Hundreds in Caucagua, Venezuela, marked Holy Innocents' Day with vibrant 'Bandos and Parrandas' festivities, a centuries-old tradition rooted in Afro-descendant cacao communities. See the photos.
The Next Boxing Day sale 2025 is live with huge discounts on Reiss, Tala, Made.com & more. Our shopping expert reveals the best fashion, home & beauty deals to snap up now.
Plan your Boxing Day shop with our essential guide to UK supermarket opening times. Find out which major chains are open, closed, or running reduced hours.
A history expert explains the true medieval origins of Boxing Day, revealing it has nothing to do with boxing. Discover the traditions, dates, and how it became a UK bank holiday.
Nazareth, Jesus's childhood home, sees tourists and pilgrims return for Christmas, bringing hope to the local Arab-Christian community. Discover the festive revival.
As Gaza's tiny Catholic community gathers for Christmas, Father Carlos Ferrero reveals their struggle for faith and survival amidst ongoing conflict, nightly papal calls, and a fragile ceasefire. Discover their story of resilience.
Discover the real origins of Boxing Day, from Victorian gift boxes to St Stephen's Day traditions and modern shopping sales. Unwrap the history behind this British bank holiday.
Discover which major UK retailers are closing on Boxing Day 2025 to give staff a break, and which will be open. Get the full list and essential shopping tips here.
Gaza's small Christian community celebrates Christmas under a fragile truce, clinging to faith amidst war's devastation and displacement. Discover their stories of resilience.
Your complete guide to Boxing Day sport on TV, featuring Manchester United vs Newcastle, the Ashes Test, Premiership Rugby, and live horse racing. Plan your festive viewing now.
Pope Leo XIV has summoned cardinals to Rome for a two-day meeting in January, marking the unofficial start of his own pontificate. Discover the agenda and significance.
Pope Leo XIV summons cardinals for a two-day assembly in January to help govern the Church, marking a new phase in his pontificate. Discover the details and significance.
After two sombre years, festive joy returns to Bethlehem's Manger Square following the Gaza truce, offering economic relief and a powerful message of hope. Discover the story of resilience.
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem visited Gaza's only Catholic church, delivering a message of faith and resilience as a fragile ceasefire holds. Read his powerful message of healing.
Your complete guide to the John Lewis Boxing Day 2025 sale. Get dates, expert tips, and early deals on Dyson, Le Creuset, and Charlotte Tilbury. Shop smart this festive season.
Chipotle launches 'Extra Sweater Day' this Saturday: buy one entrée, get one free when wearing a festive jumper. Offer valid from 4pm at participating UK locations.
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas traditions in Jerusalem and a poignant London art installation, explore the world through Thursday's most compelling images. See the full gallery.
Police have taped off Cecil Street near Holy Trinity Primary School in Bury. Pupils told to stay away as emergency services respond to an incident. Follow live updates.
Former Janoskians star Beau Brooks launches Holy Hugs, a weighted blanket brand aiding the homeless. Fans spot a biblical reference error in his announcement. Read more.
Advanced weather models suggest snow could sweep across the UK on Christmas Day, with flurries possible as far south as Sussex. Get the latest forecast details here.
Your essential guide to the M&S Boxing Day 2025 sale. Discover start dates, the best deals to expect on fashion, beauty & homeware, and current offers to shop now.
A new book explores the Hospital of the Innocents in Florence, revealing how the care of abandoned children spurred Renaissance art and modern ideas of childhood.
Discover why Dublin is the perfect extreme day trip from the UK. See Trinity College, Dublin Castle & taste the world's best Guinness, all within 24 hours.
Pope Leo XIV has dissolved a controversial Holy See fundraising commission, established under Pope Francis. This move signals a push for greater financial transparency and accountability.
Bath & Body Works' annual Candle Day sale returns for its 14th year, offering three-wick candles for just $9.95. Discover the dates, new scents like 'Holiday Dill-light', and how to shop the event.
ITV viewers have branded the broadcaster's festive schedule 'terrible', with a Loose Women Christmas special drawing particular ire. Discover the full lineup and the backlash.
Pope Leo XIV has reinforced the Vatican's stance, calling a two-state solution the only viable path to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read his full statement.
ITV announces Loose Women will broadcast on Christmas Day for the first time ever as part of an expanded festive lineup including This Morning and GMB. Tune in for festive fun!
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert led the Monegasque royal family in celebrating Monaco's National Day. Discover the fashion, the family moments, and the traditions of this grand event.
Body cam footage shows musician Todd Snider begging for medical help during arrest outside hospital before tragic death. Read the heartbreaking final moments.