Afghan couples marry in mass ceremony in bid to cut costs

Such wedding ceremonies are becoming more common as couples seek to save money.


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Husband went into 'dad mode' after his wife's killing in Australia

Lee Lovell says he still struggles to grieve a year after his wife Emma was stabbed in Australia.


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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

Technical glitches have caused disruption at airports but passengers do have rights.


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Renting: Three ways to win the race to securing a property

From being first in the queue to being more flexible, here are some tips on how to get ahead in the rental race.


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Eurovision to Indiana Jones: 15 flops and fails in culture in 2023

From Eurovision failure to box office bombs, these moments were among the year's most unfortunate.


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Christmas as a 12-year-old carer looking after Mum

Ash took on extra responsibilities at the age of five after his mother had a stroke.


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Beijing shivers through coldest December on record

Temperatures in the Chinese capital have frequently fallen below -10C this month.


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Midnight Mass, NFL and Santa runs: Pictures of Christmas around the world

From Sydney Harbour to the NFL, services and events take place to mark Christmas 2023.


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Nigeria’s viral ballet boy: From Lagos to elite dance school

A clip of Anthony Madu pirouetting in the Lagos rain has given him and others wider ambitions.


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Man dies after Dublin restaurant shooting

A man in his 20s has been killed and a second man is seriously injured.


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BBC News Quiz of the Year, part four: Who did Beyonce thank for her Renaissance?

How well do you remember the news of the past 12 months?


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Tanker hit off India coast by drone from Iran, says US

Saturday's attack caused a fire on board the chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean, the US military says.


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Anthony Joshua beats Otto Wallin in Saudi but Deontay Wilder suffers shock loss to Joseph Parker

American Deontay Wilder suffers a shock points loss to Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia, scuppering plans for the long-awaited heavyweight blockbuster with Anthony Joshua next year.


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Home Secretary James Cleverly criticised over drink spiking joke

The home secretary apologises for making an "ironic joke" at a Downing Street event, a spokesman says.


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Call for more action on ‘pernicious’ romance fraud

The government's anti-fraud champion Simon Fell says victims of relationship swindlers require more help.


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Pantomime and carol singing proposed for Unesco cultural status

The UK Government is also set to give wreath-making formal recognition in its application to Unesco.


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The Papers: 'Christmas getaway hell' and UN backs more Gaza aid

Leading today's papers are scenes of travel chaos as millions in the UK set off for their Christmas getaway.


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Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump immunity case

This will aid Mr Trump's efforts to delay his trial, as the case must now work through appeals.


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Ukraine war: New Christmas date marks shift away from Russia

This year Ukraine will celebrate Christmas on 25 December - moving away from the Russian calendar.


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Why are there so many deepfakes of Bollywood actresses?

Rashmika Mandanna, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Alia Bhatt are among the stars who have been targeted.


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Coronation film captures King Charles and Prince William joking

A behind-the-scenes BBC documentary followed the first year of the reign of King Charles.


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Our friendship was not damaged: Israeli-Palestinian rap duo

Uriyah and Sameh's rap about peace between Palestinians and Israelis went viral in 2021, since then a lot has changed.


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Sir Anthony Hopkins on telling story of 'hero' Sir Nicholas Winton in One Life

The actor's new film tells the story of the man who helped rescue 669 children in the Kindertransport.


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Alex Batty says he lied about escape from commune to protect mum

The teenager, who is now living with his grandmother, says the decision was spurred on by ambitions to study at college.


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False claims of staged deaths surge in Israel-Gaza war

People on both sides have wrongly claimed deaths were faked, as experts warn it harms hopes for peace.


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Hacken 1-3 Chelsea: Erin Cuthbert double sends Blues top of Champions League group

Midfielder Erin Cuthbert scores twice as Chelsea move to the top of their Women's Champions League group after a 3-1 away win over Hacken.


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Rangers 2-0 St Johnstone: Philippe laments John Lundstram injury as hosts cut gap

John Lundstram suffers an injury as Rangers beat 10-man St Johnstone to move two points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.


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Liverpool 5-1 West Ham United: Jurgen Klopp's side reach Carabao Cup last four

Liverpool cruise into the EFL Cup semi-finals with a dominant performance against West Ham at Anfield.


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It's a Wonderful Life: How a festive classic helps a Glasgow cinema thrive

It's a Wonderful Life has been the Glasgow Film Theatre's biggest box office hit for 12 of the last 15 years.


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Christmas: 21 million cars expected for festive getaway

Motorists told UK roads will be busiest between Friday and Sunday this festive season.


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Serial killer's ex-wife Monique Olivier convicted for part in murders

Monique Olivier, 75, was complicit in Michael Fourniret's murders, including of a British student.


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British Museum signs £50m funding deal with BP

The money will be used in a major renovation programme - but climate campaigners criticise the move.


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Scottish Budget: Higher earners to pay more income tax

People earning more than £75,000 will pay more tax as part of efforts to plug a £1.5bn funding shortfall.


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Ukraine military seeks extra 500,000 soldiers - President Zelensky

Ukraine's leader admits mobilisation is a sensitive and costly issue as the war with Russia nears two-year mark.


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Iceland volcano: Pollution warning for capital after eruption

The eruption, in south-west Iceland, led to half the sky being "lit up in red", an eyewitness says.


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Ruby Franke: Parenting advice YouTuber pleads guilty to child abuse

Franke was arrested in August after her malnourished child escaped from a Utah home.


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Apple halts some Watch sales in the US

The move comes after the US found it violated patent rights of a smaller firm.


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Christmas: Twinkly tractors plough Pembrokeshire festive furrow

More than 200 tractors festooned in sparkling festive colours parade through Pembrokeshire.


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Woman kidnapped by Hamas says she was 'shown off like a trophy'

Yarden Roman-Gat was abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri and brought to Gaza during Hamas's 7 October attack.


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Infected blood scandal compensation payments still not available

The government says it cannot make a decision on compensation after losing a key vote on the scandal.


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Stade Francais 24-27 Leicester - Investec Champions Cup: Archie Vanes hat-trick seals dramatic win

Hooker Archie Vanes scores a hat-trick of tries as Leicester Tigers edge Stade Francais in a pulsating Champions Cup match.


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Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food

The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops.


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Bayern Munich 3-0 VfB Stuttgart: Harry Kane scores 20th Bundesliga goal

Harry Kane scores a double to become the quickest player to reach 20 Bundesliga goals as Bayern Munich beat fourth-placed Stuttgart.


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Bristol City 0-3 Chelsea: Blues three points clear before winter break

Chelsea have a three-point advantage at the top of the Women's Super League going into the winter break after beating Bristol City.


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WSL highlights: Manchester United 1-2 Liverpool

Manchester United lose ground in the Women's Super League title race as rivals Liverpool come away with a superb 2-1 victory at Leigh Sports Village.


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Gaynor Lord: Body shows no signs of suspicious death

The body of a woman found in the River Wensum is expected to be formally identified on Sunday.


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Ilkeston: Murder arrest after group hit by van in town centre

Police say a man was killed and two others injured when they were struck in a Derbyshire town.


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UK MP Layla Moran's family among hundreds trapped in Gaza church

Layla Moran's relatives and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem say a sniper has killed two women there.


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Celtic 0-2 Hearts: Visitors stun champions & end 14-year wait for Celtic Park win

Hearts stun Celtic Park with their first win at the ground since 2009 and consign the champions to successive league defeats.


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Cardinal Becciu: Vatican court convicts former Pope adviser of financial crimes

Italian cardinal Angelo Becciu is sentenced to five-and-a-half years in jail for financial crimes.


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Israel-Lebanon border: The Irish troops watching Israel’s hidden conflict

As one of the region's most dangerous borders hots up, peacekeepers have an ever more perilous job.


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