How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very
From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history
Wild animals are great gift givers – and there’s one present in particular I’d love to receive for Christmas
Penguins hand over pebbles; scorpionflies give spitballs. But I’m hankering after a sea sponge presented by a dolphin, says science writer Helen Pilcher
US carries out strikes on Nigeria targeting Islamic State militants, Trump says
President claims strikes targeted militants in country’s north-west, accusing group of attacking Christian communities
On the naughty list: backpackers celebrating Christmas at Coogee beach leave behind 20 tonnes of rubbish
Mayor praises workers for rapid clean-up after construction work at nearby Bronte forces annual unauthorised ophan’s party to switch sites
Victoria police name man they want to interview in relation to ‘Happy Chanukah’ car fire in St Kilda
Police say there is no indication John Argento, 47, poses specific risk to the Jewish community, but believe he may be able to help with investigation
The Crunch: the mystery of clothes shopping; children’s TV; and the rest of the best of 2025
Josh and Nick pick their favourite pieces of the year, which include the best way to dice an onion, Woodside gas emissions and a voting matrix
Raul Malo obituary
Singer and songwriter whose hits with his band the Mavericks included the gloriously cheerful Dance the Night Away
The Titanic, Sinclair C5 and Brexit: the Museum of Failure is coming to the UK
Exhibition of design flops should suit British sense of humour, says its founder, but also shows failure is a part of learning
Blood test could predict who is most at risk from common inherited heart condition
Exclusive: Scientists find a way to forecast hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which affects millions worldwide
‘Left an immeasurable void’: Holocaust survivors, community heroes and ‘spirited child’ among victims of Bondi terror attack
Fifteen people, aged between 10 and 87, were killed when two gunmen opened fire on a Hanukah celebration in Sydney on 14 December 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hits Russian oil refinery with British Storm Shadow missiles
Ukrainian military says ‘numerous explosions’ at Novoshakhtinsk refinery; Zelenskyy says ‘very good’ talks held with Trump envoys. What we know on day 1,402
Myanmar’s first election since the 2021 coup: everything you need to know
The ruling junta says the heavily restricted polls are a return to democracy but critics are wary
Stranger Things season five vol 2 review – the fact that this isn’t unbearable is a miracle
Yes, the kids are now 90% Adam’s apple. Yes, Winona Ryder has been unforgivably sidelined. And yes, some characters are trapped in a room filling with yoghurt. But despite our misgivings, this show still absolutely slaps
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy open to creating demilitarised zone in country’s east
The proposal pushes Washington and Kyiv closer to a jointly agreed formula to end the war. What we know on day 1,401
Southern California sees third death from atmospheric river storm drenching region
Some parts of LA saw more than 11in of rain, with flooding, road closures and debris flows reported across the region
‘Not for the people’: Myanmar junta prepares for elections designed to legitimise grip on power
Elections will be first since military seized power in 2021, but analysts say vote is far from a step toward democracy
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Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2025 – live
Happy Christmas, glitterati! Tissues at the ready for Tess and Claud’s last hurrah. Join us for every minute of this tinsel-strewn tearjerker