- Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called "typical Russian lies".

17 minutes ago

LIVE - Eurostar services resume after tunnel disruption but passengers urged to postpone journeys - A broken down train has been removed following a power failure - but passengers tell us their New Year's Eve plans have been ruined.

2 hours ago

Watch: Bomb cyclone hits parts of the US with heavy snow -- The powerful storm system brought blizzard conditions to areas of the Midwest and East Coast causing some travel delays. -- US & Canada

1 hour ago

New video appears to show Texas teen missing since Christmas Eve, police say

1 hour ago

Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies

14 hours ago

Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist

1 hour ago

I've seen firsthand how growing up in war really affects a child -- The BBC's Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them - and what, if anything, can help. -- BBC InDepth

9 hours ago

The artists with new music on the way - what 2026 has in store -- Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.

7 hours ago

NFL play-off picture - scenarios & big game deciders in season finale -- The final week of the NFL season is here with the final play-off spots, both top seedings and four division titles to be decided, with three huge head-to-head deciders.

3 hours ago

Do saunas really boost your health? -- Saunas and cold water swims are booming, but what does science actually say about the benefits?

15 hours ago

Anthony Hopkins shares advice as he celebrates 50 years of sobriety -- The Oscar-winning actor, 87, says he realised he needed help after driving a car while drunk.

1 hour ago

Naan: How the 'world's best bread' travelled from Islamic courts to our plates -- Naan, a leavened flatbread, was once the food of nobility but is now a global culinary delight.

17 hours ago

Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers -- Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites. -- Science & Environment

14 hours ago

K-pop band member sued for $30m after bitter record label feud -- Record label Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.

1 hour ago

Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours -- Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.

14 hours ago

Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two team members -- The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.

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Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say -- The father-and-son duo spent a month in the Philippines before the attack that killed 15 people in Bondi.

5 hours ago

Three-time MVP Jokic suffers 'gut-wrenching' injury -- Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic suffers a "gut-wrenching" knee injury as the Denver Nuggets lose 147-123 at the Miami Heat.

3 hours ago

Blue Origin astronaut reveals depression after 'tsunami of harassment'

4 hours ago

The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal

26 minutes ago

US federal agents investigate Minneapolis childcare centres

1 hour ago

The fight over Christian nationalism in a small Tennessee town

8 hours ago

Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low

1 hour ago

Cabinet Office withdraws Andrew papers after 'error'

7 hours ago

Nepal to scrap 'failed' Mount Everest waste deposit scheme

22 hours ago

'Alarm bells should be ringing' over England tickets -- A fan group says "alarm bells should be ringing at Fifa" at England fans not taking up their full allocation for the World Cup final and semi-final. -- Football

2 hours ago

A sombre and sobering end to the year - Bunce on fatal crash -- BBC Radio 5 Live's boxing analyst Steve Bunce on the fatal car accident that killed two of Anthony Joshua's close friends.

7 hours ago

How South Africa conquered Test cricket in 2025 -- BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

7 hours ago

Why has Littler been booed at World Championship? -- BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why world number one Luke Littler has been booed at the PDC World Darts Championship.

3 hours ago

LIVE - Premier League: Build-up to six games, including Aston Villa's trip to leaders Arsenal - Follow live coverage of six Premier League games on Tuesday, including Aston Villa's trip to leaders Arsenal.

33 minutes ago

Man City close to agreeing terms with Semenyo -- Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m. -- Premier League

26 minutes ago