Children should be more resilient, say experts
BBC Jane Graham has been a school nurse for nearly 20 years – and during this time the nature of her work has completely changed. “When I started, the majority…
Stargazing singer Myles Smith comes fourth
Jennifer McCord Myles Smith has taken fourth place in BBC Radio 1’s prestigious Sound of 2025 – placing him alongside past alumni like Lady Gaga, Adele, Lewis Capaldi and Dua…
UFC boss Dana White and two others to join Meta board
Meta has announced the appointment of three new board members including the chief executive of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and close Donald Trump ally, Dana White. It comes as…
US says technology giant Tencent works with Chinese military
The US has added several Chinese technology companies, including gaming and social media giant Tencent and battery maker CATL, to a list of businesses it says work with China’s military.…
In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
Orthodox Christians around the world have been celebrating Christmas by attending church services. While the majority of the Christian world celebrate Christmas Day on 25 December, for many of the…
US moves 11 Guantanamo Bay detainees to Oman
Eleven Yemeni detainees have been moved from the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay to Oman. The move has left 15 detainees in the prison in Cuba – the smallest…
Yvette Cooper promises law to tackle child sex abuse cover ups
Parliament Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said those who cover up or fail to report child sexual abuse could face professional or criminal sanctions under a new offence to be…
Young woman’s killing throws spotlight on West Bank power struggle
BBC Shatha al-Sabbagh was ambitious and loved journalism, according to her mother Warning: This story contains distressing details. Just before New Year, 21-year-old Shatha al-Sabbagh was out buying chocolate for…
Tech to watch out for in 2025
Getty Images Bitcoin surged through $100,000 in December Not even AI can predict the future (yet), nevertheless two of our tech editors have taken a look ahead to what they…
‘City centre was full every day thanks to Christmas market’
BBC Thousands visited Bath and Bristol’s Christmas Markets in the month before Christmas Christmas markets brought tourists and locals to city centres and High Streets as 2024 came to a…