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Briton Lando Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi
The tearful 26-year-old thanks his family after he seals the championship by finishing third in the season-ending grand prix.

How Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition by 'winning it my way'
There were bumps in the road but Lando Norris has secured his first F1 drivers' title and says he is proud "because I feel like I made a lot of other people happy".

Child among those treated after pepper spray used in Heathrow robbery
Police say the substance was sprayed as a group of four men robbed a woman in an airport car park lift.

New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.

Strictly semi-finalists confirmed after musicals week elimination
Only four couples remain in this year's competition after Saturday's performances for musical week.

Rayner will make return to cabinet, says Starmer
The prime minister says his "hugely talented" former deputy will one day return to government.

Don't panic if you get a message about tax after selling 30 items on Vinted
Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships in youth employment push
Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.

Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau
The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian prime minister.

Chernobyl radiation shield 'lost safety function' after drone strike, UN watchdog says
The protective shield at the site of the 1986 disaster has lost its main safety function, the IAEA says.

Photographer Martin Parr, whose colourful images captured British life, dies aged 73
Parr rose to prominence in the mid 1980s, his colourful images capturing British life.

Murder investigation after child and woman die in house fire
Mary Holt, aged 60, and Tadhg Farrell, aged 4, died in a house fire in County Offaly.

Netflix deal puts Gary Lineker in podcast super league - but can he succeed?
In a big money move, Lineker will go head-to-head with his old employer with The Rest Is Football.

Can a new song really become Christmas number one?
This Christmas, to save you from tears, there’s some genuine competition, our music correspondent finds.

'Ketamine Queen' spiralled before Matthew Perry death, friends tell BBC
A new BBC documentary sheds light on how Jasveen Sangha ended up being charged in the Matthew Perry case.

Australia is about to ban kids from using social media - but some teens are a step ahead
The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either.

Is there any way back for Salah and Liverpool?
After Mohamed Salah's explosive interview about his Liverpool future, BBC Sport takes a closer look at if there is a way back for him.

Covid fraud and error cost taxpayers £10.9bn, report will say
A lack of anti-fraud controls in Covid support schemes is expected to be highlighted in the report.

Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, president tells nation
Patrice Talon says the situation is "totally under control" not long after explosions were heard in Cotonou.

Hong Kong votes in election as city mourns deadly fire
The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire.

Nightclub fire in India's Goa kills 25 staff and tourists
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic in one of Goa's bustling nightlife areas.

Rugby star Sinfield completes gruelling ultramarathon challenge in memory of Rob Burrow
The former Leeds Rhinos rugby star completes seven ultramarathons in seven days for MND charities.

Warning against mushroom foraging in California after fatal poisoning
California's poison control system says there have been 21 poisonings in recent weeks from wild death cap mushrooms.

Trump criticises Democrat he pardoned over not switching political parties
Texas Representative Henry Cuellar is running for re-election as a Democrat after Trump pardoned him.

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The Plan To Get Work Working Again For Young People
The government has a new plan to get nearly a million young people into work.

Is Trump giving the FIFA World Cup a MAGA makeover?
What’s behind Trump’s relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino?

A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit
The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights

Johnny Depp braves the perilous seas as Captain Jack Sparrow
Young Henry Turner seeks out Jack Sparrow to help him locate Poseidon's trident.

'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times'
England are 2-0 down after just six days of the Ashes in Australia - careers and reputations are on the line for the remainder of the series, says Stephan Shemilt.

Is there any way back for Salah and Liverpool?
After Mohamed Salah's explosive interview about his Liverpool future, BBC Sport takes a closer look at if there is a way back for him.

Nancy suffers nightmare debut as his Celtic challenge laid bare
BBC Scotland's Martin Dowden assesses Wilfried Nancy's first game in charge of Celtic as Hearts win at Parkhead.

Guehi scores late header to secure Crystal Palace win over Fulham
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi scores a late header for a 2-1 win against Fulham which moves them into the top four in the Premier League.

'Everyone follows fashion' - is Premier League better now than 20 years ago?
In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis looks at what has changed in the Premier League in the past couple of decades and whether it is for the better, from a manager's perspective.

Al Jazeera

Hamas and Israel move towards phase two of US-backed Gaza plan
Israeli military claims yellow line is 'new border' as questions remain over role of stabilisation force in Gaza.

Gritty Palestine enter Arab Cup quarters as favourites Qatar crash out
Tunisia beat Asian champions Qatar 3-0, while Palestine draw with Syria to enter the quarterfinals for the first time.

Russia welcomes Trump’s revised US security strategy
A Kremlin spokesperson said that the changes 'correspond in many ways to our vision'.

Acclaimed British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
A chronicler of the everyday, Parr made work famed for its biting observations delivered in highly saturated colour.

Kagame: ‘Never seen this much attention’ to ending Africa war
Rwandan President Paul Kagame praises Trumpian diplomacy for de-emphasizing ‘democracy, freedom and human rights’.

‘We need to make it work’: Can international law deliver justice?
Gaza dominates the Doha Forum as experts warn political pressure from nation states undermines international law.

Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo 0-2: La Liga
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Road to Damascus
The Road to Damascus documents the lightning offensive that toppled the al-Assad regime.

Abu Shabab’s death signals the inevitable failure of Israel’s plan for Gaza
The Israeli efforts to establish Palestinian rule in Gaza loyal to the occupation are doomed.

Lando Norris wins maiden F1 world championship title at Abu Dhabi GP
Norris finished third behind Max Verstappen in final race to deliver McLaren its first world drivers' crown since 2008.

The fragile fight for justice in a post-Assad Syria
A year after al-Assad fell, Syria’s new leadership faces the danger of Syrians frustrated by justice delayed or denied.

Muslim scholar says staying vocal about Gaza matters amid Israeli assaults
Scholar says that abandoning the Palestinian struggle now would repeat the very failures that enabled Israel’s genocide.

Germany’s Merz meets Netanyahu under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
German chancellor reaffirms his country's support for Israel on inaugural visit, despite recent turbulence over Gaza.

Benin’s gov’t says it thwarted coup attempt after troops declared takeover
Soldiers in Benin appeared on state television to say they had toppled President Patrice Talon and taken power.

The centuries-old Christian presence in the West Bank is under threat
The community I grew up in near Bethlehem is being squeezed out by Israeli settlers.

IndiGo chaos: Why is India’s largest airline canceling hundreds of flights?
More than 2,000 flights cancelled, stranding thousands of passengers, as government intervenes to address the crisis.

Sudan must expel foreign-backed fighters, justice minister tells Al Jazeera
External support for armed groups and mercenaries is the main obstacle to peace, says Sudan's justice minister.

Child mortality rates affected by “cuts to aid budgets”
“Kids' deaths are often even greater than the adult deaths.”

Qatar’s PM calls for inclusive engagement to achieve elusive regional peace
Prime minister highlights Qatar as a safe space for mediating peace and fostering regional stability.

Killing of journalists “likely to become more common”
"Journalists don't want to be the news, they want to make news."

Drone strike on Sudan preschool by RSF and ally kills dozens of children
A drone attack by the RSF and its allied al-Hilou group on a preschool in Sudan has killed more than 100 people.

Car bomb outside police station in Mexico’s Michoacan kills at least 3
At least six people also injured in explosion at a central avenue in Coahuayana.

Bethlehem lights up for Christmas for first time since Gaza genocide began
Bethlehem has lit its Christmas tree for the first time since Israel began its genocide on Palestinians in Gaza.

German chancellor “signals business as usual” on Israel trip
“[German Chancellor’s visit to Israel] signals it’s business as usual again.”

Western media coverage of Gaza erases Palestinians from the story
How language on covering Gaza deletes Palestinians from view and turns Israel’s genocidal war into a one-sided narrative

Global Times

China's cosmic ray observatory uncovers mystery of cosmic 'knee'

Practitioners' Insights: How a project building cross-border digital bridge for connectivity embodies Chinese wisdom to enhance global firms' efficiency

GT on the spot: Pudong as a microcosm of Shanghai's drive to build a trusted foreign-related legal system

Chinese Vice Premier, FM hold talks with Norwegian FM

As long as we talk in a way others can understand, a friendship that crosses mountains and oceans will grow: Zambian vlogger and actor

Cooperating with China means walking with opportunities: S.African entrepreneur and brand ambassador

Ministry of Education issues measures to reduce non-teaching workload on primary and secondary school teachers

Investigative report on 'Taiwan independence' separatist Shen Pao-yang released

China successfully launches Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft, carrying civilian taikonaut, 'space mice'

PLA Southern Theater Command, CCG step up law enforcement around China's Huangyan Dao

Royal troubles

Japan, South Korea leaders meet in Gyeongju; avoid sensitive historical issues

New Japan PM to face 'big test' as US president arrives for first visit in six years; defense, trade could be thorny issues: expert

Most desired vision of GGI is a future of fairness: Chinese FM

China ready to tap potential of economic and trade cooperation with Singapore: Premier

Jilin-1 releases high-resolution satellite images of Taiwan island, showcasing mainland's tech capacities and warning 'Taiwan independence' separatists: expert

Mourners from all walks of life pay final tribute to late Nobel laureate Chen Ning Yang

China ratifies Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration

Japan's new PM delivers first policy address, showing 'shift from earlier hardline rhetoric against China'

Japan's LDP, JIP agree to form coalition government, Takaichi's election as Japan's first female PM virtually assured: media

Debut-making Z-20T helicopter designed for assault, airborne missions in mountainous, urban regions: expert

Xi Jinping Thought on Culture ignites vibrant global revival of Chinese heritage and influence

Himalanyan fireworks show investigation report released, key officials held accountable

World Conference on China Studies kicks off in Shanghai; cross-civilizational dialogue explores China's past and present

GT investigates: Exposing US tactics to meddle in S. China Sea issue: Disinformation, sowing regional discord, and instigating regional militarization

China announces export control measures on technologies related to rare earths

Unification will prevail, and 'Taiwan independence' will perish, says mainland spokesperson on Lai Ching-te's fallacy made in US broadcast interview

Certain forces hyping dropped China-related spy case aim to sow discord within Labour Party: expert

Gaza ceasefire talks underway amid high international attention

UK MP Galloway slams 'intimidation' after being held for 9 hours at London airport by counter-terror police: media

Scholars' Perspectives: Formation, development of the Chinese nation as one community follow the will of people, irresistible tide of history: ethnic expert

Seoul's NSA reportedly says S.Korea unable to pay $350b upfront in investment in US for tariff deal; weaponizing alliance exposes nature of US economic coercion: expert

Typhoon Ragasa weakens after making landfall in Guangdong

Hong Kong chief executive delivers policy address, focuses on livelihood, economy

Witness to history: 99-year-old Chinese veteran relives passion at V-Day parade: I felt like 'traveling through time' to see myself as young soldier

Witness to history: Senior war veteran shares joy of shaking hands with President Xi: 'the happiest and most fulfilling moment of my life'

Xi to attend BRICS leaders virtual meeting

Japanese PM Ishiba announces resignation as LDP head

Multiple international guests hail V-Day parade as media outlets note message sent via event

GT investigates: US weaponizes tariffs against allies, threatening Philippine chip sector and exposing fragile Washington-Manila alliance

CCG releases video of Manila's latest staged provocation at Ren'ai Jiao

US amphibious warship catches fire off Okinawa; conflicting reports between US and Japan draw attention

Guardians of Memory: Over 30 trips to Japan in 27 years to gather evidence and seek testimonies: An exclusive interview with Unit 731 military crime exhibition hall director

Experiencing the future at 2025 WRC: How next-generation robots are reshaping our life?

Next 2-3 years a rare window for Chinese humanoid robots, says American professor long focused on robotics development

Battle-worn mug bears witness to courage, resilience in defending homeland during WWII, showing Yimeng Spirit

Young people innovatively rebrand local community's ethnic uniqueness in Xinjiang

Practitioners' Insights: From Sudan's deserts to global stage, Chinese peacekeepers embody the power of stability

China's 'AI ambition' shines at WAIC; 'DeepSeek Moment' cycle significantly shortened: expert

Global media spotlight China's AI advances as new model shines with open-source release, Zhipu CEO shares backstage stories