Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is totally real, so we've created a wishlist to send to the Emperor

We have demands.

Lululemon boss to step down early next year

Calvin McDonald's decision to leave at the end of January comes amid a run of poor sales for the firm in the US.

Ukraine says it hit two Russian ships transporting military equipment in Caspian Sea

KYIV, Dec 12 - Ukraine's special forces said on Friday they had conducted an operation alongside what they described ‍as ​a local resistance movement to ‍hit two Russian ships transporting weapons and military equipment in ​the ​Caspian sea.

Wim Wenders to Head Berlin Film Festival Jury

Celebrated German director Wim Wenders will serve as the jury president at the 76th Berlin Film Festival in February. The trailblazing filmmaker, who is one of the pioneers of the New German Cinema movement, has worked across both fiction and documentary over his six-decade

Devil May Cry season 2 release date: Dante and Vergil return in 2026

Netflix announced a release date for Devil May Cry season 2, the successful adaptation of the iconic video game franchise.

India, France seal treaty revamp giving Paris dividend relief, Delhi tax rights

NEW DELHI, Dec 12 - India and France have struck a deal to revise their 1992 treaty which will halve the tax on dividends paid by Indian units to French parents, potentially saving millions for companies with major operations in the South Asian nation, documents show.

The Paris climate treaty changed the world. Here’s how | Rebecca Solnit

There’s much more to do, but we should be encouraged by the progress we have made Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris climate treaty, one of the landmark days in climate-action history. Attending the conference as a journalist, I watched and listened and wondered

Latest news bulletin | December 12th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

The Year in Memes

Also, a $117 Picasso, Coreen Simpson's monograph, and Jeff Wall's disorienting photography.

Uwe Boll Reboots ‘Alone in the Dark’ (Exclusive)

The maverick German director is planning a new film based on the hit horror survival video game franchise.

JB hit with flash floods after heavy downpour

Traffic came to a standstill in some areas and a stage set up for a later event collapsed.

Inside 1789’s $2 billion bet on ‘patriotic capitalism’

"Defense tech and re-industrialization of the United States are probably now the most important part of the overall patriotic capitalism bucket," Omeed Malik said of 1789's investment ethos.

Falklands Election: Renewed Legislative; oath ceremony at Government House

As anticipated, close to 11:00pm Thursday 11 December, the results of the Falkland Islands general election were announced by the Returning Officer Dr. Andrea Clausen, and the integration of the new Legislative Assembly for the next four years was confirmed.

Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls

The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.

Have you heard of ELSA? Probably not recently…

Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen recently announced Denmark’s intent to acquire long-range strike weapons. The country, usually a model student of transatlanticism, recently chose a European solution for its air defence, signalling it might also select European-made options

Argentina rejects UK and Israeli oil plans for Malvinas

Argentina's Foreign Ministry on Thursday issued a vigorous rejection of a reported "Final Investment Decision" by British company Rockhopper Exploration Plc and Israel's Navitas Petroleum Development and Production Limited regarding the "Sea Lion" oil field in the North

EA to spend millions clearing Oxfordshire illegal waste mountain in break with policy

Announcement draws anger from Labour MP over refusal to remove tonnes of rubbish dumped near school in Wigan The Environment Agency is to spend millions of pounds to clear an enormous illegal rubbish dump in Oxfordshire, saying the waste is at risk of catching fire. But the

Ukraine's kamikaze drones hit the front line as manpower shortage bites

Recent incursions into NATO territory and manpower shortages faced by the Ukrainian armed forces have accelerated advances in drone technology. No longer just complementary to traditional warfare, they are a necessity on the frontline against Russia – and increasingly on

Gatwick Airport drop-off charge rises to £10

Drop-off fees will rise from £7 to £10 at the West Sussex airport from 6 January.

China Politburo member misses two key meetings as mystery builds

It has fuelled speculation about the fate of Mr Ma Xingrui amid President Xi’s anti-corruption purge.

Woman crashes stolen boat into Venice's historic Rialto Bridge

An Italian woman stole a delivery boat in Venice and crashed it into the 16th-century Rialto Bridge on Thursday, damaging the stone balustrade and sending parcels into the Grand Canal.

As jobs dry up, China’s migrant workers are returning to their villages and staying put

Despite government concerns about economic stagnation in the villages, some think there are job opportunities there.

Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlash

The deal comes months after Prada faced backlash for allegedly appropriating a sandal design made by Indian artisans.

'It was little kids': Taylor Swift breaks down as she talks of Southport attack

The singer met met families and victims of the Southport stabbing attack, backstage during her Eras tour last year.

Operations of 30% firms in north-eastern Japan disrupted by bears: Survey

66.9 per cent of bear attacks between April and November 2025 are from north-western Japan.

Moment hiker rescued from quicksand after activating SOS signal

A hiker identified as Austin Dirks was rescued after becoming trapped in soft, water-saturated ground in Utah’s Arches National Park. Unable to free himself, he activated an emergency beacon. Rescue teams located him by drone and freed him safely.

Bitcoin: Trend Retest Approaches - Holding $91K Pivot Keeps Recovery Hopes Alive

ECLAC suggests deeper ties with India

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) should strengthen and expand its economic and cooperation relationship with India to revitalize regional economic growth and enhance development, according to authorities convened at an international seminar hosted by the Economic

Messi lands in India for fan tour, including 21-meter statue unveiling

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi has landed in India for his highly anticipated three-day, four-city tour that has ignited widespread fan frenzy.

Massive police deployment targets Comando Vermelho leaders in Rio favela

Around 1,000 police officers from the Military and Civil Police forces of Rio de Janeiro were deployed on Thursday in the Complejo do Salgueiro favelas in São Gonçalo to chase leaders of the Comando Vermelho (CV), one of Brazil's largest and most influential criminal

Looking at pareidolia

There’s a face on Mars. Ever since Viking took this photo fifty years ago, some people have been sure–certain–that it clearly shows a face on the planet’s surface. Of course, once we had a high resolution image from a later mission, all resemblance to a face went away. Human

British porn star to be deported from Bali after small fine

Police said, however, they found no evidence of adult material.

UN agency warns displaced Gazans face floods, as emergency supplies blocked

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of ​displaced Gazans face flooding of ​their tents and shelters by heavy rains, and materials for shelters ⁠and sandbags are not being allowed to enter the enclave, the UN International Organization for

Sudan’s RSF holds thousands hostage — and kills those who can’t pay

RSF fighters in El Fashir have rounded up civilians en masse, survivors told The Post, subjecting them to torture and extorting their families for cash.

Hightailing along high streets and raiding ponds: otters’ revival in Britain

Still rare only 20 years ago, the charismatic animals are in almost every UK river and a conservation success story On a quiet Friday evening, an otter and a fox trot through Lincoln city centre. The pair scurry past charity shops and through deserted streets, the encounter lit

Trump wants Bagram back. Satellite images show how the Taliban are using it.

Taliban propaganda has depicted a flurry of activity at former U.S. bases in Afghanistan. Aerial images show aircraft decoys and equipment scavenged for parts.

Cannes Critics’ Week Highlights 10 Filmmakers for Feature Development Program Next Step

Cannes Critics’ Week is highlighting 10 filmmakers – and their 10 projects – during the 12th edition of the Next Step workshop, which comes to a climax with an Industry Day in Paris where cineastes meet with French industry members. This prestigious initiative focuses on the

Swedish freshwater bacteria reveal lost genes and unexpected photosynthesis abilities

Bacteria are among the most diverse and ancient forms of life on Earth. Yet, much of what is known about them comes from a small group of species, mostly studied for their roles in human health.

Global measures consistently underestimate food insecurity: 1 in 5 who suffer from hunger may go uncounted

International humanitarian aid organizations rely on analyses from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system, a global partnership that monitors and classifies the severity of food insecurity to help target assistance where and when it is most needed.

Plant hormone allows lifelong control of proteins in living animal for first time

Researchers have found a way to control protein levels inside different tissues of a whole, living animal for the first time. The method lets scientists dial protein levels up or down with great precision during the animal's entire life, a technological advance which can help

Hidden patterns of isolation and segregation found in all American cities

A comprehensive analysis of 383 U.S. cities reveals a striking pattern: most have rings of isolation in suburban areas and segregated pockets near the urban core, that are shaped by race, wealth, and proximity to downtown, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

Trump Rages at Cratering Polls as GOP Losses Reveal Surprise Weakness

President Trump erupted Thursday in a wild rage on Truth Social in which he appeared to blame pollsters for failing to register his world-historical success. “ When will Polls reflect the Greatness of America at this point in time?” he fumed, apparently mindful of the latest

Severe storms cause havoc in São Paulo

Millions were left without power, and air traffic around the airports of Congonhas and Guarulhos became chaotic after a massive blackout hit São Paulo for more than 24 hours following a severe extratropical cyclone that swept through the metropolitan area.

A Year in Reading: Restraint as Wisdom

We live in a culture built on ignoring limits—of land, of bodies, of attention—and these stories kept returning me to that truth.

China has a new 'condom tax'. Residents are worried about the health risks

Experts are concerned over potential increases in unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases due to higher costs for contraceptives.

Kremlin suggests it may not like new Ukraine peace proposals after recent U.S.-Ukraine talks

MOSCOW, Dec 12 - Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said on Friday that Moscow has not seen revised U.S. proposals made after the most recent talks with ‍Ukraine, ​but that it may not like parts of ‍them.

EU’s 18th Sanctions Package Left Millions of Small Russian Investors with No Way Out

When the European Union introduced its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, most media attention focused on export controls and technology bans. Almost no one noticed a far more consequential development: millions of ordinary, non-sanctioned Russian investors were left

Thailand’s snap poll set to boost odds for PM Anutin, but risks loom

His Bhumjaithai party stands to gain, but a hung Parliament looms, analysts say.