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.

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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".

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Share Covid data, World Health Organization tells China

Marking five years since Covid emerged, the WHO says China should share data as "a moral and scientific imperative".

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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.

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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.

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Nigeria celebrates 'Africa's biggest street party'

Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.

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'We need help' - Guardiola targets January & says 'no chance' of title

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City "need help" during the January transfer and his side have "no chance" of winning the Premier League this season.

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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.

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Quins denied as Tigers snatch draw in Twickenham thriller

Handre Pollard's last-minute conversion via the post rescues a thrilling draw for Leicester against Harlequins at Twickenham.

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Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak

The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris.

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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.

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What we know about the Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The White House has said the flight may have been hit by missiles fired by a Russian air-defence system.

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Stoke sack Pelach after just three months in charge

Stoke City part company with head coach Narcis Pelach following a nine-game winless run.

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News Review of the Year 2024

Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.

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Match of the Day

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from all the Boxing Day Premier League fixtures.

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Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom.

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'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.

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

Coronation Street's longstanding character bid farewell to Weatherfield's famous cobbles.

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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.

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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.

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Arrest after man killed in hit-and-run

Dyfed-Powys Police say they have located the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.

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Sudan slides deeper into famine, experts say

Famine has spread to five areas in the war-hit country, a UN-backed group says.

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Stokes out for three months with torn hamstring

England Test captain Ben Stokes requires surgery on a torn left hamstring and is ruled out of all cricket for at least three months.

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How Salah's stats rank among Premier League greats

Mohamed Salah broke three more records in Liverpool's demolition of Tottenham - but how good are his figures compared to the great Premier League forwards?

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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.

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Heroism attributed to murder suspect Mangione alarming, says Mayorkas

Some have lionised the man accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sharing anger at private insurers.

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

Ange Postecoglu accuses Match of the Day's Steve Wilson of discounting the impact of Tottenham's defensive injuries after their 6-3 defeat to Liverpool.

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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".

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Man charged with murdering south London teacher

Police say Gemma Devonish, 42, was found dead at an address in Carshalton on Thursday night.

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

Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones and football analyst Statman Dave discuss why January is huge for Arsenal in this season’s title race.

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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.

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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.

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Wham are Christmas number one for a second time

Last Christmas tops the festive chart for a second year running, but Band Aid misses the top 10.

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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.

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Post Office spent £132m defending itself at inquiry

The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters.

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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.

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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.

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Vinicius Jr named Fifa Best men's player of the year

Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr is named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards.

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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.

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Fear of a reckoning simmers in Assad's Alawite heartland

Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities.

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Six goals, 10 pens & 120 minutes of Old Firm chaos

Celtic find their way out of trouble to claim trophy as Rangers left to regret more what ifs, writes Tom English.

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Brazil's Lula says he's well after brain bleed surgery

The 79-year-old says he is "I am here, alive, whole" after emergency surgery this week.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The dark fandom behind healthcare CEO murder suspect

Online adulation painting Luigi Mangione as a folk hero and fueled by health system anger has worried authorities.

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Watch: Dancing crowds in Aleppo celebrate end of Assad regime

The BBC's Hugo Bachega sees Syrians dancing, waving flags and making peace signs in Aleppo.

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'It's life limiting': Living with a diagnosable hatred of fidgeting

BBC readers share their experiences of having a diagnosible hatred of fidgeting.

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'He's been watching Suarez' - the Chelsea fringe stars shining in Europe

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?

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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".

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FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office

He was nominated to the post by Donald Trump in 2017, but the president-elect has said he wants to replace him.

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What will Trump do about Syria?

His former national security advisor, John Bolton, gives us his verdict

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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.

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What Next for Syria?

Crowds gather at notorious Damascus prison, as Assad flees to Russia.

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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.

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Anora or Wicked? Golden Globe nominations to be announced

The Brutalist, Conclave, Sing Sing, Emilia Pérez and Dune: Part Two could also be recognised.

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'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.

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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.

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Syria in maps: Where have anti-Assad rebels taken control?

A visual guide to the latest developments as advancing Syrian fighters set their sights on Damascus.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Two men charged over stabbing of Iranian journalist in UK

Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in the leg outside his Wimbledon home in March.

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Where do the Democrats go from here?

And the fallout from Hunter Biden's pardon continues...

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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".

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Art showcasing Scottish Sikh community wins Turner Prize

The judges praised the artist's "unexpected and playful combinations of material".

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'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.

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Russian spies surveilled Ukrainian troops at US base, trial hears

Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, and Tihomir Ivanchev, deny a conspiracy to spy.

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South Western Railway to be renationalised by Labour

The rail operator will be renationalised in May, as part of the government's manifesto promise.

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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why has Joe Biden pardoned his son?

Hunter Biden faced up to 17 years in prison on federal tax charges

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Verstappen wins in Qatar after Norris penalty

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix that was brought to life by two mid-race safety cars and a penalty for McLaren’s Lando Norris.

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