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Cole to leave Tigers after 18 years for personal reasons

Leicester Tigers stalwart Dan Cole will leave the club at the end of 2025 due to personal reasons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w1saZO8 via IFTTT

Match of the Day

Highlights of six Premier League games, including Arsenal v Aston Villa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D1W7VjE via IFTTT

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35

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/u5Rbitg via IFTTT

Eurostar warns of ongoing delays after services resume, as thousands travel for New Year

Passengers detail how they have been left stranded and looking for other routes after power issues in the Channel Tunnel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/puGKzS7 via IFTTT

Nepal to scrap 'failed' Mount Everest waste deposit scheme

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/46lGrt2 via IFTTT

China condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland as independent state

Israel's move is a breakthrough in Somaliland's decades-long quest for international recognition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O8QeCny via IFTTT

Gray heads Spurs to victory at Crystal Palace

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/yjGwsZv via IFTTT

'He just needed more time' - Wirtz finally breaks Liverpool duck

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/R5tIBx9 via IFTTT

Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle

Manchester United hold on to take all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim's side moving into the top five. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U8rNe0l via IFTTT

Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms

Up to nine inches (23cm) of snow could fall across the New York region during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jSxdGQu via IFTTT

Draper to miss Australian Open with arm injury

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/08BsJ6r via IFTTT

Players can only leave if replacements come in - Amorim

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/rVIRuaO via IFTTT

Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys

Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DvG4SZb via IFTTT

Murder arrest after death of woman in her 80s

A 63-year-old woman has been arrested following an incident at a flat in Devizes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AIeC32W via IFTTT

Some festive swims cancelled after wind warning

Some swims over the Christmas period are cancelled in Devon and Cornwall due to the weather. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dtOxcmG via IFTTT

Catherine and Charlotte perform piano duet for Christmas carol concert

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/EhMnsAp via IFTTT

Explosion hits packed mosque in Nigeria

Eyewitnesses say the blast happened as people were gathered for evening prayers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u3lEyJq via IFTTT

King's Christmas speech to come from Westminster Abbey

The King is expected to talk about the "pilgrimage" of life, and the lessons it can teach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bCHlom0 via IFTTT

Libya's army chief killed in air crash in Turkey

Signal was earlier lost with a jet that took off from Ankara with Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others on board. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IBXoTYR via IFTTT

Norwegian biathlete Bakken dies aged 27

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/ownRy85 via IFTTT

Third Palestine Action hunger striker on remand ends protest

A third individual on remand for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group has ended a hunger strike after 49 days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RKxElYa via IFTTT

Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa

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/0azYIcq via IFTTT

'Hearts have arrived'...but McInnes warns they can get better

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/cIJlZuG via IFTTT

Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender

Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party's education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a "serious error of judgement". from BBC News https://ift.tt/pYs2Viv via IFTTT

US seizes vessel off Venezuela's coast, officials say

The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gt6VvZ5 via IFTTT

Paul has titanium plates fitted after Joshua breaks jaw

Jake Paul's jaw is broken in two places by Anthony Joshua during their heavyweight fight in Miami. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XM3Dkrt via IFTTT

Under-fire Wolves chief Shi steps down

Wolves' under-fire executive chairman Jeff Shi steps down, after a desperate start to the season for the club who sit bottom of the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xIdSOPW via IFTTT

Gurney beats Greaves in decider at PDC Worlds

Beau Greaves falls just short of becoming the second female player to win a match at the PDC World Championship, losing in the first round to 22nd seed Daryl Gurney. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VqrLEWJ via IFTTT

Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain

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/XOUt6JY via IFTTT

Putin tells BBC Western leaders deceived Russia

BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg had the opportunity to ask Vladimir Putin about his plans for the future of the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/84HaFAU via IFTTT

Joshua weighs in nearly two stone heavier than Paul

Anthony Joshua weighs in almost two stone heavier than Jake Paul for Friday's controversial heavyweight bout as part of an unusual stipulation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JribAZz via IFTTT

The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029

The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PA2RVLZ via IFTTT

Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI

Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z3b175C via IFTTT

Chelsea host Palace in Women's FA Cup fourth round

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/LWDd7jA via IFTTT

Mariah Carey to perform at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

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/F5VxRzI via IFTTT

Man City favourites and Liverpool in trouble - how WSL stands at winter break

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/FliaCTy via IFTTT

Lim, 71, becomes oldest winner at World Championship

Paul Lim becomes the oldest player to win a match at the PDC World Championship with a stunning victory over Jeffrey de Graaf. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y8d9hQz via IFTTT

I thought I'd struck lucky on a dating app but invited a monster into my life

Katie Yates wants to warn women to be wary of strangers posing as "nice guys" on dating apps. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vn4BeWb via IFTTT

'Worst 48 hours' since I joined Chelsea - Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the past 48 hours are “the worst” since joining the club last summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PYNnr9q via IFTTT

No plans to force drivers to report collisions with cats, government says

Nearly 11,000 people have signed a Parliamentary e-petition calling for a new law to report collisions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s5A7LGW via IFTTT

No 10 says it backs pubs as landlords bar Labour MPs in tax protest

The government says it delivered a £4.3bn support package for pubs and restaurants in the Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EKawJFS via IFTTT

Does Trump have a plan to reform healthcare in America?

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

Sarkozy releases prison diaries about his 20 days behind bars

The former French president was jailed for taking part in an election campaign funding conspiracy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0et3yGg via IFTTT

Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage status

An Eyptian snack, Icelandic pool culture, Cuban music and Albanian lahuta music also get recognition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HQVov2r via IFTTT

Palestine Action hunger strikers call for urgent meeting with ministers

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/uV8pYxS via IFTTT

Budget could knock 0.5% off inflation next year, Bank chief says

Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ecUmnPu via IFTTT

Fifa accused of breaching own rules with Trump award

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/6EsBpWk via IFTTT

Non-league Macclesfield to host holders Palace in FA Cup third round

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

Guehi scores late header to secure Crystal Palace win over Fulham

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi scores a late header for a 2-1 win against Fulham which moves them into the top four in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tWAr3BK via IFTTT

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/1ij6Fb5 via IFTTT

US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth

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/8YIrUvz via IFTTT

'F1 title decider could hardly be better set up'

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/QlHunyC via IFTTT

Reform revokes council leader's party membership

It follows an investigation by the party into racist content on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dD0QgWx via IFTTT

President Trump wins inaugural Fifa Peace Prize

US President Donald Trump receives the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/42yb8Lj via IFTTT

'I am a leader, not a boss' - Celtic's Nancy

Wilfried Nancy has joined Celtic as "a leader" first and foremost after arriving as manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P0y1nH5 via IFTTT

Nancy takes Celtic job and vows 'exciting football'

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/mBq6W1P via IFTTT

Presenter Woods 'taken ill' during England coverage

Presenter Laura Woods appears to faint while leading the coverage of England's friendly against Ghana on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9kgSa7z via IFTTT

Sutton's predictions v Tailenders host Felix White

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/2WEFMsC via IFTTT

Tulip Siddiq MP says Bangladesh jail sentence is 'deeply unfair'

The MP, and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FgOeqVy via IFTTT