US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

The US president accuses the group of killing Christians, as Nigeria’s foreign minister tells the BBC the strikes were a "joint operation" and "nothing to do" with religion.

Two men still missing after Christmas swim as coastguard calls off search
Posted on Thursday December 25, 2025

After "extensive" searches, the coastguard says its part of the search has been stood down.

Why Britain has a deer problem - leaving damage that costs millions
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Deer numbers have rocketed over the last 40 years and particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.

US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 2: What did Katy Perry sing on that all-female space flight?
Posted on Friday December 26, 2025

Test your memory of 2025 in the second part of our quiz. What happened from April to June?