Archbishop of Canterbury to highlight suffering in Israel-Gaza war in Christmas Day sermon
The Most Rev Justin Welby is expected to say “so many parts of the world seem beset with violence”. Source: BBC News
Christmas as a 12-year-old carer looking after Mum
Ash took on extra responsibilities at the age of five after his mother had a stroke. Source: BBC News
Beijing shivers through coldest December on record
Temperatures in the Chinese capital have frequently fallen below -10C this month. Source: BBC News
Israel Gaza war: Hamas says 70 killed in Israeli air strike on camp
According to the health ministry, more than 20,000 people have been killed – mostly children and women – and 54,000 injured in Gaza since 7 October, when Hamas and other Palestinian groups attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking about 240 hostages. Source: BBC News
Kidney donation: 'Giving a stranger this gift has changed my life'
Laura Maisey says giving away one of her organs has been the best thing that has ever happened to her. Source: BBC News
Israel-Gaza war: Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel paying 'heavy price'
The Israeli PM says his troops will keep fighting – after one of their deadliest days of the conflict. Source: BBC News
Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December
The move to Western calendar is seen as a further shift away from Moscow’s influence. Source: BBC News
Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25% stake
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal is expected to see significant funds used to upgrade the club’s training ground and Old Trafford stadium British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has agreed to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United for about $1.3bn (£1.03bn). Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group will take control of football operations. The 71-year-old will also provide $300m […]
Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Hosts condemn wasteful Chelsea to defeat
Mario Lemina celebrated his third goal of the season for Wolves Chelsea suffered a Christmas Eve to forget as Wolves condemned Mauricio Pochettino’s men to an eighth Premier League defeat of a tepid campaign. Second-half goals from Mario Lemina and Matt Doherty secured victory for the hosts, who recorded successive league wins against Chelsea for […]
Banksy: Second arrest held after artwork removed in Peckham
Another man was also held on suspicion of theft and criminal damage but has now been bailed. Source: BBC News