2 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russia makes biggest battleground gains since first year of war, analysis shows

Russian army captured more Ukrainian territory in 2025 than previous two years combined; Zelenskyy names new top aide. What we know on day 1,410Russia’s battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an analysis showed, as Kyiv prepared to host security advisers from allied states despite Moscow’s unrelenting strikes. The Russian army captured more than 5,600 square kilometres, or nearly 1%, of Ukrainian territory in 2025, according to an AFP analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War. The land captured is more than in the previous two years combined, though far short of the more than 60,000 sq km Russia took in 2022.As Russia pressed its advantage against outgunned Ukrainian troops, the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said about 15 countries would attend security talks in Kyiv on Saturday, the latest in a flurry of efforts to end the nearly four-year war. The meeting will include representatives from the EU and Nato, while a US delegatio...

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9 h. ago Whalley Range and Firswood declared Greater Manchester's 'property hotspot' of 2025

House prices in the city centre are also down by 20 per cent

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12 h. ago Carol Vorderman shares a rare snap with her lookalike daughter and son as she reveals her 'extreme joy' over their 2025 success

The TV personality and presenter, 65, confessed that she felt lucky because her family of three not only love each other but also 'really like each other.

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13 h. ago EastEnders biggest flashforward mysteries 'solved' – from baby Ethan to Max's mystery bride

From who are the parents to baby Ethan to who is Max Branning preparing to marry – EastEnders fans were faced with a string of questions after last night's episode...

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15 h. ago Scotland's biggest concerts and gigs in 2026 to look forward to this year

From Metallica to The Proclaimers to Lily Allen.

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15 h. ago Zoe Ball's emotional struggles behind BBC show exit as she announces 'amazing' new role

After leaving two BBC Radio 2 shows within a year, presenter Zoe Ball reflected on 2025 and revealed her "amazing" upcoming projects

Politics

17 h. ago BYD overtakes Tesla as world's biggest electric car seller last year

BYD said on Thursday that sales of its battery-powered motors jumped nearly 28% to more than 2.5m.

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18 h. ago Bulgarian gang behind Britain's biggest ever £53million benefits fraud only have to pay back £2million after hiding cash abroad

Galina Nikolova, Tsvetka Todorova, Gyunesh Ali, Patritsia Paneva and Stoyan Stoyanov were jailed for a total 25 years at Wood Green Crown Court in London in May 2024.

Economics

19 h. ago Why 2026 is already one to get excited about: The biggest events to look forward to

After a turbulent 2025, 2026 is shaping up to be a year to look forward to.

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41 h. ago David Beckham makes biggest gesture yet as he sends direct message to Brooklyn

David Beckham has shared an emotional New Year message including son Brooklyn with an 'I love you' tribute, despite reports Brooklyn blocked his family on Instagram amid ongoing tensions

Politics

44 h. ago Bellen d'Or 2025 winner revealed as Joey Barton, Jake Paul and Mo Salah battle for award

Daily Star Sport has picked the winner of the 2025 Bellen d'Or and who is following in the footsteps of past prize idiots such as Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Luis Rubiales and Gianni Infantino

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45 h. ago ELIZA SCARBOROUGH reveals the 10 most iconic royal looks of 2025

From solemn moments steeped in history to glittering nights of diplomatic glamour, British royal wardrobes this year have been nothing short of captivating - but there was one clear winner.

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48 h. ago UK welcomes 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display in London

UK welcomes 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display in London  Sky News

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50 h. ago Happy New Year! UK rings in 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display as tens of thousands flock to...

Happy New Year! UK rings in 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display as tens of thousands flock to...  Daily Mail

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50 h. ago 'You are my life': Sir David and Victoria Beckham extend the biggest olive branch yet to their estranged son Brooklyn in emotional New Year's Eve post as former footballer pays tribute to his family

In what appears to be another attempt to resolve their ongoing estrangement, the former Manchester United footballer included Brooklyn in his latest round-up of family photos.

Society

50 h. ago New Year latest: UK welcomes 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display in London

New Year latest: UK welcomes 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display in London  Sky NewsUK welcomes new year with celebrations across the country  BBC2026 London fireworks: 'A very British way to welcome in the new year'  Sky News

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51 h. ago A snake caught in glue, a fox trapped in a chair and a puffin blown 110 miles inland: RSPCA's wackiest animal rescues of 2025 are revealed

The RSPCA has revealed the wackiest animal rescues of 2025 - including a fox trapped in a chair and a puffin blown 110 miles inland.

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52 h. ago Happy New Year! UK rings in 2026 with Europe's biggest firework display as tens of thousands flock to London for 'best of British' show on Thames 

LIVEBLOG: Follow New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe as nations around the world throw parties to toast the final hours of the year before ushering in 2026.

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55 h. ago 'You are my life': Sir David Beckham extends the biggest olive branch yet to estranged son Brooklyn as former footballer pays tribute to his family in emotional New Year's Eve post

In what appears to be another attempt to resolve their ongoing estrangement, the former Manchester United footballer included Brooklyn in his latest round-up of family photos.

Society

57 h. ago Son of 'biggest Manchester City fan' who died on Christmas Eve 'in disbelief' as appeal continues

He said he had a 'gut feeling' something serious had happened when his phone started ringing on Christmas Eve

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