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Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:55:07 GMT)
The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.

Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:00:20 GMT)
The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:02:31 GMT)
It's been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.

Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:12:21 GMT)
The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.

Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025 (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:03:06 GMT)
Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:04:25 GMT)
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:31:18 GMT)
The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.

Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:04:06 GMT)
The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:30:39 GMT)
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:33:29 GMT)
The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.

China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:32:33 GMT)
The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

A decade on from Wales' nuclear turbines falling silent (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:12:38 GMT)
Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.

Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:02:30 GMT)
The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:48:15 GMT)
The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:24:38 GMT)
Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met' (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:09:17 GMT)
HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.

James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026 (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:22:44 GMT)
Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

Why are young people leaving to work abroad? (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:02:52 GMT)
Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:10:48 GMT)
The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:37:26 GMT)
Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ? (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:17:35 GMT)
New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer.

Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy? (Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:30:14 GMT)
Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer (Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:44:39 GMT)
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m (Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:47:17 GMT)
The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner (Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:43:51 GMT)
Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool (Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:04:45 GMT)
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market (Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:05:38 GMT)
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers? (Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:07:27 GMT)
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist? (Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:37 GMT)
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you (Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:18:10 GMT)
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:22:36 GMT)
Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.

Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025 (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:03:06 GMT)
Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson's (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:45:20 GMT)
Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson's specialist to get in touch.

Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71 (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:07:51 GMT)
Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.

GTA 6 and everything else: What to watch in video games in 2026 (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:08:12 GMT)
Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on.

More artists cancel Kennedy Center shows after Trump name change (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:46:44 GMT)
A jazz group cancels their New Year’s Eve shows at the Washington arts institution, days after a Christmas Eve concert was called off.

Discount tickets turned away at Jurassic World exhibit (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:09:47 GMT)
The company behind the experience said it is doing a review to ensure this does not happen again.

'I'm my own worst enemy' - Hamish Hawk gears up for Hogmanay (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:03:54 GMT)
Hamish Hawk will support Wet Leg at Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party

Death and disguises: Meet the artist reviving Ireland's lost laments (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:43:25 GMT)
County Fermanagh musician Róis draws on the faded Irish tradition of keening to shape her award‑winning album Mo Léan.

Disney to pay $10m over alleged children's privacy law violations (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:15:50 GMT)
Regulators accused Disney of failing to properly label kids' videos uploaded to YouYube, allowing for data collection and targeted advertising.

George Clooney, wife Amal and their twins awarded French citizenship (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:31:58 GMT)
The Hollywood actor and his wife, Amal, purchased their home in the south of France in 2021.

Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:07:27 GMT)
Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.

K-pop band member sued for $30m after bitter record label feud (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:14:18 GMT)
Record label Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.

French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:20:27 GMT)
A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot - who died on Sunday - attracts more than 23,000 signatures.

Corrie star dedicates MBE to working class actors (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:04:46 GMT)
Sally Lindsay is among those from north-west England recognised in the New Year's Honours list.

Anthony Hopkins shares advice as he celebrates 50 years of sobriety (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:29:28 GMT)
The Oscar-winning actor, 87, says he realised he needed help after driving a car while drunk.

Look back at the notable deaths of 2025 (Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:55:44 GMT)
Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

Cynthia Erivo's journey from nativity play solo to MBE (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:30:25 GMT)
The London-born superstar is made an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for her musical and acting work.

Claudia teases 'extraordinary' Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:02:15 GMT)
The hit show's new regular series had "moments that made me gasp", host Claudia Winkleman says.

In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:18:24 GMT)
The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.

Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025 (Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:10:50 GMT)
Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people's lives (Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:10:15 GMT)
Sweeney is starring in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden's hit book.

Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:18:57 GMT)
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.

Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth? (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:05:40 GMT)
Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.

Some of the best TV in years is coming - here are the highlights (Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:27:06 GMT)
We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

Style trends to look out for: Bold colours, tassels and loud luxury (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:54:47 GMT)
These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for (Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:45:45 GMT)
We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

12 books you need to read in 2026 (Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:14:43 GMT)
Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

Why is K-pop band NewJeans on the rocks? (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:47:27 GMT)
The group is losing one of its members - in yet another twist in a bitter year-long feud with its record label.

Longplayer: The 1,000-year-long musical composition (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:05:16 GMT)
The composition, by Jem Finer of the Pogues, has been playing since 31 December 1999.

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