Scientists have warned H5N1 bird flu could make a dangerous leap to humans, triggering a global health crisis.

Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans

Four games, four defeats and the fans already turning against him - where do Celtic and Wilfried Nancy go from here?

'When fans turn, that's the end. I don't think we're far away from that'

Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United remain in the hunt for Women's Champions League glory - but how are they set for the knockout stages?

Kim Little, Ella Toone and Sam Kerr representing their clubs in Europe, each pictured separately in dark blue and black, red and blue shirts respectively

Are English clubs ready for Champions League knockouts?

Follow live text, radio commentary and in-play video clips as England face Australia in the must-win third Test in Adelaide.

The Ashes: Cummins removes Crawley early as England reply to Australia's 371

Holders Newcastle United face eight-time winners Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup while Chelsea take on Arsenal or Crystal Palace.

Eddie Howe celebrates Carabao Cup win with trophy

Newcastle to face Man City in EFL Cup semi-finals

A vulnerable family say they fear for their safety after facing a campaign of harassment from a violent neighbour.

An image of two people sitting on a sofa, with Christmas decorations in the background. On the left is a bald man wearing glasses and a tracksuit jacket; his right leg is a prosthetic decorated with Saltire flags and a crutch leans against the couch next to him. On the right, a woman leaning against him, wearing a patterned shirt, with her hair in a bun. 

'Neighbour with 140 convictions has harassed us for more than a year'

Manchester United and Roma deadlocked over Joshua Zirkzee, Barcelona eye Aston Villa's Pau Torres, Crystal Palace want Sacha Boey and AC Milan in talks with West Ham over Niclas Fullkrug. 

Roma's Zirkzee deal deadlock - Thursday's gossip

Why did the people of Whitburn - and nearby Blackburn - choose Nigel Farage's party over others?

A bald man in a royal blue T-shirt bearing the words "This T-shirt identifies as a Christmas jumper" stands with his back to the counter in his coffee shop, a customer on the other side of it. 

The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK

Reform won a surprise victory in a council by-election in West Lothian - their first win in Scotland.

A bald man in a royal blue T-shirt bearing the words "This T-shirt identifies as a Christmas jumper" stands with his back to the counter in his coffee shop, a customer on the other side of it.

Watch: The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK

Archaeologists find evidence of some kind of "horrible event" in the hills of southern Scotland.

A group of urns deeply buried in the earth with a red and white pole beside them

Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old mysterious mass burial site

Elgin, Turriff and Muir of Ord are among the sites where properties are to be constructed.

Two construction workers wearing hard hats and high visibility vests work at the top of a new house. There are scaffolding and timber beams.

Energy firm to help fund the building of almost 300 new homes

It is eight months since contractors were appointed for the £10m study of taking the line to Carlisle.

A train sits at the platform while one person waits in a shelter on the Borders Railway

Campaigners frustrated by railway extension study hold-up

James Trafford is up against one of the best in the world in Gianluigi Donnarumma, but should he stick it out as number two at Manchester City?

'He cannot play left-back' - should Trafford 'stick it out' at Man City?

Patrick Lawler previously featured in a BBC undercover investigation into far-right views.

Mr Lawler, a bald man wearing a white long-sleeve t-shirt with a partially-visible graphic on the front, gives a double thumbs-up gesture towards somebody not in frame. He is wearing a rucksack and standing next to another man, whose face is blurred.

Teacher discussed cocaine with pupils and called Islam 'satanic'

Rugby player turned explorer Richard Parks guided the Fresh Prince of Bel Air around the world's coldest continent. 

Will Smith and Richard Parks are leaning on a large table, with large maps of Antarctica on top. They are stood in a large tent with camping gear surrounding them.

Will Smith visits Antarctica with ex-rugby star in seven-continent adventure

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

Front pages of South Wales Echo and Western Mail

Wales' papers: Man, 86, arrested in Tooze murder probe 

Murray Dowey from Dunblane was 16 when he became a victim of sextortion in 2023.


Murray looking at the camera and smiling while wearing bright orange sunglasses. He appears to be on a boat, with the sea visible behind him and other people sitting alongside him.

Parents of sextortion victim sue Instagram owner Meta

Footage shows a man believed to be the 32-year-old wandering in a shop before his arrest in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele.

Nick Reiner in a store with a red circle highlighting him in post.

Watch: Moment Nick Reiner is arrested after being seen in convenience store

The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls which will be unveiled on Thursday.

A group of year five pupils sat down facing the front of a classroom. The students are wearing blue jumpers and blue polo shirts and none of their faces are visible.

Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys

Huw Jenkins spells out financial realities to concerned Newport fans

The ex-podcaster's announcement comes after US President Donald Trump said he "wants to go back to his show".

FBI Director Kash Patel, left, and Dan Bongino, deputy director of the FBI, conduct a news conference at the Department of Justice on Thursday, December 4, 2025

Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director

James Wade wins his opening match at the PDC World Darts Championship, but 2007 winner Raymond van Barneveld is knocked out.

Wade cruises through but Van Barneveld knocked out

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says defence "must be the first priority of any government".

A tank pictured in Wiltshire in 2017. Two members of the armed forces drive through mud, with smoke in the background.

Cut green spending to make UK ready for war, Tories say

Drivers are facing delays of about 45 minutes to their journeys.

A black and white CCTV still of the overturned car. It has a red square superimposed around it and is lying on one of the road's two lanes. Emergency workers in hi-vis clothing are nearby, as are several of their vehicles.

Overturned car leads to closure of motorway exit

Jazza Dickens' defence of his WBA super-featherweight world title is called off because of an injury to opponent Hayato Tsutsumi. 

Jazza Dickens celebrates his win over Josh Wale to claim the Vacant British Super-Bantamweight Championship 

Dickens' world title defence against Tsutsumi off

It comes as the US justice department faces a 19 December deadline to release all files related the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to vacate her 20-year prison sentence

The study said more than 50m visitor trips were made to East and West Sussex throughout the year.

The pub "The Dolphin Inn" on Rock-a-Nore Road in Hastings on a sunny day. Some people are dining at the outdoor tables, others walking on the pavement. The cliffs rise in the background.

Tourism injected £4bn into Sussex in 2024 - report

The crash happened at the Didsbury Village Metrolink stop, police say.

A yellow-and-grey tram arriving at Didsbury Village Metrolink stop on a clear day. 

Woman and teenager hit by tram

The body of Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, has been repatriated to the UK after his death last week.

A coffin, wrapped in the Union Jack flag, is carried by six soldiers wearing khaki uniforms into the back of a black hearse. They are standing on the tarmac of an airfield where a plane carrying the body landed. 

British soldier killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud' in letter

Gaza's health ministry says one baby has died from hypothermia and 11 other people have died in building collapses over the past week.

Tents - one of them blue with two children outside it - are reflected in floodwater in Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza (17 December 2025)

Heavy rains worsen conditions for displaced Gazans, UN warns

The two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter were killed in Syria in an ambush by an Islamic State (IS) gunman.

Trump salutes a coffin of a fallen soldier at Dover.

Watch: Trump attends dignified transfer for Americans killed in Syria

Police Scotland say they have recovered "significant quantities" of drugs including ecstasy and amphetamine.

Five men charged after police seize drugs worth £3.5m

The group of rail staff and passengers had shown bravery during the Huntingdon train knife attack last month.

King Charles, wearing a black suit, shakes Eleni Sakkoulei's hand. She has blonde, curled hair and is wearing a flowered dress. Her husband Samir Zitouni stands beside her smiling. An ornate chair, urn, columns, a door, and part of a painting in Buckingham Palace are seen in the background.

King welcomes those who showed bravery during train knife attack

Teenager Lewis Miley scores a dramatic winner as holders Newcastle United bounce back to defeat Fulham and reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

A smiling Lewis Miley celebrates his late winner with Newcastle team-mates

Teenager Miley heads holders Newcastle past Fulham

Two illegal e-bikes were seized as part of a targeted action by police in Falmouth.


A police officer in a bright yellow vest stands in front of a bike leaned next to a railing. In the background there are boats in a harbour. 

Illegal e-bikes seized as part of police crackdown

The Ombudsman said the offences were committed while he was on-duty as a serving police officer.

A circular crest sits on a stone wall. It reads Police Service of Northern Ireland. The badge is green, with a white star in it centre and a black circle along its rim. 

Former policeman arrested over alleged serious sexual offences

Manchester United secure a seeded spot in the draw for the Women's Champions League knockout phase play-offs with victory over Juventus.

Man Utd finish in play-off spots after win over Juve

Reigning holders Arsenal have to settle for a place in the Champions League knockout play-offs despite securing an impressive victory over Leuven in Belgium.

Arsenal have to settle for play-off spot despite win

Chelsea reach the Women's Champions League quarter-finals as they come from behind to beat Wolfsburg with goals from Lucy Bronze and Sam Kerr.

Sam Kerr and Lucy Bronze celebrate, appearing to be about to high-five each other

Kerr and Bronze send Chelsea into quarter-finals

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

A white football with black panels on grass, with a goal net in the background

Paris FC v Barcelona

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from OL Lyonnes vs Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Women's Champions League

OL Lyonnes v Atletico Madrid

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

Twente v Real Madrid

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Alavés vs Sevilla in the Copa del Rey

Alavés v Sevilla

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Roma vs St. Pölten in the UEFA Women's Champions League

Roma v St. Pölten

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

Bayern Munich v Vålerenga

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from SL Benfica vs Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Women's Champions League

SL Benfica v Paris Saint-Germain

Kylian Mbappe is one short of equalling Cristiano Ronaldo's record for the most Real Madrid goals in a calendar year after scoring twice in their Copa del Rey win at third-tier Talavera.

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Gonzalo Garcia during the Copa del Rey match between CF Talavera and Real Madrid at Estadio El Prado 

58 not out - Mbappe one short of equalling Ronaldo record

Director Tom Godwin says the CIC hopes to "build a community among Jewish people who feel isolated".

A giant Menorah is lit in Plymouth City Centre. People stand behind it in the dark looking on.

Giant menorah lit as Plymouth Jewish CIC launches

It is lawful for Kirklees Council to move two care homes to private ownership, the High Court rules.

Image shows a two storey sandstone building with white framed windows. 
In the foreground is a blue and white sign with 'Claremont House' on which is the name of the home. 

Court bid fails to stop care home privatisations

Amy Cave and Craig Neill will serve lengthy prison sentences after a child suffered weeks of abuse.

A composite image of Amy Cave and Craig Neill. Cave is on the left and has brown hair tied in a plaited ponytail. Neill is on the right and has short blonde hair. They are both wearing grey tops.

Pair jailed for fracturing child's skull

The Northern Ireland Executive plans to subsidise over half of all childcare costs for working families by April 2032.

Ashley Wilie has long black hair and is wearing a cream jumper with red hat. Her partner beside her has long black and grey hair, and beard. He is wearing a grey jumper and top.

Childcare reforms 'would make a huge difference' for families

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Young Boys vs Grasshoppers in the Super League

Young Boys v Grasshoppers

Rayan Cherki's thunderbolt strike helps Manchester City overcome Brentford to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

Man City beat Brentford to reach semis - but should they have seen red?

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Luzern vs Basel in the Super League

Luzern v Basel

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Zürich vs Lugano in the Super League

Zürich v Lugano

Canada's population declined by more than 76,000 people between July and October, driven by a drop in foreign students and temporary workers.

People on a crosswak on King Street in Toronto, a major intersection. In the background is a grey building with a sign reading 'BMO'

Canada's population drops as country caps immigration

The singer says she's "very flattered" after the actor named her as one of his biggest British heroes.

Susan Boyle 'incredibly touched' by Timothée Chalamet's praise

The woman, in her 20s, was attacked on Terminus Road, Eastbourne, at about 20:30 GMT on Monday.

The image shows a blurry CCTV image of a man in a grey jacket and black bottoms. He is walking and the trunk of a tree can be seen in the background.

Man sought by police in stabbing investigation

Maccabi Tel Aviv receive a suspended one-match away fan ban by Uefa after racist chanting during their Europa League game against Stuttgart. 

This picture shows the entrance of an official store of Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv, at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, 

Maccabi Tel Aviv given suspended one-match away fan ban

Lugg Valley Travel is banned from running buses for four years, but a linked firm was not inspected.

Herefordshire public transport campaigner Jago Frost is in the left-hand image, and the fire-damaged bus is seen with firefighters and hoses around it, in the right-hand image. The bus has Yeomans written on the side.

'Alarm' over bus company linked to firm facing ban

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he will field two different starting line-ups for their next two matches to protect player welfare.

'No player will start both games' - Palace to pick two teams

The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood. 

The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029

Chelsea go straight through to the quarter-finals, Arsenal and Manchester United will be seeded in the play-offs.

Women's Champions League: Chelsea secure top-four finish with win over Wolfsburg

Dundee United pile more pressure on Wilfried Nancy as they come from behind to condemn the Frenchman a fourth straight defeat since becoming Celtic manager.

Nancy loses fourth game in row as Dundee Utd hit back to beat Celtic

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Bristol City vs Crystal Palace in the WSL 2

Bristol City v Crystal Palace

Colin MacLeod, who was Coop's chief executive for ten years, has been awarded damages by a court.

Legal battle 'excruciating' says former Coop boss

Sale Sharks head coach Marco Bortolami leaves the Prem club "by mutual consent due to unforeseen circumstances" after six months.

Former Sale Sharks head coach Marco Bortolami before a match against Glasgow Warriors

Sharks coach Bortolami leaves after six months

Five more people awaiting trial over alleged offences are said to be continuing to refuse food.

Dozens of protesters carrying Palestinian flags are seen in Liverpool. At the front, several people hold a large banner which has the words 'Support the hunger strikers' painted on it

Two Palestine Action hunger strikers end protest

It is in recognition of Willie Peters' "inspirational leadership and transformational impact". 

Willie Peters wearing his red and green ceremonial robe and a black cap with a red tassle

Hull KR head coach receives honorary degree

Rhys Irwin and Eugene McManus will make their British Superbike debuts in 2026 with MasterMac Honda by Hawk Racing. 

Irwin and McManus to make BSB debuts in 2026

The health secretary tells MPs he is "uncomfortable" about the use of the drugs but he was following expert advice.

Wes Streeting addresses the House of Commons in a blue suit and red tie

Streeting rejects calls to stop puberty blocker trial

Jake and Romy Reiner say they are in "unimaginable pain", as their brother faces first-degree murder charges over their parents' death.

A courtroom sketch shows Nick Reiner wearing a blue protective vest as he makes his first court appearance in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on 17 December 2025 on murder charges in the killing of his parents.

Rob Reiner's family breaks silence as son Nick faces judge on murder charges

The councils are among those expected to lose out under a move to shift funding to more deprived areas.

A row of colourful houses in Notting Hill, west London.

Labour lifts council tax cap in six southern areas

Bristol Rovers' new head coach Steve Evans on losing eight-and-a-half stones in weight and his battle to keep the Gas in the EFL.

Steve Evans stands outside Bristol Rovers' training ground on a pathway holding a Bristol Rovers shirt in front of him

'I feel incredible' - Evans fighting fit for Rovers' relegation scrap

Caroline Dubois calls out rivals Terri Harper and Alycia Baumgardner before her debut fight for Most Valuable Promotions.

Dubois urges 'missing' rivals to 'find their pens'

The RNLI says two volunteers fell into the water after its Y- boat was "engulfed" by waves.

Exterior of a lifeboat station. A small brick wall runs alongside a pavement. There is a stone grey building with multiple windows and lifeboat signage displayed on its outside wall. A calm sea is in the background. Trees are in the distance.

RNLI crew rescued after large waves capsize boat

Follow reaction and EFL Cup semi-final draw after Manchester City beat Brentford and Newcastle see off Fulham.

EFL Cup quarter-finals: Newcastle join Man City in semi-finals after late winner - draw follows

The game will be made by Delphi Interactive and released in time for the 2026 World Cup.

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