Hope Roberts, 19, from Bedford, has smashed the Guinness World Record for the largest Jellycat collection. Discover how her 1,021-strong haul brings her joy and fuels a viral social media following.
Kuwait City faces apocalyptic 54C heat, with wildlife dying and the city becoming uninhabitable. Discover the stark reality of climate change in the world's hottest city. Read more.
Kuwait City, the world's hottest city, faces apocalyptic 54C heat causing wildlife deaths and uninhabitable conditions. Read the stark climate warning.
A new digital app will give all Year 11 students in England instant access to their GCSE results from this summer, ending the hunt for paper certificates. Learn how it works and the £30m savings it promises.
Year 11 students in England will get digital access to GCSE results via a new app from summer 2026, simplifying applications and saving millions. Learn about the change.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year since 1884, with record sunshine and heatwaves. Experts link the trend directly to human-induced climate change. Read the full analysis.
A colossal 535-pound bluefin tuna fetched a staggering $3.2 million at Tokyo's Toyosu market auction. Discover the story behind this record-breaking New Year sale.
Escape the UK winter with a £78 flight to Kuwait City, the planet's hottest metropolis. Discover its scorching summers, mild winters, and unique culture.
The Met Office confirms 2025 was the UK's hottest and sunniest year since records began in 1884. Discover the climate change impact and regional hosepipe bans.
The Met Office confirms 2025 was the UK's warmest and sunniest year ever recorded, with climate change cited as a key driver. Discover the data behind the historic heat.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's warmest year since 1884, with a record-breaking average temperature of 10.09°C. Discover the climate data and impacts.
Hundreds across the UK braved freezing seas for the 100-year-old New Year's Day swim tradition. See pictures and read why some events were cancelled due to dangerous conditions.
Over 8,000 performers dazzled crowds in London's New Year's Day Parade, following a spectacular fireworks display watched by 100,000. Discover the highlights.
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo were up with newborn Ziggy while stars like Amanda Holden and Elizabeth Hurley partied. See how UK celebrities welcomed 2026.
Around 100,000 people defied near-zero temperatures to watch London's spectacular New Year fireworks display over the Thames, celebrating 2025's highlights. Read the full story.
Sydney Harbour Bridge erupted in a breathtaking pyrotechnic display to welcome 2026. Watch the stunning video showcasing Australia's iconic New Year's Eve celebrations.
Thousands brave sub-zero temperatures for London's NYE fireworks as Edinburgh's Hogmanay returns. Global celebrations from Sydney to Seoul mark the start of 2026.
Diana Ross will headline New Year's Eve 2026 in Times Square. The star-studded lineup includes Ciara, Tones And I, and LE SSERAFIM. Tune in live from 6 p.m. ET.
Dubai celebrated New Year 2026 with a stunning fireworks and light show at the Burj Khalifa. See how the UAE and other nations marked the occasion.
Tesco capitalises on a viral TikTok trend by selling packs of 12 grapes for singles to eat under a table at midnight on New Year's Eve, a ritual believed to attract love. The move has ignited a fierce debate on consumerism and the state of UK dating.
Discover the fascinating global order of New Year's Eve celebrations, from Kiribati at 10am UK time to the last revelers. Explore how time zones and the International Date Line create a 26-hour wave of festivities.
Watch the New Year 2026 fireworks live from Sydney, Tokyo, London & Paris. Our livestream brings global celebrations to you, with major events cancelled in Hong Kong and London's Primrose Hill.
Watch a global New Year's Eve 2026 livestream as fireworks light up Sydney, Tokyo, London, and Paris. Find out why London's Primrose Hill is closed and Hong Kong cancels its display.
Auckland's Sky Tower launched over 3,500 fireworks to welcome 2026. See how the UK, Sydney, and the world celebrated, and why Hong Kong's display was cancelled.
Discover the weird and wonderful New Year's Eve customs going viral, from DIY balloon drops to lemon pigs. Could these unique traditions make your celebration unforgettable?
Discover the weird and wonderful New Year's Eve customs sweeping social media, from DIY balloon drops to lemon pigs and witchy rituals. Could you adopt one for 2026?
Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.
Hong Kong will not hold its traditional New Year fireworks after a devastating apartment fire killed 161 people. Discover how the city plans to mark the occasion instead.
Follow live coverage as New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations sweep the globe from New Zealand to the UK, where fireworks displays will be met with chilly temperatures. See how the world rings in 2026.
As we welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman revolt in Spain that forced a calendar change, moving New Year's Day from March to January. Uncover the history behind the dates.