Apparent plans for a royal visit to the US in the new year and a new Army recruitment scheme lead Saturday's papers.

A composite image of the front pages of the Times and the i Paper on 27 December 2025.

'Royal trips to woo Trump' and 'Gap year soldiers'

Follow live text, radio commentary and in-play video clips as Australia host England on day two of in the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Australia batter Jake Weatherald is bowled

The Ashes: England strike three times but Australia lead by over 100

Nine years after her husband disappeared, Susanna Liew had a stunning legal win in one of Malaysia's biggest mysteries.

Susanna Liew, wearing a white top with black polka dots, is seated on a brown sofa and looking straight at the camera

Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession

This is the first election since the army's coup in early 2021 - and it is being widely condemned as a sham. 

A women in a red blouse, sitting next to another woman in a check shirt. The are sitting among rows of women wearing green caps and waving party flags belonging to the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party. 

'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim "happy" with side's 1-0 win against Newcastle United after last minute injuries including Bruni Fernandes.

'Everyone stepped up' - Amorim

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says he is "disappointed with performance" as his side loses 1-0 in a "frustrating game" against Manchester United on Boxing Day at Old Trafford.

'We only have ourselves to blame' - Howe

Manchester United hold on to take all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim's side moving into the top five.

Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle

BBC Wales' Charlie Buckland speaks to her sister Chanel, who lives in Australia.

What is it like for young people who move to Australia?

British people are taking the plunge in search of better weather, a superior work-life balance and better pay.

'People think their problems will go away' - is the Australian Dream dead?

The pull to Australia has never been stronger, but is the move what it appears to be on Instagram?

Photograph of Chanel Buckland, aged 26. She wears a pink tie crop top and a matching pink skirt. She has long blonde hair to her upper arm and smiles at the camera. She holds an inflated kangaroo that has an Australia flag around its neck. Behind her, there are Australia flags on a brown garden fence. A white garden sofa can be seen in the background. 

Is the Australian Dream move still alive?

Aled Edwards' depression began with nightmares when his wife Sophie was pregnant.

Five men stood in a row, with four young boys and a dog stood in front of them, and one man holding a young girl in his arms. They are all looking at the camera and smiling. Behind them is a body of water, with mountains in the distance.

'The nightmares were horrific' - dads open up about crippling post-natal depression

A large amount of hydraulic oil has spilled onto the road, National Highways says.

Blue police accident sign on a road with a police car in the background.

Trunk road closed after tractor and car collide

Up to nine inches (23cm) of snow could fall across the New York region during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

A man in a fluorescent jacket and black trousers and boots shovels snow by the side of a road

Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms

The band says the musician died "after a short illness at home over Christmas".

Perry Bamonte of The Cure performs at Pine Knob Music Theatre on June 13, 2023 in Clarkston, Michigan

The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Manchester United are considering a move for James Garner, Chelsea want to offload Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, Sandro Tonali is a target for Juventus, plus more. 

Man Utd consider Garner move - Saturday's gossip

British number one Jack Draper will not play in next month's Australian Open because of an ongoing arm injury.

Draper to miss Australian Open with arm injury

Mali come from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against host nation Morocco in Group A of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat.

Lassine Sinayoko (far right) celebrates a goal for Mali

Mali rally to claim draw against Afcon hosts Morocco

The Knaresborough event dates back to 1968 and raises money for local charities.

A group of people on a grassy slope. A long rope extends from this group toward the river and the group standing on the opposite river bank.
To the right side of the image, a large crowd of spectators is gathered behind a barrier, watching the activity. Many of these spectators are dressed in winter clothing, including coats and hats. A bright red life preserver is mounted on a post near the riverbank for safety. In the background, across the river, more people can be seen standing along the stone bridge, which has an arch visible on the right side.

Hundreds gather for annual tug of war 'daftness'

Ospreys celebrate the west Wales bragging rights as they overcome Scarlets 26-19 in an attritional United Rugby Championship basement battle in Llanelli.

Ospreys scrum-half Kieran Hardy celebrate scoring a try

Ospreys soar to bonus-point win against Scarlets

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Anderlecht vs Sporting Charleroi in the First Division A

A white football with black panels on grass, with a goal net in the background

Anderlecht v Sporting Charleroi

Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says Joe Ralls should not have been sent off in his side's 4-1 Boxing Day loss to Reading.

Cleverley unhappy with Ralls red card decision

Sale score five tries in a dazzling second-half performance to totally outclass Harlequins on Boxing Day.

Jacques Vermeulen dives to score a try for Sale Sharks

Sale produce second-half masterclass to thump Quins

A video released on Boxing Day shows work done since Christmas Eve on the "pioneering" project.

A still of the area being worked on as part of the M27 work in Hampshire.

'Complex' motorway junction slide gets underway

Joey Martin settles a nine-goal thriller as Cardiff Devils edge Coventry Blaze 5-4 in the Elite League at the Vindico Arena.

Joey Martin is Cardiff Devils captain this season

Martin seals thrilling Cardiff Devils win over Coventry Blaze

Nottingham Forest are to rename a stand at the City Ground to honour their "great hero" John Robertson, who died at the age of 72 this week.

 Nottingham Forest winger John Robertson with the European Cup 

Forest to rename stand in honour of Robertson

Watch highlights as Ballymena United beat Coleraine 2-0 in the Irish Premiership.

Watch: O'Connor double gives Sky Blues win over Coleraine

Patrick Dorgu scores the winner as Manchester United beat Newcastle to move fifth in the Premier League.

Dorgu scores winner as Man Utd beat Newcastle to go fifth

Watch highlights as Larne come from behind to win 2-1 at Taylors Avenue in the Irish Premiership.

Highlights: Larne come from behind to win at Taylors Avenue

In demand Wales centre-back Dylan Lawlor should stay with Cardiff City to keep playing regularly, says Bluebirds head coach Brian Barry-Murphy.

Bayern target Lawlor 'should stay at Cardiff to play'

Kent Police say the occupants of a blue Ford Fiesta may have witnessed the moments before the crash.

A blue Ford Fiesta driving on a motorway.

Witness appeal following fatal motorcycle crash

The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day.

A photo of Matthew Upham looking at the camera. He is wearing a grey checked jacket, a light brown tie and a pink lanyard

Family of man missing at sea pay tribute

Manager Paul Wotton says Torquay United have one of the best squads in National League South after his side's 3-1 win over Weston-super-Mare.

Louis Dennis celebrates continuing his remarkable goalscoring form for Torquay United

Torquay United impress in 3-1 Weston-super-Mare win

Watch highlights as Glentoran beat Linfield 1-0 to win a Boxing Day derby at Windsor Park for the first time.

Watch: Thomson strike helps Glens claim victory over Blues

Swansea City wait to hear how long they will be without Adam Idah after the striker misses their defeat at Coventry City with a hamstring problem.

Adam Idah in action for Swansea earlier this season 

Swansea hit by Idah hamstring injury blow

Who will triumph in the second Edinburgh derby of the season? Will Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou make it 11 league matches unbeaten? And will Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate continue his excellent creative output?

Lawrence Shankland and Warren O'Hora tussle for possession, Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou on the touchline, and Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate in action

Edinburgh derby, Askou & Hatate in spotlight

Watch the URC highlights as Cardiff extend their long winning streak over Dragons.

Highlights: Cardiff 22-19 Dragons

Watch highlights as Portadown beat rivals Glenavon 1-0 at Shamrock Park.

Watch: Portadown edge out Glenavon at Shamrock Park

The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

A man in a grey suit wearing black-framed glasses and a traditional kofia hat looks towards the camera.

Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says

Watch highlights as Dungannon Swifts beat Bangor 1-0 at Stangmore Park in the Irish Premiership.

Watch: Glenny's goal seals Swifts win over Bangor

Watch highlights as Crusaders beat Cliftonville 2-1 in the north Belfast derby at Solitude.

Watch: Crues end losing streak with derby win over Reds

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Al Hilal vs Al Khaleej in the Saudi League

Al Hilal v Al Khaleej

Chances at a premium as Comoros and Zambia play out the 2025 Africa's Cup of Nation's first goalless draw in Casablanca.

Comoros striker Myziane Maolida (right) and Zambia's David Simukonda (left) seen from waist up during a match at Afcon 2025. Simukonda is wearing a classic gold Zambia home shift and has his hands behind his back, wile Maolida has his left arm extended sideways and his right one slightly raised in front of him, giving the impression of movement. Blurred in the background can be see the high wall of a stand with a ballboy standing in a black and blue top with his arms folded

Comoros and Zambia in first goalless draw of Afcon

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Standard Liège vs Sint-Truiden in the First Division A

Standard Liège v Sint-Truiden

Kieffer Moore scores twice as Wrexham come from behind to beat Sheffield United 5-3 in a Championship thriller.

Kieffer Moore scores twice as Wrexham come from behind to beat Sheffield United

Moore double as Wrexham beat Sheff Utd in thriller

The crossing runs over the mainline railway which connects Bristol and the South West of England.



A bridge with rocks and diggers around it - with houses in the background

Work under way to demolish historic bridge

Marlborough Town Council wants Postern Hill campsite to be listed as an Asset of Community Value.



A Google Maps image of a sign which says 'Postern Hill' on grass with a hedge behind it

Bid to protect future of forest campsite 

Cardiff withstand a late Dragons charge to win 22-19 in the United Rugby Championship at the Arms Park.

Cardiff wing Mason Grady carries powerfully against Dragons

Cardiff edge to dramatic derby win against Dragons

Larne come from behind to beat Carrick Rangers 2-1 and increase their lead at the top of the Irish Premiership table to six points while Glentoran defeat Linfield and there are wins for Ballymena United, Portadown, Crusaders and Dungannon Swifts.

Joe Thomson, Paul O'Neill and Daire O'Connor

Larne win to extend lead at top as Glens beat Blues

Martin O'Neill pays tribute to former Scotland winger John Robertson.

Scotland football player in blue shirt with white trim, celebrating a goal with his arms in the air.

Martin O'Neill pays tribute to John Robertson

Callum McVeigh, 23, died following a collision with a forklift in the Craigantlet area of Newtownards on Wednesday.

Callum McVeigh. He has dark blonde hair, wearing a light blue shirt, cream waistcoat and cream floral tie.

Man dies after collision with forklift on Christmas Eve

The government says it is committed to banning the sport but has not given a time frame.

A group of people riding horses through a grassy field. 

Boxing Day trail hunts take place as ban looms

The dogs and their handlers have been recognised for their work throughout the year.

Three women sat on chairs with dogs on their laps. In front of them is a selection of dog toys in different colours. 

Staff donate toys to 'outstanding' police dogs

A round-up of the latest Cymru Premier action.

James Crole of Penybont celebrates scoring

Cymru Premier: Ten-man Penybont hold on for draw

Reaction on the phone-in as Norwich City host the Addicks.

Watch: Canary Call after Norwich City v Charlton Athletic

Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.

Shoppers on Oxford Street, London, on Boxing Day 2025.

Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again

A bloodhounds masters says he is relieved his group would be excluded from plans to tighten the law.

A picture of Will Day wearing a woolly hat that says "New Forest Hounds" and a green bib that says "New Forest Bloodhounds Quarry Runs". 

Bloodhound group relieved to escape hunting ban

Police say four men are in custody, as a 20-year-old fights for his life in hospital.

The back of a person wearing a high-visibility jacket, which is bright yellow with reflective silver stripes across the arms and torso. On the back of the jacket, there is a large rectangular patch with the word "POLICE" written in bold, white capital letters on a blue background. The reflective stripes are positioned horizontally.

Arrests after man shot on Christmas Day

The event has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity since it was launched in 2008.

A picture taken from a drone showing hundreds of people, many dressed in fancy dress, running into the sea.

Hundreds brave the sea for charity Christmas dip

Pádraig McDonald, 20, died in the collision on the Drum Road in Cookstown in the early hours of Friday.

Pádraig McDonald. He has short ginger hair, wearing a black and yellow football top.

Young man killed in County Tyrone road crash

Telford Centre manager Glyn Morrow said December could be "make or break" for some retailers.

Glyn Morrow, a man with a greying beard and hair is wearing a dark-coloured suit and a square-patterned shirt. He is standing indoors, inside a shopping cnetre, with a red sale sign and silver Christmas decoration behind him.

'Make or break' sale period for retailers

One person escaped the fire but three others, who were thought to have been in the house, are missing.

A police car blocks off a road in front of 'Police Do Not Cross tape' A fire engine is parked on the hill and a row of terrace properties can be made out behind a wall. One of the properties has been badly damaged by a fire, with its roof almost entirely missing with only the bare structure visible.

Three people unaccounted for after house fire 

The Enviroment Agency says it is monitoring the situation. 

Hundreds of dead starfish washed up on a beach.

Hundreds of starfish found washed up on beach

The sceattas were found by a metal detector user in Stoke Row, near Henley.

Two examples of the coins, which have prominent markings on them. 

Villagers' campaign helps buy treasure hoard

Send us your questions for Fantasy Premier League expert Pras, before the gameweek window slams shut.

Fantasy Premier League gameweek 18 advice from expert Pras

The bistro was founded in 1943 by two brothers and sold to the establishment's maitre'd in 1973.

A woman sits at a table holding and looking at a enamel sign. All around her are prints and signs from the 20th century.

French bistro to auction 'classic' interior decor

Pep Guardiola says his players will have remained "incredibly disciplined" during the Christmas break to meet the standards Manchester City have set.

Pep Guardiola reacts after Manchester City's victory against Crystal Palace

Man City players 'incredibly disciplined' - Guardiola

Romeo Coolio produces a strong finish to win the Grade One Novice Chase on the opening day of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown.

Romeo Coolio wins Novice Chase at Leopardstown

Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man rallies at the last to clinch a thrilling victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park.

Jockey Ben Jones hugs owner Harry Redknapp after The Jukebox Man wins the 2025 King George VI Chase at Kempton Park

Redknapp's The Jukebox Man wins King George

The explosion in Homs targeted a predominantly Alawite area, a sect that has faced crackdowns and violence since the fall of former-President Bashar al-Assad.

The inside of the mosque, with debris scattered everywhere and black up the walls. Two men are taking photos from the outside through a door.

Blast at Syrian mosque during Friday prayers leaves at least eight dead

Leo Castledine bags brace as five-star Huddersfield see off lowly Port Vale.

Huddersfield Town 5-0 Port Vale

No Boxing Day classic at Blundell Park as Grimsby and Oldham play out a goalless draw.

Grimsby Town 0-0 Oldham Athletic

Christian Fuchs continues to wait for his first win as Newport manager after his side play out a goalless draw against Barnet.

Fuchs' wait for win continues as Newport draw with Barnet

Stan Mills scores a late winner as Oxford United beat Southampton at the Kassam Stadium in the hosts' first Championship game since Gary Rowett was sacked.

Managerless Oxford score late to shock Southampton

Bristol City move into the Championship play-off places with victory over West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.

Bristol City climb into top six with West Brom win

Aldershot move to within two points of safety in the National League following a goalless draw at Sutton.

Sutton United 0-0 Aldershot Town

Cheltenham's resurgence under Steve Cotterill continued with a 3-1 home win over Shrewsbury.

Cheltenham Town 3-1 Shrewsbury Town

Tyrese Shade at the double as Burton batter Northampton.

26 December 2025