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Cole to leave Tigers after 18 years for personal reasons

Leicester Tigers stalwart Dan Cole will leave the club at the end of 2025 due to personal reasons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tBZHiw0

Match of the Day

Highlights of six Premier League games, including Arsenal v Aston Villa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iwMTWVe

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35

She shared her diagnosis in a widely read essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jnq7yMt

Eurostar warns of ongoing delays after services resume, as thousands travel for New Year

Passengers detail how they have been left stranded and looking for other routes after power issues in the Channel Tunnel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TW6R7zc

Missing Texas teen believed to be in 'imminent danger'

Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen leaving her house on Christmas Eve morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ACjbhG

Gray heads Spurs to victory at Crystal Palace

Nineteen-year-old Archie Gray scores his first senior goal for Tottenham Hotspur to beat Crystal Palace 1-0. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r0gLGIW

Arsenal in 'survival' mode as 'sensational' Raya save keeps them top

David Raya's "sensational" second-half save keeps Arsenal top of the Premier League - with the Gunners in "survival" mode. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7yexcdG

Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle

Manchester United hold on to take all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim's side moving into the top five. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J5cGPfQ

Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms

Up to nine inches (23cm) of snow could fall across the New York region during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MlRKtrd

Draper to miss Australian Open with arm injury

British number one Jack Draper will not play in next month's Australian Open because of an ongoing arm injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2h4xdID

Players can only leave if replacements come in - Amorim

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is not willing to let any players leave in the January transfer window unless replacements come in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FfuGR0T

Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys

Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CKcvXZ1

Murder arrest after death of woman in her 80s

A 63-year-old woman has been arrested following an incident at a flat in Devizes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jYGE2MP

Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'

The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3KeU1Xp

Catherine and Charlotte perform piano duet for Christmas carol concert

The pre-recorded performance aired on ITV1 on Christmas Eve and saw the pair play a piece by Scottish composer Erland Cooper. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jHAcU3t

Watch: Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano sends lava fountains 1,400ft into the air

Fountains of fiery red lava erupted from Hawaii’s KÄ«lauea volcano late Tuesday, continuing for nearly six hours before ending abruptly early on Christmas Eve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iRuwZA1

King's Christmas speech to come from Westminster Abbey

The King is expected to talk about the "pilgrimage" of life, and the lessons it can teach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qkCRulI

Libya's army chief killed in air crash in Turkey

Signal was earlier lost with a jet that took off from Ankara with Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others on board. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U1aocuv

Norwegian biathlete Bakken dies aged 27

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who had been hoping to compete at the Winter Olympics in February, dies aged 27. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tVi2URZ

Third Palestine Action hunger striker on remand ends protest

A third individual on remand for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group has ended a hunger strike after 49 days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aenWVoF

Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa

President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the attacks were an attempt by Moscow to block Ukraine's access to maritime logistics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lyCpTNW

'Hearts have arrived'...but McInnes warns they can get better

Hearts "have arrived" as Scottish Premiership title contenders after beating Rangers for the second time this season, says Kris Boyd. from BBC News https://ift.tt/USa94Go

Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender

Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party's education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a "serious error of judgement". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3XgdKYn

US seizes vessel off Venezuela's coast, officials say

The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qvKDXOw

Paul has titanium plates fitted after Joshua breaks jaw

Jake Paul's jaw is broken in two places by Anthony Joshua during their heavyweight fight in Miami. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gtC82Xu

Under-fire Wolves chief Shi steps down

Wolves' under-fire executive chairman Jeff Shi steps down, after a desperate start to the season for the club who sit bottom of the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8DQM7Cs

Gurney beats Greaves in decider at PDC Worlds

Beau Greaves falls just short of becoming the second female player to win a match at the PDC World Championship, losing in the first round to 22nd seed Daryl Gurney. from BBC News https://ift.tt/50dAnts

Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain

Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/umhaKFx

Putin tells BBC Western leaders deceived Russia

BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg had the opportunity to ask Vladimir Putin about his plans for the future of the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HoNnST8

Joshua weighs in nearly two stone heavier than Paul

Anthony Joshua weighs in almost two stone heavier than Jake Paul for Friday's controversial heavyweight bout as part of an unusual stipulation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rIb7C3x

The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029

The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OdLQE3Y

Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI

Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w3CieMc

Chelsea host Palace in Women's FA Cup fourth round

Holders Chelsea are handed a home tie against Crystal Palace in the draw for the fourth round of the Women's FA Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mj3JLy1

Mariah Carey to perform at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

American pop superstar Mariah Carey will perform at the opening ceremony of next year's Winter Olympics, organisers announce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7HEAjG3

Man City favourites and Liverpool in trouble - how WSL stands at winter break

As the Women's Super League pauses for its winter break, BBC Sport looks at how the title race is shaping up - and who looks most likely to finish bottom come May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1QcJm9z

Lim, 71, becomes oldest winner at World Championship

Paul Lim becomes the oldest player to win a match at the PDC World Championship with a stunning victory over Jeffrey de Graaf. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DJ5QeAY

Equality boss expects people to 'follow the rules' over single-sex spaces

Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said "things could be sorted out if there is goodwill and recognition that everybody has rights". from BBC News https://ift.tt/KZy0v9h

'Worst 48 hours' since I joined Chelsea - Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the past 48 hours are “the worst” since joining the club last summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l43tWKQ

No 10 says it backs pubs as landlords bar Labour MPs in tax protest

The government says it delivered a £4.3bn support package for pubs and restaurants in the Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JIRzhn6

Does Trump have a plan to reform healthcare in America?

And the president has doubled down on his criticism of Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CV2xiOE

Sarkozy releases prison diaries about his 20 days behind bars

The former French president was jailed for taking part in an election campaign funding conspiracy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IBXVWf6

Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage status

An Eyptian snack, Icelandic pool culture, Cuban music and Albanian lahuta music also get recognition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hDa7YVX

Palestine Action hunger strikers call for urgent meeting with ministers

Lawyers for eight remand prisoners waiting to go on trial say they could die in prison as part of their protest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fqz9Yux

Budget could knock 0.5% off inflation next year, Bank chief says

Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vWgftD1

Fifa accused of breaching own rules with Trump award

Gianni Infantino is accused of breaking Fifa rules by a campaign group after giving United States President Donald Trump a peace prize. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YnarNbV

'I am not weak' says Slot, but Salah could return

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is "not weak" and denies the situation with Mohamed Salah has undermined his authority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wedXOuB

Non-league Macclesfield to host holders Palace in FA Cup third round

Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cW6Oi3A

Guehi scores late header to secure Crystal Palace win over Fulham

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi scores a late header for a 2-1 win against Fulham which moves them into the top four in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JDaF9pE

England soundly beaten by Australia in second Test drubbing

England capitulate to a damning eight-wicket defeat on day of the second Test to give Australia a 2-0 lead in The Ashes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hmYVZG2

US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth

The Trump administration is adding Flag Day, which is also President Trump's birthday, to its list of fee-free entry days at national parks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aXBQYji

'F1 title decider could hardly be better set up'

The maths and task seem simple for Lando Norris heading into the F1 title decider but Max Verstappen retains hope of "some Abu Dhabi magic". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ui7XZmR

Reform revokes council leader's party membership

It follows an investigation by the party into racist content on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/05vYEGM

President Trump wins inaugural Fifa Peace Prize

US President Donald Trump receives the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QMSU8Jc

'I am a leader, not a boss' - Celtic's Nancy

Wilfried Nancy has joined Celtic as "a leader" first and foremost after arriving as manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/feFV1sk

Nancy takes Celtic job and vows 'exciting football'

Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year contract. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GOgrDnd

Presenter Woods 'taken ill' during England coverage

Presenter Laura Woods appears to faint while leading the coverage of England's friendly against Ghana on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KZi8AGP

Teenage girl dies in minibus crash near school

The teenager was travelling in a minibus when it collided with a car in Toulston Lane, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1UbDP6V

Sutton's predictions v Tailenders host Felix White

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Felix White - and AI - with his predictions for the midweek Premier League fixtures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5HT6mUk

Tulip Siddiq MP says Bangladesh jail sentence is 'deeply unfair'

The MP, and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HKILtg3