Hundreds of youngsters in war-torn Ukraine enjoy surprise Christmas boxes sent by Perthshire charity

Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl has received a new release date.After previously being announced for a Q1 2024 release window, the game has been delayed to September 5 and will be released on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game will be released on Xbox Game Pass at launch.The trailer announcing the new date is weirdly calm and features a very nice campfire song being played as the point-of-view character reaches for a cup of what looks like coffee.Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl was originally revealed back in 2010, with a release date set for 2012.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief As Russia’s war in Ukraine approaches its second anniversary, leading Russian director Aleksey German Jr. (“House Arrest,” “Under Electric Clouds”), is currently giving “Air,” his state-funded WWII thriller, a commercial release in Russian cinemas. With ferocious action and cruel detail, “Air” has been called out for being a patriotic film.

Ellise Shafer “Love Lies Bleeding” starring Kristen Stewart and Netflix’s “Supersex” series have been added to Berlin Film Festival‘s Special lineup. A romantic thriller centered on a bodybuilder and gym manager, “Love Lies Bleeding” is directed by “Saint Maud” helmer Rose Glass and will have its world premiere at Sundance this month.

The Berlin Film Festival today unveiled further titles for the 2024 edition of its Berlinale Special Presentations sidebar section alongside its classics program. Scroll down for the full list of titles announced today.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The Berlin Film Festival, which runs Feb. 15-25, has revealed the lineup of its Berlinale Co-Production Market.

Five female BBC news presenters have been off the air, on full pay, since March 2023, when BBC News Channel merged with BBC World News and dozens of roles were axed. Since then, the broadcaster has struggled to find new roles for the five, while the axing of the presenters, all female and experienced, has become something of a PR disaster.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor When the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in Feb. 2022, Associated Press journalist Mstyslav Chernov grabbed his camera and filmed as the city of Mariupol came under heavy artillery bombarding. The reporter intended not to make a film but to capture everything he witnessed.

The list of feature documentaries still in contention for the Oscars has been cut to 15 finalists, a brutal culling from a contingent of 167 qualifiers. The annual shortlist announcement leaves a handful of filmmakers celebrating, many more disappointed, and documentary watchers with much to debate. 

A British woman who died as a combat medic in Ukraine “devoted her life to helping others”, her family said. Katherine Mielniczuk went to Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, determined to use her medical skills to help those in need.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Powered by “Barbenheimer,” 2023 box office in Spain surged 31% to €487.5 ($541.1 million), still 18.2% below a pre-pandemic average of €596 million ($661.6 million) over 2015-19. At 74.9 million tickets sold, admissions rose 26%, 24% down on pre-COVID cinemagoing, according to Comscore Movies Spain, which announced 2023 results through Dec. 29 on Friday.

Hundreds of homes across the Stewartry are set to benefit from faster broadband speeds.

King Charles appeared to snub Prince Harry on Christmas Day as the monarch failed to mention his son during his second Christmas speech.

The Royal Family take part in many traditions each Christmas - some of which are classic and others which are unique to them. From attending a church service, just like many of us up and down the UK to opening their presents on Christmas Eve to pay homage to their German heritage, the royals' day will be enjoyed by everyone. But every year, the family attracts huge amounts of criticism for one custom that traditionally takes place on Boxing Day.

The Killers have given fans a surprise Christmas present in the form of a brand new song via their social media – check it out below.The Las Vegas band posted the song on their official channels earlier today (December 25), alongside the message: “Santa’s got a brand new song in his bag. Merry Christmas!”The song, which they have not yet named, is a four minute, new wave/goth-inspired guitar-driven track that recalls the band’s early years.Santa’s got a brand new song in his bag.

As another year draws to a close, King Charles has once again addressed the nation in his annual King’s Speech which traditionally is broadcast around the country on Christmas Day. This year, Charles focused much of his speech on the theme of community and praised the "selfless army of people” who he described as the “essential backbone of our society,” for their continued efforts to improve the areas in which they lived.

The King has praised the “selfless army” of volunteers serving communities across the country in his Christmas broadcast.

Now that it is finally here, people all over Scotland will be enjoying spending Christmas Day with their nearest and dearest. And while you are going through your usual festive rituals and traditions, take a moment to think what the end of the year would be like with no Christmas.

A charity walk will take place on Christmas Day in memory of a respected Scots journalist who lost his battle with cancer last year.

At 3pm on 25 December, millions of us will sit down in front of the television to watch King Charles deliver his second Christmas Day address to the nation. It is one of the biggest rituals of the season, and he follows in the footsteps of the late Queen Elizabeth, who gave 69 Christmas messages during her long reign.

Christmas Day for the Royal Family is a day packed full of unique traditions, but it isn't just a time for roast turkey, mince pies and carols as it also sees one of the King's closest relatives celebrate her birthday. She is a treasured member of the monarch’s inner circle and trusted friend who was born in Belgravia on Christmas Day in 1936 as the second child of the Duke and Duchess of Kent.The Princess is now the eldest female member of the Royal Family, and the second eldest overall behind her brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. Princess Alexandra Helen Elizabeth Olga Christabel of Kent was born on December 25, 1936 to Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark.The princess was born on Christmas Day like her aunt, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.