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Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of festive comedy

Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy with a series of pastiches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zNIf5Fc

Watch: Underwater chess champions compete for world title

Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PSYkaJ5

A sombre and sobering end to the year - Bunce on fatal crash

BBC Radio 5 Live's boxing analyst Steve Bunce on the fatal car accident that killed two of Anthony Joshua's close friends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IeaQPUi

How South Africa conquered Test cricket in 2025

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hWNJbkE

Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal

The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BdlM1Ox

James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026

Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sogUAKb

'Life after loss': How TikTok helped me when my newborn died

Maddie Biggs opens up about her experience of losing her newborn son and navigating grief. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GHs9NSx

Watch: Meteor lights up sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji from BBC News https://ift.tt/aNBGh5U

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle

A love triangle forms between three tennis players. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nI4oUcG

Family cremates wrong body after hospital mistake

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fmubzo9

Jokic breaks Curry record in historic triple-double

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic breaks nine-year Steph Curry record in the Denver Nuggets' win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vnRxMXE

Redknapp runner among King George contenders

Fact To File, Gaelic Warrior and Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man head the confirmations for the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YsjkeJG

Guz Khan's modern-day Christmas story for the whole family

The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m1tiNge

BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn

BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sy4kau0

'We didn't get it right' - Key sorry for Ashes display

Director of cricket Rob Key says he is "gutted, disappointed and sorry" regarding England's dismal Ashes performance - the series having been lost with two Tests still to play. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xYAJoq7

New Salford team granted Championship status

The Rugby Football League gives a new Salford team Championship membership for 2026, three weeks after the old club was wound up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iXRMtEq

Concerns over Winter Olympics skiing snow levels

The president of the International Ski Federation raises concerns over snow levels for the skiing and snowboarding events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jOQbBfm

New Zealand openers break Test records against WI

New Zealand's Tom Latham and Devon Conway become the first openers in Test history to score centuries in both innings as the Kiwis set the West Indies a record 462-run chase for victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DO3jAch

Watch: Joshua knocks out Paul in one-sided fight

Anthony Joshua defeats YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul as he secures a comfortable win via a sixth-round stoppage in Miami. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d03CJWk

Man City links '100% speculation', says Maresca

Reports suggesting Enzo Maresca is the potential successor to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City are "100% speculation", the Chelsea boss says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I2QmYCu

Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting

Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0cC64fQ

What are the 'ghost ships' Venezuela is using to evade oil sanctions?

A tanker seized by the US is believed to be part of a "ghost fleet" used by Venezuela to evade oil sanctions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1B03Trd

Antonelli goes incognito at Milton Keynes go-kart race

The driver gets two penalty points but manages to clock the fastest lap of the session. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VUnOHQG

Erratic Newcastle give Howe 'horrible feeling'

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says it is a "horrible feeling" to not know what he is going to get from his side. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3WmFylQ

My father was murdered in the line of duty - but can't get a bravery award

The family of a police sergeant who died in the line of duty are calling for a change in UK government policy on the issuing of bravery awards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bDXt98P

Wales captain Morgan to join Gloucester

Wales captain Jac Morgan is set to join Gloucester at the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iQpcU40

Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls

The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VgsQufL

Family raffles £325,000 seaside home for £5 a ticket rather than sell it

After failing to sell the traditional way, Jennie and John Bailey decide a different approach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MawW2Ek

Hurricanes crush Scorchers to win first WBBL title

Hobart Hurricanes win their first Women's Big Bash League title after Lizelle Lee smashes an unbeaten 77 in an eight-wicket thrashing of Perth Scorchers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NJs8TgG

Frustrated Messi fans throw chairs and bottles at India stadium event

The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his 'GOAT tour', taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X08B1WS

Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls

The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mL5yjsc

Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend

Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S9gow2L

Messi to unveil 70ft statue of himself on 'GOAT' tour

Lionel Messi is heading to India to unveil a 70ft statue of himself as part of a three-day 'GOAT Tour'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/31NnJK8

Four decisions for England before third Ashes Test

England are at the point of no return in the Ashes - Stephan Shemilt looks at some of their key decisions for the crucial third Test against Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jv6mSnK

The Latest Trump Resistance Is Within the Indiana G.O.P.

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By Mitch Smith from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/sfRT0kq

These Travel Influencers Don’t Want Freebies. They’re A.I.

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By Julie Weed from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/mriGAhs

Trump Wants Complete Control. Will the Supreme Court Hand It to Him?

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By Kate Shaw from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/MTi5KtY

El secreto para terminar libros grandes, densos y difíciles

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By Sebastian Castillo from NYT En español https://ift.tt/EVuzTh6

A Singular Character | Karl Ove Knausgaard

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By Jacob Sutton from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/HgWkd0v

He Had the Worst Bloody Nose of His Life. That Was Just the Beginning.

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By Lisa Sanders, M.D. from NYT Well https://ift.tt/XvPLyDA

The Conversation: Your Questions Answered

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By Frank Bruni, Aaron Retica, Bret Stephens and Derek Arthur from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Jej8LGS

‘Bel-Air’ Wraps Up Its Unlikely Run

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By Robert Ito and Erik Carter from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/PoNt6Fz

Raducanu 'isn't hiding from anything any more' after stalking ordeal

Emma Raducanu is now comfortable travelling by public transport and does not feel she is "hiding from anything any more" after her stalking ordeal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dtDyMT9

Chickpea, Spinach and Feta Pie

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By Nyt Cooking from NYT Food https://ift.tt/OzJ1XTt