Sir Howard Davies: Not that difficult to buy a home, says NatWest chair

Sir Howard Davies says there are "dangers" in people having easy access to mortgage credit.

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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark embarks on final ride in gold carriage before abdication

Queen Margrethe II will formally step down next Sunday, after announcing her abdication last month.

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Japan jet crash: Airline pilots initially unaware of cabin fire

It was a flight attendant who informed the cockpit of the cabin fire, said a spokesperson.

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Next warns of supply delays due to Red Sea shipping attacks

The retailer says delays to its stock are "likely" as a result of disruption to shipping journeys.

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Japan earthquake: Race to find survivors as critical 72-hour window closes

At least 77 people are now known to have died in the quake and thousands are still without power.

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Watch: Buildings still smouldering in quake-hit Wajima

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie made it to one of the worst affected towns after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan.

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Supermarkets have busiest Christmas since 2019, says Kantar

Research suggests £13.7bn was spent at supermarkets last month, with an average household parting with £477.

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Japan Airlines plane shown burned out after fire in aerial footage

The Japan Airlines plane burst into flames after a collision with a smaller coastguard aircraft on Tuesday.

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When will the 15 free hours of childcare for two-year-olds begin?

All children of working parents in England will get 30 hours of funded childcare by September 2025.

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Thailand and China to waive visa requirements from March

Both countries have been trialling visa-free travel programmes to boost tourism recovery post Covid.

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Motorway electric car charge point target missed, says RAC

The RAC motoring organisation says the government has missed its target for installing charging points.

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Melissa Hoskins' family 'utterly devastated' by death of Olympic cyclist

The family of Melissa Hoskins say they are "utterly devastated" following the death of the Olympic cyclist, who was hit by a car in Adelaide on Saturday.

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Disney's earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires

Disney's copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January.

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XpoSat: India launches space mission to study black holes

India has become only the second country to launch such a mission after the US.

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Tsunami warning in Japan after strong earthquake

A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the country's central region on Monday.

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DR Congo election: Results due with President Felix Tshisekedi leading

The full results of DR Congo's elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead.

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US Navy helicopters destroy Houthi boats in Red Sea after attempted hijack

The US military says it was responding to a second attack on the same vessel near Yemen in 24 hours.

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Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers

The new rules will come into effect in June and are part of an effort to ease the impact of tourism.

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US warship in Red Sea shoots down two Houthi missiles from Yemen

Two destroyers responded to a distress call from a Danish ship hit by a missile from Yemen, US says.

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'Shooting star' streaks through the night sky

Videos posted on social media show what appears to be a meteor flying over England.

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Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say Chinese exchange student kidnapped

Officers in Utah say they believe Kai Zhuang, 17, is being held against his will for ransom.

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Ukraine war: Missile and drone attack launched against Russia

Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities.

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South Africa's shark spotters back in action as great whites return

The measures being taken to keep holiday-makers apart from great white sharks in Cape Town.

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House prices end the year 1.8% lower, says Nationwide

The housing market is set to be subdued in 2024 despite hopes of an interest rate cut.

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Beachgoers swept away as huge wave crashes over wall in California

Eight people were injured as a rogue wave swamped people and vehicles in the city of Ventura.

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Recycling electrical goods could be done at kerbside and drop-off points in shops

UK households could put old toasters and hairdryers on the kerbside for pick-up under the proposals.

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Moment Swat team tears open lorry to arrest driver on Texas motorway

Police had stopped the lorry, but the driver refused to get out of the vehicle.

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Tata Steel: Port Talbot staff fear year of uncertainty

Welder says Tata's Port Talbot plant is gripped by fears of job losses.

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Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81

Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians.

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Australia: Child among 10 killed after severe storms hit country's east

Thousands of people are still without power after being hit by flooding and destructive winds.

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Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81

Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians.

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Firm develops jet fuel made entirely from human poo

Scientists have found a way to make jet fuel from human sewage and cut carbon emissions.

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Maersk preparing to resume shipping through Red Sea

The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships.

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Maersk preparing to resume shipping through Red Sea

The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships.

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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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Plane held over trafficking fears leaves France

The plane, carrying about 300 Indian nationals, had been grounded over suspected human trafficking.

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Pope: Free Israeli hostages and end the Gaza war

In a Christmas Day message, the pontiff pleads for an end to suffering of Israelis and Palestinians.

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Serbia protests: Demonstrators throw rocks at Belgrade City Hall

Riot police used tear gas to disperse crowds protesting at alleged fraud in last week's general election.

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Watch: Kate surprises young footballer and his coach at party

Rico's coach Russell Gray was also at the event and joked he was 'hoodwinked' into meeting the princess.

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Slovakia arrest over threat to copy Prague attack

The suspect said he wanted to repeat Thursday's shooting in neighbouring Czech Republic, police say.

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Explosion at Indonesia nickel plant kills 13 staff

Dozens of others were injured at the Chinese-funded facility, after a flammable liquid ignited.

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Alabama mother: Joy as babies born to mum with rare double womb

Kelsey Hatcher has given birth in Alabama twice in two days - after a 'one in a million' pregnancy.

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India drone strike: Cargo ship attacked off Gujarat coast

The tanker is reportedly linked to Israel, and the strike follows Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships.

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Russia bans anti-war candidate from challenging Putin

A former TV journalist is barred from standing by officials due to "mistakes" on her application form.

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Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days

An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy.

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Christmas lights around the world's cities

From giant glowing figures in Colombia to spinning projections in Australia the world's cities are embracing Christmas.

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Gaza facing famine if fighting continues, UN says

The whole of Gaza is suffering acute shortages, a report says, as the UN looks to get more aid in.

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UK economy at risk of recession after growth slows

Revised figures show the economy shrank between July and September this year.

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China: Outrage over doctor punching patient during surgery

Authorities are probing an incident where a surgeon allegedly punched the patient he was operating on.

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France to close Niger embassy after row with military junta

France will close its embassy and dismiss local staff due to restrictions by military government.

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