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Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors in Rust trial
The US actor files a lawsuit against those involved in pursuing criminal charges against him.

2024 was the first year above 1.5C of global warming, scientists say
Last year was the world's hottest since records began, with global temperatures exceeding 1.5C above pre-industrial times.

Ferguson defends decision not to bring Young on against dad
Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson defends his decision to leave Ashley Young's son Tyler on the bench for Everton FA Cup tie.

The Liverpool fan set to play at Anfield for Accrington
Lifelong Liverpool fan Josh Woods was at Anfield to watch them beat Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League in November - now he's about to face them in the FA Cup.

Watch: Australia arson suspect mistakenly sets own trousers alight
Footage released by police shows the suspect stripping off their burning clothes and fleeing.

Violent protests in China after student falls to his death
Protesters and police clash after a boy is found dead at his school dormitory.

Israeli settlers in West Bank see Trump win as chance to go further
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank see opportunity in Trump's election, but Palestinians are concerned.

2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit
Last year was the world's warmest on record, bringing temperatures above a politically symbolic milestone.

Tiny stage where Oasis and Stone Roses cut their teeth is rediscovered
Some of Britain's biggest bands squeezed on to the stage at the celebrated New Adelphi Club in Hull.

Clark, Perry, Sutherland: The evolution of a record-breaking Ashes star
Annabel Sutherland wears No.14 for a reason, and the powerful Australian is a key to Australia’s hopes in the big series against England.

If Russell Crowe wants to sell the Rabbitohs, are they worth buying?
How do you become a millionaire? Be a billionaire and buy a sporting club.

The bold move that saved spinner’s Test career in fight to succeed Lyon
A three-way fight has seemingly emerged to one day replace ‘the GOAT’, and one man’s bold move has put himself firmly in that frame.

Notorious rapist Roger Kahui declined parole, refuses to do prison programmes
Roger Kahui was sentenced to preventive detention in 2007 after a jury found him guilty of 26 charges of rape, kidnap, sexual violence and indecent assault.

Cyclone Pita, first South Pacific Cyclone of 2025, threatens Niue
A tropical cyclone alert is now in force for Niue, the Fiji Meteorological Service says.

'Absolute disgrace Rangers are in this position' - what now for Clement?
Rangers were nine points behind Celtic at Christmas. Now they are 15 back despite winning the derby. So what happens now?

Spent cartridges found amongst fire wreckage in Los Angeles
The BBC sees bullets strewn over the streets while touring the fire damage in Los Angeles.

Trump says meeting with Putin being arranged
The US president-elect has said previously that he wants to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

Reeves heads to China as pressure continues over market trouble
The three day-visit has been criticised by Conservatives who claim she should have cancelled the trip.

Berry keen to replicate late brother’s Magic win with Baker in Classic
Nathan Berry’s last major winner before his shock death in 2014 was on the Bjorn Baker-trained Unencumbered in the Magic Millions Classic. His twin, Tommy, will ride Baker’s O’ Ole from the same barrier in the race on Saturday.

‘They can say what they want’: Smith excited with Test captaincy return
Steve Smith is ready to again take on the second most important job in Australia.