The PM vows 2026 will bring tangible improvements after a tough year, pledging action on energy bills, workers’ rights and public services, with a focus on cutting child poverty. He says the government will restore hope and deliver change for ordinary households.

Anthony Joshua is recovering in hospital after a car crash in Nigeria in which two close friends died. His mother is at his bedside as family and fellow fighters, including Tyson Fury, offer support.

Anthony Joshua was injured in a road collision while on holiday in Nigeria. Two close friends died. He was rescued from the vehicle and taken to hospital, where he’s stable. Authorities are examining how the SUV struck a parked truck. Tributes have been paid to the victims.

Brigitte Bardot has died aged 91. The French screen icon rose to fame in the 1950s with And God Created Woman, became a global symbol of style, and later devoted herself to animal welfare. Tributes note her lasting influence on film and popular culture.