Ukraine's war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post BBC News 25 December 2024 at 08:07 Ukraine's war stamps, some with swear words, boost morale at home and promote its image abroad.
Three shot dead as medics, journalists and police attacked at Haiti hospital BBC News 25 December 2024 at 07:18 Many others are injured when armed men fire at medical staff, police and reporters in Port-au-Prince.
Modernism and Islamic motifs: How Indian artists envisioned Christ's birth BBC News 25 December 2024 at 06:06 Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective.
Toxic spill fears follow deadly Brazil bridge collapse BBC News 25 December 2024 at 05:22 Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country.
Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year BBC News 25 December 2024 at 03:07 More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.
Blake Lively's claims put spotlight on 'hostile' Hollywood tactics BBC News 25 December 2024 at 03:34 The actress' explosive legal case claims to lift the lid on tactics used to destroy stars' reputations.
Weather, airport delays disrupt Americans' Christmas travel BBC News 25 December 2024 at 01:06 While Americans on the east coast brace for snow, on the west coast some are facing flooding and high surf warnings.
Denmark boosts Greenland defence after Trump repeats desire for US control BBC News 25 December 2024 at 00:50 The huge package is announced after the president-elect said US ownership of Greenland was a "necessity".
Mozambique's opposition leader vows to install himself as president BBC News 25 December 2024 at 00:52 Venâncio Mondlane has rejected his electoral defeat, as unrest spreads in the southern African state.
American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue BBC News 24 December 2024 at 23:55 Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.
Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO has dementia, lawyers say BBC News 24 December 2024 at 22:59 The legal team behind Mike Jeffries, arrested earlier this year on sex trafficking charges, has requested a hearing to determine his fitness to stand trial.
Four jailed for Amsterdam violence against football fans BBC News 24 December 2024 at 20:16 Four rioters are jailed after a Europa League match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Hong Kong offers rewards for arrest of six activists abroad BBC News 24 December 2024 at 19:58 The police say they will give HK$1m to people who can help them find those accused of breaching security laws.
Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning BBC News 24 December 2024 at 22:28 Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.
Spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to Sun BBC News 24 December 2024 at 08:07 The hope is the probe could help us to better understand how the Sun works.
Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido - French PM BBC News 24 December 2024 at 17:53 French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.
As Biden commutes death row sentences, how Trump plans to expand executions BBC News 24 December 2024 at 08:58 Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of 40 death row inmates, derailing Trump's plan to ramp up executions.
Actor Baldoni's women's solidarity award rescinded amid allegations BBC News 24 December 2024 at 16:59 Justin Baldoni was accused by Blake Lively of sexual harassment and a campaign to wreck her reputation.
Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast BBC News 24 December 2024 at 17:17 Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.
The famous Christmas carol inspiring Ukraine's defenders BBC News 24 December 2024 at 13:54 Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.
Twelve dead in Turkey ammunition factory blast BBC News 24 December 2024 at 16:08 Officials are investigating the cause of the accident that engulfed part of the building in fire.
Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions BBC News 24 December 2024 at 15:15 More than 160 workers have been rescued from the car factory, according to local prosecutors.
Australian towns evacuated over Christmas as fires rage BBC News 24 December 2024 at 11:06 Conditions could mirror those of Australia's worst fire seasons on record, authorities say.
Detained Ugandan politician's wife condemns ban on Christmas Day visit BBC News 24 December 2024 at 08:12 Officials say inmates will not receive visits during the festive season for security reasons.
Drug lord back in Colombia after 20 years in US jail BBC News 24 December 2024 at 15:38 Fabio Ochoa Vasquez completed his prison sentence in the US and returned home a free man.
Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains BBC News 24 December 2024 at 02:24 "Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.
Former US President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever BBC News 24 December 2024 at 08:07 The 42nd president is at a Washington DC hospital, and is in "good spirits", according to a spokesman.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murdering healthcare CEO BBC News 23 December 2024 at 23:11 The 26-year-old suspect is facing separate federal charges that could lead to a death sentence.
Fireworks explode as US house burns down BBC News 24 December 2024 at 16:24 No injuries were reported from the fire but two homes were destroyed, firefighters say.