Новости за 08.12.2025

The shortest day of the year will see an early sunset at 3:03pm

From power struggles to global crises, explore how major events between 8 and 14 December were captured on The Independent’s front pages

Singer-songwriter had earlier posted a TikTok from his kitchen, in which he was jokingly haunted by his festive hit ‘Step into Christmas’

US president says the deal could raise issues given the size of the merged group’s market share in the industry

The woman, identified only as Yang, was charged with extorting 300 million won from Son in 2024

Four people purchased tickets which netted them $1 million during Saturday’s prize draw - but the big prize is still up for grabs

It’s best to leave the gift-wrapping until you land this December

Sabalenka and Kyrgios will meet in Dubai on Sunday December 28 after a date and venue for the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ clash was confirmed

Rooney’s comments come after Salah’s explosive rant that followed

Climate change is hammering Asia’s water and power systems, endangering the lives and livelihoods of millions, with countries facing billions in protection costs, according to Asia-based lenders and advocacy groups

Trump notably skipped the Kennedy Center Honors entirely during his first term

Ongoing monsoon rains are hitting areas already devastated by cyclone and further destabilising hillsides

Linda Robson has spoken warmly about a recent visit with her former Birds of a Feather co-star Pauline Quirke following news of Quirke’s dementia diagnosis.

Japan summons Chinese diplomat to ‘strongly protest to the Chinese side’

Across the UK, some have turned to history, folklore and nature as sources of spiritual nourishment

Adam has continued to defy the odds - and is now a happy healthy one-year-old

Cope had become a firm favourite during his spell on the BBC reality series

Rory McIlroy, Chloe Kelly and Lando Norris are the leading frontrunners for the Sports Personality of the Year award