Winter winds brought deadly surf conditions to western states and tornadoes to Texas as parts of the US faced severe weather.

Beachgoers watch massive waves in San Francisco, California this week

US faces deadly surf conditions and tornadoes during holidays

Waack Girls tells the story of six women who discover themselves as they learn the dance form waacking.

The US gay clubs dance style from 1970s headlining an Indian show

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer praises Liverpool's "incredibly hungry" attack after Arne Slot's side beat Leicester 3-1 at Anfield to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.

Analysis: How Salah led 'hungry' Liverpool to victory

Watford manager Tom Cleverley accuses Portsmouth counterpart John Mousinho of losing control of himself and his players during Thursday's heated Championship encounter.

Watford boss Tom Cleverley was angry with Portsmouth manager John Mousinho

Mousinho behaviour cost Portsmouth, says Cleverley

A 50-year-old man has been seriously assaulted in Ballygawley, County Tyrone, on Thursday night.

Man with serious head injury after metal grate attack

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he is still getting getting used to the Premier League schedule after his team's Boxing Day win against Leicester.

It doesn't feel like Christmas - Slot 

Listen to ABC Grandstand commentary as Australia face India in the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Smith ton puts Australia in control against India

Friday's papers include stories on a clash of words between Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch.

Composite image of newspaper front pages 

'Tory war with Farage' and Just Stop Oil 'hypocrites'

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira outshines Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim in the battle of two new Portuguese bosses.

Pereira outshines Amorim in battle of new Portuguese bosses

Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy praises goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk after he made his Premier League debut in the 3-1 defeat by Liverpool at Anfield.

Van Nistelrooy praises 'excellent' Stolarczyk after debut

Ulster centre Ben Carson says he briefly considered quitting rugby after suffering a ruptured spleen during a match three years ago.

Being told I could have died 'terrifying' - Carson

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says that his team is in a tough moment after losing 2-0 to Wolves, their third defeat in a row in all competitions.

This will be a tough moment - Amorim

Video shows chaos inside an airport terminal in Sanaa, as passengers flee the strikes.

The damaged exterior of an air traffic control tower

Israeli strikes hit Yemen airport and power station 

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

The Wrexham Leader front page South Wales Evening Post front page

Wales' papers: Stalking arrests and ex-rugby player death

Sofia Brizio, who lives in Cardiff, said she can spend four hours a day on "disability admin". 


A woman in her twenties sits in a wheelchair with a large bag on her lap next to water, she smiles and looks towards the camera

My disability admin at 27 feels like full-time job

The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom. 

The fleet sails out of the Sydney Heads during the 2024 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Sydney

Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Hotel and restaurants say they are struggling to attract enough staff. 

Alex Barry, a young man with blond hair, stands behind an old fashioned bar in a pub.

'I work alone in my pub because of staff shortages'

Gardaí (Irish police) say the driver failed to remain at the scene and has not yet come forward.

Two Garda police cars block off the entrance and exit to a road. Two officers look down the empty road. IT appears to be at the exit to a roundabout. There is a housing development to one side of the road, and trees to the other. 

Woman killed after car strikes pedestrians in Dublin hit and run

Liverpool hope defender Virgil van Dijk will sign a two-year extension with the club, Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies is open to a Premier League move, plus more. 

Liverpool hopeful of Van Dijk extension - Friday's gossip

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson pays tribute to his players after their fine run continued with a win over Rangers.

St Mirren overcome 'trials and tribulations' to win six from nine

Coventry Blaze dent Cardiff Devils' Elite League title hopes in a 5-2 win.

Coventry Blaze dent Cardiff Devils' title bid

Police say the cordon in the area will remain in place for "some time".

A back garden and house, with fire officers and a police officer standing close to the building, which has yellow police tape around it. The roof and bricks on the first floor are blackened

Body of woman found after house fire

Vitor Pereira praises attacker Matheus Cunha after he scores directly from a corner in Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 win against Manchester United.

'Cunha is a good boy' - Pereira praises Wolves striker

The racer enjoyed some Christmas cheer as he headed towards Cape Horn.

A man with a red and white hat and a Christmas sweater shows a V for victory sign with both hands.

Sailor in round-the-world race shares Christmas treat

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says "if he's not here it's clear" when asked if he is not seeing what he wants from the absent Marcus Rashford after the Red Devils' 1-0 Premier League defeat to Wolves Molineux.

'If he's not here it's clear' - Amorim on Rashford absence

Carlisle United head coach Mike Williamson admits his players buckled under pressure during their home loss to Morecambe.

A headshot of Carlisle head coach Mike Williamson

Carlisle struggled under pressure - Williamson 

Top scorer Joel Piroe nets both goals as Leeds United beat Stoke City to go top of the Championship.

Leeds goal taker Joel Piroe celebrates at Stoke with one of his goal makers Ethan Ampadu

Piroe nets twice to beat Stoke and send Leeds top

Leaders Liverpool strengthen their grip at the top of the Premier League after coming from behind to defeat struggling Leicester City.

Liverpool come from behind to beat Leicester & move seven points clear

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Gent vs Union Saint-Gilloise in the First Division A

Gent v Union Saint-Gilloise

Clare Allen says the disaster has had a lasting impact on her life.

Clare Allen sits looking at the camera, wearing a dark jumper with stripes down the sleeves and silver necklaces.

'Surviving a tsunami has given me purpose in life'

Wayne Rooney still feels he is the right man to lead Plymouth Argyle despite suffering another heavy away loss.

Rooney says he is still the right man to lead Argyle

Luke Williams gives the credit for Swansea City's win over Queens Park Rangers to Matt Grimes after revealing he did not go into the dressing room before the game or at half-time.

Swansea head coach Luke Williams points on the touchline 

Williams stays away from dressing room for QPR win

After their stellar start to the season, Aberdeen have taken three points from seven games. What has gone wrong?

Why have Aberdeen 'fallen off a cliff' in last seven games?

Fulham manager Marco Silva's reputation has not simply been restored at Fulham, it has been enhanced after a historic win at Chelsea.

Fulham manager Marco Silva celebrates during the victory at Stamford Bridge

'Silva's rehabilitation complete with historic Fulham win'

One of India's longest-serving leaders, Singh has died at the age of 92.

Watch: Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh's life and legacy

Marco Silva pays tributes to the Fulham supporters after his side claim a dramatic derby win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Fulham fans have had 'best Boxing Day' in decades - Silva

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says his side "lacked sharpness" during their 0-0 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Bournemouth missing final touch - Iraola

Julen Loptegui says he is pleased with how his team "overcame challenges in a tough match" to get a 1-0 win at St Mary's, after goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski was stretchered off with a head injury. 






Loptegui praises West Ham mentality after Southampton win

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner praises his Crystal Palace side after thier 0-0 draw with Bournemouth.

Glasner 'pleased' with 'good point' at Bournemouth

Glentoran manager Declan Devine says Linfield goalkeeper David Walsh avoided a "stonewall red card" for his challenge on Jordan Jenkins during the Big Two Boxing Day draw at the Oval. 

Watch: Walsh booking 'a huge turning point' - Devine

Truro City assistant manager Stewart Yetton praises his side's fitness in their 1-1 draw with Weston-super-Mare.

Billy Palfrey celebrates scoring for Truro

Truro City leave it late to earn Weston point

New Southampton manager Ivan Juric says he feels more "more positive" that his side can stay in the Premier League after their performance in their 1-0 defeat to West Ham.




Juric 'more positive' that Southampton can stay up

Torquay United boss Paul Wotton is disappointed his side were twice pegged back in their 2-2 draw at bottom-of-the-table Weymouth.

Torquay stay top despite draw at struggling Weymouth

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou believes his players are "giving everything" after their 1-0 Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.




Tottenham players are 'giving everything' - Postecoglou

Watch the highlights as X beat X in the Irish Premiership 

Watch: Two reds as Big Two showdown ends in stalemate

Watch: McCarey sent off as Lurgan Blues beat Ports

Two women, aged 58 and 33, and a 36-year-old man have been arrested over the death of a 50-year-old man.

Two male police officers walk up the steps of the flat block. They are in green police uniforms and have their backs to the camera

Murder investigation after Boxing Day death in Newtownards

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca calls on his team to "learn" following a last-minute loss to Fulham in the Premier League on Boxing Day.




Chelsea can 'learn things' from Fulham defeat - Maresca

Champions Larne have three goals disallowed as they are frustrated by Carrick Rangers in the Boxing Day east Antrim derby at Inver Park. 

Watch: Three disallowed goals for Larne in Carrick draw

Watch: Bannsiders battle back to earn draw with Sky Blues

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo credits how "brave" his players were in their 1-0 Premier League win over Tottenham at the Forest Ground.

'Brave' Forest delight Nuno in Spurs win

Unai Emery bemoans the use of VAR as Jhon Duran is sent off in Aston Villa's 3-0 loss to Newcastle.

Emery bemoans VAR after Duran red card

Glentoran manager Declan Devine criticises the "baffling decision" from referee Shane Andrews not to send off Linfield goalkeeper David Walsh in their 0-0 draw at the Oval.

'Baffling decision' not to send off Walsh - Devine

Dean Curry and John McGovern score as Dungannon Swifts beat strugglers Loughgall to move up to second in the Irish Premiership. 

Watch: Swifts hold off strugglers Loughgall

Hibs beat Hearts to make it three wins in a row, so what has head coach David Gray done to improve matters after a wretched start to the season?

Four wins in five & top six in sight - what's changed at Hibs?

Watch the highlights as two Kieran Offord goals see Crusaders beat Cliftonville 2-0 in the Irish Premiership. 

Watch: Offord double sees Crues past Reds

An investigation is launched after a man died in a fire that broke out on a boat in the River Avon.

A fire engine pictured from the side. It is a red, yellow and grey truck with the words Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service on the side.

Man dies after boat fire on Christmas Day

Goalkeeper James Hitchcock, from East Yorkshire, made more than 250 appearances for the club.

A group of football players, seen from behind, walk in a line on to a green football pitch. They are dressed in red kit with a white t-shirt over the top with the word "Hitchy" printed on the back.

Team honours player who died after alleged assault

Eddie Howe praises Anthony Gordon after the Newcastle midfielder's opener in their 3-0 win against Aston Villa.

Howe praises Gordon after 'absolutely fantastic' goal

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Mechelen vs Standard Liège in the First Division A

Mechelen v Standard Liège

Manchester United's set-piece curse strikes again as Matheus Cunha becomes the second player in three games to score directly from a corner against them in loss at Wolves.

Cunha scores from corner as Wolves beat 10-man Man Utd

Jerry Yates is on target for a spirited Derby side as they ensure West Brom begin life without Carlos Corberan with a defeat.

Jerry Yates (left) celebrates scoring for Derby County West Brom in the first half

Yates strikes as Derby edge out West Brom

Police have appealed for information following the fatal one-vehicle crash on the Downpatrick Road.

A man wearing a light grey, three piece suit, with a pink tie and white shirt. He has short brown hair. There is a window behind him. 

Police name man killed in Christmas Eve car crash

Manmohan Singh was instrumental in bringing India out of economic and nuclear isolation.

Manmohan Singh, Indian ex-PM and architect of economic reform, dies at 92

Swimmers across Wales take to the the sea in fancy dress for a Boxing Day dip. 

A person dressed as the Grinch for a swim

Costumes and a proposal at Boxing Day swims

Eight people are arrested during a Boxing Day hunt parade in Lewes. 

A grey horse ridden by a man in a red jacket leads other ridden horses through streets lines with police and protesters.

Eight arrests during Boxing Day hunt parade

Shropshire Wildlife Trust has bought Betchcott Hill and hoped to get the cash by New Year's Eve.

A drone image of a large piece of land. It is mainly green fields but also has a road running through it, as well as brown patches where there is marsh and long grass.

Charity's green space appeal hits target early

Philippe Clement said Rangers "threw away 45 minutes" at St Mirren as Caolan Boyd-Munce's stoppage-time stunner ensured the Ibrox side ended Boxing Day 12 points adrift of leaders Celtic.

Rangers 'threw away 45 minutes and three points' in St Mirren defeat

Listen to live BBC Radio Wales commentary as Dragons host Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship.

Listen - Dragons v Cardiff in the URC

Two players are sent-off as leaders Linfield draw 0-0 with Glentoran in the 'Big Two' Boxing Day derby while there are wins for Crusaders, Glenavon and Dungannon Swifts.

Glentoran's James Singleton and Chris Shields of Linfield

Two sent-off as Glens draw with leaders Linfield

Manager Pep Guardiola says Manchester City played well in their 1-1 draw with Everton at Etihad Stadium.

Guardiola denies frustration after draw with Everton

Erling Haaland's penalty miss against Everton sums up Manchester City's current crisis - with the striker's stats not what they were at his best.

'Life is not easy' - Haaland penalty miss sums up Man City crisis

Hudson Meek, 16, sustained blunt force trauma in the fall and died of his injuries two days later, authorities said.

Hudson Meek in a shirt and jacket looks at the camera on a red carpet at a film festival

Baby Driver teenage actor dies after falling from moving vehicle

A round-up of the latest Cymru Premier action.

Cymru Premier round-up: Green keeps Penybont top

Swimmers dressed as Santa, elves and reindeer took the plunge to raise money for Alzheimer's groups.

Four people looking into the camera and smiling. From left to right: A woman with tied-back brown hair wearing a blue and black swimsuit with a grey towel wrapped around her; a woman with light-coloured hair wearing a pink cow-print jumper and an orange camouflaged coat; a woman with brown hair wearing a pink cow-print jumper, a green camouflaged coat and a red and green elf hat; and a man wearing a black t-shirt that reads "The Jolly Boaters Outing. Bridlington July 2024". He is also wearing black sunglasses and a red and white Santa hat. 

Boxing Day dippers: 'It livens you up'

Former Wales, Swansea and Barbarians lock Geoff Wheel dies at the age of 73.

Former Wales and Swansea lock Wheel dies aged 73

Gordon Elliott's Croke Park hangs on to win a thrilling Racing Post Long Distance Novice Chase in foggy conditions on day one of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival. 

Croke Park beats Better Days Ahead at Leopardstown

The event was cancelled in 2023 but returned this Boxing Day with 117 rafters taking part.

A custom-made raft on a river with men dressed in horse onesies and knight costumes on top with oars.

Raft race returns in front of 'fantastic' crowd

Police were called to the incident involving an Audi A7 and a Moto Guzzi motorcycle on the A811 near Leckie

A country road extends into the distance with a silver car and trees and hedges on each side and a speed camera sign to the left.

Biker, 60, dies in crash with car on Christmas Day

Ray Ellison, 76, has not missed one of the dances since 1974 - and hopes new members will join him. 

Ray Ellison stands outside the Old Harrow Inn, a traditional-looking stone-built pub, in Sheffield. He is holding a fiddle and bow and wearing a traditional sword-dancing jacket, which is black with an elaborate paisley design in shades of red and white.

Sword dancer celebrates his 50th Boxing Day event

Sean Dyche says his team showed "intent, desire and belief" against Manchester City, after the Toffees gained a vital point at Etihad Stadium. 







Dyche 'very pleased' with Everton defence in Man City draw

The Ventnor Boxing Day swim is an annual tradition on the Isle of Wight.

Swimmers head into water for Boxing Day swim

Swimmers brave cold waters for Boxing Day tradition

Manager Pep Guardiola says Manchester City played "really good again" in their home draw against Everton, despite having now won only one of their last 13 games.

Man City played 'really good again' - Guardiola

The four-mile run in Clevedon has been running since 1977.

Large group of runners on a road on a grey day.

Hundreds take part in annual Boxing Day run

The president-elect has threatened to take back control of the Panama Canal, alleging Chinese interference.

A crowd burns a picture of Donald Trump. Several men stand nearby, one holding a large Panamanian flag, and another has a fire extinguisher.

26 December 2024