Coastguard and RNLI teams searching for two missing men off a beach in Devon have now been stood down.
The men, aged in their forties and sixties, were believed to be in the water near Budleigh Salterton. Although several people were rescued earlier, the two men were not found, remain missing, and their families have been informed. Searches ended there.
Ukraine has struck a major Russian oil refinery using British supplied missiles, according to Ukrainian military and security officials.
Storm Shadow missiles caused multiple explosions at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Rostov, the Ukrainian General Staff said. It added on Telegram that multiple explosions were recorded and confirmed the target was hit. The officials spoke on Thursday about the strike.
Police say a woman in her eighties has died after an assault in a flat in Wiltshire on Christmas Day.
A sixty three year old woman, known to the victim, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital with non life changing injuries. Officers and paramedics attended an address in Keepers Road, Devizes, where victim was declared dead.
A nursery has brought the spirit of Christmas to Slough after raising one thousand pounds for charity.
Millwood House Day Nursery secured the money for the Slough Salvation Army with help from children, families, staff and local businesses. For a second year, the nursery hosted a festive fundraiser night with carol singing by pupils and the Salvation Army band together locally.
The King’s message alluded to the Bondi Beach and Manchester synagogue attacks as he paid tribute to people who showed spontaneous bravery and put themselves in harm’s way to defend others.
He spoke of the need for kindness, compassion and hope in times of uncertainty, as division is heard at home and abroad. The monarch also encouraged people to switch off from their gadgets for a while, allowing their souls to renew.
Emergency services are searching for two men missing off a beach in Devon.
The men are believed to be in the water near Budleigh Salterton. Devon and Cornwall Police were called at ten twenty five on Christmas Day after concerns were raised for people in the sea. Several people were rescued and taken to hospital as a precaution.
The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury warned in her Christmas Day sermon that conversations about immigration continue to divide society when common humanity should unite people.
Speaking at St Paul’s Cathedral, Dame Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London and first woman to lead the Church of England, addressed division. The Pope also led a Vatican service lamenting conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urging the clamour of weapons to cease in Ukraine and other conflicts.
A powerful atmospheric river storm swept across California forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate. Widespread flash flooding hit southern parts of the state on Christmas Eve after torrential rain.
In a mountain resort debris and mud cascaded down roads while fast moving water rushed through porches. The National Weather Service warned life threatening conditions would continue through Christmas Day with a rare high risk rainfall alert.
More than three hundred students took part in festive performances to round off school Christmas celebrations.
Pupils from four Windsor schools sang carols at Windsor Castle. Performances were held in St George’s Hall and outside St George’s Chapel with support from the Royal Collection Trust.
Turkish authorities say they disrupted planned attacks on Christmas and New Year events after arresting more than one hundred suspected members of the so called Islamic State group.
Raids were carried out at one hundred and twenty four addresses across Istanbul, with firearms, ammunition and organisational documents seized. Officials said supporters were planning attacks across Turkey this week, particularly against non Muslims. Police detained one hundred and fifteen suspects and are tracing further twenty two.
A ticket sold in Arkansas claimed a $1.8b Powerball jackpot after Wednesday night’s draw, one of the largest prizes in US history.
The jackpot rose after Monday’s draw produced no winners, with sales pushing the total to one point eight one seven billion dollars, equivalent to one point three six billion pounds. It is the second largest US lottery prize ever and the biggest Powerball win of twenty twenty five.
Weather warnings and a cold health alert have been issued for parts of the UK on Christmas Day, with forecasters saying hopes of a white Christmas are likely to be disappointed.
The UK Health Security Agency issued a yellow alert for the South West of England from six pm on December twenty five until midday on December twenty seven, warning of greater risk to vulnerable people and increased pressure on healthcare services. The Met Office has also issued yellow wind warnings for the South West and Wales, warning of disruption from strong winds.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will make their final appearance on Strictly Come Dancing this Christmas Day after more than a decade presenting together.
They host the Strictly Christmas Special on BBC One at five thirty, featuring six competing couples. The pair announced in October they would step down at the end of the current series, prompting speculation about possible replacements.
US authorities say more than one million additional documents linked to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have been discovered and are expected to be released.
The FBI and federal prosecutors in New York informed the Department of Justice. Officials say lawyers are reviewing the material and making legally required redactions to protect victims before publication.
Rail passengers are being warned of disruption over the festive period.
No trains will run on Christmas Day and engineering works will affect services on surrounding dates. Most operators will also run no services on Boxing Day, although a few will offer limited trains. London Liverpool Street will close for eight days, while Waterloo and Vauxhall will have no services on December twenty seven and twenty eight.
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