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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/54HQCra

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/v2JHyk9 via IFTTT

Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist

Cecilia Sala could be used as "political leverage" after an Iranian citizen was detained by Italy, a US state department spokesman has said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MQBCpWo via IFTTT

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/iw8qFdT

Nigeria celebrates 'Africa's biggest street party'

Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g6yfwHK

Tourist killed in shark attack off Egyptian coast

Egypt's environment ministry says the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area". from BBC News https://ift.tt/R1WAz70 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/U8b2Nmp

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/8697iRU

Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak

The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3o9GBsb via IFTTT

Man charged with murder, arson in NYC subway killing

Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting a woman on fire and fanning the flames. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5OVarwx via IFTTT

US sanctions billionaire founder of Georgia Dream party

State secretary Antony Blinken accuses Bidzina Ivanishvili of undermining democracy to Russia's benefit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g8XJY4E via IFTTT

Israeli strikes hit Yemen airport and power station

Video shows chaos inside an airport terminal in Sanaa, as passengers flee the strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZEAwQW4 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WQYk2id

'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/7AuvCkH

Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests

The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DfTAPL3 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/JmvpMfc

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/oIUG0eH

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/CL9WBxg

Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year

More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rahpgye 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/80kNoiM

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/gWmkQId via IFTTT

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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/hTPqnBL

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/TBciOIV

'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/tpXJoT7

Hampden, sibling rivalry & the mental battle - how will 1872 Cup go?

BBC Scotland's Tom English goes through the key issues as Glasgow Warriors welcome Edinburgh in the first of this season's 1872 Cup games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y74jr6J

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/mIRiupW

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/HadVBtm

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/rDWb0FH via IFTTT

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/PJygFME

Embattled Liberian speaker questioned by police over parliament fire

A huge fire breaks out at Liberia's Capitol building a day after it was the scene of a bitter dispute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OHQ3kRs via IFTTT

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/jQzVCAD

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dOqu2CT

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/t0yLRGD

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/st5UjkB

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/5BtqK1s

'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/lLdCjaX

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/FmLdyzR

Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map

The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CFAxnXV via IFTTT

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/jcHECeS

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/EZhYJpi

Nancy Pelosi in hospital after injury on overseas trip

The former House speaker suffered an unspecified injury while on an official trip to Luxembourg, her office says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/14Vou6S via IFTTT

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/T5qJnNU

'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/j0HYaFB

UK's last Trafalgar submarine makes final voyage

HMS Triumph travelled from Clyde naval base to Devonport, where it will soon retire from service after more than 20 years from BBC News https://ift.tt/r1oTCma

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/ME31PuN

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K7Eh2W6

Syrian asylum seekers 'terrified' after UK claims paused

The UK government says it is assessing the situation in Syria after the Assad regime's collapse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7kAre2D

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/hJOwn8e

What Next for Syria?

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

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/KkDLs5Y

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/RoldvTA

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/EJj6RHM

'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/p7KuwbX

Vote counting begins in Ghana as new president awaits

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BjJxFnH via IFTTT

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/JsmZVzn

S Korea president ordered arrest of own party leader

The head of President Yoon's party called for his suspension in a sign it may back moves to impeach him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PImShX3 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/u9ZlJb3

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/CcUZA5q

Amnesty accuses Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

Israel denies the accusation, saying it is defending itself against Hamas attacks in accordance with international law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cPRylBY

Where do the Democrats go from here?

And the fallout from Hunter Biden's pardon continues... from BBC News https://ift.tt/0SrTDly

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/PUZLblE

'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/Yhnw0ZO

Bowen: Syria's rebel offensive is astonishing - but don't write off Assad

The country's president has already shown he is prepared to go to brutal lengths to save his regime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Ze5irn via IFTTT

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/81Vnksv

Snoop Dogg helps Kai Cenat reclaim Twitch subscriber record

The American has been streaming continuously for 30 days to try reclaim the record he set last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vykXLiA via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J1bgfXL