DR Congo election: President Felix Tshisekedi declared landslide winner

Officials say Félix Tshisekedi wins a landslide 73% of the vote, while the opposition calls for a rerun.


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Rohan Dennis: Australian cyclist reportedly charged by police with causing wife's death

Australian cyclist Rohan Dennis has reportedly been charged by police with the death of his wife after she was hit by a car on Saturday.


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Rafael Nadal says he may continue playing beyond 2024 after starting comeback in Brisbane

Rafael Nadal makes his return to tennis at the Brisbane International after almost a year out and his desire to play on remains strong.


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MOTD analysis: Chelsea's Cole Palmer a 'rare talent' - Martin Keown

Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown says Chelsea's Cole Palmer is a "rare talent" following his match-winning performance in their 3-2 win against Luton.


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North Korea says it will launch three new spy satellites in 2024

Setting out his aims for next year, Kim Jong Un also hardened his stance on unification with South Korea.


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William Brown: Mother thanks King Charles for burial permission

William Brown, 7, was killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Folkestone on 6 December.


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Emilia Clarke: Actress and mum Jenny both get MBEs

Actress Emilia Clarke and her mother Jenny are named in the New Year Honours for brain charity work.


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The Papers: 'Heroes and Zeroes' and public services warning

Many of Saturday's papers take a look at the people recognised in the 2024 New Year Honours List.


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Surf's up in California as massive waves crash Mavericks Beach

Professional surfers race to the famous Mavericks Beach to catch the biggest storm swells seen in years.


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'Like a wow!' and other Indian social media hits of 2023

From making history at the Oscars to landing on the Moon - viral moments that had Indians talking.


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Woman picks up 100,000 pieces of litter on bus pass odyssey

Former teacher Ruth Major, 79, says her litter picking odyssey has given her a new lease of life.


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Australia v Pakistan: Pat Cummins takes 10 wickets in second Test to seal series

Pat Cummins finishes with 10 wickets in the match as Australia clinch a series victory over Pakistan in Melbourne.


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NBA round-up: Detroit Pistons equal longest losing run in history with 28th straight defeat

The Detroit Pistons equal the longest losing run in NBA history as they are beaten by the Boston Celtics for a 28th consecutive defeat.


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Potty-mouthed politicians turn the air blue in 2023

Hit the bleep button: from rude WhatsApps to ministerial outbursts, 2023 saw plenty of political swearing.


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Lee Sun-kyun: A quiet farewell for Parasite star who died in the spotlight

Relentless media coverage over allegations of drug use stalked Lee Sun-kyun's final months.


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'Strong r' sound in danger of disappearing, study finds

A study finds only east Lancashire remains an "island of rhoticity" in the face of "homogenisation".


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Recycling electrical goods could be done at kerbside and drop-off points in shops

UK households could put old toasters and hairdryers on the kerbside for pick-up under the proposals.


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Ellie Goulding: Music industry changed after MeToo

The singer says there are stronger protections in place for young artists starting out today.


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Moment Swat team tears open lorry to arrest driver on Texas motorway

Police had stopped the lorry, but the driver refused to get out of the vehicle.


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Australia v Pakistan: Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith help hosts to 241-run lead on day three

Mitchell Marsh helps Australia recover from 16-4 with a counter-attacking 96 as the hosts end day three 241 runs ahead.


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Neil Wood: Salford City part company with head coach after winless run

Salford City part with head coach Neil Wood after a run of eight League Two games without a win, with the club 21st in the table.


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Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026, transport secretary says

Transport Secretary Mark Harper says the technology will be rolled out "gradually".


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Wednesday's gossip: Echeverri, Inacio, Gyokeres, Vermeeren, Lingard, Taremi

Manchester City are close to signing Claudio Echeverri from River Plate, Arsenal best placed to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio, plus more.


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Apple to appeal ban on US sales of Apple watch

Imports and sales of Apple's Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches have been halted over a patent dispute.


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Volunteers build Isle of Man's first community rowing boat

A team of volunteers spend 11 months building a Skiff in Laxey for a new community rowing scheme.


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US hits Iran-backed militias in Iraq after attack

The US says the "necessary and proportionate" strikes came after a drone attack on a US airbase.


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Richard Franklin: Doctor Who and Emmerdale star dies on Christmas Day

TV actor Richard Franklin, 87, died following a long-term illness, his family confirms.


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'Viciousness' of Dublin restaurant attack condemned

One man was killed and another critically injured in the Christmas Eve attack in Blanchardstown.


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Christmas Day NFL results & review: Ravens dominate 49ers, Raiders stun Chiefs & Eagles beat Giants

The Baltimore Ravens dominate the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas Day in the NFL, while the Las Vegas Raiders upset the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants.


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Broadmoor: Silent twin on being locked up with Ronnie Kray

A film and hit song have been made about the "Silent Sisters" - now the surviving twin speaks.


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Premier League 2023 quiz: 20 teams, 240 questions - test your knowledge of the year

How much can you remember about Premier League clubs in 2023? Test your knowledge with a question from every month of the campaign for each of the 20 teams.


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Mrs Kirkham's: Cheeses recalled over Christmas E. coli fears

Four products produced by Mrs Kirkham's, which may be included in Christmas hampers, have been recalled.


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Watch: Nigella Lawson on that microwavé pronunciation

The chef says she's too self-conscious to say "microwave" after her unique take on the word went viral.


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Archbishop of Canterbury to highlight suffering in Israel-Gaza war in Christmas Day sermon

The Most Rev Justin Welby is expected to say "so many parts of the world seem beset with violence".


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Doctor Who: Welsh landscapes the perfect backdrop, says Ncuti Gatwa

New Doctor Ncuti Gatwa says the "mythical landscapes of Wales" are also stars of the show.


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Tanker hit off India coast by drone from Iran, says US

Saturday's attack caused a fire on board the chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean, the US military says.


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Israel vows to continue 'difficult' military operation in Gaza

An Israeli army spokesman says fierce battles are raging at Hamas's new strongholds in the Gaza Strip.


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Alabama mother: Joy as babies born to mum with rare double womb

Kelsey Hatcher has given birth in Alabama twice in two days - after a 'one in a million' pregnancy.


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Christmas message: King Charles poses alongside replantable tree

The King will deliver his traditional festive messages besides a tree which will be reused next year.


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Cleverly criticised for joke about spiking wife's drink

The home secretary is criticised for saying the ideal spouse is "someone who is always mildly sedated".


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Women's World Cup 2023: England beaten by Spain in final - highlights

England's wait to win a first Women's World Cup goes on after defeat by Spain in the 2023 final in Sydney.


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The Papers: 'Christmas getaway hell' and UN backs more Gaza aid

Leading today's papers are scenes of travel chaos as millions in the UK set off for their Christmas getaway.


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Cost of some festive chocolate boxes soars - Which?

The rising prices are blamed mainly on the soaring global cocoa costs, which almost doubled in a year.


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Czech Republic mourns victims of Prague university mass shooting

National mourning is being observed after the killing of 14 people at a university in Prague.


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Israeli strikes on Gaza continue as UN calls for more aid

An overnight air strike reportedly kills 18 in one refugee camp while another is told to evacuate.


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Are extreme temperatures threatening live music events?

The death of a fan at a Taylor Swift concert in Rio during throws up challenges for tour promoters.


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Arsenal 2-1 Wolves: Gunners move four points clear of Manchester City with narrow win

Arsenal move four points clear at the top of the Premier League table with victory over Wolves at Emirates Stadium.


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Heavy snow causes travel delays across Europe

Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.


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Philippines earthquakes: Mindanao island hit by powerful quakes

Local residents were told to flee to high ground but the tsunami threat later passed, US officials say.


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Russia LGBT: Police raid Moscow gay clubs, media say

The reported raids come a day after the country's Supreme Court outlawed the "LGBT movement".


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