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Eleven arrested over mass shooting in South Africa tavern

Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9qhAoWx via IFTTT

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/P0OZHq1 via IFTTT

Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case

The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay release by a "few more weeks". from BBC News https://ift.tt/2cwpmN0 via IFTTT

Koepka becomes first major winner to leave LIV Golf

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka leaves LIV Golf to prioritise "the needs of his family". from BBC News https://ift.tt/vwG1M4n via IFTTT

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/v4NiMpu via IFTTT

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/pZsWt6N via IFTTT

Liverpool striker Isak has surgery on broken leg

Scans confirm Liverpool striker Alexander Isak's left leg was broken during the club's victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v4AByOV via IFTTT

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/i3cOr18 via IFTTT

Stunning Rogers double secures Villa win over Man Utd

Morgan Rogers scores twice for Aston Villa in their 2-1 win against Manchester United, extending Villa's unbeaten run to 10 matches in all competitions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9my1BHu via IFTTT

'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/wMcxHEf via IFTTT

KPop Demon Hunters' song given classical makeover by Katherine Jenkins

Katherine Jenkins has recorded a classical reinterpretation of a viral song, and learnt a little Korean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3goRMhc via IFTTT

Community cast 'does city proud' in culture finale

Thousands gather in Bradford for the first of two events bringing the curtain down on culture year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rFvgAlw via IFTTT

Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space

"It was the coolest experience!" said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UeH5Fx6 via IFTTT

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/5Arlngd via IFTTT

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/5DKG1ys via IFTTT

Remembering the sports stars we lost in 2025

A host of figures from the world of sport died in 2025 - BBC Sport remembers some of those sporting names. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g5MJv7y via IFTTT

Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage

The rapper, who has been sentenced in absentia, had admitted to smoking a cannabis joint on stage at a festival last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pY41Oj6 via IFTTT

British soldier killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud' in letter

The body of Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, has been repatriated to the UK after his death last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VCWELTt via IFTTT

Susan Boyle 'incredibly touched' by Timothée Chalamet's praise

The singer says she's "very flattered" after the actor named her as one of his biggest British heroes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CqayXvu via IFTTT

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/LcA6RKb via IFTTT

MI6 chief warns 'we are in a space between peace and war'

The new head of Britain's overseas spy agency has warned about an interlocking web of security challenges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qHVM3ed via IFTTT

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/gsHzcot via IFTTT

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/mhK89LQ via IFTTT

'We have a better team than them' - Newcastle 'sorry' for derby defeat

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes says the manner of the derby loss against Sunderland was "so embarrassing". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xvQyAj9 via IFTTT

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/QHnZ85M via IFTTT

Man arrested and match postponed as non-league manager injured

A man is arrested after Potters Bar Town manager Sammy Moore is left requiring medical treatment following an altercation that led to the postponement of their match at Welling United. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fbt8BzM via IFTTT

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/nBIaLHM via IFTTT

No plans to force drivers to report collisions with cats, government says

Nearly 11,000 people have signed a Parliamentary e-petition calling for a new law to report collisions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NskKMob via IFTTT

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/zlJxceN via IFTTT

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/dWthOUD via IFTTT

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/OMRX2aj via IFTTT

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/OdUt0e8 via IFTTT

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/mQSxYLc via IFTTT

Three-year-old girl killed in Gaza by Israeli forces, local sources say

Israel says it is unaware of a strike, but is investigating the reported death of the child in southern Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GmQ4UdF via IFTTT

'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/4xd0so9 via IFTTT

Watch: The Women's Football Show

Analysis and top stories from week 10 of the 2025/2026 Women’s Super League season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aqtgj41 via IFTTT

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/YqWk6uU via IFTTT

Salah says he has been 'thrown under the bus' by Liverpool

Mohamed Salah says he has been "thrown under the bus" at Liverpool and that his relationship with boss Arne Slot has broken down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n3xv1YN via IFTTT

Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan

The Ukrainian president says he is "determined" to continue working with US, as Russian strikes continue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/htD9uKj via IFTTT

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/qPJEf8M via IFTTT

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/MolTHau via IFTTT

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

Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released

The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4bXqsIg via IFTTT

Did Donald Trump fall asleep at a cabinet meeting?

And why is Pete Hegseth blaming the “fog of war”? from BBC News https://ift.tt/9BF8MIE via IFTTT

Haaland joins Premier League 100 club - who else is in it?

Our Ask Me Anything team looks at who is in the Premier League's '100 club' of goalscorers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NVJzM8P via IFTTT

Army fixing 6,000 support trucks grounded over safety issues

Defence Minister Luke Pollard tells MPs fixing safety issues when they are reported is standard practice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IjmvcB1 via IFTTT

When F1 title has gone to a final-race three-way fight

BBC Sport looks back at previous occasions when three drivers have gone into the final race of the season with a chance of winning the F1 title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vyQufBn via IFTTT

Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence

A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PBoRNl1 via IFTTT

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/e0UlFD3 via IFTTT