Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m
The huge embroidery will be covered under the government’s indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK. Read More
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Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024. Read More
Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment
A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told. Read More
US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to “coerce” US firms into censoring free speech. Read More
‘There are many challenges’: Syrians in Turkey consider return after fall of Assad
Syrians in Turkey are weighing up whether it is the right time to return to their homeland. Read More
Bondi hero says he wanted to stop gunman killing innocent people
Authorities say the actions of Ahmed al Ahmed, a shop owner, saved countless lives. Read More
John Simpson: ‘I’ve reported on 40 wars but I’ve never seen a year like 2025’
2025 has been a year of multiple major conflicts and it is becoming clear that one of them has geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance. Read More
Mexico train crash kills 13 and injures almost 100
An investigation is under way after the train derailed as it rounded a bend near the town of Nizanda. Read More
Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but ‘thorny issues’ remain
Both the US president and Zelensky describe talks in Florida as “great” and “terrific” but the issue of territory remains “unresolved”. Read More
Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again
Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year. Read More