Israel says war in Gaza expected to continue throughout 2024
In a new year message, Israel’s military says it expects fighting in Gaza for the rest of the year. Read More
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Ukraine war: Zelensky promises more Ukraine-made weapons in new year speech
The Ukrainian president’s message comes as five people were killed in attacks early on New Year’s Day. Read More
Household energy price rise of 5% comes into force
A higher cap for the next three months adds £94 to the typical annual domestic energy bill. Read More
Almost three million tested for cancer in England
Record numbers are being tested for cancer but treatment targets are still being missed in England. Read More
Crown Prince Frederik: What do we know about the next king of Denmark?
“I don’t want to lock myself in a fortress. I want to be myself,” Crown Prince Frederik once said. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Queen of Denmark Margrethe II announces abdication live on TV
Margrethe II, who has reigned for 52 years, will step down on 14 January to be replaced by her son. Read More
Young Gazans hope for peace in new year as war with Israel goes on
Young Palestinians tell the BBC they want a return to peace and normality in 2024. Read More
Vladimir Putin makes little mention of Ukraine in new year speech
The Russian president hailed soldiers as heroes, but didn’t directly mention the war in Ukraine. Read More