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Watch: Blacks Cap’s trickery with bat wows Super Smash crowd after left-handed six
Watching Glenn Phillips crack the ball around Molyneux Park during the Super Smash game nearly had spectators' eyeballs bouncing clean out of their skulls, and rolling into their teacups.

Trump says US hit 'big facility' linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats
The US president would not confirm US media reports that the explosion was caused by a CIA drone strike.

Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

The Papers: Anthony Joshua in 'horror crash' and honours for 'pride of England'
Anthony Joshua survives fatal Nigeria car crash and the King's New Year Honours lead today's papers.

Photographing the hidden world of slime mould
Meet Barry Webb and his award-winning images of the tiny world of slime mould.

Why did Edinburgh become the home of Hogmanay?
The history of New Year's Eve street parties in Edinburgh goes back centuries.

'Is it jury duty? I don't have time for that': Bobby Seagull on receiving MBE letter
The broadcaster and maths teacher is appointed an MBE for his services to public libraries.

Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

Russia's losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever, as US pushes for peace deal
A steep rise in soldiers' obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses.

Explaining Australia’s enduring love affair with vintage sportswear
To some they are an ugly piece of polyester and cotton. To others, they remain a treasured piece of Australian history.

Giddey suffers hamstring injury in blow for Bulls
Josh Giddey appears to have suffered a hamstring injury.

Quiz: Name England players to score century in 2025
Can you name the 13 England players to score a century for their country in 2025?

Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Zia became the country's first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years.

Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies
Cecilia Giménez's effort to restore the painting Ecce Homo earned the artwork the nickname "Monkey Christ".

Coups, elections and protests - a difficult year for democracy in Africa
Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.

Do saunas really boost your health?
Saunas and cold water swims are booming, but what does science actually say about the benefits?

Bereaved mum who is campaigning for law change appointed MBE
A mum campaigning for better online safety for children is one of 11 Gloucestershire recipients.

Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 2025
More than 30 new laws have been created this year, including these lesser-known bits of legislation.

Cabinet Office withdraws Andrew papers after 'error'
Documents mentioning Andrew were briefly released before being withdrawn from the National Archives.

How growing up in war really affects an 11-year-old
Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them - and what, if anything, can help.

Khawaja, Green, Healy and Perry. What does 2026 have in store for Australian cricket?
It’s been a very Merry Christmas for the Australian Test team and national selectors with Ashes success well and truly ‘urned’, but the new year shapes as being a, shall we say, testing time. We take a look at what the future holds in Australian cricket in 2026.