Christmas

The striking members had earlier planned the 48-hour walk out on Christmas and Boxing Day.

Getty Images photographer Dan Kitwood has taken portraits of some of the dogs who have were living at the rescue centre over the Christmas period.

The Nashir Media Foundation posted a series of graphical images with inflammatory messages on a Telegram channel.

Dressed in festive attire, participants plunge into Europe's bitter waters in what has become a long-standing tradition.

George Ciccariello-Maher sparked criticism after tweeting 'All I Want for Christmas is White Genocide'.

Cyrus Porter, a World War Two veteran, has seen Swift in concert twice.

Obama was on his last visit as US president to Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

Ever since the couple began dating a year ago, Shelton has become very close with Stefani's children.

In one of the photos, Cyrus and Hemsworth can be seen smiling for the camera wearing reindeer caps.

The royal couple broke with tradition by spending the festive season with the Middleton family in Berkshire.

This was a unique Christmas because for the first time since 1938, the entire world was at peace.

The announcement comes at the heels of Niantic's launch of the Apple Watch companion app for Pokemon Go.

The UK should work together with its international partners to promote trade, the prime minister said.

Santa may be sweltering at the Pole as temperatures soar 26C higher than he is used to.

It comes at a time when many are singing Christmas songs.

Letting loose over the festive period has become headline news.

Facebook presents a unrealistic view of other people's lives that will leave you feeling dissatisfied.

According to an investigating officer, it is unclear whether the man had consumed alcohol or not.

Celebrate the time of year with friends from around the world using these messages.

Judy Murray does not spoil her sons Andy and Jamie but makes sure they have travel essentials.

Police have arrested a suspect after 12 people were killed and 48 injured.

Harry appeared less cheery than usual on the outing with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Post Office workers join rail and airline workers in the spate of strikes lined up around the festive period.

Closing coal plants and expanding renewables have left National Grid relying on emergency measures.

Retailer joins Post Office and Southern Rail in being hit by festive season industrial action.

Check our guide to getting around the capital before leaving the house over the holiday period.

The two celebrations coincide every so often - but it is rare.

The IBTimes UK guide to geek-friendly Christmas gives for less than a tenner.

Claims could not be verified that a young boy died in the arms of a Santa Claus actor after making final wish.

Some communities are getting into the festive season ahead of Christmas Day.