Entertainment
Gladiators' Fury to dance on Strictly Christmas special days after losing her 'hero' dad
Jodie Ounsley, known as Fury on Gladiators, will perform on the Strictly Christmas special after the tragic loss of her father. She vows to make him proud. Watch on BBC1, Christmas Day at 5:30pm.
Sports
Bengals Reporter Jay Morrison Steps Away After Wife's Tragic Death
Cincinnati Bengals beat writer Jay Morrison announces indefinite leave after the sudden passing of his wife, Nicki, following a medical procedure. Coach Zac Taylor offers condolences.
Politics
UK to Lead European Force in Ukraine Security Deal as Peace Talks Advance
Britain will command European forces to guarantee Ukraine's security under a new peace plan. President Zelensky reports 'solid' progress, with nearly 90% of Kyiv's demands included. Read the latest.
Crime
British Boy, 13, Stabbed to Death in Portugal Horror Attack
A 13-year-old British boy has been killed in a stabbing in Tomar, Portugal. The suspect, his mother's ex-partner, reportedly died in a subsequent gas explosion. Follow for updates.
Business
Health
Tech
Alien life predicted by 2075, but as 'grey sludge'
Space scientist Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock forecasts alien discovery within 50 years, likely as microbial life. Read her insights on the search for extraterrestrials.
Innospace rocket crashes after Brazil launch failure
A South Korean commercial rocket crashed just 30 seconds after launch from Brazil's Alcantara Space Center, causing shares to tumble. Read the full analysis of this space setback.
The surprising return of wired headphones
Tangled cords are back as a conscious choice. Discover why wired headphones are seeing a resurgence, offering a deliberate pause in our convenience-driven digital lives.
Amazon blocks over 1,800 North Korean job bids
Amazon says it blocked over 1,800 suspected North Korean operatives from remote IT jobs, part of a scheme to fund weapons programmes. Learn how firms can bolster cybersecurity.
Gen Z's 'Unc' Replaces 'OK Boomer' as Top Slang
Gen Z's new slang term 'unc' is spreading rapidly online, with searches up 74%. Experts explain its meaning and why it's a softer successor to 'OK Boomer'. Discover if you have 'unc status'.
Monday Sports Challenge: Football, Cricket & Rugby Questions
Start your week with our Monday sports quiz featuring 100 questions about British football, cricket, and rugby. How well do you know these popular UK sports?