Independent

From historic firsts to shocking tragedies and viral pop-culture moments, 2025 captured the world’s attention.

Watch the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte perform a piano duet at Kate’s Christmas carol concert.

Tremors felt in capital Taipei and across island

Ukrainian leader meets US president in Florida today to seek a resolution to conflict

As world officials urge passengers to dress with respect to ‘bring civility back’ to flying, Lydia Spencer-Elliott unpacks the new travel dr...

Trump administration has overhauled nation’s refugee admissions system and severely restricted legal pathways for African immigrants

People probably don’t know how much sugar they’re eating

As technology distracts, polarizes and automates, people are still finding refuge on analog islands in the digital sea

Jeffrey R. Holland died from complications with kidney disease, according to leadership for what is widely known as Mormon church

He says the delay is ‘incomprehensible’

Airlines preemptively cancel flights to avoid cascading scheduling problems at airports

The model lost her wedding dress when her house was destroyed during wildfires in the Pacific Palisades

Tiffany Lee Griffith, 36, was once a school resource officer who spoke out against bullying

Volodymyr Zelensky has said he believes the peace plan is ‘90 per cent’ ready

Two firefighters suffered minor injuries but no members of the public were injured, officials said

14,000 sign petition calling for legal restrictions on midwives’ working hours

Edeedson Cine’s family said he wasn’t supposed to work on Christmas but had picked up an extra shift

At least three people were killed due to storm-related incidents this week

Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell said on social media that he would ‘not let’ artists cancel shows at the venue ‘without consequence...

Between July 1976 and August 1977, David Berkowitz stalked and killed multiple people across New York City

A Brazilian judge has issued house arrest orders for 10 people involved in a plot to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in power after his...

Jaguar Land Rover and M&S were the poster children for businesses facing advanced security issues this year - but a $10 trillion enticement...

Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia’s latest bombardment revealed Vladimir Putin’s ‘true attitude’ towards peace

‘Beloved’ antique dealer Matthew Upham and another swimmer were swept away at Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day

The treats were sold in four-pound bags