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'That is divine!' - watch every PL goal of the month winnner from 2025

Watch every winner from Match of the Day's goal of the month votes in 2025, and a selection of December's best Premier League goals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MXrByzO

Five days of snow and ice warnings as 2026 begins with Arctic blast

It will turn much colder across the UK for the start of the new year. Additional warnings for cold weather, snow and ice have been issued as Simon King outlines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VfFDM1v

Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh's first female PM at state funeral

A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged 80. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NdI6ZyV

How South Africa conquered Test cricket in 2025

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2E4ryRV

Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken

The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NZdMkpu

Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal

The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ljC06cb

James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026

Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KHTfUG2

'Life after loss': How TikTok helped me when my newborn died

Maddie Biggs opens up about her experience of losing her newborn son and navigating grief. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ErJiBUw

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle

A love triangle forms between three tennis players. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fWCeb4l

Family cremates wrong body after hospital mistake

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cL9FiJw

Jokic breaks Curry record in historic triple-double

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic breaks nine-year Steph Curry record in the Denver Nuggets' win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iXMx8fb

Redknapp runner among King George contenders

Fact To File, Gaelic Warrior and Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man head the confirmations for the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5l1Hr0s

BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn

BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GrvRP57

'We didn't get it right' - Key apologises for Ashes performance

Director of England cricket Rob Key says he is "gutted, disappointed and sorry" for England's dismal performance in the Ashes series, having lost the series with two matches still to play. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hgVAfbi

New Salford team granted Championship status

The Rugby Football League gives a new Salford team Championship membership for 2026, three weeks after the old club was wound up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ROVep3a

New Zealand openers break Test records against WI

New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway become the first openers in Test history to score centuries in both innings as the Kiwis set the West Indies a record 462-run chase for victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eq7uAgR

Watch: Joshua knocks out Paul in one-sided fight

Anthony Joshua defeats YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul as he secures a comfortable win via a sixth-round stoppage in Miami. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cPEHVAT

WH Smith probed by regulator over accounting error

The retailer says it plans to claw back bonuses awarded to executives at its North America business as a result of the mistakes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XSyouLe

Man City links '100% speculation', says Maresca

Reports suggesting Enzo Maresca is the potential successor to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City are "100% speculation", the Chelsea boss says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HJchLn6

Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting

Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yi8Zsur

Antonelli goes incognito at Milton Keynes go-kart race

The driver gets two penalty points but manages to clock the fastest lap of the session. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vZyeTW8

Erratic Newcastle give Howe 'horrible feeling'

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says it is a "horrible feeling" to not know what he is going to get from his side. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O8IlyCX

Lizzo celebrates as fat-shaming claims dismissed

The star says the allegations "haunted" her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0jf3AWR

Wales captain Morgan to join Gloucester

Wales captain Jac Morgan is set to join Gloucester at the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IpxL4uW

Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls

The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W8IpfmB

Eyewitness captures moment man tackles and disarms Bondi shooter

New South Wales Police say that 12 people were killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eCrQkgB

Family raffles £325,000 seaside home for £5 a ticket rather than sell it

After failing to sell the traditional way, Jennie and John Bailey decide a different approach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FlLoiSO

Scotland's Burke scores stunner as Union beat RB Leipzig

Oliver Burke scores the opener as Union Berlin get the better of second-placed RB Leipzig with a surprise 3-1 victory in the Bundesliga. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VQHwhuD

Frustrated Messi fans throw chairs and bottles at India stadium event

The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his 'GOAT tour', taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mdGEgB6

Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls

The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NkL58Vb

Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend

Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6KLCiwR

Messi to unveil 70ft statue of himself on 'GOAT' tour

Lionel Messi is heading to India to unveil a 70ft statue of himself as part of a three-day 'GOAT Tour'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zQ2HIhd

Four decisions for England before third Ashes Test

England are at the point of no return in the Ashes - Stephan Shemilt looks at some of their key decisions for the crucial third Test against Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YEDfd6r

'Leaderless bowling is England's other Ashes issue'

England's first-innings bowling effort in Brisbane has been labelled their worst since 2008 by legend Stuart Broad, who says it is down to the absence of an attack leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dok6VMe

'Playing Kyrgios will not damage women's sport'

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defend their controversial Battle of the Sexes-style match, saying the "fun" event will attract new fans to tennis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w2zJZOF

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? from BBC News https://ift.tt/esdxImE

DJ Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape and assault

The former BBC Radio 1 and Capital Xtra presenter denies 15 charges at a court hearing in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u8q2jws

I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car

Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4mRapTN

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/W5zjLsb

Brook overturns dismissal before being given out next ball

Harry Brook uses a review to overturn a caught behind dismissal before being given out by the video umpire the very next ball as England fall to 123-5 on day three of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EqKZeoG

'He can't believe what he's done!' - Pope caught & bowled

Ollie Pope is dismissed for 26, gifting a simple catch to Michael Neser as England fall to 90-2 on day three of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XwspFRh

Green makes 'huge error' as Carse bowls him for 45 to give England hope

Cameron Green 'gifts' England a wicket, opening up and exposing the stumps to Brydon Carse as Australia sit on 291-4 on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gyYfxmq

'I feared failure' - why Savage left club that 'saved' him

Four years on from film crews witnessing Macclesfield FC's rise from the ashes, a new documentary follows Robbie Savage as he takes over as manager at the club he helped to create. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IVtQG61

One start and 96 minutes - what has happened to Elliott?

Liverpool's Harvey Elliott has made just one Premier League start since moving on loan to Aston Villa in the summer - so what has gone wrong? from BBC News https://ift.tt/fe07QHX

England and Wales in same 2027 World Cup group

England and Wales are paired up in the pool stages at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Scotland and Ireland also drawn together. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fM4cDpX

Raducanu 'isn't hiding from anything any more' after stalking ordeal

Emma Raducanu is now comfortable travelling by public transport and does not feel she is "hiding from anything any more" after her stalking ordeal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NsGaW8Q

Ukraine talks 'productive' but more work needed, Rubio says

American and Ukrainian delegations meet in Florida to discuss the outlines of a peace deal with Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WCMLQrX