Trump appears to threaten Hamas with ‘all hell to pay’ over hostages
The US president-elect vows a response if captives in Gaza are not released by the time he returns to the White House.
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US woman admits drink-driving in crash that killed bride on wedding day
Samantha Miller was fatally hit while travelling in a golf cart and still wearing her wedding dress.
An eco-light trail, bracing walks and Jane Austen: how to get festive in Hampshire
From Christmassy Regency houses and steam train rides to the best grub and places to stay, here’s how to have a high time in Hants this winter It is raining and blowing a gale as I flash my UV torch around, searching for lights in the darkness. There, a bright red spider web; here, some…
Trump pick plans to shake up FBI – but critics doubt his suitability
Critics say that Kash Patel does not have the experience of past FBI directors – and some fear he will politicize the agency.
Stowaway caught on Paris flight identified – but how she got on still a mystery
A woman who flew as a stowaway on from New York to Paris has been identified as a Russian national.
Musk’s record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time
The decision upholds a January ruling and comes despite support from shareholders and directors.
South Africa revamps visa processes for Indian travellers, eyes stronger tourism ties
The new digital Entry Travel Agreement (ETA) system, set to replace the existing e-visa programme, leverages cutting-edge technology to simplify and expedite the visa application process. Alongside this, the ministry has reduced the documentation requirement to just three essential documents for applications across South African missions globally, addressing a long-standing bottleneck in the system.
Americans divided over Biden’s pardon of son Hunter
People share their reactions with the BBC on the US President’s decision to pardon his son.
Winter storm blankets eastern North America in heavy snow
Residents capture blue lightning, thundersnow, and efforts to dig out from heavy snowfall.
Ontario launches major US ad campaign amid Trump’s tariff threat
Trump has threatened to impose tariff on all Canadian and Mexican goods unless both countries secured their shared borders with the US.