25 Dec 2024
BBC News
Dozens survive Kazakhstan passenger plane crash
Kazakh authorities say 38 people were killed in the incident in western Kazakhstan.
25 Dec 2024 5:18pm GMT
Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war
The pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas.
25 Dec 2024 4:14pm GMT
Zelensky condemns 'inhumane' Christmas Day attack
Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
25 Dec 2024 1:21pm GMT
Owner and architect of Turkey quake collapse hotel jailed
They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake.
25 Dec 2024 11:46am GMT
Ukraine's war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post
Ukraine's war stamps, some with swear words, boost morale at home and promote its image abroad.
25 Dec 2024 12:07am GMT
24 Dec 2024
BBC News
Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year
More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.
24 Dec 2024 7:07pm GMT
Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year
More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.
24 Dec 2024 7:07pm GMT
Denmark boosts Greenland defence after Trump repeats desire for US control
The huge package is announced after the president-elect said US ownership of Greenland was a "necessity".
24 Dec 2024 4:50pm GMT
Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast
Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.
24 Dec 2024 4:35pm GMT
Russian-born US citizen jailed in Moscow on espionage charges
The allegations against the businessman, who was tried behind closed doors, are not being made public.
24 Dec 2024 12:33pm GMT
Four given jail terms for Amsterdam violence against football fans
Four rioters are jailed after a Europa League match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
24 Dec 2024 12:16pm GMT
Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido - French PM
French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.
24 Dec 2024 9:53am GMT
The famous Christmas carol inspiring Ukraine's defenders
Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.
24 Dec 2024 5:54am GMT
Magdeburg attack offers far right fertile ground despite suspect's backing for AfD
There is deep sadness in the city - and also anger directed at the government and migrants.
24 Dec 2024 4:46am GMT
23 Dec 2024
BBC News
Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains
"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.
23 Dec 2024 6:24pm GMT
Watch: Cargo ship tips on its side in Turkey
A cargo ship rolls over as it is being loaded at a port in Istanbul in the early hours of Monday morning.
23 Dec 2024 5:25pm GMT