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Leicester Tigers stalwart Dan Cole will leave the club at the end of 2025 due to personal reasons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tyzH57a

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/znlCNdT

The Hollywood actor and his wife, Amal, purchased their home in the south of France in 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L6ilJ53

Under the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gn4cMzE

Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen leaving her house on Christmas Eve morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KaZiRh8

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/KhfjES1

Hugh Morris, who has died at the age of 62, enjoyed a distinguished career in which he led from the front both on and off the cricket field. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H8F2Gj6

Florian Wirtz finally scores his first goal for Liverpool in Saturday's win over Wolves - and shows he adapting to "the hardest league in the world". from BBC News https://ift.tt/1apsZqI

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche is critical of the officials over some "bizarre" decisions in his side's late 2-1 defeat by Manchester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6xgZFOu

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/3Hetm6U

The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fetNciQ

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/iyX6xLO

Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h6WTiuH

A 63-year-old woman has been arrested following an incident at a flat in Devizes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4sLwBxt

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/d8Fm5OM

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

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/5ATvIQD

The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay release by a "few more weeks". from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Wq52H7

Eyewitnesses say the blast happened as people were gathered for evening prayers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y3w2sz1

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/rc5BFhQ

Paris St-Germain were told they must hand over a £1.3m "ethics bonus" to Kylian Mbappe as part of his court battle win - what are these payments? from BBC News https://ift.tt/rEnkg3j

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/yPbQWG8

The Trump administration has long opposed wind power, most often citing cost and reliability concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DdwRUZb

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/Lc6b15Y

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/Bzgl7R6

Katherine Jenkins has recorded a classical reinterpretation of a viral song, and learnt a little Korean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P4lELQq

Thousands gather in Bradford for the first of two events bringing the curtain down on culture year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AG8In0R

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

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/EYbk3OC

It follows warnings some jails were facing a staffing crisis after salary requirements were raised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2nS5fsJ

England's batters have another day to forget as Australia dominate with the ball on day two of the third Ashes Test, with the tourists closing on 213-8, still 158 runs behind Australia's first innings total of 371, with the home side closing in on an Ashes series victory with two matches to spare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eBh34Dl

The amateur jet pilot is the the first NASA administrator in decades to come directly from outside government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tGMjyVC

Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/85TUxec

Fifa introduces a small number of "more affordable" $60 (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its pricing structure for the tournament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N6RxeaX

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/15Cy8FP

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/2jtwKEQ

Narges Mohammadi told her family in a phone call that she was beaten on the head and neck by plainclothes agents in Mashhad last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UKBD5fd

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/XSgHTyI

"It's pretty evident if no-one gets the time, no-one can turn it around," says Thomas Frank as Spurs beaten at Nottingham Forest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Sq2BYz

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/y3z5VlB

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

The Traitors star says she stopped using it because she was concerned about chemicals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T4gy8az

And the president has doubled down on his criticism of Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IFJe9so

An Eyptian snack, Icelandic pool culture, Cuban music and Albanian lahuta music also get recognition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fG8rFdU

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/ydfQzqa

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/c2LoKIs

One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z6PNTer

Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yvnk4oS

After 585 days, and 34 Women's Super League games, Chelsea's unbeaten domestic league run is at an end - so is it now Manchester City's title to lose? from BBC News https://ift.tt/mHJvqy0

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/w4bycns

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/GsI4W18

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

Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4B3WMiz

Wilfried Nancy has joined Celtic as "a leader" first and foremost after arriving as manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dORg1LX

And why is Pete Hegseth blaming the “fog of war”? from BBC News https://ift.tt/T8IcuW3

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/0TQ78Ey

Presenter Laura Woods appears to faint while leading the coverage of England's friendly against Ghana on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XVnE8Dy

The TV presenter drove her Mini Cooper without due care and attention near her home in Richmond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R7N5nGH

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/2EyOc0n

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/jtAsdVp

The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oB3KwlU