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In a post on Twitter late on Friday, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote: "This is not the beginning of a war, it is a declaration of vengeance. The United States of America, under President Trump's leadership, will never hesitate and never relent to defend our people”.
US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria
The US says it is acting in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on American forces in Syria.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In a post on Twitter late on Friday, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote: "This is not the beginning of a war, it is a declaration of vengeance. The United States of America, under President Trump's leadership, will never hesitate and never relent to defend our people”.
Irish Ferries asked passengers between Holyhead and Dublin and Pembroke and Rosslaire to ensure they have a confirmed booking, and check the status of their sailing before travelling.
Christmas traffic: When will roads be busiest over Christmas?
Almost 40 million vehicles are predicted to travel around the UK in the days leading up to Christmas.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Irish Ferries asked passengers between Holyhead and Dublin and Pembroke and Rosslaire to ensure they have a confirmed booking, and check the status of their sailing before travelling.
Glasgow last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2014
’S ann an 2014 a bha Glaschu a’ cumail nan Geamannan Co-fhlaitheis mu dheireadh
’S ann an 2014 a bha Glaschu a’ cumail nan Geamannan Co-fhlaitheis mu dheireadh
BBC replaced by TNT Sports as Commonwealth Games live broadcaster
The subscription channel takes over from the BBC which had been the principal partner since 1954 and provided free-to-air coverage.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Glasgow last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2014
’S ann an 2014 a bha Glaschu a’ cumail nan Geamannan Co-fhlaitheis mu dheireadh
’S ann an 2014 a bha Glaschu a’ cumail nan Geamannan Co-fhlaitheis mu dheireadh
The BGS confirmed the quake was an aftershock of a 3.3 magnitude earthquake which hit the area at the start of December.
Lancashire village hit by second earthquake in two weeks
The British Geological Survey said the tremor was an aftershock of the previous quake.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The BGS confirmed the quake was an aftershock of a 3.3 magnitude earthquake which hit the area at the start of December.
The likes of Wham, Kylie, Tom Fletcher and The Pogues are also vying for number one, as Shakin' Stevens' Merry Christmas Everyone narrowly misses out on the top ten.
Watch live as Taylor Swift's Fate of Ophelia kicks off Christmas chart top 20
Join Jack Saunders for the biggest chart countdown of the year and find out who will top the festive chart for 2025.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The likes of Wham, Kylie, Tom Fletcher and The Pogues are also vying for number one, as Shakin' Stevens' Merry Christmas Everyone narrowly misses out on the top ten.
Nine-year-old Aria Thorpe died from a single stab wound in Weston-super-Mare on Monday
Aria Thorpe's parents say 'our hearts are broken' by her death
The nine-year-old's family say she was
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Nine-year-old Aria Thorpe died from a single stab wound in Weston-super-Mare on Monday
MTV Music, Club MTV, MTV 90s, MTV 80s, MTV Music, Pop, Tiny Pop, Pop+1 and Tiny Pop+1 are all closing permanently effective this month, leading into the new year
The 8 Sky channels disappearing FOREVER in December - including MTV Music
A MAJOR shake-up is coming this December as eight Sky and Virgin Media channels, including MTV Music, disappear forever. Long-running music and kids’ favourites will be removed as broadcasters over…
www.thesun.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
MTV Music, Club MTV, MTV 90s, MTV 80s, MTV Music, Pop, Tiny Pop, Pop+1 and Tiny Pop+1 are all closing permanently effective this month, leading into the new year
Mark Acklom was jailed for duping divorcee Carolyn Woods into handing over all her money after promising to marry her.
Conman who posed as MI6 agent in romance scam told to pay victim £125,000 — Sky News
Mark Acklom was jailed for duping divorcee Carolyn Woods into handing over all her money after promising to marry her.
apple.news
December 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Mark Acklom was jailed for duping divorcee Carolyn Woods into handing over all her money after promising to marry her.
HarperCollins says no 🖥️
David Walliams dropped by publisher — Sky News
A spokesperson for the company said it took
apple.news
December 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
HarperCollins says no 🖥️
Police found gas masks, imitation guns and a fake suicide note purporting to be from Michelle Mills' husband.
Woman jailed for plotting with lover to murder husband in caravan and make it look like suicide
Police found gas masks, imitation guns and a fake suicide note purporting to be from Michelle Mills' husband.
news.sky.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Police found gas masks, imitation guns and a fake suicide note purporting to be from Michelle Mills' husband.
The plane crashed while landing at a regional airport that offers corporate facilities for NASCAR teams and Fortune 500 companies.
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among seven dead in North Carolina plane crash, police believe
The plane crashed while landing at a regional airport that offers corporate facilities for NASCAR teams and Fortune 500 companies.
news.sky.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The plane crashed while landing at a regional airport that offers corporate facilities for NASCAR teams and Fortune 500 companies.
The 36-year-old Northern Irishman achieved golfing immortality in April when he won the Masters at Augusta National to complete the set of all four major trophies.
Rory McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 — BBC Sport
Rory McIlroy is crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2025 after clinching the career Grand Slam and playing a key role in Europe's Ryder Cup win.
apple.news
December 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The 36-year-old Northern Irishman achieved golfing immortality in April when he won the Masters at Augusta National to complete the set of all four major trophies.
The controversy started earlier this month when the Miss Finland title holder, Sarah Dzafce, was pictured pulling back her eyes in her friend's social media post captioned: "Eating with a Chinese person".
Finnish PM apologises over 'slanted eyes' controversy after 'racist' post by Miss Finland
The controversy started earlier this month when the Miss Finland title holder, Sarah Dzafce, was pictured pulling back her eyes in her friend's social media post captioned: "Eating with a Chinese pers...
news.sky.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The controversy started earlier this month when the Miss Finland title holder, Sarah Dzafce, was pictured pulling back her eyes in her friend's social media post captioned: "Eating with a Chinese person".
Also known as the MK Building, the landmark first opened in 1970 coinciding with the College of Art merging with the College of Technology to form Wolverhampton Polytechnic.
Wolverhampton School of Art granted Grade II-listed status
The brutalist-style building had been earmarked for demolition by the university.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Also known as the MK Building, the landmark first opened in 1970 coinciding with the College of Art merging with the College of Technology to form Wolverhampton Polytechnic.
His Majesty successfully poured a "perfect" pint of Guinness on a Christmas visit to a new brewery in London's Covent Garden, where he tasted his pint-pulling efforts.
King Charles pours 'perfect pint' at new brewery
King Charles visited a new Guinness brewery in London on his first visit since sharing
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
His Majesty successfully poured a "perfect" pint of Guinness on a Christmas visit to a new brewery in London's Covent Garden, where he tasted his pint-pulling efforts.
The restoration of the line between Derry~Londonderry and Portadown, and west of the border onto Letterkenny in County Donegal, has previously been identified as key to improving cross-border rail connections.
Londonderry to Portadown rail restoration 'could take 20 years'
The line between Londonderry and Portadown is seen as key to improving cross border travel across the island of Ireland.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The restoration of the line between Derry~Londonderry and Portadown, and west of the border onto Letterkenny in County Donegal, has previously been identified as key to improving cross-border rail connections.
Air traffic controller and army pilot flying helicopter ‘breached’ duty of care owed by country, says legal filing
US government takes blame for fatal Washington plane crash — The Telegraph
Air traffic controller and army pilot flying helicopter ‘breached’ duty of care owed by country, says legal filing
apple.news
December 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Air traffic controller and army pilot flying helicopter ‘breached’ duty of care owed by country, says legal filing
The town of Aita al Chaab is one of the worst hit and has been left virtually unrecognisable
'I lost everything': 12-year-old Aseel and her mother survived a drone attack which wiped out their family — Sky News
Warning: This article contains details some may find distressing
apple.news
December 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The town of Aita al Chaab is one of the worst hit and has been left virtually unrecognisable
The Chagossians are hoping that their declaration will block Sir Keir Starmer's plans
Tiny British islands of 'loyal subjects' form London government-in-exile
In a historic move, the islanders have declared a government in exile, challenging plans to cede their homeland. Their voices echo with resilience and hope.
www.express.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Chagossians are hoping that their declaration will block Sir Keir Starmer's plans
Deep in the Estonian forest, a concrete bunker designed to withstand a direct hit by Russian artillery is being installed.
Deep in Estonia’s forests, Nato lays a concrete trap for Putin — The Telegraph
Telegraph has first look inside bunkers on Russian border
apple.news
December 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Deep in the Estonian forest, a concrete bunker designed to withstand a direct hit by Russian artillery is being installed.
Air India admits it has ‘rediscovered’ a Boeing 737 that vanished in 2012.
The curious case of the plane that went missing for 13 years — The Telegraph
Air India admits it has ‘rediscovered’ a Boeing 737 that vanished in 2012. So, how exactly does an airline lose track of an aircraft?
apple.news
December 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Air India admits it has ‘rediscovered’ a Boeing 737 that vanished in 2012.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, bringing the cost of borrowing down to its lowest level in nearly three years.
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75% - live updates
The Bank's governor says interest rates are on a
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, bringing the cost of borrowing down to its lowest level in nearly three years.
That’s it for 60 Seconds this year, we will be back in early-2026.
Stay tuned for our two remaining videos coming next week!
Stay tuned for our two remaining videos coming next week!
60 Seconds UK: Wednesday 17th December 2025
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December 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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The fire broke out just before the school finished for the summer holidays in July.
Dechreuodd y tân ychydig cyn i'r ysgol orffen am wyliau'r haf ym mis Gorffennaf.
Dechreuodd y tân ychydig cyn i'r ysgol orffen am wyliau'r haf ym mis Gorffennaf.
Newport boy, 14, won't be reimbursed after iPhone lost in school fire
Dion's bag containing an iPhone, AirPods and football boots, worth about £900 in total, was lost.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The fire broke out just before the school finished for the summer holidays in July.
Dechreuodd y tân ychydig cyn i'r ysgol orffen am wyliau'r haf ym mis Gorffennaf.
Dechreuodd y tân ychydig cyn i'r ysgol orffen am wyliau'r haf ym mis Gorffennaf.
However, unlike a new law on pet abduction introduced in England, it does not cover cats.
Ach, eu-coltach ri lagh ùr mu bhith a’ fuadach pheataichean a chaidh a thoirt a-steach ann an Sasainn, chan eil e a’ còmhdach chait.
Ach, eu-coltach ri lagh ùr mu bhith a’ fuadach pheataichean a chaidh a thoirt a-steach ann an Sasainn, chan eil e a’ còmhdach chait.
New dog theft law passed by Scottish Parliament
It will include a maximum prison sentence of five years and the possibility of an unlimited fine.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
However, unlike a new law on pet abduction introduced in England, it does not cover cats.
Ach, eu-coltach ri lagh ùr mu bhith a’ fuadach pheataichean a chaidh a thoirt a-steach ann an Sasainn, chan eil e a’ còmhdach chait.
Ach, eu-coltach ri lagh ùr mu bhith a’ fuadach pheataichean a chaidh a thoirt a-steach ann an Sasainn, chan eil e a’ còmhdach chait.