Russia’s Putin begins his annual year-end news conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened his year-end news conference.
Day: December 19, 2025
A sunrise crowd gathers at Bondi Beach in solace and defiance after a massacre
Thousands of people have returned to Australia’s Bondi Beach in the first full day of opening since a mass shooting killed 15 people.
Knutsen linked to $1.8bn order for LNG carriers at Hanwha Ocean
Shipowner nets business from Edison and Equinor and initially named Eni and SEFE as charterers
Saudi Arabia offers residential land in Riyadh at up to 84% discount
The Saudi government, via the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, is offering 10,024 residential plots at discounts of up to 84% below market rates, priced at SR1,500 per square meter. Targeting married citizens or those 25 and above, the initiative aims…
UK politics: ‘Not clear’ who was behind FCDO hack, says minister, amid reports of China link – as it happened
Chris Bryant confirms October cyber-attack as the Sun names Storm 1849, a Chinese hacker group, as being responsible The BBC’s editing guidelines do not need to be altered in the wake of controversy surrounding the edit of a Donald Trump speech, a revi…
“Kids Feared I Was Going To Die”: Kristin Cabot After Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal
Cabot revealed that the incident caused severe trauma for her children, who faced public shaming and safety fears.
Australia plans gun buyback scheme in response to Bondi Beach killings
Australia is set to launch a national gun buyback scheme in response to the Bondi Beach terrorist shootings.
Retail sales unexpectedly fall in Great Britain in run-up to Christmas
Shoppers held back on Black Friday spending in November and budget uncertainty hit consumer confidenceBusiness live – latest updatesRetail sales unexpectedly slumped in the crucial run-up to Christmas, as cash-strapped shoppers held back on Black Frida…
Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower Set To Overtake Burj Khalifa, Hits 80-Floor Mark
The Jeddah Tower is set for completion by 2028 as part of Saudi Arabia’s bid to claim the title of the world’s tallest building from Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.
Epstein files to be released after months of delays from Trump officials
Huge archive – set to shed fresh light on Epstein’s misdeeds – legally obliged to be released before midnight deadline Speculation surrounding the affairs of Jeffrey Epstein is expected to reach a defining moment of revelation on Friday with the much-a…