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Russia may be responsible for downed Azerbaijani plane, says US
The Kremlin has refused to comment, but Russia's civil aviation agency said the situation in Chechnya was "very complicated" at the time.
Man charged with double murder after deaths of two women on Christmas Day
A man is charged with murder and attempted murder after suspected stabbings at a block of flats.
'Assad's fall opened years of my husband's past I knew nothing about'
Syrians across the world are still coming to terms with the rapid fall of the Assad regime
'It's still in shambles': Can Boeing come back from crisis
Safety issues with the Boeing 737 Max and mass employee strikes made for a challenging 2024.
1,329 tiny snails released on remote island, after UK zoo helps species survive
Conservationists released the critically endangered snails to help restore a remote island habitat.
Quiz of the Year, Part 3: Which dance moves made Raygun famous?
Test your memory of 2024 in our four-part Christmas quiz. What happened in June, August and September?
Nessa to read old Shipping Forecast for centenary
Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones will reprise her role to help mark 100 years of the weather report.
Trump urges US Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
Trump says that he could negotiate a 'political resolution' for TikTok if the high court intervenes.
Flights cancelled around UK as fog disrupts travel
A blanket of fog sees flight times pushed back at Gatwick and Manchester airports.
Georgia's pro-Western president refuses to leave and prepares for showdown
Salome Zourabichvili's term is due to end on Sunday, but she says she is her country's last legitimate institution.
Get serious on pay in 2025, TUC chief tells ministers
TUC general secretary Paul Nowak tells the BBC proposed 2.8% public sector pay rise is not credible.
How cracks are starting to appear in Trump administration over skilled worker visas
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk argue for skilled visas, but not all Trump supporters are pleased with their immigration views
Dame Judi reveals apple tribute to Maggie Smith
Dame Judi recalls good times spent with her friend and fellow actress, who died in September aged 89.
The Papers: PM's heartache and Labour's 'tax hit' to flights
Saturday's headlines include the death of Sir Keir Starmer's brother and criticism of a rates increase on flights.
Remembering the 'kind leader' who led India with a steely resolve
A man of few words, Singh led the country from the front - but was deeply misunderstood along the way.
How old English sea shanties inspired Cape Verdean singer
Carmen Souza's latest album is inspired by the little-known British influence on the Cape Verde islands.
A year of mass attacks reveals anger and frustration in China
The killings have led to questions about what is driving people to murder strangers en masse.
What we know about the Azerbaijan Airlines crash
The White House has said the flight may have been hit by missiles fired by a Russian air-defence system.
Yellow weather warning issued for Hogmanay
Forecasters warned a deluge of rain could bring "significant disruption" to the end of the year.
Nasa makes history with closest-ever approach to Sun
Scientists hope the probe can help us better understand how the Sun works.
Starmer pays tribute to brother who died on Boxing Day
Nick Starmer has died after being diagnosed with cancer.
Some Welsh hospitals bring in new mask-wearing rules after concerns over flu
Four health boards bring in immediate mask rules as figures suggest flu is yet to peak in Wales.
Man charged with murder and arson in New York subway killing
Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting a woman on fire and fanning the flames.
Estonia navy to protect undersea power link after main cable damaged
Nato also says it will enhance its military presence in the Baltic after a ship was suspected of sabotaging the Estlink 2 cable.
Putin apologises over plane crash, without saying Russia at fault
Russia's leader apologises over the downing of an Azerbaijani plane in Russian airspace - without directly taking blame.
Azerbaijan plane survivors recall moments before crash
Three survivors of the downed Azerbaijani plane have described the moments on the flight before the crash.
Woman charged with murder of man on Christmas Day
Police say Louis Price, 31, was found suffering a cardiac arrest at an address in Norton Canes.
Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after being told to change jeans
The defending champion said he quit as a "matter of principle" after being told to change his jeans.
Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth
The prime minister writes to regulators including Ofgem and Ofwat for ideas to boost economic growth.
More migrant arrivals as annual total tops 36,000
The number of people who have made the crossing has passed 150,000 since 2018 when records began.
'It's still in shambles': Can Boeing come back from crisis?
Safety issues with the Boeing 737 Max and mass employee strikes made for a challenging 2024.
1,329 tiny endangered snails released to roam remote island
Conservationists released the critically endangered snails to help restore a remote island habitat.
How a town got together to cut crime by a third
Baildon in West Yorkshire "feels safe", residents say, after a Neighbourhood Watch scheme exploded.
Will Russia release thousands of Ukrainians for New Year?
There have been just ten exchanges of prisoners of war in 2024 but families want their loved ones back.
Nessa to read old Shipping Forecast for centenary
Ruth Jones is reprising her role to help mark 100 years of the weather report.
WHO chief 'escaped death narrowly' in Yemen airport attack
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC he felt "completely exposed" during the Israeli strike on Yemen's international airport.
Youngest person treated by Nanoknife technology is cancer-free
Two-year-old George, from Camden, is the youngest person in the world to have the procedure.
Romeo and Juliet actress Olivia Hussey dies aged 73
The Golden Globe-winning actress was best known for her role as Juliet in the 1968 film adaptation of the Shakespeare play.
Round-the-world sailor makes land after broken mast
Pip Hare says she is "bitterly disappointed" by the end of her attempt to sail around the globe.
Georgia's pro-Western president refuses to leave and prepares for showdown
Salome Zourabichvili's term is due to end on Sunday, but she says she is her country's last legitimate institution.
Formula 1
HINCH’S HEROES: IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe picks the five drivers who impressed him most across the 2024 season
Formula 1 served up a thrilling season in 2024, with a host of different winners, an incredible comeback for McLaren, a fourth drivers’ title for Max Verstappen and plenty of action in between.
Norris reveals biggest lesson he's learned in 2024 and why it’s made him ‘excited’ for next season
Lando Norris has explained that the biggest learning he took from his 2024 season was the knowledge that he has “what it takes” following his battle against Max Verstappen for the world championship, with the Briton admitting that he has gained confidence in himself after not always feeling this way in the past.
Windows Central
You got a sweet new Xbox and some Game Pass for the holidays, but now you're out of storage space—Good news, WD_Black expansion cards are on sale for a limited time
If you're looking to expand your Xbox console's storage after the holidays, you can save up to 27% off on 2 TB WD_Black expansion cards for a limited time.
Struggling to play Xbox games via Cloud Gaming during your holiday break? You're not alone, but a fix is in the works.
Xbox's Cloud Gaming and remote play services are seeing excessively long load times as holiday demand hits servers.
Activision decides Call of Duty Black Ops 6 players don't spend enough money, introduces a second concurrent battle pass
Sad faces in chat people, Game Pass could only save us so much!
Xbox's new 'Sebile' controller breaks cover in this new patent, and we now know what the weird grippy "trousers" are for
Sebile is the codename for a new Xbox controller, and this new patent details how the haptics will work, among other things.
Razer upgraded one of its best budget wireless headsets with RGB, but I'm not convinced it was needed
The Razer Barracuda X Chroma is an excellent multi-purpose wireless gaming headset, but the addition of RGB lighting raises the cost without a meaningful return.
Monster Hunter Wilds preorder guide – Which edition should you hunt for and buy?
Monster Hunter Wilds is nearly here and preorders have gone live for. Here's every edition of the game available to pre-order so you can decide which one to buy.
Over a decade of unreleased classic Halo content just leaked amid major "Digsite" controversy
The big leak contains unreleased and pre-release content from Bungie-era Halo games from Halo CE up to Halo 3 and Reach.
Laffgaff
Who starred opposite Humphrey Bogart in The African Queen?
Katherine Hepburn.
Washing Machine
A friend of mine invented a washing machine for bank notes. It's a real money spinner.