2025 has been tough for many media companies but there has still been plenty of innovation and investment in new projects going on. The responses were broad, demonstrating the diversity of approaches being taken to thrive in 2025 – although there were a few recurring themes. “In addition our popular video series Unconventional made some news with our host Naveed Jamali becoming the first journalist to film all three legs of America’s nuclear triad. Picture: The Telegraph“The rise of AI in search has made it increasingly important for publishers to own and refine their off-platform presence. Picture: Times Media“In April 2025, The Times and The Sunday Times launched the new Times Live app.

Ukraine says it has attacked a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker with aerial drones 1,250 miles (2,000km) from its borders, in the first such strike in the Mediterranean Sea since Moscow’s full-scale invasion nearly four years ago. The source claimed the tanker sustained critical damage and is no longer operational

After two successful years as weekday mid-morning host at music stations Virgin Radio UK and Dublin’s Q102, 2026 will see Ryan Tubridy embark on a raft of new opportunities across News Broadcasting - including new standalone YouTube projects alongside working with Times Radio, talkSPORT and Onic. Times Radio has maintained significant year-on-year growth as a brand. “It is with great gratitude that I finish my two years at Virgin Radio UK, where I had the time of my life with the greatest bunch of people. Here’s to 2026!”Ryan’s final show on Virgin Radio UK and Dublin’s Q102 is today, Friday 19 December. Virgin Radio UK and Dublin’s Q102 will announce their new schedules in early 2026.

European travel experts highlighted some of this year’s most exciting destinations, ranging from untouched islands in Finland to affordable resorts in Bulgaria and hidden trails in Albania. The British daily, The Guardian, listed Albania among 26 of the most exciting and affordable countries for family holidays. A family trip to Albania left an unforgettable impression. We spent two nights at the Lëpusha guesthouse. They visited the area to hike the famous trail leading to the “Peaks of the Balkans.”– https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/dec/13/travel-writers-top-25-favourite-travel-discoveries-europe-2025-

Thursday last week featured performances from Trinity, Sacred Heart and Rupert House primary schools and Nettlebed Community School. A “Spirit of Christmas” award was presented on both nights to the school whose performance best encapsulated the festive season. Mayor Tom Buckley, who watched the performance on Wednesday night, presented the award to Kidmore End Primary School. He said: “They came out with lots of energy and life and were full of Christmas spirit. On night two, Henley town councillor Kellie Hinton presented the spirit award to Sacred Heart Primary School, which performed Calypso Carol and Feliz Navidad, accompanied by several Year 5 and 6 pupils on ukulele.

Surfers, paddleboarders and others converged off the shores of Bondi in a show of solidarity on Friday morning, just a few hundred metres away from the scene of Sunday's mass shooting. Drone footage showed them in the ocean, resting on the gentle waves, paying respect to the victims, survivors and first responders

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been offered “very little Christmas cheer” after official figures showed higher-than-forecast government borrowing for November. Elliott Jordan-Doak, senior UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said there was “very little Christmas cheer for the Chancellor” in the latest figures. The figure was pushed lower thanks to falling debt interest payments on borrowing, down by £200 million year-on-year to £3.4 billion and the lowest November level for six years. He said: “£1 in every £10 we spend goes on debt interest – money that could otherwise be invested in public services. “Yet at the Budget, Labour chose even more reckless spending, piling up ever higher debt,” he said.

A Song for SindreSindre Walle EgeliPlays for Ipswich Town FCHe can shoot and he can skiSindre Walle Egeli And here is an update to a festive favourite - try to imagine Kieran McKenna singing this one: On the first day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the second day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the third day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the fourth day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the fifth day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the sixth day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the seventh day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me seven midweek changes, six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the eighth day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me eight transfer windows, seven midweek changes, six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the ninth day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me nine bench-a-warming, eight transfer windows, seven midweek changes, six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the 10th day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me 10 weeks of gelling, nine bench-a-warming, eight transfer windows, seven midweek changes, six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the 11th day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me 11 summer signings, 10 weeks of gelling, nine bench-a-warming, eight transfer windows, seven midweek changes, six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the 12th day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me 12 mission statements, 11 summer signings, 10 weeks of gelling, nine bench-a-warming, eight transfer windows, seven midweek changes, six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliPlease report offensive, libellous or inappropriate posts by using the links provided. You need to login in order to post your comments

A Song for SindreSindre Walle EgeliPlays for Ipswich Town FCHe can shoot and he can skiSindre Walle Egeli And here is an update to a festive favourite - try to imagine Kieran McKenna singing this one: On the first day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the second day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the third day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the fourth day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the fifth day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the sixth day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the seventh day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me seven midweek changes, six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the eighth day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me eight transfer windows, seven midweek changes, six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the ninth day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me nine bench-a-warming, eight transfer windows, seven midweek changes, six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the 10th day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me 10 weeks of gelling, nine bench-a-warming, eight transfer windows, seven midweek changes, six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the 11th day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me 11 summer signings, 10 weeks of gelling, nine bench-a-warming, eight transfer windows, seven midweek changes, six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliOn the 12th day of Christmas Mark Ashton gave to me 12 mission statements, 11 summer signings, 10 weeks of gelling, nine bench-a-warming, eight transfer windows, seven midweek changes, six additional minutes, five number 10s, four-gotten Humphreys, three loanees, two centre mids and a Sindre Walle EgeliPlease report offensive, libellous or inappropriate posts by using the links provided. You need to login in order to post your comments

The firm has been commended for its expertise in public law, employment, human rights, and personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Human rights and public lawLeigh Day’s human rights department is the largest dedicated civil liberties and human rights team in the UK, representing individuals, NGOs, and charities in groundbreaking cases. The human rights department also houses Leigh Day's public law team. Personal injuryLeigh Day’s personal injury team represents clients who have suffered serious and often life-changing injuries. The personal injury team represents the family of Alex Eastwood, who died following an unsanctioned exhibition kickboxing match, and the family of Benedict Blythe, who died after having an allergic reaction while at his primary school.

The firm has been commended for its expertise in public law, employment, human rights, and personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Human rights and public lawLeigh Day’s human rights department is the largest dedicated civil liberties and human rights team in the UK, representing individuals, NGOs, and charities in groundbreaking cases. The human rights department also houses Leigh Day's public law team. Personal injuryLeigh Day’s personal injury team represents clients who have suffered serious and often life-changing injuries. The personal injury team represents the family of Alex Eastwood, who died following an unsanctioned exhibition kickboxing match, and the family of Benedict Blythe, who died after having an allergic reaction while at his primary school.

A protest outside the European parliament in Brussels against reforms to the common agricultural policy and proposed trade agreements turned violent on Thursday. Some demonstrators were seen smashing windows outside parliament, prompting a charge from riot police. In the footage, one protester can be seen falling before he is repeatedly beaten on the ground by police

As the Trump Administration weaponises state power against critics, America’s self-image as the guardian of a rules-based international order is collapsing in real time, writes Mark Beeson. On the contrary, it is often regarded as the voice of “the Blob”, or the predominantly liberal policy-making elites who have articulated a rather smug and idealised view of America’s role in international affairs. Equally predictably, American power was invariably seen as a positive and “indispensable” force in international affairs and central to the preservation of the “rules-based international order”. The authors detail the pernicious impact of Trump’s policies, which have systematically undermined or weaponised key elements of the American political system, including the judiciary and even the military. If American democracy fails, or if the Trump Administration manages to undermine it in Europe, the future for less powerful outposts of liberal democracy like Australia will be lonely at best, existentially fraught at worst.

Dozens have gathered to mourn Boris and Sofia Gurman, two bystanders who tried to stop a gunman during the early stages of the Bondi beach terror attack on Sunday, before losing their lives. The couple are among the 15 victims of the Bondi beach terror attack. Members of Sydney’s Jewish community and dignitaries were at the service at the Chevra Kadisha in Woollahra, where Alex Kleytman and 10-year-old Matilda were remembered on Thursday

Mobile phones and social media are having an increasing impact on children worldwide. So much so, social media has now been banned in Australia for all those under the age of 16. Should children be allowed to have mobile phones at the Christmas dinner table? The survey found that 48% of parents will allow their children (who are 18 or under) to have mobile phones at the dinner table on Christmas Day in 2025. Will you be allowing your children to have their mobile phones at the Christmas dinner table this year?