American and Nato forces left behind military equipment worth over $7.2bn when they fled Afghanistan – much of which now lies in a state of disrepair in the hands of the Taliban, as Arpan Rai reports
New research claims that lying to our children about Father Christmas coming down the chimney to deliver presents is a form of bad parenting. Charlotte Cripps talks to the experts to find out whether it’s time to bust the myth rather than perpetuate it
Whether you’re seeking Anna Haugh’s modern Irish flavours, Eleanor Wilkinson’s one-pot wonders for one or Nathan Anthony’s six-ingredient slow cooker hacks, this year’s standout cookbooks have something for every appetite and lifestyle
Some new additions have settled quickly while others seem to be struggling to thrive at their new clubs
While Christmas in New York City is often filled with families celebrating the holidays, Minreet Kaur ventured back to the Big Apple alone and discovered that it is a magical place for a solo city break
As the smash hit dystopian survival thriller returns, Kevin E G Perry looks back at the gruesome events of its first season
Lasagne for one, without the stress. Eleanor Wilkinson’s one-pot version delivers all the flavour of the classic Italian dish in a simple, time-saving recipe
Anna Haugh’s Guinness chocolate cake is a no-fuss, richly flavoured dessert that stays moist for days – perfect for birthdays or any celebration
Nathan Anthony calls this honey and sriracha chicken recipe ‘lazy but loaded with flavour’. With just six ingredients and a slow cooker, it’s effortless and delicious
The best bit about ‘Gavin & Stacey’? The central trio of chaotic older women. As the show bows out with one last festive hurrah, Katie Rosseinsky salutes the performers who’ve brought these characters to life
He’s made his list, he’s checked it twice – join us on Father Christmas’s journey around the world
From the influx of celebrity lookalike contests to Moo Deng’s viral fame and some baffling movie press tours, Louis Chilton and Katie Rosseinsky look back at the year in pop culture
The U.S. Census Bureau currently is getting public feedback about how it should tally responses from people into new race and ethnicity groups
One-third of Turkey's children live in poverty, with many forced to work to support their struggling families
From US Open success to YouTube stardom, DeChambeau enjoyed an almost perfect 2024, writes Luke Baker, and he has shown the template for success in the messy modern world of golf
Michael Miske was accused of kidnapping a 72-year-old accountant who owed a debt, releasing a toxic chemical into a rival’s nightclubs, and killing his late son’s best friend
Perry, who also produced records for Rod Stewart and Ringo Starr, died at a Los Angeles hospital
Hitmaking record producer Richard Perry has died at 82
King Charles III is expected to use his annual Christmas message to highlight health workers, at the end of a year in which both he and the Princess of Wales were diagnosed with cancer
Three Oregon lawmakers say they plan to introduce a bill that would bar utilities from raising rates if they have unresolved wildfire lawsuits for three or more years
Archbishop of York will call for people to put the needs of others first – including victims of abuse
Samsung, Google and Apple all launched flagship generative AI tools on their devices during the year.
The Princess of Wales urged people to ‘slow down’ and turn to ‘love, not fear’, during the annual event
Valentina Gomez, who lost the race to become Missouri Secretary of State earlier this year, that undocumented persons who committed violent crimes ‘deserve to be ended’
The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer may clear the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to depose the actor under oath
