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Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hItQSn3

Referee makes history as first openly gay official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3xIoCLP

How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge

Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hbv9NLt

A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform” from BBC News https://ift.tt/5t6eyVC

Hamas police chief among 40 reported killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

The officer was killed in an overnight air strike on a displaced people’s camp in the southern Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LsezltE

Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park

The young boy ate wild fruit and dug small wells in dry river banks to find drinking water in Zimbabwe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OPGBafr

Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack

The college football match between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia will now be played in New Orleans on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y4zOgta

Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross. from BBC News https://ift.tt/chNBif2

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/06V18Uy

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/uznExL5

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/kByzUfK

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/4q7PNVU

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/vP7SsCZ

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/e7kp53v

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/oSyZwiC

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/H8J4XgI

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/CrchuyV

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/WHt7p4P

What we know about the Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The White House has said the flight may have been hit by missiles fired by a Russian air-defence system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OCVn9ct

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/kW2ADnh

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/7HeGkqx

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/NwId7r8

'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/1MPvcSb

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/5GWxkKR

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/0TQVl17

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/AYBKtJC

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/FmHgxs9

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/N98HGQD

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/ZRfTQeK

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/mu5zNk1

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/IEzbw3c

'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/meRtC3L

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/Eg4BTKp

'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/smcheYS

'He needs to be totally serious' - Lewis backs Fury

Lennox Lewis backs Tyson Fury to get revenge over Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight unification fight on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jMeIyFc

Watch: 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/8eibo1A

Gisèle Pelicot's Day of Justice

Pelicot’s ex-husband sentenced to 20 years, alongside 50 other men in mass rape trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aDBEH6i

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/UAMnDXO

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/uoY3n4l

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/mlqjXuF

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/vVKTrZu

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/CmcZ5bz

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/B8cznfe

'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/DUgrFXS

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/0uz4Aon

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/zql2SoG

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/xBYG3Ay

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/JlQLjnK

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/MGxk2c9