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Every story in sixty words

26 December 2025, in sixty words

Every story that mattered that day, each explained in a sixty-word brief.

Friday, 26 December 2025 · 6 stories

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General · 12:38 Labour's hunting ban plan criticised by rural group

The Countryside Alliance has accused the Labour government of alienating rural communities after announcing plans to ban trail hunting as part of its animal welfare strategy.

World · 12:36 Search ends for two missing Devon swimmers

Emergency services have called off the search for two men missing after getting into difficulty during a Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton in Devon.

General · 08:31 King Charles calls for unity in Christmas speech

King Charles III delivered his fourth annual Christmas address from Westminster Abbey, calling for courage, kindness, and unity in an increasingly divided world.

Sports · 05:12 Australia Stunned as Tongue's Five-Wicket Haul Bowls Out Hosts for 152 on Boxing Day

England's Josh Tongue claimed a superb five-wicket haul as Australia collapsed to 152 all out on day one of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG.

General · 05:11 Princess greets crowds with family on Christmas

The Princess of Wales took center stage as the royal family greeted enthusiastic crowds following Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Norfolk.

World · 05:10 Trump Orders Christmas Day Airstrikes Against ISIS in Nigeria After Threats Over Christian Killings

President Donald Trump announced on Christmas Day that US forces conducted airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria's Sokoto State, claiming they targeted ISIS fighters accused of killing Christians.