5 h. ago Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza

Christmas celebrations are returning to Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank after two years of war in Gaza

Events

6 h. ago Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree for first time since 2022

The Palestinian city is revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus

Politics

11 h. ago The Radford Family celebrate Christmas differently as family of 24 jet off abroard

The family famed for having 22 children are focussing on quality time this Christmas

Society

13 h. ago How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrated their first Christmas together in secret

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first Christmas as a couple was suitably low-key, with the pair selecting a six-foot-tall tree and decorating it together at Nottingham Cottage, Kensington Palace.

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13 h. ago Gravel, rotten wood and no bricks: Palestinians struggle to rebuild homes in the ruins of Gaza City

With tents collapsing and infrastructure in ruins, ordinary Gazans are leading a grassroots push to restore their homes as winter approaches, Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha reports

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17 h. ago Gravel, rotten wood and no bricks: Palestinians struggle to rebuild home in the ruins of Gaza City

With tents collapsing and infrastructure in ruins, ordinary Gazans are leading a grassroots push to restore their homes as winter approaches, Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha reports

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29 h. ago Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr appears to send signal to Paloma Faith in new show

Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr gets ready for Christmas with pal Amanda Holden

Politics

33 h. ago William and Kate join celebrities for Together at Christmas carol service

The Princess of Wales is presiding over her annual carol service at Westminster Abbey.

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36 h. ago Pete Wicks' lonely Christmas by himself as he refuses to celebrate

Pete Wicks has revealed his plans to spend the Christmas period alone yet again this year – despite invites from best friend Sam Thompson and his mum to join them

Politics

37 h. ago Thomas Skinner breaks down in tears as he returns to TV after Strictly exit

Thomas Skinner was overcome with emotion during the Celebrity Apprentice Christmas special for BBC Children In Need

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39 h. ago Scots schoolboy diagnosed with rare brain tumour celebrates Christmas cancer

Mason Mackenzie, nine, from Elphinstone in East Lothian, was diagnosed with choroid plexus carcinoma (CPC), a rare and fast-growing brain cancer, last year.

Culture

42 h. ago Love is all around for Kate as Princess of Wales prepares for annual Christmas carol service celebrating 'the power of reaching out' with Kate Winslet, Mary Berry and Katie Melua

The Princess of Wales will stage her annual Christmas Carol service at Westminster Abbey this evening, featuring a host of celebrities from Kate Winslet to Katie Melua .

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43 h. ago 'I'm a vet nurse and there's 4 signs Christmas is leaving your dog stressed'

Households transform into whirlwinds of gift wrap, booming tunes, and jubilant visitors during Christmas. However, whilst you're caught up in the celebrations, what's really going through your dog's mind amidst all the mayhem?

Politics

43 h. ago BBC backs decision to let Israel join Eurovision as four countries boycott event

Ireland, Spain, Netherlands and Slovenia lead action protesting against Israeli conduct in Gaza war

Politics

45 h. ago 'It's my first Christmas with my sperm donor baby — he doesn't need a dad'

Emily Hausman, from Utah, US, has been looking forward to celebrating the Christmas holidays with her little baby, Ezekiel, ever since she fell pregnant via a sperm donor

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48 h. ago Kate to stage annual Christmas carol service celebrating love in all forms

Royal fans will be hoping Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis make an appearance, as they did at last year’s carol service.

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54 h. ago BBC backs decision to let Israel join Eurovision 2026 as four countries pledge to boycott event

Ireland, Spain and Netherlands lead action protesting at Israeli conduct in war with Gaza

Politics

54 h. ago JD Vance’s Hanukkah invitation says ‘Celebrating 50 years of Christmas’ in embarrassing blunder

It’s not the first time the White House has included references to Christmas while celebrating Hanukkah

Politics

55 h. ago Nick Knowles' brutal Strictly assessment after horror knee injury forced him to quit

The DIY SOS presenter talks going OTT with his own home this Christmas, growing up in simpler times, and how he keeps his big blended family happy

Events

56 h. ago Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participationIreland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands will boycott next year’s Eurovision after Israel was given the all-clear to compete in the 2026 song contest despite calls by several participating broadcasters for its exclusion over the war in Gaza.No vote on Israel’s participation was held on Thursday at the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the body that organises the competition. Continue reading...

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