Mohammed Al-Awar was freed on Sunday after spending 16 months in an Israeli prison.

Mother of released Palestinian prisoner reunited with her son

MOTD2 pundit Jermaine Jenas says the trip to Manchester City next weekend might be the time for Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou to adapt his playing style.

Tottenham Hotspur's Alejo Veliz and Guglielmo Vicario

'Spurs feel-good factor will not last forever'

Aberdeen University is expected to outline proposals this week amid "falling demand" for language degrees.

EU consulates call for language courses to be saved

'Lord Williams' was jailed in 1995 for fraud, but locals say his spending left a positive legacy.

The £5m police fraudster who lorded over a village

Heading into the final international break of 2023, the Women's Super League table has a very familiar look - and the results this weekend indicate it will stay that way.

A weekend that exposed the brutal gap in the WSL

Paint was daubed on a wall of the Clinton Centre which was built on the site of an IRA bombing.

Graffiti on the wall of the Clinton Centre in Enniskillen

Police treat graffiti near memorial as hate crime

The dystopian novel depicting an Ireland slipping into totalitarianism wins the prestigious award for the author.

Author Paul Lynch hugs Esi Edugyan after winning prestigious award

Watch: The moment Paul Lynch wins 2023 Booker Prize

Victor Osimhen open to Chelsea move, Juventus target Premier League midfielders, Man City want Valentin Barco, Al-Ettifaq lead David de Gea chase, plus more.

Osimhen open to Chelsea move - Monday's gossip

Luke Humphries produced an astonishing comeback to seal the PDC Players Championship Finals title with an 11-9 win over Michael van Gerwen.

Humphries wins title despite Van Gerwen nine-darter

The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence".

Overseas firms pledge to invest billions in UK

Monday's back pages

The dystopian novel depicting an Ireland slipping into totalitarianism bags the prestigious award.

Paul Lynch, author of Prophet Song, poses with the 2023 Booker Prize following the Winner Ceremony at Old Billingsgate in London, on 26 November 2023

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch wins 2023 Booker Prize

Medical procedure without an anaesthetic felt like having "insides scraped out", says patient.

Health procedure like being flayed alive - patient

It dispels the myth that tombs were laden with curses in order to keep people out, the curator says.

Dr Ken Griffin with some of the artefacts in a box

Hundreds of rare Egyptian artefacts come to Wales

Has Alejandro Garnacho already wrapped up goal of the season - and how does his effort compare to some classic overhead kicks?

'Best goal I've seen live' - Garnacho scores 'goal of season'

São Paulo v Cuiabá

Sheffield United open an investigation into an alleged racist incident during Saturday's Premier League home defeat by Bournemouth.

General shot of Sheffield United badge at Bramall Lane

Sheff Utd to investigate alleged racist incident

Which players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make his latest Team of the Week?

Who is a gem? Garth Crooks' Team of the Week

The 2023 F1 season draws to a close with another crushing Max Verstappen victory - beating him next season has been likened to conquering the highest mountain in the world.

Dominant Red Bull leave rivals facing 'Mount Everest'

Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X.

TikTok v X: The Israel-Gaza battles raging on social media

Crowds gathered around a bus which carried the some of the prisoners, as people waved flags and chanted.

People gather around a bus to celebrate the return of Palestinian prisoners.

Celebrations in Ramallah after prisoners released

Arsenal v Rosario Central

Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary as the Buffalo Bills take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL.

Listen: NFL - Buffalo Bills at Philadelphia Eagles

Talleres de Córdoba v Independiente

Formula 1 drivers who dominated in a single season

The Formula 1 drivers' title won by biggest win percentage

Cardiff Devils bounce back from Saturday's Challenge Cup defeat by Guildford Flames with a comfortable Elite League win against Fife Flyers.

Ully hat-trick as Devils rout Flyers 6-0

Everton's day of defiance in their first game since receiving a 10-point deduction turned into a damp squib with a 3-0 defeat by Manchester United.

'Mayhem all the time' - Dyche says VAR process a farce

Jude Bellingham scores his 14th goal of the season as Real Madrid return to the top of La Liga with a 3-0 victory at lowly Cadiz.

Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring against Cadiz

Bellingham breaks scoring record as Real return top

In a bid to reduce global electronic waste, Fairphone has created a smartphone that owners can repair themselves. What makes its technology so sustainable?

The phone you can repair yourself

Holders Celtic will host Highland League side Buckie Thistle in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup, while Rangers face a trip to Dumbarton.

Holders Celtic draw non-league Buckie in Scottish Cup

Hossein Vafaei beats Shaun Murphy 6-4 in the first round of the UK Championship after the start of their match is delayed by a fire at the York Barbican.

Vafaei upsets Murphy after fire delays play

Jannik Sinner beats Alex de Minaur in straight sets to secure Italy's first Davis Cup title for 47 years.

Italy win first Davis Cup title for 47 years

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag describes Alejandro Garnacho's wonder strike as "goal of the season" after a 3-0 Premier League win over Everton at Goodison Park.

Ten Hag hails Garnacho's 'goal of the season'

Celtic record the largest win of the SWPL season as they thrash Aberdeen 13-0 at the Excelsior Stadium, with wins for the other five sides in the top six.

Celtic hit 13 to record biggest win of SWPL season

The Nottingham Panthers fall to a 4-2 defeat at home to the Belfast Giants on their return to competitive action following Adam Johnson's death.

Action between Belfast Giants and Nottingham Panthers

Panthers lose to Giants on return to league action

Everton boss Sean Dyche says Manchester United's victory at Goodison Park was "tough" on his side as the Toffees lost their first game since a 10-point deduction.

Defeat 'tough' on Everton - Dyche

The father of the Irish-Israeli girl says she has lost some weight but is doing better than expected.

Freed hostage Emily Hand 'better than expected' 

Sergio Ramos is sent off for the 29th time in his career as Sevilla lose 2-1 at Real Sociedad.

Sergio Ramos is sent off against Real Sociedad

Ramos sent off for 29th time in Sevilla defeat

The New Saints rise to fourth in the Adran Premier table after coming from behind to beat Pontypridd 3-1 in the Adran Premier.

New Saints beat Pontypridd 3-1 to go fourth

Botafogo v Santos

Avigail Idan, who turned four while she was held hostage by Hamas, was among nine children released.

Four-year-old girl among released Israeli hostages

Darwen FC are the lowest-ranked team left in the Women's FA Cup after beating Leeds United on penalties to progress to the third round.

Sixth-tier Darwen beat Leeds - Women's FA Cup round-up

Scotland's finance secretary says tight budgets and inflation-driven pay deals mean savings are needed.

Public sector workforce will have to shrink- Robison

Shona Robison says staffing for Scotland's public services would have to be reduced.

Public sector jobs will have to reduce

India's Aditi Ashok wins her second Ladies European Tour title of the year as Thailand's Trichat Cheenglab claims the season-long Race to Costa del Sol.

Ashok wins in Spain as Cheenglab claims LET title

Hibs forward Jair Tavares crafts a wonderful team goal in his side's 2-1 Premiership victory at Dundee.

Sublime goal by Hibs' Tavares from start to finish

Sportscene pundit Callum Davidson analyses where Celtic went wrong with their attacking approach in the 1-1 Premiership draw with Motherwell.

'Laboured Celtic lacked penetration'

The Irish ambassador has been summoned by Israel's foreign minister after comments made by Leo Varadkar.

Irish PM defends remarks after Israeli backlash

The annual Volkswagen Santa Run returns to deliver presents to children in hospital in Southampton.

Christmas camper vans deliver presents to hospital

Catch up with the latest United Rugby Championship action and analysis.

Ryan Elias of Scarlets is tackled Jac Morgan of Ospreys

Watch on demand: Scrum V - URC highlights

The death of Hazel Pearson was a "clear failure" that should not have happened, says Coeliac UK.

Call for better coeliac care after Weetabix death

Rangers manager Philippe Clement is "totally not relieved" and "more disappointed" by a draw with an Aberdeen side who are left "gutted" after conceding a stoppage-time penalty.

'No relief' for Rangers as Aberdeen left 'gutted'

Alfie, who is diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, has his big moment during Ross-on-Wye's Christmas Fayre.

Brave two-year-old switches on Christmas lights

Lamia v Atromitos

Anderlecht v RWDM

Live text commentary as Real Madrid aim to go back to the top of the La Liga table at Cadiz.

Bellingham scores again as Real cruise to Cadiz win

Toome rally hears call for the establishment of an independent agency to protect the environment.

Protesters say Lough Neagh problems 'not over'

World champion Luca Brecel moves into the second round of the UK Championship with a 6-4 win over Yuan Sijun in York.

Brecel advances with edgy win over Yuan

Exeter Chiefs rally in the final quarter to come from behind and beat Newcastle to claim their first away Premiership win this season.

Exeter celebrate their third, match-winning try at Newcastle

Exeter triumph at Newcastle for first away victory

Protesters waved Israeli flags, held photos of Hamas hostages and sang as they wound through the city.

Protesters hold up sign saying 'zero tolerance for antisemites' at a march in central London

Thousands attend march against antisemitism in London

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery praises an "amazing" 2-1 Premier League victory away at Tottenham Hotspur that takes his side into the top four for the first time since 2009.

Emery delight after 'amazing' Villa win

Watch highlights as Scotstown require extra time to see off Trillick 0-17 to 1-13 to reach the Ulster Club Championship final after a dramatic semi-final at the Athletic Grounds.

Watch: Scotstown overcome Trillick in Ulster semi-final

Brothers Darren and Kieran Hughes react as Scotstown reach their first Ulster club final since 2018 with a 0-17 to 1-13 victory against Trillick in the semi-final.

Watch: 'We're in for some game in two weeks' - Hughes

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he side played "outstandingly well" despite a 2-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa.

Spurs played outstandingly well - Postecoglou after defeat

Swimmers protest at Portreath Beach, saying there have been sewage alerts for 26 consecutive days.

Protestors at Portreath beach in Cornwall

Swimmers protest sewage alerts in Cornwall

PD Wolf chases down a suspect who tried to evade police officers.

Dog snares suspect after police car ramming

Thousands of Everton fans hold anti-Premier League protests after the club received a 10-point deduction for breaching financial rules.

Everton fans marching towards Goodison Park

Everton fans hold protest over points deduction

Aston Villa v Everton

Lech Poznań v Widzew Łódź

Everton v Manchester United

Hoffenheim v Mainz 05

Lincolnshire Police says officers went into the water in Tongue End to try to save the trapped man.

Six bailed after man trapped in submerged car dies

Police say the crash happened in Belfast shortly before 04:00 GMT on Sunday.

Man in 20s dies following single vehicle collision

Match of the Day host and former England captain Gary Lineker says Terry Venables - who has died at the age of 80 after a long illness - is "the best coach" England has produced.

'Charming, charismatic, witty, tough and innovative'

HNK Gorica v Rudeš

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs finishes third on his return as Fastorslow wins the John Durkan Chase at Punchestown.

Fastorslow beats Galopin Des Champs at Punchestown

Fastorslow stuns Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs

Rangers v Montrose

Tromsø v Haugesund

Lillestrøm v Odd

Sarpsborg 08 v Molde

HamKam v Vålerenga

Rosenborg v Strømsgodset

Rapid v Blau-Weiß Linz

Dundee United v Glasgow City

Live text commentary as the Nottingham Panthers host Belfast Giants in the Elite League.

Updates as Nottingham Panthers return to league action against Giants

The 81-year-old woman died after spending two days in hospital in a critical condition, police say.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car

Scotstown see off Trillick 0-17 to 1-13 after extra time to reach the Ulster club final after a dramatic game at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh.

Scotstown beat Trillick to reach Ulster club final

An ex member of the body overseeing the channel said the allegations undermined its "good name".

S4C must 'restore trust' after bullying claims

Terry Venables, who has died aged 80, was one of football's most innovative coaches, writes BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty.

'One of football's brightest minds and most innovative coaches'

Organisers say the event is the first of its kind since the Israel-Gaza war broke out.

Tracey-Ann Oberman, Eddie Marsan, Rachel Riley and Maureen Lipman take part in a march against antisemitism organised by the volunteer-led charity Campaign Against Antisemitism at the Royal Courts of Justice in London

Thousands march against antisemitism in London

Basel v St.Gallen

Servette v Grasshoppers

Staffordshire Police appeal for information after the crash on Evershed Way.

Woman dies after being hit by car

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia retains his MotoGP title by winning the Valencia Moto GP after his only rival Jorge Martin crashes out early in the race.

Bagnaia retains MotoGP title as Martin crashes out

Watch Women's Super League highlights as Manchester United's Hinata Miyazawa and Nikita Parris score to overcome a resilient Bristol City.

Man Utd score twice to overcome resilient Bristol City in WSL

Real Sociedad v Sevilla

Multiple emergency service were involved in the rescue in Devon late on Saturday.

Person rescued after falling into river in Topsham

The RAF 576 Squadron was formed in November 1943, with more than 1,600 aircrew involved in its raids.