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Puerto Rico may enter new year in darkness after sudden blackout

More than 1.3 million households - most of the island's population - has been left in the dark. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LHRVlB7 via

'Humble & popular but no plan B' - The inside story of Rooney at Plymouth

As Wayne Rooney leaves his latest managerial role with Plymouth, BBC Sport looks at where it went wrong for the legendary striker. from BBC News https://ift.tt/75FwjS8 via

Banned driver hit garden wall after 90mph chase

Liam Woods ran red lights at up to 70mph and drove towards oncoming traffic during a police pursuit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TqKdFD5 via

US to hold national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter

The 39th president of the United States will be remembered in a state funeral in Washington and ceremonies in Atlanta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iaeclvZ via

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/pMDfQNr via

Forest lend retro feel to table - here's why they can stay the course

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/neBDQSp via

Tigers rescue late draw versus Quins at Twickenham

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

S Korean president accused of ordering use of guns to stop martial law vote

Yoon Suk Yeol told authorised soldiers to break down doors and drag politicians out of parliament, prosecutors say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1R9xSWM via

Autistic teen 'let down' by police, says sister

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

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/SIcMf5T via

Travellers at UK airports warned as fog disrupts flights

A blanket of fog sees flight times pushed back at Gatwick and Manchester airports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7vUMmCX via

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/FdNSTkK via

Match of the Day

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from all the Boxing Day Premier League fixtures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xb79a0s via

'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/lyUQY0P via

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/gSa5l1V via

Drag queen Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

The pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3uKqyGi via

The rock houses of England's last cave people

Over centuries, caves in Kinver, Staffordshire, are turned into rock houses by families. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gfsR78L via

Sudan slides deeper into famine, experts say

Famine has spread to five areas in the war-hit country, a UN-backed group says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3O9mlWx via

Amorim questions 'choices' of Rashford's advisors

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/FzGwtP0 via

Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains

"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uvlr6U2 via

'I'm going to stop answering these questions' - Postecoglou argues with reporter

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/iyScvEW via

Runway shut after emergency during landing at Belfast City Airport

Pictures appear to the show a plane with its nose touching the runway after a wheel collapse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3OE4fZS via

'This is the time right now' – Why January is huge for Arsenal

Speaking before Arsenal's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace, former Manchester United defender Phil Jones and football analyst Statman Dave discuss why January is huge for the Gunners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MixZObS via

Man charged with murdering south London teacher

Police say Gemma Devonish, 42, was found dead at an address in Carshalton on Thursday night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rZSEcIa via

Suspected 'witchdoctors' arrested over attempt to 'bewitch' Zambia's president

The pair were found with magic charms, including a live chameleon, the police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lY4hIpN via

Post Office spent £132m defending itself at inquiry

The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w8T3rce via

Jeremy Bowen: Syria's new ruler is politically astute - but can he keep his promises?

Ahmed al-Sharaa is intelligent, astute and reluctant to say what sort of country he wants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sVntb0j via

Paul Pogba's brother sentenced to three years in extortion case

Five other men received sentences of between four and eight years for extorting the French footballer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lkp1dCm via

Grassroots coup could topple RFU chiefs by February

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/f6aFn32 via

Bonmati named Fifa Best women's player of the year

Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati is named the women's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards for the second year in a row. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n1D8qCs via

England and Wales drawn in same tough Euro 2025 group

Defending champions England and debutants Wales are drawn in the same group, alongside France and the Netherlands, for Euro 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qcyhFlz via

Pupils 'sob' as vicar discusses existence of Santa

The vicar told children that Father Christmas did not exist during a Religious Education lesson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xZSCIuh via

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/DJFKPYf via

'Redemption for mighty Bouchier but Knight's form a concern'

England opener Maia Bouchier shows her character with a sublime century on Test debut, two months on from her World Cup disappointment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iRQE4fq via

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/n98Uyox via

Body found in search for missing Cairngorms skier

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/2olCMVU via

Liverpool performance 'impressive' with 10 men - Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says his side's performance in their 2-2 draw with Fulham in the Premier League was "impressive" after playing the majoring of the game with ten men. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KkbZCI8 via

Chelsea 'best team in Premier League' - Frank

Chelsea are "maybe the best team in the Premier League right now", says Brentford manager Thomas Frank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N9T2nqh via

BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline

Apple's new artificial intelligence features falsely made it seem the BBC reported Luigi Mangione had shot himself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p7iF3WE via

'He's been watching Suarez' - Fringe stars show Chelsea strength in depth

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/L1h2wpt via

Stokes admits putting 'too much emphasis' on Ashes

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/kCMbc3B via

What will Trump do about Syria?

His former national security advisor, John Bolton, gives us his verdict from BBC News https://ift.tt/6jxJLUl via

Designer John Galliano leaves Maison Margiela after 10 years

The 64-year-old joined the company in 2014 and has overseen a significant boost in sales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uef1aXV via

Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion

Bosses in the early years sector say the government's uplift in funding will not cover rising costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hq9DmT4 via

Ex-lawyer spared jail over false Iraq War claims

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/TQP4RZy via

What Next for Syria?

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

Fan who flew 10,000 miles for derby meets team

Mackenzie had wanted to take in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park before the club's move. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uThApw2 via

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/oxs3DFL via

Anora or Wicked? Golden Globe nominations to be announced

The Brutalist, Conclave, Sing Sing, Emilia Pérez and Dune: Part Two could also be recognised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4eqb2lk via

Raygun musical cancelled after viral Olympian's legal threat

Creator Steph Broadbridge says lawyers for Rachael Gunn sent a cease and desist letter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lOkZgvm via

'You couldn't make it up' - Hamilton on qualifying exit

Lewis Hamilton says "you couldn't make it up" after he was eliminated from the first part of qualifying at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p5ZLMhC via

Saints cruise past Castres to claim bonus point

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/MdwVNKy via

Baby's inquest finds neglect and serious failures after family's £250K battle

The second inquest into Hayden Nguyen's death found he would likely have survived if given the care and support he needed in hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bwb4mk1 via

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/kyJs6OF via

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/T6AGsto via

Raducanu begins work with fitness coach Nakamura

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/eSUOIEP via

How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?

Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WU1AXZv via

Armband message one of truth & inclusivity - Guehi

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/nbhufZq via

England lose to South Africa in ODI series opener

England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3sIz6ok via

'It feels like a coup d'état' - people in Seoul share their fears

One Seoul resident said the president's shock announcement on Tuesday felt like "a coup d'état". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jLscv97 via

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/3YIZkN4 via

Who is new Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald?

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says his new pick will be able to re-wire the British state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q2UpdlP via

Fiorentina v Inter abandoned after Bove collapse

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove has been taken to hospital after collapsing on the pitch during his side's Serie A match against Inter Milan on Sunday, which was later abandoned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wh4CQ9F via