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Diddy hits out at 'shameful' and 'illegal' documentary
The rapper's representatives say the series is "a shameful hit piece" that "relied on stolen footage".

Baharav-Miara: Proposals to split AG role would damage rule of law and democracy

Salah a top professional after being dropped - Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says it is a "fair assumption" that forward Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being an unused substitute against West Ham.

Media will not stop us enjoying Australia - Stokes
England will continue to enjoy their time off in Australia during the Ashes despite media scrutiny, says captain Ben Stokes.

Ex-England player arrested on suspicion of attempted rape
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport on suspicion of attempted rape.

When is the winter solstice?
The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, but when is it in 2025 and what more does it signify? Ben Rich and Helen Willetts can help explain.

Tax rises and tighter spending to hold back UK growth, new report warns
Growth in the UK economy is expected to slow next year, an influential global policy group predicts.

Our teen daughter died from meningitis - we didn't know a booster jab would have saved her
Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.

Twelve more prisoners released in error, with two still missing, says Lammy
The releases happened in the past three weeks, coming on top of 91 prisoners who were freed by mistake between April and October.

‘A standout athlete’: Western Force praise Lomax after Perth tour
The demise of R360 hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of Zac Lomax to make a switch to rugby.

Kennedy fires past the Kiwis
Alanna Kennedy opens the scoring for the Matildas against New Zealand.

Last time, Alanna Kennedy was sent off with a red card. Tonight, she got redemption
The Matildas beat New Zealand 2-0 in Adelaide as Sam Kerr captained the side in her first game on home soil in two years.

Beer, Bratwurst, and Beyond: 12 German Experiences That Surprise Every Visitor

Sweden steps up winter aid for Ukrainian civilians

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians suspected of West Bank attacks

Two arrested in Denmark accused of raising funds for Hamas

'A fearless hero for hapless England' - Robin Smith obituary
Robin Smith, who has died at the age of 62, was a fearless hero in a struggling England team, but had to battle his own demons after retiring from cricket.

Searches for British hiker missing in Romanian mountains
His rugby club says its thoughts are with him, family and friends in this "incredibly worrying time".

'Hung by my wrists and beaten': Israeli-Russian woman says Iraqi militants tortured her in captivity
Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was freed in September, tells the BBC that her two years in captivity left her physically and mentally scarred.

Former England cricketer Robin Smith dies aged 62
Robin Smith was a key figure in the England side in the late 1980s and 1990s.

Reeves did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official
Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was "not inconsistent" with the situation she faced.

Quarter of police forces lack basic policies on sexual offences, Sarah Everard report finds
The report, four years after the 33-year-old's murder, says urgent action is needed to prevent violent, sexual attacks against women.

Why NFL boss Roger Goodell could lock Wallabies out of MCG during Rugby World Cup
A clause in the deal between the Victorian government and the NFL to host games at the MCG could stop Australia playing at the iconic venue in the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

No retirement but no guarantees for Khawaja after he’s ruled out of Gabba Test
There are no guarantees of another Test for Usman Khawaja, but there are certainly no plans for a farewell match.