Midlands pub closes after fifth flooding

Staff cancel the bookings of around 200 customers as the pub shuts for the foreseeable future.

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The Papers: UK 'ready to attack Houthis' and plan for passport-free travel

The lead stories include a UK vow to repel Houthi Red Sea attacks and bring in passport-free travel plans.

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Bangladesh sees dramatic rise in lightning deaths linked to climate change

Reported deaths and injuries due to lightning have risen dramatically in Bangladesh.

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Newspaper headlines: Politics, parties and the monarchy - the last front pages of the year

The Sunday newspapers offer contrasting assessments of Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer's chances of becoming the next prime minister.

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Ex-Air India scrap plane gets stuck under bridge in Bihar

The scrap fuselage was on its way to Assam from Mumbai on a lorry when it got stuck.

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Man charged with murder over Sheffield car crash

A man has been charged with the murder of Chris Marriott, who died as he helped an unconscious woman.

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Watch: Police helicopter battles London storm turbulence

Footage from the cockpit shows the helicopter rocking side to side after being hit by winds of up to 80mph.

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Venezuela to hold military drills after UK sends warship to Guyana

It follows tensions over the oil-rich Essequibo region, which Guayana administers but Caracas claims.

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Arsenal 0-2 West Ham: Hammers stun Gunners who miss chance to go top of league

West Ham stun Arsenal to record a third successive Premier League victory, denting the Gunners' title challenge in the process.

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The Papers: 'Twister terror' and 'abandoned' police inquiries

Many of Friday's newspapers continue their coverage of the damage caused in parts of the UK by Storm Gerrit.

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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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FBI investigate threats against Colorado judges who ruled against Donald Trump

Police say judges who ruled that Donald Trump can't run for president in Colorado are facing death threats.

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The Papers: Tory election plans and 'NHS parking scandal'

The front pages carry a range of stories, including different ways the Tories may seek to "woo" voters ahead of the election.

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Queen Camilla hosts Windsor Castle afternoon tea for girl with brain tumour

Olivia Taylor from south-east London has a brain tumour which has left her blind in one eye

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The Papers: 'All is Fergiven' and 'Tories face new Farage threat'

Tuesday's Boxing Day front pages feature a range of images of the Royal Family at Sandringham.

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Doctor Who: Welsh landscapes the perfect backdrop, says Ncuti Gatwa

New Doctor Ncuti Gatwa says the "mythical landscapes of Wales" are also stars of the show.

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Man dies after Dublin restaurant shooting

A man in his 20s has been killed and a second man is seriously injured.

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Is Welsh Santa the original Elf on the Shelf?

Sion Corn is known as Wales' Santa Claus, but could his origin story be closer to a visiting elf?

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The Papers: 'King's Christmas message' and Cameron on Iran

No one story dominates the front pages on Christmas Eve, but some look ahead to the King's address.

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UN Security Council backs ramping up Gaza aid, but no ceasefire

Days of negotiations were needed to overcome the threat of a US veto over a call for an immediate ceasefire.

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Pantomime and carol singing proposed for Unesco cultural status

The UK Government is also set to give wreath-making formal recognition in its application to Unesco.

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The Papers: 'Christmas getaway hell' and UN backs more Gaza aid

Leading today's papers are scenes of travel chaos as millions in the UK set off for their Christmas getaway.

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'Harry Potter cafe' to reopen three years after 2021 fire

The Elephant House cafe was close to the source of a major fire in one of Edinburgh's main thoroughfares.

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Wrexham: Hunter who let hounds chase fox fined

Chris Woodward was huntsman of a Ruabon-based hunt at the time of the offence in January this year.

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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: The Sikh separatist at the centre of US murder plot allegation

Who is Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and why is he so controversial in India?

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It's a Wonderful Life: How a festive classic helps a Glasgow cinema thrive

It's a Wonderful Life has been the Glasgow Film Theatre's biggest box office hit for 12 of the last 15 years.

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How important are the Iowa caucuses in the 2024 election?

Trump holds a big lead in the polls, but Iowa will be first time Republican voters get their say.

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The boy aiming to break a running world record - when he's 62

Seb Jellema, 11, runs every day and wants to beat the world record of 52 years and 39 days in 2075.

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Joanna Parrish murder: Justice for parents 33 years after daughter's death

Monique Olivier, ex wife of serial killer Michel Fourniret, complicit in murder of Joanna Parrish.

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Christmas dinner: How much will it cost this year?

The rising price of turkey has slowed, while the cost of mince pies are up by 25%.

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Colorado Supreme Court kicks Trump off ballot

Donald Trump ineligible to run for US president in Colorado, state's supreme court rules, citing insurrection clause

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Wales budget: Warning of cuts to public services

Wales' spending plans will see services like health prioritised, but other areas face a squeeze.

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Earthquake kills more than 100 in northwest China

The 5.9-magnitude quake strikes in the province of Gansu at around midnight local time on Monday.

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Volcano erupts in south-west Iceland

A volcano erupts on the Reykjanes peninsula after weeks of intense earthquake activity.

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King Charles's freezers help save food for a million meals

A low-key donation of 800 freezers last year has had a big practical impact on helping food banks.

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Spiking crackdown to see more funding for test kits

Modernising the law and training for door staff are also among measures announced by the government.

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Serbia's Vucic claims big election victory for party

The president's party is set to win, projections say, but the opposition has big hopes in Belgrade.

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How well do you know the UK's Christmas number ones?

Try out our quiz about every Christmas number one there has ever been.

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Why Covid is still flooring some people

A lot of us know someone who has felt pretty rough with the most recent form of the virus.

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More than 60 migrants feared drowned off Libya, IOM says

An overcrowded boat is believed to have been swamped by high waves after leaving the city of Zuwara.

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Ncuti Gatwa: Doctor Who star on why he 'felt like alien' growing up

The actor talks about the anxiety, joy and sexiness of making his full debut as the 15th Doctor.

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The Papers: 'Question of Sport axed' and 'half-price Christmas'

Saturday's papers cover a mix of stories, with no stand out lead.

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Bereaved parents' anger at 'broken' online safety promise

The government denies watering down online protections promised to bereaved families.

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'Betrayed' Afghan special forces references ignored

Members of the Afghan special forces were denied help under a UK scheme to settle those in danger.

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The Papers: 'Kidnap Alex walks free' and 'Hamas plot in Europe'

A British teen found in France and an alleged Hamas plot in Europe lead several of Friday's papers.

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Impeachment inquiry threatens Biden with election-year headache

A formal inquiry, with public hearings, has the potential to loom over his election campaign in 2024.

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Domestic abuse survivor left with £10,000 debt after escaping

Helen realised having her debt written off would mean her address being shared on a public register.

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The Papers: 'Rishi saves his bacon' and 'Sunak heads off right-wing revolt'

The drama of the Commons vote on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill is reflected on most of the front pages.

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My violent ex-partner moved in two streets away

Emma Artis's partner was convicted of domestic violence offences but has been housed in the same small village.

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Donald Tusk elected as Polish prime minister

The pro-EU politician will be sworn in on Wednesday, ending the eight-year rule of the right-wing PiS party.

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Post-mortem to establish cause of Ipswich baby death

Two men have been released on bail pending further inquiries, while a female remains in police custody.

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Mass strandings of rare fish baffle Orkney residents

Atlantic saury are apparently swimming ashore to die on beaches in Shapinsay and in Finstown.

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Xi Jinping in Vietnam to mend a love-hate relationship

The visit is expected to nudge China one step ahead of the US as they compete for Vietnam's allegiance.

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New Zealand smoking ban: Māori mourn loss of hard-won smoking reform

The model for an end to tobacco had been pushed for decades by New Zealand's Indigenous people.

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The Papers: Sunak 'fights for his future' ahead of Rwanda vote

The PM could face threats to his leadership if MPs oppose his migration plans, several of Monday's front pages predict.

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Green Party split from group at centre of trans row

Green Party Women's committee argue they are being punished for members' gender-critical views.

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Shohei Ohtani: Baseball star joins LA Dodgers in record $700m deal

The new contract with LA Dodgers makes the Japanese star one of the world's most valuable athletes.

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The Papers: Rwanda legal concern and Royal 'Christmas cracker'

Several of Sunday's papers feature challenges to the government's Rwanda deportation plans.

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Shropshire: Two die after crash involving police vehicle

A man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s died and an officer is in hospital after the collision.

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Hunter Biden criminal tax charges rare, say experts

Hunter Biden's book may have convinced prosecutors to file criminal, rather than civil, charges, say experts.

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The teenager who lives like it's the 1940s

Callum John Grubb is only 19 but he is obsessed with everything from the 1940s, including his car.

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New criminal case filed against Hunter Biden, this time on taxes

The indictment alleges he engaged in a scheme to dodge at least $1.4m in federal taxes between 2016-19.

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Jon Rahm to LIV Golf: Spaniard confirms he is leaving PGA Tour to join Saudi-backed series

Masters champion and world number three Jon Rahm confirms he is making a shock move to join LIV Golf.

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Indonesia: Babies die on boats as locals chase Rohingya refugees

As more Rohingyas flee to Indonesia's Aceh by sea, angry villagers are refusing to let them land.

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Blood in urine cancer warnings to appear in men's toilets

The awareness messages will be carried on urinal mats as part of efforts to detect male cancers early.

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Chanel Metiers d'Art: Fashion A-list to descend on Manchester street

A road is being transformed into a catwalk for one of fashion's most prestigious annual events.

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The school planting trees to boost pupils' health

A Sheffield school is fighting dirty air with trees as new data links their absence to pollution.

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Chris Mason: Home Secretary James Cleverly heads to Rwanda to sign migration treaty

James Cleverly is hoping to finally secure flights to the country for migrants who travel to the UK illegally.

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XL bully ban: Fears move could increase dog attacks

Unsocialised dogs may become more dangerous and other large breeds could replace XLs, says vet.

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Beyoncé: Meet the designer who made her sparkle on tour

Hundreds of hours go into Gaurav Gupta's designs for Beyoncé, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.

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TikTok influencer Aydan Al-Saad wants to break wage taboos

Younger workers are increasingly willing to talk to their colleagues about what they earn.

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Watch: A dusty, foggy end for power station towers

Spectators watched the partial demolition of the landmark Fiddler's Ferry power station.

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Retired teacher's hobby lands her RHS artist-in-residence role

Caroline Buckley's coloured pencil skills win her the role of Plant Review's artist-in-residence.

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The Papers: 'Starmer praises Thatcher' and Royals unite

Sunday's papers look at the continuing royal race row and the Labour leader's praise of Margaret Thatcher.

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Week in pictures: 25 November - 1 December 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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The Papers: 'Year-long Gaza war' and the King's Greek gambit

Saturday's papers look at the prospect of a long war in Gaza and the continuing fallout from Omid Scobie's book.

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