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Man and woman in their 70s found dead

Dorset Police said they did not believe anyone else was involved in the "very sad incident". from BBC News https://ift.tt/OrPxbzt via IFTTT

Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe

President Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to "earn additional billions on our blood". from BBC News https://ift.tt/B8TJdQA via IFTTT

Three injured in suspected gas explosion

Two men and a woman are in hospital with serious injuries after the suspected explosion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RKvbBwV via IFTTT

'It was destiny': How Jimmy Carter embraced China and changed history

It set the stage for China's economic ascent - and its rivalry with the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nFy5GDX via IFTTT

DJ Spoony thanks 'amazing' NHS staff after bleed on the brain treatment

The radio presenter breaks down as he thanks Addenbrooke's Hospital staff for "looking after me". from BBC News https://ift.tt/NOit837 via IFTTT

Is Liverpool's new front three even better than Salah, Mane & Firmino?

How do Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz measure up against Liverpool's last title-winning front three? from BBC News https://ift.tt/RVM9UTo via IFTTT

Nigeria celebrates 'Africa's biggest street party'

Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/713DUBc via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OV3NhIZ via IFTTT

Stephen Fry treated chronic pain 'as a friend'

The actor opens up about how he came to regard the pain he experienced after a fall off stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e6laGiL via IFTTT

Quins denied as Tigers snatch draw in Twickenham thriller

Handre Pollard's last-minute conversion via the post rescues a thrilling draw for Leicester against Harlequins at Twickenham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xR6gSyM via IFTTT

Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak

The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xCmMpgq via IFTTT

What we know about the Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The White House has said the flight may have been hit by missiles fired by a Russian air-defence system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EfzekpA via IFTTT

Stoke sack Pelach after just three months in charge

Stoke City part company with head coach Narcis Pelach following a nine-game winless run. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6WG3mzw via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kUoKqaW via IFTTT

Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lnWHKRi via IFTTT

'Silva's rehabilitation complete with historic Fulham win'

Fulham manager Marco Silva's reputation has not simply been restored at Fulham, it has been enhanced after a historic win at Chelsea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MgwLN8x via IFTTT

Watch: Helen Worth's final scene as Gail after 50 years

Coronation Street's longstanding character bid farewell to Weatherfield's famous cobbles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VEgF2c8 via IFTTT

Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests

The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xR026VM via IFTTT

Gary Oldman voices Christmas poem for MI5

Reprising his most recent role as a spy for the intelligence agency, Oldman puts a London spin on The Night Before Christmas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GcPA93a via IFTTT

Man raped in centre of Brighton, police say

Sussex Police release CCTV images of the two men they want to talk to. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vot4Pwp via IFTTT

Toxic spill fears follow deadly Brazil bridge collapse

Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TuVlXo3 via IFTTT

Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders 26 years later

The show's producer says the reason for Bates' mysterious return will be revealed "in the coming weeks". from BBC News https://ift.tt/EeZJXni via IFTTT

Arrest after man killed in hit-and-run

Dyfed-Powys Police say they have located the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xkAZQj4 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yPL1tTu via IFTTT

Trump ally Gaetz paid for sex and drugs while in office, ethics report says

An investigation details allegations of drug use and payments for sex - which the former US congressman denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A8YGSZp via IFTTT

Stokes out for three months with torn hamstring

England Test captain Ben Stokes requires surgery on a torn left hamstring and is ruled out of all cricket for at least three months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o4KHrGN via IFTTT

Slovak PM meets Putin in surprise Moscow visit

Robert Fico said he and the Russian leader discussed "the possibilities of an early, peaceful end of the war" in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xsnVgdj via IFTTT

Watch: Police officer dressed as the Grinch leads drug raid

An officer in Peru smashed a suspected drug dealer's door in, while clad as Dr Seuss' famous character. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jrweHus via IFTTT

Heroism attributed to murder suspect Mangione alarming, says Mayorkas

Some have lionised the man accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sharing anger at private insurers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XB91oJ7 via IFTTT

Arteta 'pretty worried' about Saka injury

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is "pretty worried" about Bukayo Saka after the England winger went off injured against Crystal Palace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cuR4aqW via IFTTT

Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign

Mr Baldoni's lawyer says the allegations are "categorically false" and a "desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative reputation". from BBC News https://ift.tt/XyaT2f7 via IFTTT

Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures

VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030. from BBC News https://ift.tt/upAlwoO via IFTTT

'He needs to be totally serious' - Lewis backs Fury

Lennox Lewis backs Tyson Fury to get revenge over Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight unification fight on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HuKZ6t8 via IFTTT

Tate brothers human trafficking case sent back by Romanian court

A court upholds the influencer's challenge of the human trafficking case against him and his brother. from BBC News https://ift.tt/76jUYxt via IFTTT

Gisèle Pelicot's Day of Justice

Pelicot’s ex-husband sentenced to 20 years, alongside 50 other men in mass rape trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ca0oA3Y via IFTTT

Why has ABC News given Donald Trump $15 million?

The decision was made by Disney, the owner of ABC News from BBC News https://ift.tt/4oZBrSQ via IFTTT

I'm ready for new challenge - Rashford

Marcus Rashford says he is "ready for a new challenge" as he is asked about his Manchester United future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A37RScM via IFTTT

Ukraine Scooter Bomb Kills Russian General

Russian general killed outside residential block by a bomb hidden in a scooter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vBOWU9D via IFTTT

Woman arrested over death of football manager Steve Bruce's grandson

Police arrest and bail a woman in her 40s over the death of Madison Smith – the grandson of Steve Bruce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HtNrFQ8 via IFTTT

Six goals, 10 pens & 120 minutes of Old Firm chaos

Celtic find their way out of trouble to claim trophy as Rangers left to regret more what ifs, writes Tom English. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OpnhBWc via IFTTT

Glasgow edged out by Toulon in Champions Cup thriller

Glasgow Warriors' late fightback is not quite enough to overhaul Toulon in a gripping Champions Cup encounter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0KWj98k via IFTTT

Fears of heavy death toll after cyclone hits island Mayotte

There are reports of severe damage on the French Indian Ocean territory after it was struck by Cyclone Chido. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cPq5gy4 via IFTTT

Pollard inspires Tigers to eight-try win over Sharks

Handre Pollard marks his return to the side with a 17-point haul as Leicester Tigers cruise past Sharks to kickstart their Investec Champions Cup campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OxLCwvU via IFTTT

The dark fandom behind healthcare CEO murder suspect

Online adulation painting Luigi Mangione as a folk hero and fueled by health system anger has worried authorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eMrI8Dn via IFTTT

'He's been watching Suarez' - the Chelsea fringe stars shining in Europe

Chelsea are in the middle of a busy December and with games every three or four days, which of their fringe players have been staking their claim for Premier League chances? from BBC News https://ift.tt/CkoeMBb via IFTTT

Watch: BBC's Jeremy Bowen sees crowd surge after Assad henchman execution rumours

The BBC sees a crowd surge in Damascus as rumours spread that a hated Assad henchman is about to be executed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xcmit6p via IFTTT

Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down in mass Meta outage

Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook this evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0yZQ5wc via IFTTT

Two-tier policing claims are 'nonsense', MPs told

Cleveland Police's boss tells MPs his officers were "entirely fair" in their response to the riots. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M9XCnWZ via IFTTT

US gives $20bn to Ukraine funded by seized Russian assets

The move means Russia is being forced to "bear the costs of its illegal war", the US Treasury said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Earm1U8 via IFTTT

Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas

Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fe2ULAF via IFTTT

UK sanctions Kenyan businessman over illicit gold trade

Pattni has been accused of smuggling gold and exploiting natural resources in Africa for decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nzBWtND via IFTTT

Ex-BBC journalist jailed for child sex offences

Duncan Bartlett is jailed for eight after admitting 35 child sex offences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6ROpqEM via IFTTT

I'm A Celebrity 2024 winner crowned after series finale

The ITV show has been on for three weeks and viewers have crowned their King or Queen of the Jungle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8W4tzwQ via IFTTT

US will fear the vacuum that could replace Assad

Washington worries that the overthrow of Syria's president could lead to a power grab by Islamist groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/In3H6yj via IFTTT

Starmer welcomes fall of Assad's 'barbaric regime'

The UK prime minister said it was "early days" when asked whether the government would engage with Syrian rebels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GcwRy2j via IFTTT

Saracens power to bonus-point Champions Cup win

Saracens start their quest for a fourth European Cup with an impressive bonus-point victory over Bulls in blustery conditions at StoneX Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7JgZ0oF via IFTTT

Cranes work to stabilise growing sinkhole as storm rolls in

Cranes have been brought in to stabilise the chasm, now 17ft (5.2m) wide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QNJZVEO via IFTTT

Liverpool players are used to pressure - Slot

Arne Slot says his Liverpool players are used to the pressure of having to win as they seek to maintain their advantage at the top of the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H62actg via IFTTT

Club World Cup draw pairs Man City with Juventus; Chelsea face Flamengo

Defending champions Manchester City will face Juventus in the group stage of next summer's Fifa Club World Cup, while Chelsea meet Flamengo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fzSrWLv via IFTTT

Gregg Wallace’s ghostwriter says he sexually harassed her

The MasterChef host has denied any sexual misconduct with Shannon Kyle, who worked on his 2012 memoir. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NUwx2Bk via IFTTT

Hilary Benn begins process of repealing Legacy Act

Hilary Benn begins the process of formally repealing the controversial Troubles legislation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uXEIOpU via IFTTT

Where do the Democrats go from here?

And the fallout from Hunter Biden's pardon continues... from BBC News https://ift.tt/NDVcOgw via IFTTT

Martial Law in South Korea

South Korea’s president hands power to the military from BBC News https://ift.tt/MD5EK0Y via IFTTT

'I worry every second': Mother of only British hostage in Gaza fears for her life

Mandy Damari tells the BBC she is increasingly concerned for her daughter Emily, who has been held for more than 400 days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xlUGEVQ via IFTTT

Arsenal host holders Man Utd in FA Cup third round

Holders Manchester United are drawn away to record 14-time winners Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oh6LWRY via IFTTT

How Liverpool mixed best of Klopp & Slot to beat Man City

Liverpool's perfect mix and match of Jurgen Klopp's heavy metal and Arne Slot's symphony destroyed Manchester City, writes Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kwM1JIS via IFTTT

'I didn't expect that at Anfield' - Guardiola on 'sacked in the morning' chants

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he did not expect to hear 'sacked in the morning' chants directed towards him at Anfield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7QJac5W via IFTTT