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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.
Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire 'very quickly'
The US president also warns Hamas will have "hell to pay" if it does not disarm, after talks with Netanyahu.
Music in 2026: Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth?
Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.
Littler thanks booing crowd for 'paying for my prize money' as he reaches quarter-finals
Defending champion Luke Littler thanks booing crowd for "paying my prize money" as he battles past previous winner Rob Cross to reach PDC World Championship quarter-finals.
Littler booed during and after win over Cross
Defending champion Luke Littler thanks booing crowd for "paying my prize money" as he battles past previous winner Rob Cross to reach PDC World Championship quarter-finals.
K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label
Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.
Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two team members
The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.
To you, to MBE: Paul Chuckle honoured
Comedian Paul Elliott and scriptwriter Roy Clarke are among those given a New Year Honour.
Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours
Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.
Cynthia Erivo's journey from nativity play solo to MBE
The London-born superstar is made an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for her musical and acting work.
Ice skating duo Torvill and Dean recognised in honours list
Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame.
Torvill & Dean and England boss Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours
Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame.
Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's "abhorrent" historical tweets.
Tributes to Joshua team members after fatal crash as boxer 'stable'
Tributes have been paid to two of Anthony Joshua's "close friends and team members" after they were killed in a crash in Nigeria, in which the British heavyweight boxer was injured.
Tributes to Joshua team members after fatal crash as boxer 'stable'
Tributes have been paid to two of Anthony Joshua's "close friends and team members" after they were killed in a crash in Nigeria, in which the British heavyweight boxer was injured.
Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.
Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial
Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.
Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial
Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.
Claudia Winkleman to host new chat show on BBC One
It will be produced by So Television, which is also behind Graham Norton's award-winning chat show.