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26 December 2017

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  • 26 December
News imageThe Mirror and the Guardian front pages

Briton in 'hell' jail and shoplifting 'boom'

The newspapers feature a mix of stories, including the sentencing of a British woman, who has been jailed for three years in Egypt for smuggling painkillers.

News imageNeymar, Claudio Ranieri, Wayne Shaw

Football quiz 2017: How much do you remember?

Following another eventful 12 months in football, BBC Sport tests your knowledge of what went on in the beautiful game in 2017.

News imageVirgil van Dijk

Wednesday's gossip column

Arsenal set to lose Ozil but gain Benzema, Saints admit defeat over Van Dijk, Conte linked with Vidal, plus more.

News imageExeter City v Forest Green

'I'd forgotten what a draw felt like'

BBC Sport takes a look at five things you may have missed on Boxing Day in the EFL, including an abandonment and a first draw in 10 months.

News imageYaya Toure

Yaya Toure ends Ivory Coast retirement

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure reverses his international retirement with Ivory Coast.

News imageOne wing of the fold on the Mill Road was affected

Praise after Portstewart fire rescue effort

Residents at a sheltered accommodation complex were evacuated after a fire broke out late on Boxing Day.

News imageBBC News

Boxing Day sales scuffle

Police break up fight at Westfield, Stratford.

News imageDavid Armstrong hit Dungannon's winner at Ferney Park

Swifts swoop for late win over Mallards

David Armstrong's 80th-minute goal at Ferney Park earns Dungannon Swifts victory over Ballinamallard United.

News imageComposite showing North Korean missile developers Ri Pyong-chol and Kim Jong-sik

N Korea missile makers hit by sanctions

The two men, both key missile developers, are said to be among Kim Jong-un's most trusted aides.

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