A Chinese drama is the most-searched show, despite Google being largely blocked in China.

The protagonist Wei Yingluo, of Yanxi Palace

A guide to the most Googled show on Earth

Zander Fagerson believes he can achieve "everything I want to in the game" at Glasgow Warriors after signing a new three-year deal.

Zander Fagerson in action for Glasgow Warriors

Fagerson signs new Warriors deal

Britain's Johanna Konta hopes she will be "better equipped to deal with challenges on court" after linking up with Dimitri Zavialoff.

Konta hopes to be 'better equipped'

Tottenham are being talked about as title contenders after their 6-2 win at Everton, and ex-Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas saw it coming.

'How Pochettino put Spurs in title race'

Thousands splash hot water into freezing air in north-eastern China to mark the winter solstice.

Making ice fog

Christmas Eve's newspapers feature a preview of the Queen's speech and the latest on the Gatwick drone.

Queen calls for unity, and Gatwick probe criticism

A Trump aide says deadlock over federal budget spending could drag on until the next Congress.

A sign is displayed at the National Archives building that is closed because of a US government shutdown in Washington, DC, on December 22, 2018

US shutdown could stretch into new year

Manchester City are "probably the team of our generation" said Crystal Palace's Andros Townsend after denting their title hopes.

Man City are 'team of our generation'

Manchester United can qualify for next season's Champions League after beating Cardiff City, says Luke Shaw.

Man Utd's Shaw aiming for top four

Juventus and Bayern Munich want Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey but both Milan clubs have been priced out, plus more transfer gossip.

Monday's gossip column

Mike Costello, Steve Bunce and Eddie Hearn discuss what is next for Josh Warrington and Dillian Whyte after a huge night for British boxing.

What next for Whyte and Warrington?

Fife Flyers coach Todd Dutiaume says his message that "hard work beats talent" is not getting through after a 3-2 defeat to Glasgow Clan.

Fife Flyers went down 3-2 to Glasgow Clan on Saturday

Fife Flyers 'not getting message'

Otis Bolamu is due to be deported back to the DR Congo, where friends say his life is in "severe danger".

Petition to stop Christmas Day deportation

Cardiff Devils maintain their challenge to Elite League leaders Belfast Giants with victory at Guildford Flames.

Guildford Flames 2-4 Cardiff Devils

Liverpool and Manchester City are 'clear' favourites to win the Premier League despite Tottenham's form, says Mauricio Pochettino.

'Liverpool & Man City clear favourites'

Callum Paterson says Cardiff City reaching Christmas above the Premier League relegation zone is a great achievement.

Cardiff in 'amazing' position - Paterson

Stuart Lancaster says it would take a 'strong position' to persuade him to leave his coaching role at Leinster.

Lancaster feels 100% wanted at Leinster

Egyptian giants Zamalek, CS Sfaxien of Tunisia and Nigeria's Enugu Rangers all book their place in the African Confederation Cup play-offs on Sunday.

Zamalek, CS Sfaxien advance in Confed Cup

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino praises his side's "fantastic" 6-2 Premier League win at Everton, and says Spurs "are there" when it comes to challenging Liverpool and Manchester City for the title.

'Liverpool & Man City are favourites, but we are there'

A Christmas cracker awaits at Kempton on 26 December - and Cornelius Lysaght takes us through the runners and riders.

King George VI: Lowdown on the big race

Why Liverpool might not be thrilled to be top at Christmas, plus all the best stats from the Premier League weekend.

Do Liverpool have a Christmas curse?

Services at Birmingham Airport were temporarily suspended due to an air traffic control fault.

Air traffic control fault halts flights

Which player "shouldn't have all that talent"? What does Garth Crooks think about Jose Mourinho's departure? It's his team of the week.

Who is in Garth's team of the week?

Angel "Baby" Etchecopar must give guests 10 uninterrupted minutes to speak each week for five months.

Sexist radio presenter must host feminists

Rebecca Louise, 34, from Llanberis, was killed in a three-car crash on the A499 in Gwynedd.

'Precious' nurse killed in car crash

Cliftonville manager Barry Gray strengthens his defence with the signing of Joe Gorman from Scottish League Two club Clyde.

Cliftonville add defender Gorman

The 48-year-old man from Tamworth is suspected of causing death by dangerous driving.

Watling Street, near to crossroads of Watling Street, Two Gates and Dosthill Road in Tamworth

Man arrested over hit and run death

Striker Sam Cosgrove has now scored six Scottish Premiership goals in 11 days, having taken 17 games to score his first for Aberdeen.

Watch: 11 days, six goals, one cult hero - Cosgrove makes Aberdeen mark

The Anak Krakatau volcano may have triggered Saturday's tsunami that killed at least 281 people.

An aerial view of Anak Krakatau volcano during an eruption at Sunda strait in South Lampung, Indonesia, December 23, 2018

Fears of new tsunami as volcano seethes

The 15 and 16-year-old have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the stabbing in Tottenham.

Boys arrested after man stabbed to death

St Mirren move three points clear of bottom spot with victory over Motherwell at Fir Park. (UK only)

Highlights: Motherwell 0-1 St Mirren

Tottenham celebrate during win over Everton

Tottenham hit six to brush aside Everton

Trabzonspor's Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi is set to miss the rest of the season after sustaining a ruptured Achilles on Sunday.

Onazi's season 'may well be over'

A man is being questioned by police after another man was attacked in Londonderry.

Man arrested after stabbing at house

The weapon may have been used in an attack which left a man with a life-threatening head injury.

Officers search for samurai sword

Hearing Christmas

Three men are in police custody following burglaries in Ballymena.

Burglary victim threatened with crowbar

Robbie Neilson is "very excited" about the future of Dundee United following the takeover by United States-based businessman Mark Ogren.

Neilson 'excited' at Dundee Utd takeover

Rob Cross reaches the last 16 of the PDC World Championship, with James Wade and Adrian Lewis also through.

Defending champion Cross reaches last 16

Residents of Heilongjiang in China spray hot water into freezing air to mark the shortest day.

Thousands gather in China`s Heilongjiang Province to celebrate the Winter Solstice on 23 December 2018

Thousands make ice fog to mark solstice

Patrick Shanahan will succeed James Mattis as defence secretary on 1 January - earlier than expected.

Trump brings forward Mattis departure

Former Crystal Palace boss Frank de Boer returns to management with Major League Soccer champions Atlanta United.

De Boer appointed Atlanta United boss

"Somebody has to pay" for the upkeep of the north coast tourist hotspot, says the National Trust's boss.

Trust defends Giant's Causeway charges

More than 750 people sign a petition accusing discount site boss Josh Rathour of inappropriate behaviour.

UNiDAYS founder denies harassment claims

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Cyclist dies in collision with Porsche

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he is "really worried" by his side's first-half display despite their victory over St Johnstone.

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard looks frustrated

Gerrard 'concerned' despite Rangers win

The US president's decision to withdraw all troops from Syria has alarmed allies, including France.

Composite picture with photos of Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump

Macron 'deeply regrets' Trump's Syria plan

Brendan Dolan causes another shock by beating Mervyn King to reach the last-16 round at the PDC World Championship.

Brendan Dolan beat Mervyn King 4-2 to reach the last 16

Dolan takes King at World Championship

The 57-year-old driver of one of the cars is "helping police with their investigations".

Woman dies in three-vehicle crash

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to help with the investigation.

Pedestrian hit by van dies of injuries

A selection of the most striking sports photographs from around the world this week.

France's players celebrate after winning the EHF European Women's Championship against Russia at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris. (Photo by Anne-Christine/AFP/Getty Images)

World sport: 10 photos we liked this week

Heavy discounting has not been enough to get shoppers to High Streets for last-minute Christmas gifts.

'Super Saturday' fails to boost retailers

A major road near a stadium is blocked as protesters demand an end to president's 29-year rule.

Sudan football fans clash with police

Hundreds of people have died after a tsunami hit coastal towns on Indonesia's Sunda Strait, government officials say.

Hundreds of people have been killed after a tsunami hit coastal towns on Indonesia's Sunda Strait, government officials say.

Indonesia tsunami aftermath

A Mercedes HGV and a white Peugeot van collided near a farm in Northumberland in the early hours.

Man dies in lorry and van collision

Villagers in Somerset pay tribute to Lord Paddy Ashdown who died on Saturday after a short illness.

He was 'simply Paddy' to villagers

England fast bowler Tymal Mills says he is "beyond gutted" after being ruled out of the Big Bash League through injury.

'Gutted' Mills ruled out of Big Bash

Seven-year-old Jessica launched an appeal to collect treats and food for animals at her local shelter.

Christmas cheer for homeless animals

Mick McCarthy will build his team around Declan Rice should the West Ham player declare for the Republic of Ireland.

Rice could captain Republic - McCarthy

Parts of the marina have been cordoned off for police investigations.

Body found in Swansea Marina car park

The 24-year-old was being held at Clydebank police office and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Man found dead in police custody

A total of five people have been arrested after a 29-year-old cyclist was stabbed.

Further arrests after cyclist murdered

Egypt's Al Masry are the biggest casualties after Saturday's second leg matches in the Confederation Cup round-of-32, going out to Burkina Faso's Salitas.

Al Masry suffer early Confed Cup exit

Anti-government protesters hurled objects at police and chased after them in central Paris.

Officer draws gun at protests

Vincent Kearney will take up the role of Northern Ireland correspondent at RTÉ early in 2019.

BBC News NI correspondent in RTÉ move

Inter Milan midfielder Radja Nainggolan is suspended by the Italian club for "disciplinary reasons".

Nainggolan suspended by Inter Milan

A man died when his ears were sliced off in an attack in Blackburn.

Fifth arrest after ear attack death

One vehicle was left on its roof in the road in Wolverhampton after the crash on Saturday.

Drink-drive arrest after multiple car crash

Eight times former winners Al Ahly of Egypt are among the clubs to progress to the group phase of this season's African Champions League.

Big clubs survive scares to reach group phase

Daniel Hogan, 34, suffered head injuries after he was struck in Uppermill on Friday.

Men charged with murdering 34-year-old

Survivors of Saturday's tsunami in Indonesia speak about the devastation.

Indonesia tsunami: 'I clung to a bench'

The lack of major earthquake tremors in the Sunda Strait tsunami meant that many did not flee in time.

How volcanoes can trigger tsunamis

The men were arrested on board the cargo ship in the Thames Estuary.

Men found on cargo ship charged

The 32-year-old pedestrian suffered "extensive head injuries" after being hit by a car, police say.

Man dies after crash outside bus station

The would-be thief tried to grab the woman's bag as she came out of a pharmacy in Shettleston.

Woman threatened by robber with syringe

The woman was struck on a road in Berkshire and later died in hospital.

Pedestrian, 98, dies after being hit by car

Mali midfielder Amadou Haidara says he feels 'motivated' to succeed with German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig following his move from Austrian side RB Salzburg.

Haidara excited to prove himself in Bundesliga

A man and woman, both 19, were killed in the collision on the Lincoln bypass in the early hours of Saturday.

Man released after double fatal crash

Der Spiegel is to file a criminal complaint against its rogue reporter Claas Relotius.

Cover of Der Spiegel magazine, 22 December 2018

German 'fake news' reporter may be charged

Swansea City boss Graham Potter praises Wilfried Bony after the striker scores on his first start this season following a lengthy injury lay-off.

Swansea boss delighted at Bony start

More than 80,000 people attend as Emperor Akihito gives a last birthday address before his abdication.

Emperor Akihito delivers his last birthday address alongside his wife Empress Michiko

Japan emperor gives emotional farewell

Clare started knitting after her bereavement, but didn’t realise it would raise thousands for charity and help her find love again.

Love after knitting

Michael Conlan says he still has more room for improvement following his unanimous points victory over Jason Cunningham in his 10th fight as a professional.

Conlan 'moving in the right direction'

The 25-year-old has been bailed after part of a town centre was closed by police during a manhunt.

Man bailed after armed police arrest

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter hopes Saturday's win over Saracens will give his side "a renewed confidence and vigour".

Exeter boss hopes for 'renewed confidence'

Organisers said circumstances beyond their control led to the cancellation of the "Wonderland".

Christmas festival shuts after one day

West Ham become the first club to reach a fundraising target to plant trees in memory of fallen World War One footballers.

Hammers lead way in WW1 charity project

Who did you rate man of the match in Rangers late win Scottish Premiership win over St Johnstone?

Who did you rate man of the match in Rangers late win over St Johnstone?

Buildings were flattened by the force of the waves.

'Volcano tsunami' hits Indonesia

Police officer draws gun at Paris protest

Ospreys head coach Allen Clarke says they are keen to agree a new deal with fly-half Sam Davies who is in the last year of his contract.

Ospreys keen to keep 'composer' Davies

He trapped his arm trying to break into his home after forgetting his keys and had to be rescued.

Man's arm trapped in letterbox

Two people are arrested following the incident in Claverhouse Drive in the south of Edinburgh.

Man in hospital after street 'disturbance'

A car found on fire behind a pub is linked to an attack where a man was shot in the head, police say.

Car fire 'possibly linked to shooting'

The women sent the Christmas presents after learning that 60% of care home residents don't receive visitors.