The Ashes: England battle hard on rain-affected opening day of Sydney Test

England's bowlers battle hard to leave the fourth Ashes Test evenly poised after a rain-affected opening day at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
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Winter Olympics: Behind the bubble in Beijing

Have a look at how Beijing is preparing for the Games - with a sealed off area to keep Covid out.
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Seven months after collapse, Eriksen targets 2022 World Cup

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen says his goal is to play at the 2022 World Cup as he continues his recovery from suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
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Iconic Bangkok station Hua Lamphong reaches the end of the line

Hua Lamphong has seen the start and end of journeys for generations of Thai travellers and tourists alike.
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Snowbound in Virginia traffic for over 10 hours

One passenger's harrowing journey after heavy snowfall paralysed miles of highway in Virginia.
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Sound of 2022: Wet Leg 'started a band for fun, now it's doing really well'

Isle of Wight indie-pop duo Wet Leg finish second on the BBC Sound of 2022 new music list.
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Kazakhstan unrest: State of emergency declared after fuel protests

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declares a two-week state of emergency including curbs on movement.
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Covid: Critical incidents declared over staff shortages

Norfolk's health care system is placed on the highest alert as other health trusts raise the alarm.
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Africa's lost 'Motown' years rediscovered

African music from the 1980s is being digitised thanks to a young Parisian producer.
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Why BlackBerry held the tiny keys to my heart

The classic smartphone's life comes to an end on 4 January as the firm switches off support.
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Sound Of 2022: Mimi Webb makes music to break up to... as her ex-boyfriend found out

Inspired by Adele, the singer's emotionally-charged music even led to the end of her own relationship.
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Is there a better way to make new resolutions stick?

There are lots of apps that promise to make you healthier and happier but are they any good?
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Oo Antava: Why a song calling out men is under fire for sleaze

A new hit song which claims to subvert the male gaze is accused of, in fact, objectifying women.
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How my pregnancy led to a life-changing diagnosis

Helena Merriman was diagnosed with otosclerosis, which causes hearing loss, after her second child was born.
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'I was a heroin addict - now I'm guarding Buckingham Palace'

How a heroin addict got himself off drugs to become a Scots Guard.
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Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder convicted of fraud

A jury found the Silicon Valley ex-CEO guilty on four of 11 counts after seven days of deliberations.
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The Papers: NHS staffing 'crisis' and 'secret' Epstein deal

The front pages focus on Covid's impact on the NHS and a 2009 deal between Epstein and Virginia Giuffre.
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Wright beat Smith in thriller to win second world darts title

Scotsman Peter Wright overcomes England's Michael Smith 7-5 to win his second PDC World Darts Championship.
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Hong Kong: Pro-democracy website Citizen News is latest to close

The pro-democracy news outlet's closure comes after police raided and arrested staff from Stand News.
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China: Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash

The move comes as the debt-laden property developer struggles to raise cash to meet its obligations.
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The Papers: 'Backlash' at masks in schools and NHS staffing 'crisis'

Several front pages report on the impact of coronavirus on schools and staff shortages in the NHS.
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Emily in Paris: Ukraine complains over Kiev character stereotype

Ukraine's culture minister has described the portrayal of a character from Kiev as 'insulting'.
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Curry breaks own NBA three-pointer record

Stephen Curry breaks his own NBA record for three-pointers in consecutive games as he leads the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz.
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England cricket's head coach positive for Covid-19

England men's head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for Covid-19, having already been set to miss the fourth Test after a family member's positive test.
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Scots pupils urged to get second jabs before new term

Drop-in appointments will open from Monday for 12 to 15-year-olds as vaccination capacity increases.
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Dogs trained to sniff out high risk animal imports

The dogs can detect products that carry a risk of diseases such as African swine fever or foot and mouth.
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The Papers: Masks back in classrooms and 'Andrew must go'

Sunday's papers cover new rules for England's schools and the fallout of the Maxwell trial for Prince Andrew.
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'We have VAR in place so why not check?' - Arsenal criticise 'inconsistency' in Man City defeat

Arsenal assistant boss Albert Stuivenberg and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale question the use of VAR in the 2-1 defeat by Manchester City.
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Brighton sign Sweden's Kullberg and Zigiotti Olme

Brighton sign Sweden internationals Emma Kullberg and Julia Zigiotti Olme until the end of the 2022-23 season.
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After Desmond Tutu, a time for new South African heroes

As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is time to break the mould.
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