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179 dead after South Korean airliner crashes, explodes in fireball
The crash is the worst ever air accident on South Korean soil.

Delap can be important player for England - Maresca
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca believes Ipswich striker Liam Delap, who he coached in Manchester City's academy, can become an important player for England.

Murray bringing 'fresh look' to my game - Djokovic
Novak Djokovic credits Andy Murray with "bringing a fresh look" to his game as he prepares for his first tournament since naming his former rival as his new coach.

Fog causes flight delays at Gatwick Airport for a third day
Gatwick Airport says it has "temporary" restrictions in place due to the fog with "delays" expected.

Third murder arrest after Christmas Day pub row
Police have arrested three men after Kirk Marsden, 37, was hit by a car and died from his injuries.

Murder inquiry as man, 18, fatally stabbed
Police officers say they found the man dead in the road after the stabbing on Saturday evening.

School chaplain killed in shark attack on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
School chaplain Luke Walford was spearfishing with his family off an island at the time of the attack.

Three migrants die attempting to cross Channel
Dozens of other people were rescued off the coast of Sangatte on Sunday morning.

Video captures moments before South Korea plane crash
The Jeju Air flight landing at Muan Airport had 181 passengers on board when it crashed off the runway.

Moskeeta out to keep drawn-out purple patch intact
The mare has won six of her last seven starts, but those races have been spread over 31 months.

Djoker ready to make a fool of opponents
Novak Djokovic is not concerned about the prospect of facing younger rivals, declaring he is ready to chase another major title.

Azerbaijan's president says crashed plane was shot at from Russia
Some in Russia have lied about the cause of the crash, which killed 38, Ilham Aliyev says.

The best sports photos of 2024 - and how they were captured
The world's second tallest man, a Taylor Swift kiss and Cristiano Ronaldo's tears - the best sports photos of 2024, in the words of the photographers who took them.

Australia rally after Bumrah genius on riveting day
Crucial lower-order runs keep Australia in the ascendancy on a gripping fourth day of the fourth Test against India in Melbourne.

Rabada heroics against Pakistan send South Africa to Test final
South Africa secure their place in June's World Test Championship final by holding their nerve to beat Pakistan by two wickets on an enthralling fourth day of the first Test in Centurion.

Inside a Syrian 'reconciliation centre' where Assad's soldiers give up their weapons
Former regime fighters tell the BBC they want to regain civilian status and had nothing to do with atrocities.

Airport train services hit by �100k cable theft
Passengers have been warned to expect disruption because of the stolen cable.

Rebel Wilson marries Ramona Agruma in Sydney ceremony
The couple held a service in Sardinia in September and have now made it official in Wilson's hometown.

Meet Australia�s next great grand slam hope, ahead of her fiercest test
She stands as one of the great long-term hopes for Australian tennis, and now at 18, she faces the greatest test of her credentials as a prospective champion.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is on the line. So is Mitch Marsh�s Test career
The feelgood story of Australian cricket of the last 18 months, Mitch Marsh has become the all-rounder who is not contributing with the bat or the ball.

Aussies stung by Argentina at United Cup
Team Australia has suffered an early blow at the United Cup, falling short to Argentina.