King thanks ‘selfless’ doctors and nurses in Christmas message after year of Royal illness

Severe drought declared in multiple English counties

Russia builds major new drone attack base in six weeks

Morning Rundown

The GOP candidates breaking with Trump on tariffs, Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries, and how safe are roller coasters?

The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are demonstrating the limits of the kingdom’s military prowess

Breaking News

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years over historical sex offences

Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years for child sex offences

Blame Game

Elon Musk says Trump is ‘ultimately’ responsible for restrictions on Ukraine’s military-grade Starlink network

New York Metro

Exclusive: FBI probes Long Island Dem party boss after claims he tried to buy votes for reelection

Brand ‘raped woman after asking her to photograph him semi-nude’, court hears

'I was frightened': Woman tells court Russell Brand forced her to take pictures of him before raping her | Follow latest

⚡Breaking News

Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery days after Trump announced an energy truce openly flouted by the Kremlin.

Harry and Meghan attend first public engagement since returning to UK

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Harry and Meghan arrive for first joint appearance since returning to UK

EU summit

Leaders seek solutions to spiralling energy prices as households and industry struggle with bills. Follow live.