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Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.

How choirboy who led Prince Charles' procession became global conman

Kenner Jones's lies about being a journalist, a priest and a surgeon are unveiled in a documentary.

Man Utd 'lack quality, fluidity and chances' - and 'expect better'

Manchester United's players "expect better" than drawing 1-1 at home to Wolves, says stand-in captain Lisandro Martinez.

Corrie star dedicates MBE to working class actors

Sally Lindsay is among those from north-west England recognised in the New Year's Honours list.c

Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Sunderland fan Tom A Smith

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter and Sunderland fan Tom A Smith - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.

Claudia teases 'extraordinary' Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak

The hit show's new regular series had "moments that made me gasp", host Claudia Winkleman says.c

How Raya was able to execute 'absolutely brilliant' save against Brighton

Match of the day Pundit Joe Hart breaks down how David Raya was able to execute an 'absolutely brilliant' save for Arsenal in their 2-1 victory over Brighton.

Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people's lives

Sweeney is starring in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden's hit book.c

Villa will not speak about league target until game 34 - Emery

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insists it is still too early to say whether his side is in contention for the Premier League title despite being third in the table after their 2-1 victory against Chelsea.

'We suffered together' - Amorim changes style as Man Utd win

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was rewarded for a change in style and formation with a hard-fought win over Newcastle in the Premier League.

Arrests after man shot on Christmas Day

Police say four men are in custody, as a 20-year-old fights for his life in hospital.

Thousands of jobs set to be saved at oil and gas firm

A deal to take part of energy services firm Petrofac, which employs 2,000 people in Aberdeen, out of administration has been agreed.

India's solar boom faces a hidden waste problem

A recent study has found that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047 if it does not scale up recycling.

Algeria votes to declare French colonisation a crime and demand reparations

Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.

Attempted murder arrest after boy, 14, stabbed

Police say a 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Brazil's Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery

Former president is granted permission to leave jail for a hernia operation on Christmas Day.

The Papers: 'Find me some 'friends'' and 'Scrap farm raid'

New Epstein files and the government winding back inheritance tax plans lead the Christmas Eve papers.

Koepka announces departure from LIV Golf

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka leaves LIV Golf to prioritise "the needs of his family".

Sports stars fear disappearance of playing fields amid reforms

A host of top sports stars and governing bodies express fears that playing fields across England could be built on and disappear if proposed planning reforms come into force.

Jimenez penalty enough to earn Fulham win over Forest

Raul Jimenez's first-half penalty proves enough for Fulham to get their Premier League season back on track with a hard-fought win at home to Nottingham Forest.

Fussy eaters and TV remote hogs: How to avoid family rows over Christmas

Expert tips to keep the festive spirit alive and avoid squabbles with relatives over Christmas.

Top and bottom at Christmas - what does it mean?

As we approach the halfway point of the season, what do the ghosts of Christmas past tell us about the Premier League title race and relegation battle?

Williamson drops Simpson four times in stoppage win

Troy Williamson upsets the odds to stop Callum Simpson in brilliant fashion and win the British, Commonwealth and European super-middleweight titles.

Timothée Chalamet teams up with EsDeeKid to quash alter-ego rumours

Speculation has run riot that the US actor had been leading a double life as the masked rapper.

Keith Lee wins top prize at first TikTok Awards in US

Actress La La Anthony hosted the inaugural awards show in the US, which took place at the Hollywood Palladium.c

'Result is not what we wanted' - games pile up for Palace

The games are piling up for Crystal Palace who face a two-legged play-off in the Conference League after failing to qualify automatically for the last 16.

Are English clubs ready for Champions League knockouts?

Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United remain in the hunt for Women's Champions League glory - but how are they set for the knockout stages?

Bake Off finalist says he 'hates baking cakes'

Aaron Mountford-Myles, of Stoke-on-Trent, says the series was the best experience of his life.c

Kroupi levels for Bournemouth in eight-goal thriller against Man Utd

Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi scores the equaliser in a dramatic 4-4 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford, after two quick-fire goals from United's Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha put the hosts in front.

Can I just check - are my emails holding me back at work?! Xx

What impact is my email etiquette having on how I'm perceived, evaluated and promoted at work?

Chiefs to miss NFL play-offs for first time in 11 years

Three-time Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes will not play in the NFL post-season for the first time in his career as the Kansas City Chiefs are eliminated from play-off contention.

Author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82

The writer was famous for her stories about romance and intrigue in rural middle England.c

Terminally ill mum gets thousands of cards for her last Christmas after plea

Clare Jones gets thousands of cards after a plea to make her last Christmas "special" goes viral.

Palmer's groin problem makes no 'sense' - Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says there is "not any sense" to Cole Palmer's ongoing groin injury - and hopes it does not prove to be a season-long issue.

The greatest SPOTY speech mash-up - Pele, Ali, Bolt, Hodgkinson & more

Keely Hodgkinson, David Beckham and Muhammad Ali feature in this BBC Sport montage of memorable speeches at the Sports Personality of the Year awards over the decades.

Man Utd humbled by Lyon - but key lessons learned

Manchester United were given a demonstration of what it takes to be Europe's best on Wednesday night - but Marc Skinner hopes his side can learn from it.

Tidy! Dave's Coaches from Gavin and Stacey up for sale

Priced at £200,000, the red 33-seater is a "once-in-a-lifetime collectible" for fans of the show.

Egypt's FA wants World Cup 'Pride Match' plans cancelled

The Egyptian Football Association says it has sent a formal letter to Fifa requesting that LGBTQ+ "Pride Match" celebrations in Seattle at one of their 2026 World Cup matches against Iran are cancelled.

Are Man Utd turning the tide or is a 'bad result just around corner'?

Manchester United moved into the Premier League top six with their biggest win of the season - but they still have to prove the doubters wrong.

Man Utd score four as winless Wolves booed

Watch highlights as Wolves lose 4-1 to Manchester United, suffering their eighth-straight loss in the Premier League.

Being together brings us closer to our girls, say Southport families

Parents of Alice, Bebe and Elsie tell BBC documentary they have supported each other through grief.

What do teens think about Australia's social media ban?

The BBC spoke to under-16s who will be banned from social media from December 10 to get their thoughts on the world-first policy.

I'm A Celebrity 2025 winner crowned in series final

The winner of the ITV reality show's 25th regular series is crowned in the Australian jungle.c

How the solar storms that cause the Northern Lights can wreak havoc on Earth

The aurora borealis can bring stunning night skies, but hidden dangers can accompany the Northern Lights to disrupt life on earth as Chris Fawkes explains.

'A clear challenge to Slot's authority in Salah's show of rebellion'

Mohamed Salah's astonishing public attack on Liverpool and Arne Slot piles pressure on the troubled head coach, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

'I let loose' - artist transforms her entire house

In an antidote to minimalist interiors, artist Emily Powell turns her home into a work of art.c

Trump sweeps Ding aside to reach UK semi-finals

Defending champion Judd Trump moves into the semi-finals of the UK Championship with a comfortable 6-2 victory over three-time winner Ding Junhui.

Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurt

Republicans and Democrats agreed he didn't order killing everyone on an alleged drug boat. That's where the consensus ended.

Radio 1 newsreader's CBeebies dream comes true after royal boost

The Prince and Princess of Wales help presenter Calum Leslie become an official CBeebies Bedtime Story reader.c

Everything you need to know about Spotify Wrapped

The streaming giant gives users a summary of their listening habits every year.c

FIA election to go ahead despite legal challenge

The FIA's presidential election is set to go ahead next week, although legal proceedings could overturn the result in February.

Eleven and hell - the cost of Newcastle's dropped points

Newcastle United have dropped more points from winning positions than any other side in the Premier League this season - the tally now stands at 11 after Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

Man City hold off incredible Fulham fightback as Haaland passes milestone

Erling Haaland becomes the quickest player to reach 100 goals in Premier League history as Manchester City ramp up pressure on leaders Arsenal by fending off Fulham's impressive fightback in a nine-goal thriller.

Emotional Donaldson defeats Allen in UK shock

World number 52 Scott Donaldson gains one of the best victories of his career as he beats eighth seed Mark Allen in a late-night finish on day three of the UK Championship.

Tottenham boss Frank confident of owners' backing

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is "very confident" he has the backing of the club's owners despite his side's lacklustre league showing.

British Fashion Awards: Baby bumps and Traitors stars

Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.c