Citizens theatre in Glasgow to reopen in 2025 after major refurbishment
Venue’s return after delays and soaring costs will usher in ‘exciting phase’ in Scottish theatre, says artistic director
Trump threatens to take back Panama Canal over ‘ridiculous’ fees
Trump also warns he would not let a ‘vital national asset’ for the US fall into the ‘wrong hands’
Nine-year-old boy killed in German Christmas market attack named as Andre Gleissner
He was one of at least five people who died, while more than 200 others were injured in Magdeburg.
Trump set to deliver first rally-styled speech since decisive election win: 'Biggest conservative movement'
President-elect Trump is set to deliver his first rally-styled speech since winning the general election last month, joining AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona.
‘A long-distance hug’: readers and gen Z on the joy – and expense – of sending Christmas cards
Sales of Christmas cards are down as soaring price of stamps means many people opt for digital festive greetings
Time for the Swedish chef: Ikea’s furniture profits are down in Australia, but food sales are booming
Retailer reports 5% growth in restaurant and food business, with affordable meals attracting Australians feeling the pinch
Advocates condemn ‘unconscionable’ denial of water beforeo mentally ill man’s death in Sydney prison
Guards at Silverwater deliberately turned off the water to Simon Cartwright’s cell to punish him and joked it was ‘entertaining’
Charles Dickens Museum showcases its collections to celebrate centenary
Items in special exhibition displayed for first time include copy of David Copperfield taken by Scott to Antarctica
Live Briefing: North Gaza hospital under 'unprecedented' attack, health officials say
Health officials in the Gaza Strip said Israeli forces bombarded Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, one of the last functioning hospitals in the enclave’s north, describing the attack as “unprecedent...
Serbian schools to close early for winter break amid anti-corruption protests
Vučić government seeks to stop unrest over Novi Sad canopy collapse spreading to secondary education sector
Fleeing motorist dead after driving into Texas mall and injuring five, police say
Man crashes into mall after a police pursuit, striking four people before he was fatally shot by law enforcement
Guinness raids its Irish reserves to ease UK shortages amid gen Z demand
Diageo also reportedly puts shipments for North America on standby for potential diversion to keep up with thirst
‘I can understand frustration’ about Labour’s first six months, minister says
Commons leader Lucy Powell ‘disappointed’ by state of economy and shares people’s impatience for change
Hezbollah contends with rising resentment in Lebanon
Hezbollah contends with rising resentment in Lebanon After signing a sweeping ceasefire with Israel, the Lebanon-based paramilitary organization and political party is falling out of favor with some o...
Inside the first mass protest in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad fled Syria
Inside the first mass protest in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad fled Syria Syria has a new interim government, but there is concern about how it will govern following contradictory remarks. Some group...
Politics chat: Government shutdown averted as Biden signs stopgap funding bill
Politics chat: Government shutdown averted as Biden signs stopgap funding bill NPR national political correspondent Mara Liasson joins NPR's Ayesha Rascoe to discuss the spending battle and how it cou...
Funding gap for women’s centres will mean more prison sentences, experts warn
A £5m funding gap for women’s centres will lead to more women being imprisoned and derail government reform plans, experts warn. Women’s centres work with thousands in crisis, playing a central role ...
China takes steps against Canada institutions, individuals over Uyghurs, Tibet
China said on Sunday it was taking countermeasures against two Canadian institutions and 20 people involved in human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and Tibet. The measures, which took effect on...
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 20, including five children
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday killed at least 20 people, including five children, Palestinian medical officials said.(Image credit: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)...
Germany Searches for Motives in Christmas Market Attack
Officials said that they were still trying to understand why the attacker had decided to rent the car, an S.U.V., and drive it into the crowded Christmas market in an old square in front of Magdeburg’...
Removing Carbon From the Sky Could Be the Next Climate Gold Rush
This summer, Bill Gates huddled in London with representatives of some of the world’s wealthiest people, including the Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, the SoftBank founder, Masayoshi Son, and Prince al-Wa...
On the Prowl for the Perfect Wave, and a Chance to Proselytize
Chandler Brownlee stood atop a cluster of rocks protruding from a secluded stretch of Costa Rican beach, Bible in hand, gazing at one of the world’s most coveted surfing waves. He was on the hunt — n...
Trump White House will be like '24/7 bar-room brawl', warns former ambassador to US
Speaking to Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips, Lord Kim Darroch is asked for his advice to newly appointed Lord Mandelson, who will be taking over in the new year.
Wife of US hostage Keith Siegel pleads for holiday miracle: 'we need to get them back'
Aviva Siegel, former Hamas hostage and wife of Keith Siegel still held in Gaza, said she's holding out hope that her husband of nearly 44 years will be returned to her soon as negotiators fight for release.
Survey: Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana
Teen drug use hasn't rebounded from its drop during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results from a large annual national survey released Tuesday. About two-thirds of 12th g...
Once overlooked, Brazilian caramel-colored stray dogs having a major moment
For decades, they have scrounged for food on streets across the country — undesired, abandoned and overlooked. But today, the caramel-colored mutts of Brazil are having a major moment. The "vira-lata...