Crocheted ‘elf on shelf’ captured in sticky situations brings festive joy
A crocheted “elf on the shelf” has been spreading festive joy and raising money for charity by being captured in several ...
Amber Heard criticises social media in response to Blake Lively complaint
US actress Lively accused her co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment, hostile work environment and embarking on a plan ...
Prosecutors withdraw appeal of dismissed Rust shooting case against Alec Baldwin
Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew the appeal of a July decision at trial to dismiss the charge against Baldwin in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal on a movie ...
Justin Baldoni solidarity award ‘rescinded’ after Blake Lively legal complaint
Baldoni received the Voices of Solidarity Award from charity Vital Voices on December 9, which honours “remarkable men who have shown courage and compassion in advocating on behalf of women and girls” ...
Racehorse dubbed country’s unluckiest finally wins after appeal for royal luck
A racehorse dubbed the country’s unluckiest thoroughbred has finally finished first after appealing for some royal luck.
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Rob Cross and Dave Chisnall among big names to fall at Alexandra Palace
Former champion Rob Cross and Dave Chisnall crashed out of the PDC World Championship as more seeds were scattered at Alexandra Palace. Fifth seed Cross, the 2018 champion, lost 3-1 to Scott Williams ...
Over 10,000 in armed forces ‘not medically deployable’, Ministry of Defence says
In a written parliamentary question, Defence minister Al Carns revealed that across the various branches of the armed forces, 99,560 are medically fully deployable, with 14,350 limited deployability ...
‘It was white water and chaos’, recalls Boxing Day tsunami survivor 20 years on
Daniel Poole was travelling in Sri Lanka when he was hit by the tsunami, whilst Rachel Harvey witnessed the devastation in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
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British aid worker in Gaza for Christmas says UK donors are giving people ‘hope’
A British aid worker spending Christmas in Gaza has said the generosity of the UK public is giving “hope” to families affected by the conflict in the Middle East. An appeal by The Disasters Emergency ...
Ex-president Bill Clinton admitted to hospital after developing fever
Former US president Bill Clinton has been admitted to hospital in Washington after developing a fever. The 78-year-old was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Centre in the “afternoon for ...
What the papers say – December 24
The King’s Christmas message and the British economy feature among the headlines for the daily newspapers on Christmas Eve. The Sun, the Daily Express, and the Daily Mail lead on Charles’ message to ...
It’s difficult to feel festive, say Ukrainians marking third Christmas in UK
Many Ukrainian refugees are marking their third festive period away from home since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.