The infamous hornets, which were first discovered in the US in 2019, have not been seen in three years.

'Murder hornets' eradicated in the US, officials say

Alessia Russo is being rewarded for hard work under interim boss Renee Slegers and her fine form continued in Arsenal's final game before the winter break.

Alessia Russo celebrates her goal against Bayern Munich

'You have to ride the wave' - Russo resurgence continues

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says he is "not worried" about Lewis Hamilton's struggles in his final season with Mercedes.

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur in front of a red wall containing a silver Prancing Horse mural

Ferrari 'not worried' by Hamilton's recent form

Emily Handstock says she feels the pain women endure has been "normalised" by society.

Woman with long hair in bright floral dress, with her husband who has short blonde hair and is wearing a waistcoat and shirt. They smile at the camera on a sunny day, standing in a field.

Even morphine doesn't help my horrific period pain

Dr Jim Swire hopes that an upcoming Sky TV series on the atrocity will spark fresh public debate.

The wreckage of flight Pam Am 103 in Lockerbie. Police officers inspect the area around the nose of the aircraft.

Publish secret Lockerbie papers - victim's father

Police Scotland seized almost 300 dangerous e-bikes over between January and September 2024.

Three illegally-modified e-bikes and a scooter seized by police

Police warn of growing danger of illegal e-bikes

Figures show almost 300 e-bikes were confiscated by Police Scotland between January and September 2024.


BBC reporter Hope Webb, wearing a blue jacket and cream-coloured scarf, stands next to police inspector Hugh Niccolls, who is wearing a green fluroescent police vest. They are both standing next to a large, grey e-bike which resembles a dirt bike parked in front of a warehouse entrance.

'We see illegal e-bikes going 40mph on pavements'

Emily Handstock has been suffering with severe period pain for more than 10 years.

Agony of period pain left woman in hospital

Recent arrests include one man who was riding an electric motorbike on a path at 50mph.

A grey motorbike leaning against a white wall. It's quite muddy, as if it's been ridden off road.

Know dangers of e-bike Christmas presents - police

The model strikes an uncanny resemblance to the music icon in a remake of the 1973 video.

Cara Delevingne smiles the camera, dressed as Elton John. She wears a short, brown wig, large blue glasses, and a shiny green waistcoat. She is holding a clapperboard which says 'Step Into Christmas' on it.

Cara Delevingne plays Elton John in music video

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Front pages of South Wales Evening Post and South Wales Echo

Wales' papers: Beaten with metal bar, and 'stabbing' death grief

Sharaa led the rebel offensive that toppled the Assad regime in Syria less than two weeks ago.

Ahmed al-Sharaa, wearing a black suit, walking with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen

Watch: BBC speaks to Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

The image on the app shows a man putting a large plastic bag into the boot of his car.

A Google Streetview image of a man bending over the boot of a car loading in a body

Google Street View image helps police unlock murder case

Michael Lowry says he is so focused on ending Ulster's poor run of form against Munster on Friday that Christmas is a "second priority" for him.

Lowry 'so focused' as Ulster aim to end losing run

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says football management is the "hardest job in any walk of life" - including being prime minister. 

Management harder job than prime minister - Postecoglou

As Mikel Arteta approaches his fifth anniversary as Arsenal manager, BBC Sport take a closer look at his time in charge.

'He has rebuilt Arsenal' - now Arteta must clear 'hardest hurdle'

The UFWD is a decades-old - and increasingly controversial - arm of China's Communist Party. What does it do?

A sculpture of the Chinese Communist Party logo - a hammer and sickle in red. 

United Front: China's 'magic weapon' caught in a spy controversy 

SugarHill Steward, coach of Tyson Fury, suggests the heavyweight's father John will not be in the corner for the fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

John Fury kisses his son Tyson Fury on the head

Coach suggests Fury's father will not be in corner

Manager Mikel Arteta eases fears that Kieran Tierney has suffered another injury blow after the Scotland defender ended six months on the sidelines but was forced off before the end of Arsenal's win over Crystal Palace. 

Arsenal's Kieran Tierney sits down injured

Arteta eases Tierney injury fears on Arsenal return

A man in his 30s died in hospital after he was assaulted at York railway station, police say.

A railway station building with a clock hanging outside the front. People are sat on benches outside the building. A bus stop is marked on the road outside the building.

Man charged with murder after station assault

While being transported to custody, the man assaulted an officer and attempted to bite them.

On a grey stone wall hangs a PSNI badge. The badge is silver black and green

Man arrested after broken glass thrown at shop employees

Manchester City consider a move for Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, Marcus Rashford interests Atletico Madrid and Saudi Pro League clubs, plus more.

Man City hold Guehi interest - Thursday's gossip

The Belfast Giants score three goals in the first period to tee up a 4-1 win over the Coventry Blaze at the SSE Arena.

Belfast Giants in action against Coventry Blaze

Watch: Giants beat Blaze to close gap on league leaders

Scott Morris, who has died, recently joined Kevin Sinfield to raise funds in aid of MND charities.

A man in a blue beanie hat siting on a wheelchair with a white blanket on him, surrounded by three men and two women in coats, standing on the pitch at Ashton Gate football stadium

Wife's tribute to 'brave' ex-rugby player with MND

The suspect, who stole a package off a front porch, returned days later after the victim shared footage of the theft on an app.

Suspect returns item stolen and confront neighbor.

Thief complains after video stealing parcel appears online

The pilot whale was stranded near Stallingborough and Immingham on Wednesday.

Two silver 'Wildlife Ambulance' vans parked near the coast. You can see a woman sitting in the driver's seat of the van which is closest to the camera.

Stranded whale died despite marine rescue effort

Christian Kist hits a nine-darter but loses his PDC Championship first-round match against Madars Razma.

Kist loses despite nine-darter & spectator wins £60k

A report says Middlesbrough Council has made "significant improvement" but there is work to be done.

Middlesbrough Town Hall which is a brown gothic-style building with lots of windows.

Council accounts disclaimed by auditors

Watch live coverage from the London International Horse Show as GB's Carmen Edwards & Gemma Stevens compete in the Puissance.

London International Horse Show: Puissance - GB's Edwards and Stevens in action

George Powell, 21, died in a road collision on the A490, between Guilsfield and Welshpool on Sunday.

George Joseph Powell sitting on a cream chair, wearing a brown T-shirt and smiling into the camera 

Tribute after crash death of motorcyclist, 21

Opponents complain the site would do 'immeasurable harm' to Warwickshire green belt.

Lots of people walking in front of the mirrored front of a shop with red banners flying over their heads saying "sale now on"

Plans for new Frasers Group HQ approved

The government says there is a "huge" backlog for tests, with instructors branding the system a "nightmare".

A young woman with blonde hair is behind the wheel of a car. Beside her, a brown-haired woman indicates with her hand as she speaks

Hundreds of driving examiners to be recruited to cut wait times

Lincolnshire's Chief Constable says police officer numbers, staff and services could all be reduced.

Chief Constable Paul Gibson. He has short receding grey hair and hazel-blue eyes. He is wearing a police uniform consisting of a white shirt with badges on the lapel and a black tie

Police chief warns of cuts despite funding boost

Nottinghamshire Police say three men have been arrested in connection with three assaults.

A general view of Market Place in Newark, Nottinghamshire

Arrests after series of town pub assaults

Farmer Tom Martin fears inheritance tax could prove to be the end for his family's business.

Tom Martin is stood outside in a field holding two black lambs in each arm. He wears a blue zip up fleece with a green shirt underneath and had dark brown hair and a matching colour beard. He is looking at the lambs and smiling. 

Tax change 'terminal' for farm of four generations

Bob and Sylvia Tadd met as teenagers in Bath and have been happily married since 1954.

Sylvia Tadd on the left wearing a white top and jacket with a cream fascinator. Bob is on the right and he has his arm around Sylvia. He is wearing a black suit with a white shirt and a purple tie.

Couple celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

In an interview with Jeremy Bowen, the leader of the rebel group HTS says sanctions on Syria should be lifted.

Ahmed al-Sharaa during a BBC interview in Damascus on18 December 2024

Syria not a threat to world, rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa tells BBC

Darwin Nunez scores as holders Liverpool beat Southampton to progress to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

Nunez scores as Liverpool sink Southampton cup hopes

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Juventus vs Vålerenga in the UEFA Women's Champions League

Juventus v Vålerenga

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Roma vs Sampdoria in the Coppa Italia

Roma v Sampdoria

Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has to be replaced after suffering a nasty facial injury in their Ligue 1 win at Monaco.

Wilfried Singo's boot catches Gianluigi Donnarumma's face

Donnarumma suffers nasty facial injury in PSG win

Mariona Caldentey's late penalty sends Arsenal through to the Women's Champions League quarter-finals as Group C winners after an enthralling victory over Bayern Munich.

Arsenal have 'belief' to go far in Champions League - Slegers

Sandro Tonali scores twice as Newcastle move into the semi-finals of the EFL Cup with a comfortable victory over Brentford at St James' Park.

Newcastle cruise past Brentford into EFL Cup semis

Rachid Sghiar, who worked for Nottinghamshire Police, has been placed on the barred list.

A general image of a high-vis police jacket 

Special police constable took pepper spray home 

Serious allegations relating to the assault and attempted assault of a match official in grassroots football last season increased by 32% from 2022-23, according to new FA data.

Reports of assaults on grassroots referees rise 32%

The new scheme will work with 20 local councils, including Leicester and Nottingham.

A homeless man holds a sign asking for help

Government cash to support more homeless housing

Gabriel Jesus scores his first home goals in a year as his hat-trick helps Arsenal beat Crystal Palace and reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

Jesus hat-trick helps Arsenal beat Palace to reach semis

Police have been given extra powers to deal with anti-social behaviour in Warndon, Worcester.

A residential street on a sunny day. Terraced houses are on one side of the street while there is a grassy area on the other. Cars and telegraph poles line both sides of the streets and residents have their bins out.

Dispersal order issued for city neighbourhood

Women affected by state pension changes believed Labour was on their side, feeding cynicism about politics.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stands at the dispatch box in the House of Commons at PMQs

Chris Mason: Starmer stung by Waspi women but it's least of his worries

The Lancashire town will receive £2.86m in government funding to help tackle the problem.

A rough sleeper wearing a blue jacket kneeling in a shop doorway with their back to the camera with an orange sleeping back and blankets and carrier bags 

Blackpool handed £2.8m boost to tackle homelessness

The complete mastodon jaw is the first of its kind to be unearthed in New York in over 11 years. 

A black-and-white sketch of a mastodon with mountains behind it and tall grass next to it

NY homeowner makes jaw-dropping mastodon discovery in backyard

And the opera star manages to get the famous tongue-twister word perfect.

Four members of the cast of Gavin and Stacey reunite for an official cast photo: Smithy, Gavin, Stacey and Nessa. They are stood against a brick wall. Smithy (played by James Corden) is wearing a grey jacket and blue jeans and has his arms crossed, Gavin (played by Mathew Horne) is next to him, wearing a blue jacket with his hands in the pockets and blue jeans. Next to him is Stacey (played by Joanna Page), she is wearing brown cowboy boots, a white floral dress and a pink jacket, and she is stood next to Nessa (played by Ruth Jones), who is wearing a burgundy leather jacket and a black dress with long black boots.

Wynne Evans recites his fave Gavin and Stacey line

The Federal Reserve warned it would be cautious about more interest cuts in the face of inflation concerns.

Shoppers carry Macy's and Nordstrom bags at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, California, US, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024

Stocks slide as US central bank signals slower pace of rate cuts

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Forest Green Rovers vs Wolves U21 in the National League Cup

Forest Green Rovers v Wolves U21

The mass graves are a "social injustice" on an unimaginable scale, says councillor Maggie Hurley.

Three led candles on grass lit during a candlelight vigil at a cemetery to honour those buried in a mass grave with a yellow sign which reads: Every one precious to God: Their names are written on the palms of His hands. Isaiah 49 v 15 and 16 from the Bible 

Second mass grave discovered in cemetery

Worcestershire sign New Zealand seamer Jacob Duffy on a deal to cover the first half of the 2025 season.

Pears sign New Zealand bowler Duffy for part of 2025

Giants cut the gap to league leaders Cardiff Devils with a 4-1 win over Coventry at the SSE Arena.

Three-goal opening period sees Giants to win over Blaze

Follow live text coverage as the PDC World Darts Championship continues at Alexandra Palace.

PDC World Darts Championship - Aspinall beats Gates on dramatic night four

Follow reaction from the League Cup quarter-finals as Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle progress.

Carabao Cup: Jesus fires Arsenal through, Newcastle & Liverpool also progress - reaction

A man, believed to be in his 80s, died in hospital after a car struck a house in Emersons Green.

A Google Maps screenshot of Ellacombe Road in Longwell Green, near Bristol 

Driver dies after car crashes into house

A vehicle was also set on fire on the street in Halifax on Wednesday morning, police say.

A residential street lined with trees and with cars parked on either side of the road

Suspected gunshot fired towards house

There has been a rapid increase in the number of suspects radicalised on the internet, police say.

Anonymous shot of a person's hand typing in a keyboard.

Threat against UK 'smouldering', top counter terror officer warns 

The eight West Yorkshire police officers were part of a group which shared racist and sexist messages.

The front of a police station. In the foreground are grass verges, a sign indicating the station and parked cars. The station itself is a red-brick building set back from the road.

Eight officers guilty over vulgar Whatsapp posts

RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support.

RFU to review executive pay as grassroots rebellion grows

Fauzia's family are one of a record 123,000 households living in temporary accommodation in England.

Fauzia is standing in a doorway in her house. She is wearing a black headscarf covering her head which is draped around her neck. She is wearing brown clothing. Behind her you can see a bedroom.

Family live with sewage spills and maggots in 'horrific' temporary housing

Police say there have been five attacks on cameras by vandals armed with power tools.

 An aerial view of the Black Mountain Pass in the Brecon Beacons

Road shown on Top Gear has speed cameras attacked

Private hire taxi drivers say it is unfair they cannot use the bus lane but hackney carriages can.

Taxi drivers Adnan Khan (left) and Lee Roach pointing to a bus lane sign in Derby city centre.

Taxi drivers criticise 'unfair' bus lane rules

Danielle Massey is sentenced after leaving her son unsupervised in the bath while she played games.

A zoomed in photo of Charlie who has a small amount of light hair and a blue dummy in his mouth. It looks like he's being held by someone.

Mother whose baby son drowned in bath jailed

The crash on the A16 near Kirton, Boston, led to the death of a 39-year-old woman on 4 March.

A roundabout with trees in the middle. A white van is being driven around it. 

Man charged after woman killed in A16 crash

Those looking to have a swim in Brighton are being pointed in the direction of the Saltdean Lido.

Three people in swimming gear walking into the sea with Brighton pier behind them.

Festive sea swim warning issued ahead of Christmas

Humberside Police officers said leadership was "invisible" during the Hull riot operation.

A row of police officers have their back to the camera as they are approached by a large crowd in Hull city centre. The officers are wearing high-visibility vests and police helmets. Two rows of shops flank each side of the street which also has large trees.

Police riot response 'not well planned' - officers

The city is chosen to host the 2025 Recovery Walk, after a public vote was hosted.

Close-up of two people's hands on the shoulders of a patient, in a grey jumper, during a group therapy session. 

City to host parade celebrating recovering addicts

Three navy personnel are among the dead, while more than 100 people have been rescued, an official said.

A military helicopter flies over a ferry during a rescue operation after a passenger boat capsized off the coast of Mumbai, India, on 18 December 2024

Two missing and 13 dead after navy speedboat hits ferry off Mumbai

Aston Villa have announced plans for a multi-use venue, a ticket office and an improved fan plaza.

A computer-generated image of the new site featuring a brick-built venue and a plaza with large screens outside. 