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.

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Fireworks, drums and light shows: How the world is welcoming 2026

Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long held traditions.

December 31, 2025 at 11:41PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/ICbrLZ0

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.

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George Clooney, wife Amal and their twins awarded French citizenship

The Hollywood actor and his wife, Amal, purchased their home in the south of France in 2021.

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'There are many challenges': Syrians in Turkey consider return after fall of Assad

Syrians in Turkey are weighing up whether it is the right time to return to their homeland.

December 29, 2025 at 11:05AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/SIet8B3

Missing Texas teen believed to be in 'imminent danger'

Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen leaving her house on Christmas Eve morning.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups

The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.

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'A stellar legacy on and off the field' - Hugh Morris obituary

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.

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Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle

The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.

December 28, 2025 at 10:10PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/MJpROdi

'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".

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Man arrested over murder of boy, 15, after manhunt

Abdel Dedour , 22, was arrested along with four others at an address in north-west London, police say.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'

The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.

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Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case

The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay the full release of Epstein documents by a "few more weeks".

December 25, 2025 at 03:55AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/0zucMvH

Two dead after Pennsylvania nursing home explosions

Authorities are investigating whether a gas leak was to blame for the twin blasts and fire, which caused a partial collapse.

December 24, 2025 at 06:37AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/RxmLpHS

Thousands fleeing DR Congo violence face 'dire conditions' in Burundi - aid agencies

Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women - some going without food for days.

December 23, 2025 at 05:21PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/wi9LYQK

Thousands fleeing DR Congo violence face 'dire conditions' in Burundi - aid agencies

Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women - some going without food for days.

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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.

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Trump's appointment of Greenland envoy sparks fresh row with Denmark

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale explains how Trump's appoinment of a special envoy to Greenland has shaken diplomatic with Denmark.

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US pauses offshore wind projects over security concerns

The Trump administration has long opposed wind power, most often citing cost and reliability concerns.

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Stunning Rogers double secures Villa win over Man Utd

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.

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'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.

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Australian state plans to ban intifada chants after Bondi shooting

New South Wales will look at passing hate speech laws after Australia's deadliest shooting in almost 30 years.

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Foreign prison officers exempted from stricter visa rules

It follows warnings some jails were facing a staffing crisis after salary requirements were raised.

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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.

December 19, 2025 at 11:15PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/DCToHPN

Dallas Cowboys retain status as world's most valuable team

The Dallas Cowboys retain their status as the world's most valuable sports team in the annual Forbes list published on Thursday and dominated by NFL clubs.

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Billionaire Jared Isaacman faces confirmation vote for Nasa chief

The amateur jet pilot, if confirmed, will be the first NASA administrator in decades to come directly from outside government.

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Spain to open network of climate shelters

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the shelters will be in public buildings across the country.

December 17, 2025 at 10:50PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/vuRmJ1g

Ukraine struggling to keep lights on under Russian attack, says energy boss

DTEK boss Maxim Timchenko says the intensity of Russian strikes is so frequent there is no time to recover.

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Fifa introduces some £45 World Cup tickets after backlash

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.

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How the Bondi Beach shooting unfolded

Eleven minutes of video capture the moment Bondi beach turns into a scene of horror. Eleven minutes of video capture the moment Bondi beach turns into a scene of horror. BBC Verify has analysed dozens of videos from the attack.

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Iranian Nobel laureate taken to hospital after 'violent arrest', family says

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.

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Dozens killed in Morocco flash floods

At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi's old city centre, officials say.

December 15, 2025 at 05:18PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/mFLO7Ca

'Burning, annoying' - Frank calls for time after 'very bad' Spurs loss

"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.

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BBC captures celebrations as Belarus frees political prisoners

Southern & Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Lithuania, where some of the released prisoners were taken.

December 14, 2025 at 01:06AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/stqRldr

BBC captures celebrations as Belarus frees political prisoners

Southern & Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from Lithuania, where some of the released prisoners were taken.

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Equality boss expects people to 'follow the rules' over single-sex spaces

Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said "things could be sorted out if there is goodwill and recognition that everybody has rights".

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'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.

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Inside the Colombian cathedral built 180m underground

The idea came from the miners building makeshift altars in the mine in the 1930s, to pray for their safety before starting their shifts.

December 12, 2025 at 05:44PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/lINoE4i

I'm learning a new football language - Rashford

Marcus Rashford speaks to BBC Sport Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway about how he is settling into life with Barcelona.

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Women rally behind Catherine Zeta-Jones over age-shaming comments

The Oscar-winning actress faced criticism over her looks at Netflix's Wednesday FYC event.

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US judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment in Los Angeles

The judge has ordered control of the the troops, which were deployed in June, to be returned to California's governor.

December 10, 2025 at 09:35PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/WYk97bo

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.

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These young Australians grew up with social media - what do they think of the ban?

The BBC took to the streets of Sydney to find out what young people aged between 18 and 20 think of Australia’s under-16s social media ban.

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Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union

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.

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'I am not weak' says Slot, but Salah could return

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is "not weak" and denies the situation with Mohamed Salah has undermined his authority.

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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.

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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.

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Chelsea unbeatable no more - is WSL now Man City's to lose?

585 days. 34 Women's Super League games. Finally, Chelsea's unbeaten domestic league run is at an end.

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'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".

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Deadly border fighting breaks out between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Both sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October.

December 06, 2025 at 01:23PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/JQDpRuw

Boycotts and arguments - can the Eurovision Song Contest survive its biggest crisis?

The biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest's history raises major questions about its future.

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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.

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South Korea developing app that shows real-time location of stalkers

Critics have voiced concern over the pervasiveness of stalking and violence against women in South Korea.

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'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.

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Did Donald Trump fall asleep at a cabinet meeting?

And why is Pete Hegseth blaming the “fog of war”?

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Stop wasting the world's time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha‎ spoke after high-stakes talks on ending the war failed to produce tangible results.

December 04, 2025 at 12:25AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/wOkRocB

Stop wasting the world's time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha‎ spoke after high-stakes talks on ending the war failed to produce tangible results.

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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.

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Army fixing 6,000 support trucks grounded over safety issues

Defence Minister Luke Pollard tells MPs fixing safety issues when they are reported is standard practice.

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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.

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What is Honduras ex-president accused of and why has Trump pardoned him?

Juan Orlando Hernández, once called the key figure in a drug trafficking scheme that flooded America with over 400 tonnes of cocaine, walks free after the pardon.

December 02, 2025 at 11:34PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/8THoCgQ

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.

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Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in Peru

Rescue efforts in Peru's central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said.

December 02, 2025 at 12:13AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/OsXF7V1

Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in Peru

Rescue efforts in Peru's central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said.

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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.

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