Tributes paid to nine-year-old killed in German Christmas market attack

André Gleissner was a member of a nearby children's fire brigade, a local fire department said.

Frank Gardner: Saudi warnings about Magdeburg suspect ignored

Saudi authorities said they warned German agencies about the Magdeburg car market attack suspect.

Children among dozens killed in Israeli strikes, Gaza officials say

A school sheltering displaced families was hit, according to Gaza's civil defence agency.

Family tensions and splitting the cost: Navigating awkward Christmas moments

From family feuds to horrible presents, two etiquette coaches explain how to navigate tricky Christmas scenarios.

Heroism attributed to murder suspect Mangione alarming, says Mayorkas

Some have lionised the man accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sharing anger at private insurers.

Runway shut after emergency during landing at Belfast City Airport

Pictures appear to the show a plane with its nose touching the runway after a wheel collapse.

Former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice wins Italian dance show

Giovanni Pernice wins Ballando Con Le Stelle after the BBC partly upheld complaints by Amanda Abbington.

Elon Musk's curious fixation with Britain

The tycoon has changed his tune when it comes to the UK - and there are clues which help to explain why.

Watch: Police officer dressed as the Grinch leads drug raid

An officer in Peru smashed a suspected drug dealer's door in, while clad as Dr Seuss' famous character.

Woman charged with murder of five-year-old boy

A woman is charged with murdering five-year-old Lincoln Button.

Archbishop of York 'regrets' abuse scandal priest had role renewed twice

Stephen Cottrell knew former priest David Tudor had paid compensation to a woman who says Tudor abused him as a child.

Syria's minorities seek security as country charts new future

After the fall of Assad, many are apprehensive about how Syria will next be ruled.

Best albums of 2024: Charli XCX, Beyonce, The Cure and more

After dominating culture this summer, Brat tops a "poll of polls" to be named the year's best record.

Russia executing more and more Ukrainian prisoners of war

Ukrainian prosecutors say Russians have executed at least 147 PoWs, 127 of them this year alone.

Endometriosis: 'I wouldn't poo if my husband was at home'

Embarrassment around bowel habits is preventing people discussing symptoms - so what is a normal poo?

Mum's grief after daughter died fighting for cladding justice

The 51-year-old felt trapped in an apartment she couldn't sell because of its flammable cladding.

Game-changers Fury & Usyk have defined an era - what next?

After two classic bouts, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have defined a heavyweight era. Where do they go next?

Somali piracy 2.0 - the BBC meets the new robbers of the high seas

Two fishermen tell the BBC why they have decided to become pirates in search of big ransoms.

Your pictures on the theme of 'bright lights'

A selection of pictures by our readers on a set theme.

Heathrow cancels flights as winds disrupt festive travel

Strong winds are continuing to cause some disruption as millions of people travel ahead of Christmas.

Cyclone Chido kills 94 people in Mozambique

The storm also devastated Mayotte, where one week on, many residents still lack basic necessities.

US warplane shot down in Red Sea 'friendly fire' incident

Both pilots were rescued after ejecting safely from their F/A-18 fighter aircraft.

What now for Syria’s £4.5bn illegal drug empire

As those in the lucrative Captagon network move aside, how will the new leaders stop any criminals waiting in the wings to replace them?

'Worst place I've lived': Vulnerable left in unsafe homes

Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered.

'A stroke left me with an Italian accent'

Althia Bryden says she has never even been to Italy but has now gained a distinct accent.

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The rebel commander running Syria

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen brings us his interview with HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

The Mistaken Identity Murders

The shocking story of two innocent teenagers murdered in a case of mistaken identity.

'I'm going to stop answering these questions' - Postecoglou argues with reporter

Ange Postecoglou accuses Match of the Day's Steve Wilson of discounting the impact of Tottenham's defensive injuries after their 6-3 defeat by Liverpool.

Game-changers Fury & Usyk have defined an era - what next?

After two classic bouts, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have defined a heavyweight era. Where do they go next?

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