Family cremates wrong body after hospital mistake
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation.
Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m
The huge embroidery will be covered under the government’s indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.
UK to offer military ‘gap year’ to boost recruitment
The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.
Her husband’s kidnapping became Malaysia’s biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession
Her husband’s kidnapping became Malaysia’s biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession 5 hours agoTessa WongAsia Digital Reporter, Kuala Lumpur BBCSusanna Liew has been fighting for nearly a decade to…
Two killed in suspected Palestinian ramming and knife attack in Israel
Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away.
Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war 19 minutes agoSean Seddon EPA/ShutterstockUkraine’s president last met President Donald Trump at the White House in October…
Search called off for two swimmers missing at sea
Police described the incident as “tragic” and urged people not to get into the water on Boxing Day
US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
President Trump has previously accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from jihadists.
Tajikistan-Taliban border clashes: What’s behind them, why it affects China
EXPLAINER Tajikistan-Taliban border clashes: What’s behind them, why it affects China Attacks by unknown assailants entering Tajik territory appear to target Chinese businesses and workers. Taliban members appear at commemorations…
Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland
Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland Breakaway region of Somalia achieves diplomatic breakthrough after more than 30 years without any international recognition. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of Somaliland holds…