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Thursday, December 25, 2025 4:51 PM ET

BBC News - World

Pope Leo urges 'courage' to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address - The pope also laments the condition of Palestinians during his address to worshippers at the Vatican. 5 hrs ago - Europe

39 minutes ago

Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime -- Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power. -- World

1 day ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs files appeal asking for immediate prison release -- Combs argues his sentence was improperly decided and asked that his conviction also be thrown out. -- US & Canada

10 hours ago

Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful' -- The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election. -- Latin America

3 hours ago

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. -- Europe

8 hours ago

Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case -- The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay the full release of Epstein documents by a "few more weeks".

22 hours ago

Trump-backed candidate wins in knife-edge Honduran election -- His rival Salvador Nasralla says he will not accept the result, but urges his supporters to remain calm.

16 hours ago

Eleven arrested over mass shooting in South Africa tavern -- Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.

1 day ago

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.

1 day ago

Bomb blast in packed Nigerian mosque kills five -- Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

22 hours ago

Waterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world -- From London to Bethlehem, services and festivities to mark the holiday cheer are in full swing.

13 hours ago

Trump trips, a fake video and 10 possible co-conspirators: Takeaways from new Epstein files -- The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.

1 day ago

Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out -- Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.

1 day ago

Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out? -- Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump's government are at odds over immigration policy.

1 day ago

An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa's police corruption probe -- Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.

1 day ago

Watch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas message -- Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.

4 hours ago

Where is Santa now? Trump answers kids' Christmas calls to Norad tracker -- Norad got some help from President Donald Trump as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

20 hours ago

Ho Ho No! Santa pulled over for speeding in Ohio -- Santa is speeding through his Christmas deliveries, but a sheriff had to stop him for "flying a little too fast".

1 day ago

Watch: Huge fireball as tanker explodes on Italian motorway -- The vehicle had earlier been involved in a crash and everyone in the surrounding area was safely evacuated before the blast.

1 day ago

Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre's board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress.

19 hours ago

The prize marks the second-largest US lottery jackpot ever won.

3 hours ago

Turkish authorities say firearms were seized and efforts to trace further suspected members are continuing.

8 hours ago

Australia will not play a spinner in the Boxing Day Test on a Melbourne pitch stand-in captain Steve Smith described as "quite furry, quite green".

8 hours ago

Tarique Rahman, who has lived in London since 2008, arrives weeks before pivotal elections are held.

12 hours ago

A chef for Premier League footballers reveals how he keeps them fit and healthy around Christmas.

15 hours ago

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for parts of California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego.

19 hours ago

The White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects.

19 hours ago