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Three injured in suspected gas explosion

Two men and a woman are in hospital with serious injuries after the suspected explosion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PscxBIF via IFTTT

Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty

Amnesty International hails the decision as a "beacon of hope for the abolitionist movement". from BBC News https://ift.tt/rxtpqEG via IFTTT

DJ Spoony thanks 'amazing' NHS staff after bleed on the brain treatment

The radio presenter breaks down as he thanks Addenbrooke's Hospital staff for "looking after me". from BBC News https://ift.tt/0DRAQI3 via IFTTT

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/9mhNCKV via IFTTT

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/d4wt1DQ via IFTTT

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/ligs9kp via IFTTT

Stephen Fry treated chronic pain 'as a friend'

The actor opens up about how he came to regard the pain he experienced after a fall off stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QKb5iH9 via IFTTT

Quins denied as Tigers snatch thrilling late draw

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/ohwRKuO via IFTTT

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/H8zZtnV via IFTTT

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/CyBFHxs via IFTTT

Match of the Day

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from all the Boxing Day Premier League fixtures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jFrB7g1 via IFTTT

'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/xBHfrzN via IFTTT

Watch: Helen Worth's final scene as Gail after 50 years

Coronation Street's longstanding character bid farewell to Weatherfield's famous cobbles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cl82mVi via IFTTT

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/vqgFakh via IFTTT

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/qryF7Lv via IFTTT

Trump ally Gaetz paid for sex and drugs while in office, ethics report says

An investigation details allegations of drug use and payments for sex - which the former US congressman denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R3tfNYA via IFTTT

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/s61vAg8 via IFTTT

Watch: Police officer dressed as the Grinch leads drug raid

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/nroGfUD via IFTTT

'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/UgDwYPT via IFTTT

Arteta 'pretty worried' about Saka injury

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is "pretty worried" about Bukayo Saka after the England winger went off injured against Crystal Palace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a3DOEpB via IFTTT

Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign

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/HEwyLC6 via IFTTT

'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/CsgbXO0 via IFTTT

'He needs to be totally serious' - Lewis backs Fury

Lennox Lewis backs Tyson Fury to get revenge over Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight unification fight on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jbt56wo via IFTTT

Fully clothed Fury four stone heavier than Usyk

A fully clothed Tyson Fury weighs in four stone heavier than champion Oleksandr Usyk for Saturday's heavyweight world title fight in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QDCyNqF via IFTTT

Ros Atkins On... Four reasons why the relationship between the UK and China is strained

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/AeYPd9t via IFTTT

Gisèle Pelicot's Day of Justice

Pelicot’s ex-husband sentenced to 20 years, alongside 50 other men in mass rape trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ztaK3gc via IFTTT

Risk of Christmas travel disruption as UK weather warnings issued

Strong winds will affect the UK this weekend which could cause disruption for the festive getaway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u5CycE2 via IFTTT

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/FIgi4OS via IFTTT

Why has ABC News given Donald Trump $15 million?

The decision was made by Disney, the owner of ABC News from BBC News https://ift.tt/upkDMsr via IFTTT

I'm ready for new challenge - Rashford

Marcus Rashford says he is "ready for a new challenge" as he is asked about his Manchester United future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/72QFMGS via IFTTT

Ukraine Scooter Bomb Kills Russian General

Russian general killed outside residential block by a bomb hidden in a scooter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/64TFsqD via IFTTT

Iran pauses controversial new dress code law

President Massoud Pezeshkian says the proposed "hijab and chastity" law is "ambiguous and in need of reform". from BBC News https://ift.tt/P7ajcH0 via IFTTT

Woman arrested over death of football manager Steve Bruce's grandson

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/1kexH4f via IFTTT

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/drIOX14 via IFTTT

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/PRmLarY via IFTTT

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/xIzyYg8 via IFTTT

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/qAUmEau via IFTTT

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/NhqGRpO via IFTTT

'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/aLdZHgW via IFTTT

Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down in mass Meta outage

Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook this evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gPjO2ql via IFTTT

What will Trump do about Syria?

His former national security advisor, John Bolton, gives us his verdict from BBC News https://ift.tt/qph8zga via IFTTT

Explosion at house leaves two in hospital

Two people are in hospital after an explosion at a terraced house in Ilford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xDPEiLQ via IFTTT

The global players in Syria before and after Assad

Global powers who have been involved in the 13-year civil war have a vested interest after Assad's fall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GP4zasm via IFTTT

Ex-BBC journalist jailed for child sex offences

Duncan Bartlett is jailed for eight after admitting 35 child sex offences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fZX3B9Q via IFTTT

What Next for Syria?

Crowds gather at notorious Damascus prison, as Assad flees to Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6UC0AXu via IFTTT

US will fear the vacuum that could replace Assad

Washington worries that the overthrow of Syria's president could lead to a power grab by Islamist groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MDdJ7VZ via IFTTT

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/xg5ap1r via IFTTT

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/NuOHCsq via IFTTT

Saracens power to bonus-point Champions Cup win

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/iKVcXOW via IFTTT

'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/FrOpexL via IFTTT

Tracking Syrian rebels' lightning offensive as they approach key city

BBC Verify has been tracking the territory captured by Syrian rebels as they move towards Homs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uOE8Sz4 via IFTTT

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/WaCOKDX via IFTTT

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/aofxn2W via IFTTT

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/wNTMLs0 via IFTTT

Club World Cup draw pairs Man City with Juventus; Chelsea face Flamengo

Defending champions Manchester City will face Juventus in the group stage of next summer's Fifa Club World Cup, while Chelsea meet Flamengo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HuoePbJ via IFTTT

Where do the Democrats go from here?

And the fallout from Hunter Biden's pardon continues... from BBC News https://ift.tt/C9cxRlG via IFTTT

Art showcasing Scottish Sikh community wins Turner Prize

The judges praised the artist's "unexpected and playful combinations of material". from BBC News https://ift.tt/0E8Z7M3 via IFTTT

'I worry every second': Mother of only British hostage in Gaza fears for her life

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/ba95SOM via IFTTT

Massive Elon Musk donation news to me, says Farage

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/oDfMtxN via IFTTT

Russian spies surveilled Ukrainian troops at US base, trial hears

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

Michelin chef 'gutted' at theft 'of nearly a tonne' of pies

Tommy Banks says "nearly a tonne" of pies worth a total of £25,000 were due to be delivered to a Christmas market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TQORqFz via IFTTT

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/8SIvC6e via IFTTT

How Liverpool mixed best of Klopp & Slot to beat Man City

Liverpool's perfect mix and match of Jurgen Klopp's heavy metal and Arne Slot's symphony destroyed Manchester City, writes Phil McNulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vumV8Wn via IFTTT

'Hundreds of millions' - Ecclestone to sell car collection

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone is to sell his collection of race cars driven by motorsport legends including Michael Schumacher, Niki Lauda and Nelson Piquet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zsByug5 via IFTTT

'I have to find the solution' - Guardiola after Liverpool defeat

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Liverpool "deserved" their victory and that he and his side need to find solutions following their 2-0 defeat at Anfield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DxV38Kq via IFTTT