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Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, Tories say
Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.
Three killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries
Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.
Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes
Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.
Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.
Ex-England batter and ECB boss Morris dies
Hugh Morris, the former England and Glamorgan batter and England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive, has died at the age of 62.
Executions in Iran set to double in 2025, report says
The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December.
Silly to change England management - Root
Joe Root says the England players are “absolutely committed” to the team’s management and it would be “silly” to make changes following the Ashes series defeat.
Ex-England striker Carroll due in court after arrest
Former Newcastle United, Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with breaching a non-molestation order.
Ex-England striker Carroll due in court after arrest
Former Newcastle United, Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with breaching a non-molestation order.
Diogo Jota's widow thanks Liverpool fans for their 'love'
Rute Cardoso says it has been an "incredibly difficult time" after Jota's death in a car crash.
The blonde bombshell who revolutionised cinema in the 1950s
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.
In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot
The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.
New archbishop urged to scrap £100m fund over slavery links
A group of MPs and peers claims the funds can only legally be spent on churches and payment of clergy wages.
Heaven will not switch from England to Ghana
Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven, who qualifies for Ghana through a grandparent, wants to play for England at senior level.
Texans clinch play-off spot and Ravens beat Packers
CJ Stroud throws two long touchdown passes as the Houston Texans reach the NFL play-offs.
Head reached out to Duckett after video criticism
Australia opener Travis Head says he reached out to England counterpart Ben Duckett after a video emerged on social media prior to the Melbourne Test.
Polls close on first day of Myanmar's widely criticised 'sham' election
Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.
War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised 'sham' election
Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.
Inside elite unit hunting most wanted fugitives
GMP's Force Critical Wanted Unit hunts the area's most 'dangerous and devious' fugitives.
Sabalenka v Kyrgios: The key questions in 'Battle of the Sexes'
BBC Sport looks at the key questions going into the divisive Battle of the Sexes-style match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios on Sunday.