Met Office: 2025 was UK's warmest year on record
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year since 1884, with record sunshine and heatwaves. Experts link the trend directly to human-induced climate change. Read the full analysis.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year since 1884, with record sunshine and heatwaves. Experts link the trend directly to human-induced climate change. Read the full analysis.
Beloved teacher Zoe Welsh was fatally assaulted during a break-in at her Raleigh home. The suspect, Ryan Camacho, has a history of two dozen arrests. Read the full story.
Iain Macpherson, freed after 22 years for murder, says reintegration is impossible and he'd rather be back inside. Read his shocking story of life after prison.
The Met Office confirms 2025 was the UK's warmest and sunniest year ever recorded, with climate change cited as a key driver. Discover the data behind the historic heat.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's warmest year since 1884, with a record-breaking average temperature of 10.09°C. Discover the climate data and impacts.
Discover Rabat, Morocco's coastal capital. Explore its historic medina, stunning kasbah, vibrant food scene, and beautiful beaches for a perfect, hassle-free getaway.
Long overshadowed by Marrakech, Morocco's capital Rabat offers a hassle-free city break with a rich medina, compelling history, and vibrant beach scene. Discover where to stay, eat, and explore.
A major report demands Labour raises the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, arguing the current law harms vulnerable children. Read the full findings.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, causing car park closures. The National Trust advises checking online before visiting.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, forcing staff to close car parks and turn visitors away. Check before you travel.
Gold and silver prices surged to historic highs while Asian shares were mixed. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 neared a record after Japan approved a massive defence budget. Read the full market analysis.
A French ski resort in the Alps makes skiing free this winter due to financial woes, saving costs by not selling lift passes. Discover how this drastic measure works.
Former Supreme Court President Lady Hale leads calls to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, citing neuroscience and international norms. The government opposes the change.
Oxford United have dismissed manager Gary Rowett following a poor run of form leaving the club in the Championship relegation zone. The search for a successor is now underway.
A first-hand account of the gruelling 120km Marathon des Sables in Morocco, where temperatures hit 47°C and survival depends on every gram in your pack. Discover the ultimate test of endurance.
Provisional Met Office data shows 2025 is poised to be the UK's warmest year on record, surpassing 2022. Discover the climate trends reshaping Britain's weather.
A historic country house in Northumberland has secured a world record by decorating a 44.7m giant redwood. Discover the festive feat that outshines the Angel of the North.
A Mendocino County angler's massive 10.25lb canary rockfish, caught off the Californian coast, is set to challenge longstanding state and world records. Read the full story.
A Northern California fisherman has landed a colossal 10.25lb canary rockfish, potentially breaking a state and world record that has stood since 1986. Read the full story.
A Northern California angler may have broken state and world records with a colossal 10.25-pound canary rockfish caught off the Mendocino coast. Discover the full story of the remarkable catch.
A group of 40 activists dressed as Santa and elves stole groceries in Montreal, distributing them to highlight soaring food prices and corporate profits. Read the full story.
A Canadian activist group dressed as Santa and elves stole $3,000 of groceries, calling it a 'food drive'. Police are investigating. Read the full story on the festive heist.
The Louvre in Paris has fully reopened after staff voted to pause a strike over pay and conditions. Unions warn action could resume in January. Read the latest.
Grammy-nominated artist Jelly Roll has been granted a pardon for his past felonies by Governor Bill Lee, recognising his remarkable journey from prison to stardom. Read his full story of redemption.
Louvre Museum staff vote on extending a strike over chronic understaffing and security failures exposed by a brazen crown jewels heist. Will the world's most visited museum reopen?
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg scores 42 points, breaking LeBron James' record for a teenage debut. Discover how the Dallas Mavericks' new star made history.
Criminal barristers are planning industrial action that could bring courts to a standstill, opposing Justice Secretary David Lammy's proposal to slash jury trials by half. Read the full story.
Drivers and Blue Badge holders are warned that breaking strict rules, like letting others use the permit, can result in a £1,000 penalty and a criminal record. Learn the rules to stay compliant.
A landmark exhibition at Melbourne's NGV juxtaposes the radical work of Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo for the first time. Discover the punk spirit and avant-garde vision from 7 Dec to 19 Apr.
Step inside the Jeromin home in Germany, where 621 decorated Christmas trees have earned a world record. Discover the festive wonderland they live in year-round.