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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/sXn8BwR via IFTTT

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/7OCi1AF via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M1VhX6d via IFTTT

Is Liverpool's new front three even better than Salah, Mane & Firmino?

How do Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz measure up against Liverpool's last title-winning front three? from BBC News https://ift.tt/zqU0SXo via IFTTT

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/SAhYuV7 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/v3Tyw1r via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kW4qHr1 via IFTTT

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/Pb5j8zV via IFTTT

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/chidzZI via IFTTT

Stoke sack Pelach after just three months in charge

Stoke City part company with head coach Narcis Pelach following a nine-game winless run. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xNTmboG via IFTTT

News Review of the Year 2024

Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jNJM5m0 via IFTTT

Pereira outshines Amorim in battle of new Portuguese bosses

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira outshines Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim in the battle of two new Portuguese bosses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RakEJOU 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/1fgYiqK via IFTTT

'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/LC512Y7 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/rKDpVGA via IFTTT

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/zbKNGdA via IFTTT

Arrest after man killed in hit-and-run

Dyfed-Powys Police say they have located the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8znQ72h via IFTTT

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/RFQ0T6t via IFTTT

Rioter who featured in viral bricking video jailed

Brian Spencer, 40, featured in a viral video of him being hit in the crotch and head by "wayward" bricks during a riot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0siT4MR via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/32ZfgBG 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/ID5jNSF via IFTTT

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/7x4O1YL via IFTTT

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

'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/VYw0dEI via IFTTT

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/g4DOM59 via IFTTT

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aRCNUoA via IFTTT

Watch: Fury cuts face-off short after seven seconds

Watch as Tyson Fury cuts face-off with Oleksandr Usyk short after seven seconds at the weigh-in for their heavyweight fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday. This comes the day after the pair engaged in an 11 minute 20 seconds face-off at the media conference on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IpECGWh via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q5ylkK7 via IFTTT

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

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/OpjwHT0 via IFTTT

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/ojynxsA 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/Lml8uN1 via IFTTT

Globetrotting 'hothead' with work 'addiction' - incoming Wolves boss Pereira

As Vitor Pereira agrees to become Wolves manager, BBC Sport takes a closer look at his colourful career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kBp0HQn via IFTTT

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/asAjJWp via IFTTT

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/YODB1UW via IFTTT

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/nvjws0N via IFTTT

'We have Fergie Time and magic happens' - Amorim revels in Man Utd fightback

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he never gave up believing his side could fight back from falling a goal behind against Manchester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ze4qaKn via IFTTT

Fears of heavy death toll after cyclone hits island Mayotte

There are reports of severe damage on the French Indian Ocean territory after it was struck by Cyclone Chido. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C7hsNqb via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TOPAw7f via IFTTT

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/gCZd3Bl via IFTTT

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

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/9Wf47YN via IFTTT

'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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/obxX1j9 via IFTTT

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/Pk3BHc8 via IFTTT

What will Trump do about Syria?

His former national security advisor, John Bolton, gives us his verdict from BBC News https://ift.tt/RH0GuW9 via IFTTT

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/7nhxHFl via IFTTT

What Next for Syria?

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

US will fear the vacuum that could replace Assad

Washington worries that the overthrow of Syria's president could lead to a power grab by Islamist groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aI3gwXr via IFTTT

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/eQFJzsV via IFTTT

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/6Yec8np via IFTTT

Saracens power to bonus-point Champions Cup win

Saracens start their quest for a fourth European Cup with an impressive bonus-point victory over Bulls in blustery conditions at StoneX Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pDdZqxJ 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/rkhzl2q via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BstyS5r via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t3cnWzT 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/dt2M0Gf via IFTTT

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/CzM5w90 via IFTTT

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

Where do the Democrats go from here?

And the fallout from Hunter Biden's pardon continues... from BBC News https://ift.tt/0pDHr2k via IFTTT

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/7QEbmCs via IFTTT

Massive Elon Musk donation news to me, says Farage

Claims the X mogul is planning to donate $100m to Reform UK are dismissed by party leader Nigel Farage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r73SQIu via IFTTT

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7yTx0YV via IFTTT

Russian spies surveilled Ukrainian troops at US base, trial hears

Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, and Tihomir Ivanchev, deny a conspiracy to spy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iGCT2fO via IFTTT

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t3WwKiH 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/grmNOJ2 via IFTTT