Russia using Belarus territory to bypass Ukraine’s defences, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian leader accuses Belarus of helping Russian forces to circumvent defences that protect Ukraine from attack.
Over 1,500 flights cancelled as winter storm Devin hits US holiday travel
More than 40 million Americans under winter storm warnings or weather advisories as heavy snow expected.
Libraries to host community events over winter
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC
A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach.
Study: Long-term use of CBD supplements lowers aggression in dogs
Dogs who are given supplements containing cannabidiol, or CBD, over a period of years show lowered aggression levels, a new study claims.
Magnesium: Can this ‘miracle mineral’ really help us sleep?
The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn – a figure set to nearly double over the next decade.
Ars Technica’s Top 20 video games of 2025
When we put together our top 20 games of last year, we specifically called out Civilization 7, Avowed, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Grand Theft
Trump’s claim US airstrikes in Nigeria hit ISIS targets ‘sketchy’, presidential adviser tells Sky News
A special adviser to the Nigerian president has told Sky News details about who the US hit in Christmas Day strikes in the country were
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,402
These are the key developments from day 1,402 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, carry out raids across West Bank
Palestinian death toll since the start of the truce in Gaza rises to 411 amid near daily Israeli violations.
Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?
UN experts say the armed group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries.
Snowstorm scrubs thousands of flights during busy travel weekend
The northeast is bracing for the biggest snowfall it’s seen in years, as the winter storm coming across the US is already causing widespread delays
Can Epstein files be unredacted with a simple copy and paste? What we know
There is at least one document among the files currently released in which redacted text can be viewed through copy and paste.