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2025: The year of the naked dress?
This year, countless actors, musicians and influencers appeared on red carpets in sheer, barely there fabrics.

Three Palestinians, three settlers wounded in West Bank clash near Route 437

ARCCI marks 35 years amid legal gains, renewed scrutiny of sexual violence

Third Palestine Action hunger striker on remand ends protest

The inquiry into October 7 can either help heal or deepen Israel’s divide

Police called, 47 parcels collected - Arthur’s Pass mail stoush isn’t over
An Arthur’s Pass resident who claims she was blocked from collecting NZ Post parcels for a month has finally been let into the local storeroom.

Person hospitalised after incident on Paritutu Rock
The person is in a moderate condition.

The 'ginger Penaud', a rivalry renewed & Genge's coffee - Prem talking points
Ellis Genge's long-range score, George Hendy's hot streak and Saracens and Exeter renewing their rivalry feature in our Gallagher Prem round-up.

Cowboy builder jailed for 14 years for £1.25m fraud
Mark Killick, who has now been convicted of fraud for a fourth time, used multiple names.

French presidential palace employee accused of stealing tableware worth up to €40k
Thomas M is accused of stealing solid silver and porcelain used for state banquets from France's presidential palace.

Who's leading the race for the Golden Shoe?
As the halfway mark of the 2025-26 campaign approaches, BBC Sport takes a look at the frontrunners for this season's European Golden Shoe award.

US pauses offshore wind projects over security concerns
The Trump administration has long opposed wind power, most often citing cost and reliability concerns.

Third Palestine Action hunger striker on remand ends protest
A third individual on remand for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group has ended a hunger strike after 49 days.

Baby followed by BBC back in Gaza hospital after treatment abroad
The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war.

UK singer Chris Rea dies at 74, days before Christmas
His 1986 track became synonymous with the festive season, often reappearing in the British singles chart in December.

Canada Post, mail carriers tentatively agree on labor deal

'Only takes one spark': Fireworks banned at multiple holiday hotspots
The private use of fireworks has been banned at several locations over the holiday period due to high fire risk.

Hamilton airport is flying after this year's return of international flights
December is expected to be its busiest ever month, after Air NZ and Jetstar added new routes from the city.

Man hospitalised after falling from Paritutu Rock
He was taken to Taranaki Base Hospital in a moderate condition.

Why home loan applicants might face an extra wait
Mortgage advisers say a busier-than-usual period for applications, coupled with the impending Christmas break, could mean a wait for some borrowers.

How could Man Utd replace injured Fernandes?
Manchester United are still evaluating the extent of Bruno Fernandes' injury, but who are the contenders to replace him if he is ruled out?

Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the attacks were an attempt by Moscow to block Ukraine's access to maritime logistics.

'I like being woke': Lush's outspoken co-founder who puts activism at heart of business
Mark Constantine tells the BBC he enjoys being a woke nerd and discusses why he backs the High Street and family-run businesses.

Two identical Banksy murals appear in London
Artist confirms mural near Notting Hill is his, after an identical one appeared in central London.