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The Papers: Energy bills 'to rise further' and world rings in 2025

The energy price cap rise and New Years' celebrations make the front of Wednesday's papers.

All the music, TV, film, art and more to get excited about in 2025

These big comebacks, awards contenders and cultural heavyweights should be highlights of the year.

The Papers: 'Arise Sir Gareth' and 'justice for our Liam'

The New Year Honours list makes the front of all of Tuesday's papers.

California police rescue man trapped inside burning trailer

The man had minor injuries from a fire that was sparked by a portable propane heater in the home.

GTA 6, Nintendo's new console and what else to watch out for in 2025 gaming

Two big releases will dominate the industry next year, but they're not the only games in town.

Barbados fishing industry still reeling from hurricane aftermath

Hurricane Beryl lashed the island in July, devastating much of its fishing fleet.

The Papers: School 'defects' check ordered and 'young adults too ill to work'

Monday's headlines include checks ordered on school buildings and young adults being too ill to work.

On the trail of Scotland's mysterious big cats

Forty-five years ago a puma was captured in the Highlands, but reported big cat sightings continued.

The Papers: NHS 'repair costs triple' and Badenoch 'fury' at Farage's TV time

Headlines include repair costs for hospitals tripling and Kemi Badenoch's anger at Nigel Farage's airtime.

Littler fights past White and into Worlds fourth round

Luke Littler progresses to the fourth round of the PDC World Darts Championship despite a below par performance.

A year of mass attacks reveals anger and frustration in China

The killings have led to questions about what is driving people to murder strangers en masse.

The Papers: PM's heartache and Labour's 'tax hit' to flights

Saturday's headlines include the death of Sir Keir Starmer's brother and criticism of a rates increase on flights.

Liverpool will 'stay humble' - but lead at top 'feels different'

Mohamed Salah says it "feels different" as Liverpool come from behind to beat Leicester and move seven points clear at the top.

The Papers: 'Tory war with Farage' and Just Stop Oil 'hypocrites'

Friday's papers include stories on a clash of words between Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch.

Pereira outshines Amorim in battle of new Portuguese bosses

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira outshines Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim in the battle of two new Portuguese bosses.

'We'd just left harbour when the Boxing Day tsunami hit'

A BBC reporter looks back to the day in 2004 when the tsunami hit while she was on the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

The Papers: 'Love and hugs' for Kate and 'Shift to Reform'

Many of Boxing Day's front pages feature images of members of the Royal Family from Christmas Day.

Two lorry drivers killed in crash

The collision happened on the A15 north of Caenby Corner, police say.

Man raped in centre of Brighton, police say

Sussex Police release CCTV images of the two men they want to talk to.

Yellow notice issued for two Irish boys being held in Egypt

Interpol has issued a yellow notice for two boys being held in Egypt by their father.

No mains power or mobile signal: the valley 'on edge of society'

After a 50-year campaign, families are celebrating their last Christmas relying on generators.

'I won £18k in online prize draw - but haven't seen a penny'

The BBC hears from several people left out of pocket by a Yorkshire-based competitions company.

The Papers: Reeves needs 'Christmas miracle' and King's 'message of unity'

Tuesday's headlines focus on the UK economy's growth struggles and the King's Christmas speech.

Teenager who lost legs walking again for Christmas

The promising goalkeeper - badly injured in a car crash - is now "thankful" to be home for good.

Match of the Day 2

Jason Mohammad presents highlights from a bumper Sunday of top-flight football action.

Usyk breaks Fury's heart with points win in rematch

Oleksandr Usyk defeats Briton Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great in another close points win in Saudi Arabia.

Van Gerwen enjoys comfortable opening victory

Michael van Gerwen and Stephen Bunting both move into the third round of the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship with victories at Alexandra Palace on Friday.

Watch: Fury cuts face-off short after seven seconds

Watch as Tyson Fury cuts face-off with Oleksandr Usyk short after seven seconds at the weigh-in for their heavyweight fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday. This comes the day after the pair engaged in an 11 minute 20 seconds face-off at the media conference on Thursday.

'Are you not entertained?' - Spurs survive chaos to keep cup dream alive

Ange Postecoglou's second-season trophy promise is still alive after Tottenham's chaotic win over Manchester United, writes Phil McNulty.

Doctor Who writer gets TV ideas brushing his teeth

The screenwriter says he has thought of entire shows while brushing his teeth in the morning.

United Front: China's 'magic weapon' caught in a spy controversy

The UFWD is a decades-old - and increasingly controversial - arm of China's Communist Party. What does it do?

Google Street View image helps police unlock murder case

The image on the app shows a man putting a large plastic bag into the boot of his car.

Cara Delevingne plays Elton John in music video

The model strikes an uncanny resemblance to the music icon in a remake of the 1973 video.

'You have to ride the wave' - Russo resurgence continues

Alessia Russo is being rewarded for hard work under interim boss Renee Slegers and her fine form continued in Arsenal's final game before the winter break.

Honda and Nissan in merger talks, reports say

In March, the two Japanese car makers agreed to explore a strategic partnership for electric vehicles.

General's assassination pierces Moscow's air of normality

The killing of Igor Kirillov is a wake-up call for the Russian capital, writes Steve Rosenberg.

Wright wins as Meikle defeats Sherrock

Two-time champion Peter Wright wins his opening game at the PDC World Championship, while Ryan Meikle beats Fallon Sherrock to set up a match against teenage prodigy Luke Littler.

New Zealand thump England in series finale

England's year ends with a crushing 424-run defeat by New Zealand in the third and final Test in Hamilton.

Scottish drug lab boss jailed after Spain arrest

Colin Wright, formerly of Motherwell, was extradited from Spain to the UK for drug trafficking.

In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers

Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.

Bronze Age massacre victims likely cannibalised

At least 37 people appear to have been butchered and likely eaten in a Bronze Age massacre in Somerset.

Tornado hits northern California town as ice storm chills Midwest

A twister touched down in Scotts Valley as one person was killed during ice storms in Nebraska.

'Spy at heart of Whitehall' and PM criticised for 'housing slums'

Disclosures about an alleged Chinese spy operating in the UK and the PM criticised for allowing 'slum' housing are in Sunday's papers.

Daniel Penny is guest of Trump and Vance at football game

Mr Penny was acquitted earlier this week of homicide after a homeless man died when he restrained him on a subway.

The Papers: 'Economic blow for Reeves' and prince 'invited spy to palace'

The papers lead on Prince Andrew's links to an alleged spy and Labour is criticised over GDP figures.

Georgia's turmoil deepens as ex-footballer to be named president

After 16 days of pro-EU protests, a former Manchester City footballer is set be appointed president.

UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Starmer's 1.5m homes

Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.

Incredible escape as lorry smashes fire truck on icy US highway

None of first responders were injured, but the truck driver was taken to the hospital for minor injuries, according to officials.

Net closing in on South Korea's president as MPs get death threats over impeachment vote

Yoon Suk Yeol - whose attempt to impose martial law backfired - faces another vote in parliament this weekend.

She told us her husband would kill her, Harshita Brella's family say

Harshita's body was found in the boot of a car in east London last month.

The Papers: 'Sara was failed' and 10,000 civil service jobs to be axed

Convictions over the death of Sara Sharif and a new drive for government efficiency lead the papers.

Hawaiian woman found safe after vanishing in LA

Her disappearance sparked conspiracies online before police declared she was voluntarily missing.

Whale makes epic migration, astonishing scientists

A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.

Damp and mouldy housing could see personnel leave military

MPs want to see military housing improved but say they are "not confident" funds will be available.

Malibu wildfire destroys homes and forces evacuations in California

The Franklin wildfire has burned hundreds of acres in an upmarket area of the US state of California

Nail artist cries after seeing her work in Wicked

Shea Osei says she made more than 35 sets of press on nails for the Wicked movie.

Papers report on 'delight' in Syria but warn of uncertainty ahead

Most of Monday's papers lead on the rebels toppling the Assad regime, as Syrians celebrate its fall.

'You can breathe': On the streets of Damascus after Assad

The BBC spoke to people in the Syrian capital after the end of the Assad family's five decades in power.

Council committees to be bypassed in bid to build more homes

The move is part of what ministers say will be a "sweeping overhaul" of England's local planning system.

Trump praise for William and rebels 'reach Damascus'

Donald Trump said the Prince of Wales is doing a "fantastic job" and the Assad regime in Syria is falling.

Amorim's task to improve 'mediocre Man Utd'

Ruben Amorim's task of improving Manchester United's fortunes is becoming clear to him after a defeat by Nottingham Forest.

Norris hails title-chasing McLaren's 'incredible story'

Lando Norris pays tribute to McLaren as the team look to secure their first constructors' championship in 26 years.

Harassment case against Lizzo dropped

The singer cannot be sued as an individual, a judge has ruled.

Atkinson takes hat-trick against New Zealand

Gus Atkinson takes the 15th hat-trick by an England bowler to rattle through the New Zealand tail on the second day of the second Test in Wellington.

'I didn't like what was being said' - Postecoglou on fan confrontation

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he "didn't like what was being said" by some Spurs fans after their defeat by Bournemouth.

'So happy he is back' - 'integral' De Bruyne 'one of best we've seen'

Pep Guardiola says he is "so happy" to have Kevin de Bruyne back after the midfielder played an integral role in Manchester City's win against Nottingham Forest.

Watch Match of the Day

All the best action, reaction and analysis of eight midweek Premier League fixtures.

'We're attacked and abused as we try to save lives'

Almost 45,000 assaults were recorded by ambulance services across England over the last five years.

The Papers: 'Turmoil in South Korea' and 'Letby quizzed' in jail

A failed attempt to declare martial law and a killer nurse being investigated over baby deaths feature in the headlines.

Trump picks investment banker Warren Stephens as UK ambassador

The billionaire donated millions to President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election campaign this year.

Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe

Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.

Tragedy chanting arrests at Liverpool v Man City

Police say nine men were arrested at the Liverpool vs Manchester City game on Sunday at Anfield.

The Papers: 'DisasterChef' and 'Syrian warplanes hit back'

The Gregg Wallace scandal continues to take front and centre on many of the papers on Monday, as does the latest in the conflict in Syria.

Former world snooker champion Griffiths dies aged 77

Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died aged 77, the World Snooker Tour has confirmed.