BBC World News

1. UK prepares for New Year celebrations as cold weather warnings issued

   The cold snap is expected to have an impact on rail services, roads and ferries as people travel for New Year's events.

2. Queen praises Hunt family for their bravery after triple murders

   Her Majesty shares her own experience of assault in a discussion with John and Amy Hunt about violence against women.

3. Hunt family bravery prompted me to share assault story, says Queen

   Queen Camilla has praised the courage of John and Amy Hunt, whose family were killed last year.

4. Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption

   The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.

5. UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space

   A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.

6. Diane Keaton, Pope Francis and Ozzy Osbourne... famous faces who left us in 2025

   Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

7. Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson's

   Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson's specialist to get in touch.

8. New Year's Eve trains disrupted by cable theft

   The disruption is now likely to last until the end of New Year's Eve, according to National Rail.

9. Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move

   The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

10. Jurassic Coast rockfall captured on video

    A witness called it "a miracle" no-one was hurt when part of the cliff fell on to the beach.