Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain
Posted on Monday December 29, 2025

Both the US president and Zelensky described the talks as "great" and "terrific" but the issue of territory remains "unresolved".

Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat - but show little evidence that peace is near
Posted on Monday December 29, 2025

Although both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko.

French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.

Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, Tories say
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.

Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued
Posted on Sunday December 28, 2025

Temperatures will fall to lows of -4C in the North West of England, with snow expected in some areas.