The News - Sunday, 07 December 2025

BBC News

Young people on benefits to be offered construction and hospitality work

The government says it will fund training and work experience for 350,000 not in work or education.

King and Queen reveal this year's Christmas card

The card features of photograph of the royal couple taken in April during their state visit to Italy.

Staff and tourists among 25 killed in Goa nightclub fire

Officials believe a gas canister explosion triggered the fire which tore through the busy nightlife venue.

Can you ban kids from social media? Australia is about to, but some teens are a step ahead

The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either.

Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan

The Ukrainian leader says he is "determined" to continue working with the US, as Russian strikes continue.

'Ketamine Queen' spiralled before Matthew Perry death, friends tell BBC

A new BBC documentary sheds light on how Jasveen Sangha ended up being charged in the Matthew Perry case.

The Papers: Starmer to 'fight on' and 'Dad's plea to Meghan'

A mix of stories leads Sunday front pages.

Young people are getting a 'raw deal', and that's good news for the Greens and Reform

Frustration among voters under 30 is widespread, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Netflix deal puts Gary Lineker in podcast super league - but can he succeed?

In a big money move, Lineker will go head-to-head with his old employer with The Rest Is Football.

Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax

Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war

For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

Wham-ageddon: Can a new song really become Christmas number one?

This Christmas, to save you from tears, there’s some genuine competition, our music correspondent finds.

Four arrested after crumble and custard thrown at Crown Jewels display

The Tower of London was partially closed to the public while the police investigated.

Hong Kong to vote in election as city mourns deadly fire

The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire that angered some.

Formula 1

What are the tactical options for the Abu Dhabi title decider?

Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams for the title decider at the Yas Marina Circuit.

What To Watch For in the Abu Dhabi title decider

Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out for the title decider at the Yas Marina Circuit.

What the teams said – Qualifying in Abu Dhabi

The drivers and teams report back on the final Qualifying of the season at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the Yas Marina Circuit.

‘Anything higher than P4 not really a possibility’ – Russell

George Russell downplayed Mercedes’ chances of progressing to the podium in Abu Dhabi as he once again found himself on the outskirts of the top-three fight, settling for fourth place in Qualifying.

Ride onboard for Verstappen's sublime pole lap in Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen secured an extremely important pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, beating Standings leader Lando Norris and the second McLaren of Oscar Piastri to set the stage for an exhilarating title decider.

Windows Central

Top 16 new features coming in Windows 11's December 2025 update — File Explorer, Start menu, Virtual Workspaces, and more

On Windows 11, the December 2025 Security Update brings changes to the Search home UI, adds new Share with Copilot features in the Taskbar, introduces an option to disable Drag Tray, improves (and breaks) dark mode in File Explorer, the Settings app gets tons of improvements, and a lot more.