Hungry mothers and dirty wards - maternity care 'much worse' than anticipated, review chief says
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care is blighting England’s maternity services.

Ukrainians raise flag to show BBC the fight goes on in city claimed by Russia
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

Ukraine barely has a hold on Pokrovsk, but its forces are keen to show they are still resisting Russia's advance.

Australia's social media ban for children has left big tech scrambling
Posted on Monday December 08, 2025

The policy is the culmination of years of pressure on firms over online safety.

Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.

UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says
Posted on Tuesday December 09, 2025

The US and other governments derailed agreement on a global environment study, it's co-chair says.