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More than 1.3 million households - most of the island's population - has been left in the dark. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jOhx2MY

The radio presenter breaks down as he thanks Addenbrooke's Hospital staff for "looking after me". from BBC News https://ift.tt/dshn0SE

Liam Woods ran red lights at up to 70mph and drove towards oncoming traffic during a police pursuit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OjXDlBS

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/UTIrWZ1

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

As the Premier League table adopts a retro feel, BBC Sport looks at five reasons Nottingham Forest can finish in the top four. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JQK5IlV

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/34YVBXx

The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KAG4O39

The Police Ombudsman has been informed of the incident, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MVYaB4u

Stoke City part company with head coach Narcis Pelach following a nine-game winless run. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qrHEY20

Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present. from BBC News https://ift.tt/40p1gFc

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira outshines Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim in the battle of two new Portuguese bosses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hmVS2Mz

The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f2m0EzD

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/BSpim6r

The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A9WHBQw

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/puArcQq

The pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xXil6er

While Americans on the east coast brace for snow, on the west coast some are facing flooding and high surf warnings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xd0cAnf

Famine has spread to five areas in the war-hit country, a UN-backed group says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RlXYIQA

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/6oIWZjE

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim questions the "choices" of people close to forward Marcus Rashford after he said he was ready for a "new challenge". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qXOdKxj

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/x7pfMdP

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

Ange Postecoglou accuses Match of the Day's Steve Wilson of discounting the impact of Tottenham's defensive injuries after their 6-3 defeat by Liverpool. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wM9hoNL

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/NK0W86H

Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones and football analyst Statman Dave discuss why January is huge for Arsenal in this season’s title race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/31pja07

Lennox Lewis backs Tyson Fury to get revenge over Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight unification fight on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AT1QwJ3

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how relations between the UK and China became so strained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/afgJqYM

Last Christmas tops the festive chart for a second year running, but Band Aid misses the top 10. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dZtECTG

The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G81kLWh

Ahmed al-Sharaa is intelligent, astute and reluctant to say what sort of country he wants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P2mfuAp

RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4GB7lA0

As Vitor Pereira agrees to become Wolves manager, BBC Sport takes a closer look at his colourful career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5AV2dgS

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/UYzJnW8

Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6ewCPyd

Glasgow Warriors' late fightback is not quite enough to overhaul Toulon in a gripping Champions Cup encounter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/znT94mb

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he never gave up believing his side could fight back from falling a goal behind against Manchester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fIE3xwK

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/401J9CU

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/dqDN6LC

Sam Burns was last in contact with friends on Friday morning ahead of going to ski alone in the Cairngorms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tTXScRd

The BBC's Hugo Bachega sees Syrians dancing, waving flags and making peace signs in Aleppo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aFLGOtb

Chelsea are "maybe the best team in the Premier League right now", says Brentford manager Thomas Frank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BzqlTin

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/oSLQz6d

England captain Ben Stokes admits he put "too much emphasis" on next year's Ashes in Australia and will now be "toning down expectations". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5EiTqFS

His former national security advisor, John Bolton, gives us his verdict from BBC News https://ift.tt/rAtpgao

He was given a two-year suspended sentence over false claims of abuse made against UK troops in Iraq. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MrHcE80

Crowds gather at notorious Damascus prison, as Assad flees to Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yG4d3Tu

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/aKNDF1t

Washington worries that the overthrow of Syria's president could lead to a power grab by Islamist groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DRk8utW

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/NR4Xb0Q

The Brutalist, Conclave, Sing Sing, Emilia Pérez and Dune: Part Two could also be recognised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lH42Gpm

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/p6waCn3

Northampton Saints kick-start their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a comfortable bonus-point victory over Castres at a blustery Franklin's Gardens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oxF310y

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

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/lmyUsrh

Emma Raducanu hopes to exploit her natural athleticism and reduce injury as she hires Maria Sharapova’s former fitness Yutaka Nakamura. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g6hfREI

Israel denies the accusation, saying it is defending itself against Hamas attacks in accordance with international law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pT1RWzJ

And the fallout from Hunter Biden's pardon continues... from BBC News https://ift.tt/HSnLZk5

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi says his 'Jesus loves you' message on his rainbow armband is one of "truth and love and inclusivity". from BBC News https://ift.tt/c7NpBSV

Claims the X mogul is planning to donate $100m to Reform UK are dismissed by party leader Nigel Farage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wFyoDH7

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/EBFdy7o

Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, and Tihomir Ivanchev, deny a conspiracy to spy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uymnDVF

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VqYr2hy

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/0qiczrM

The American has been streaming continuously for 30 days to try reclaim the record he set last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wDab7d8

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix that was brought to life by two mid-race safety cars and a penalty for McLaren’s Lando Norris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pVsO1gL