Valencia appoint West Brom's Corberan as new boss

La Liga strugglers Valencia appoint West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach.

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Russian-born US citizen jailed in Moscow on espionage charges

The allegations against the businessman, who was tried behind closed doors, are not being made public.

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Haaland's return - FPL tips & team of the week

Will Boxing Day bring a reversal of fortunes for Manchester City? Thomas Woods thinks so, with three players in the team of the week including big-money Erling Haaland.

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Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.

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Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido, French PM says

French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.

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Cross back as England name Women's Ashes squad

Fast bowler Kate Cross has recovered from an injury to be named in the England squad for the Women's Ashes starting in Australia next month.

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Grief and anger in Magdeburg after Christmas market attack

Outside the market hit by a speeding car, Germans complain about security and their politicians.

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Usyk cements legacy with points win over Fury

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia.

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England recall Root for ODIs but Stokes left out

England recall Joe Root, who tops the men's Test batting rankings, to their one-day international squad for the tour of India and the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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Skiing great Vonn impresses on World Cup return

Lindsey Vonn marks her World Cup return after more than five years away from the sport with an impressive 14th place in the Super G at St Moritz.

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How a tiny village grew into a huge luxury destination

From sticky toffee pudding to three Michelin-starred dining, a Lake District hamlet turns hotspot.

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Watch: Crowds boo President Macron in Mayotte

The French president spoke to residents on Mayotte while touring the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido.

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Hospices in England to receive £100m funding

Hospice leaders had warned they were being forced to close beds closing due to financial pressures.

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Friedkin Group completes Everton takeover

The Friedkin Group completes its majority takeover of Everton, ending the turbulent tenure of Farhad Moshiri.

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'England's renewal could reap rewards in Ashes year'

Across 17 Tests in 2024, England have veered from exhilarating to infuriating, often in the same session, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Bethell creates selection 'headache' - McCullum

Jacob Bethell has given England a selection decision to make, says head coach Brendon McCullum.

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Chelsea winger Mudryk fails drugs test

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has failed a drugs test, with an "adverse finding" in a routine urine sample, the club confirms.

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Why Final Fantasy director almost rejected his dream job

Naoki Hamaguchi says he wasn't sure if he wanted to spend 10 years on one project.

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'Our rapists should admit guilt before they get parole'

Ellie Wilson and Hannah McLaughlan are calling for changes to the parole system.

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Chris McCausland's journey from salesman to Strictly winner

The comedian impressed viewers after becoming Strictly Come Dancing's first blind contestant.

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'Uncertainty, problems & change - a compelling Manchester derby'

With both sides in disarray, Sunday's Manchester derby is one of the most unusual meetings between the two for decades, writes Simon Stone.

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Football Focus

Alex Scott looks ahead to the weekend's football, including the Manchester derby.

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Some pubs start to run out of Guinness as supply limit bites

Several pubs say they've run dry of the stout as its owner Diageo seeks to avoid festive panic buying.

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West Ham academy goalkeeper, 15, dies after cancer battle

All scheduled academy fixtures over the weekend are being postponed as a mark of respect.

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Avanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off

Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements.

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Travis Kelce's dad plans 'special' birthday present for Taylor Swift

Ed Kelce says he hoped to find a gift worth $10 "that tweaks the strings of her heart" as she turns 35.

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I don't regret voting against Assad bombing when I led Labour, says Miliband

The former Labour leader says there had been "no clear plan" when in the Syria vote of 2013.

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Can Postecoglou rediscover old comforts in Glasgow?

Ange Postecoglou is in stormy waters at Tottenham. But might a return to Glasgow in the Europa League restore some calm?

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'The club should be equal' - what's going on with Man Utd Women?

Conversations about Manchester United's women's team often focus on what is happening off the pitch - and last week was no different. So what impact will sporting director Dan Ashworth's exit have?

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Chatbot encouraged US teen to kill parents over screen time limit, lawsuit claims

Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people.

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Saydnaya Prison: Inside Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouse’

The search for loved ones inside Syria's detention centres

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Blow to UK as equipment hire giant Ashtead heads for US

The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.

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Rugby star Sinfield 'battered' after 230-mile Rob Burrow run

The rugby league star did seven ultra marathons in seven days and raised more than £1m.

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King says Elizabeth II wore her crown at bath time when he was a child

The King also spoke of feeling "slightly anxious" about wearing the heavy St Edward's Crown at his own coronation.

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'I fought £255 parking charge and won'

Garry Kay was asked to pay £255 because he took longer than five minutes to buy a parking ticket.

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'I watched my house burn down with memories of my late daughter inside'

A 64-year-old with no insurance is left homeless after fire tore through her house in East Lothian.

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The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display

A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.

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Holidaymaker was drinking before he fell to his death, Turkish police say

Turkish police say there is no evidence of "intervention" after he was found dead in a lift shaft.

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Muslim couple in India forced to sell house after protests by Hindu residents

The incident resulted in a huge outrage in India after a video from the protest went viral.

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Man charged over house explosion deaths

A man is charged over the deaths of two people, including a boy aged seven, in a blast in Newcastle.

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What we know about Musk's cost-cutting mission

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will be on the Hill to discuss their new advisory body. So what will it do?

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Deer killed by dog in Richmond Park, police say

Met Police are appealing for help in identifying the owner of a dog believed to have killed a deer.

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Central Cee and Jorja Smith among Mobo nominees

They are among several three-time nominees for the 2025 ceremont, alongside Cleo Sol and Ghetts.

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Van Dijk 'the best ever'? Rank great Premier League centre-backs

Where does Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk rank amongst the best Premier League centre-backs ever?

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Belgium grants labour rights to sex workers

It's the first country to give sex workers maternity leave, pensions and sick pay.

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McLaren call for inquiry into Norris penalty as FIA under scrutiny

McLaren call for an inquiry into the penalty Lando Norris was given for ignoring yellow flags during the Qatar Grand Prix.

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Fifa rejects own committee's call to compensate Qatar workers

Fifa publishes a long-awaited report it commissioned into the legacy of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, but fails to implement its key recommendation.

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Why would a US fugitive choose to hide in Wales?

One of America's most wanted men is arrested in rural north Wales following 21 years on the run.

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