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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/aXi8KxW

Man City close to agreeing terms with Semenyo

Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hs0PF7e

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/1MZlph9

Missing Texas teen believed to be in 'imminent danger'

Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen leaving her house on Christmas Eve morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AI3v7ty

'Watkins has the edge - but Calvert-Lewin could yet make World Cup'

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the top English scorer in the Premier League this season - can he force his way back into the national squad five years after his last cap? from BBC News https://ift.tt/aqGDB9P

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ejc9aUs

'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/mRUgXjE

'Such an easy game to ref' - Dyche 'stunned' by 'bizarre' VAR calls

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche is critical of the officials over some "bizarre" decisions in his side's late 2-1 defeat by Manchester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MRHr9Ch

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/Vqrn6oD

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/3VxvciN

Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says

The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FO2VAew

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/4NYKZjg

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

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

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xfsI8pR via IFTTT

Jethro Tull founding member dies aged 82

Lead singer Ian Anderson says Mick Abrahams was "vitally important" to the band's early line-up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Zvct73

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/2cDO0J6

Why France's Kylian Mbappe had £1.3m ethics bonus in PSG contract

Paris St-Germain were told they must hand over a £1.3m "ethics bonus" to Kylian Mbappe as part of his court battle win - what are these payments? from BBC News https://ift.tt/XWNmiGP

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/fCnq14y

Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago

The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/npj5rkW

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/QnoftZR

The Conversation

Women from the US and Spain discuss managing their severe allergic conditions from BBC News https://ift.tt/mS3JpQY

Lives Less Ordinary

Tulisa Contostavlos survived betrayal and a tabloid sting from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ESVOox

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/FwjSQxy

Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space

"It was the coolest experience!" said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hUVaRC7 via IFTTT

German court jails man for drugging, raping and filming wife for years

The 61-year-old has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after posting the videos online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KNJRwD7

England staring at Ashes defeat after Australia dominate on day two

England's batters have another day to forget as Australia dominate with the ball on day two of the third Ashes Test, with the tourists closing on 213-8, still 158 runs behind Australia's first innings total of 371, with the home side closing in on an Ashes series victory with two matches to spare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BX7cmRG

How the Prem transfer market got hot

The intrigue and interest around player movements has exploded in recent weeks and could be a useful tool for engaging new fans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9WizTms

Trump repeats criticism of killed Hollywood director Rob Reiner

Reiner was a longtime Democrat, liberal activist and outspoken opponent of the US president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Lzjn2t via IFTTT

Dembele wins Fifa Best men's player of the year

Paris St-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele is named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best awards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UxbC8Aj

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CDdx3Bb 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/s39PcpX

Why are Wales' captains leaving for England?

BBC Sport Wales looks at why Wales' captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake are signing for Gloucester and the implications for Welsh rugby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LnN9Xl5

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/yGkeajD

Sunderland recreate Newcastle team photo after 'special' derby win

Nick Woltemade's own goal was enough to give Sunderland a win over Newcastle in the first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby since 2016. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A6aHnNc

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/yx5PTON

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WgzsvZY 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/BOte2nF

Charlotte Church reveals she has ditched deodorant

The Traitors star says she stopped using it because she was concerned about chemicals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gg9wxLa

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/YjpnErk

Huge undersea wall dating from 5000 BC found in France

The 120 metre wall was either a fish-trap or a dyke for protection against rising sea-levels, archeologists believe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H6sBvxz

Streeting confirms public inquiry into NHS trust

The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ncqDQdC

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/3uBArxh

World Cup ticket ballot set to open - here's all you need to know

The main ticket ballot for next summer's World Cup in North America opens on Thursday with 'record high' prices for fans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/igm4kbG

Man charged after Bournemouth's Semenyo racially abused

The Bournemouth forward reported racial abuse during his side's Premier League game at Liverpool. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ffvx2K4

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/lCMYiLS

Asylum seekers, 17, sentenced for girl's rape

A judge has lifted reporting restrictions on naming the attackers, Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M8NE906

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/JXvWlg2

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

After 585 days, and 34 Women's Super League games, Chelsea's unbeaten domestic league run is at an end - so is it now Manchester City's title to lose? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Njiat9r

Watch: FA Cup second round highlights

Jason Mohammad presents highlights from the second round of the FA Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/312VPtq

Evening World Cup kick-offs for England, but Scotland face 2am opener

England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer's tournament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qv0rcP1

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z6ADChd 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/8REKMkh

Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse

Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AaZWoUF

'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/afMe7GB

German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis

Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uE9ksBT

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/MU3N6Bx

'Our only son' - Matthew Perry's parents want lengthy sentence for doctor who supplied ketamine

Dr Salvador Plasencia is the first of five people to be sentenced in the Friends star's overdose death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OywfIQS

Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit

Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bCKWZNh

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/i5stXlI

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t5jUvyo via IFTTT

OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error

The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V2XlZL3