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Mikel Arteta plays down Arsenal's title hopes despite seven-point lead at New Year https://ift.tt/3gbo9Nz Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka insist Arsenal are not getting carried away, despite leading the league by seven points at the end of 2022.

TV presenter Matthew Bassett shows life goes on with spinal injury https://ift.tt/3gbo9Nz A trip to the beach changed Matthew Bassett's life - now he's determined to say yes to everything.

Covid in China: WHO calls on Beijing to strengthen its response https://ift.tt/oW5cCYD As Covid surges in China, the WHO meets Chinese officials and calls for more real-time data.

Quiz of the week: What's the Ana de Armas lawsuit about? https://ift.tt/W34t2sm How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

2022 in pictures: Striking photos from around the world https://ift.tt/W34t2sm A selection of some of the most powerful pictures taken by news agency photographers around the world this year.

Abba's Chiquitita: Guatemala school uses Unicef funds https://ift.tt/W34t2sm Abba gave the copyright of hit song Chiquitita to Unicef - who use the profits to fund education.

National Archives: Swindon move for Millennium Dome proposed https://ift.tt/W34t2sm Files reveal Tony Blair's government was once offered the chance to move the venue out of London.

National Archives: Tony Blair said Putin should be on 'top table' https://ift.tt/W34t2sm The then prime minister believed Russia's president was at heart a "patriot", archive files reveal.

The Papers: 'King of football' dies and 'no magic wand for pay' https://ift.tt/W34t2sm Tributes to Brazilian football icon Pele following his death and the financial toll of strikes lead the front pages.

Covid: Why are some places testing Chinese arrivals? https://ift.tt/W34t2sm Beijing is finally opening its borders - but some countries are wary of a Covid threat.

Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax https://ift.tt/kw7cD5h The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe.

Leeds 1-3 Man City: Erling Haaland reaches 20 Premier League goals in record time https://ift.tt/kw7cD5h Erling Haaland becomes the fastest player to reach 20 Premier League goals as Manchester City overcome a stubborn Leeds to reduce Arsenal's lead at the top of the table to five points.

Fresh appeal for Lyla Lake, 13, missing over Christmas https://ift.tt/1ZtYMcp Police issue a new CCTV image of Lyla Lake, who was last seen at Reading train station a week ago.

Seven die in coach plunge horror in Spain https://ift.tt/oJbdCnF The body of a woman is found two days after a bus falls from a bridge into a river in the Galicia region.

Al-Shabab: 14 Iranian fishermen freed years after abduction https://ift.tt/iCzynVh Some of the 14 fishermen were abducted by al-Shabab militants off the Somali coast eight years ago.

Maxi Jazz: Tributes hail Faithless singer as an 'incredible talent' https://ift.tt/NEDAFnc Dutch trance legend Armin van Buuren hopes the London singer's music keeps on "inspiring others".

George and Charlotte sing at Westminster Abbey carol service https://ift.tt/NEDAFnc The Christmas Eve service was organised by the Princess of Wales and featured tributes to the late Queen.

Pope condemns human 'hunger for wealth and power' at Christmas Eve Mass https://ift.tt/NEDAFnc His comments at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican follow previous comments about the war in Ukraine.

Kirsty Young: Former Desert Island Discs presenter reveals 'awful' experience with chronic pain https://ift.tt/NEDAFnc The former Desert Island Discs host returns to the radio programme - this time as the interviewee.

Dog starts house fire after turning on hairdryer https://ift.tt/NEDAFnc Crews were called to Hockley, Essex, on Christmas Eve and treated the dog and owner at the scene.

Wales' archbishops mourn the Queen in first joint Christmas message https://ift.tt/NEDAFnc Wales' Anglican and Catholic archbishops have issued a joint Christmas message for the first time.

Santa-filled armoured truck gets stuck in Cornwall lane https://ift.tt/5hKw1Yc The Santas, who were thought to be on a pub crawl, got wedged in a hedge in Cornwall.

Rishi Sunak thanks public servants with surprise Christmas calls https://ift.tt/5hKw1Yc Rishi Sunak phones diplomats, Royal Navy crew and other workers to thank them for their efforts.

Molnupiravir Covid antiviral treatment hastens recovery - trial https://ift.tt/RTeE8g9 But molnupiravir showed no obvious benefit at reducing hospital cases and deaths, a study found.

Far-right groups had racism rift before Capitol riot https://ift.tt/RTeE8g9 The Oath Keepers and Proud Boy had a shared love of Donald Trump, but not so much for each other.

Cerebral Palsy: Wrexham boy gets first football boots https://ift.tt/RTeE8g9 Carter has his first pair of football boots, three years earlier than doctors thought he would walk.

The Papers: 'Threat to gender law' and 'stay away' from nan https://ift.tt/RTeE8g9 Headlines include clashes over Scotland's gender law and advice to avoid nan if you have flu.

Princess of Wales Kate pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth at carol service https://ift.tt/RTeE8g9 Hundreds of people recognised for showcasing community values are recognised in the service.

The people who rent the same Christmas tree year after year https://ift.tt/1ZXaFMJ Some people are choosing to hire their Christmas tree to try to reduce waste and help the environment.

Pele: Brazil great's cancer has advanced, says hospital https://ift.tt/1ZXaFMJ Brazil great Pele's cancer is advancing, according to the hospital where the 82-year-old is being treated.

Deadly California earthquake leaves thousands without power https://ift.tt/7Y9G1Zw The magnitude 6.4 tremor struck overnight, killing at least two people and damaging roads and buildings.

Hindu Charity in Texas Reportedly Raising Cash to Persecute Christians in India, Demolish Churches https://ift.tt/7Y9G1Zw A Texas-based Hindu charity reportedly held a local fundraiser in Frisco, Texas last month, circulating a flyer that listed "the destruction of illegal Christian churches" as one of its goals. 

Bob Stewart MP tells human rights activist to 'go back to Bahrain' https://ift.tt/s0jFYIQ Human rights activist Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei has complained to the Tory Party over the incident.

Top UK Court Rules Plan to Send Asylum-Seekers to Rwanda Is Legal https://ift.tt/s0jFYIQ Britain's High Court ruled Monday that a plan to send asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda is legal but the government must consider the circumstances of each case before deporting anyone, a judgment that sets the controversial policy up for further legal battles.

Ukraine: Russia to deploy musicians to front to boost morale https://ift.tt/A9ryuCT The new "front-line creative brigade" will consist of volunteer musicians and mobilised recruits.

Looking after thousands of Northern Ireland's abandoned mines https://ift.tt/2rqzPAM BBC News NI is granted rare access to one of the 2,500 disused mines across Northern Ireland.

December strikes: 1,200 army personnel to cover for ambulances and border force https://ift.tt/2rqzPAM Plans for military personnel to keep front-line services running are in place, the government says.

The Papers: 'Get a grip PM' and King 'seeks peace' with Harry https://ift.tt/yR8NDbP Saturday's front pages focus on the NHS strikes and tensions within the Royal Family.

Stretford and Urmston by-election: Polling stations close https://ift.tt/DSTfugN The result of the Stretford and Urmston by-election is expected to be announced early on Friday.

THE GLOBAL LANE: Blasphemy Laws Could Lead to Violator's Execution, but Gov't Attitudes Changing https://ift.tt/DSTfugN Around the world, Christians and other religious minorities face punishment if convicted of blasphemy against Islam.

The Papers: 'Channel horror' and 'give nurses a deal' https://ift.tt/ygZYQ2p Several of Thursday's papers lead with the migrant boat that got into difficulty while crossing the Channel.

World Cup: France fans jubilant as Morocco's dream ends https://ift.tt/ygZYQ2p Celebrations for Les Bleus as Moroccan fans are left in silent despair.

Prince William and Kate release family Christmas card image https://ift.tt/Rly40Mx The photograph shows the family of five dressed casually, smiling and holding hands in Norfolk.

World Cup 2022: Argentina 3-0 Croatia - Messi and Alvarez put their side into World Cup final https://ift.tt/Rly40Mx Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez were on target as Argentina beat Croatia to reach the World Cup final.

Cwmbran: Man with broken hip taken to hospital tied to plank https://ift.tt/yLwHlqs Melvyn Ryan's granddaughter, Nicole Lea, says she was told no ambulances were available.

UK braced for more disruption from snow and ice https://ift.tt/yLwHlqs Forecasters say the freezing conditions will bring more problems for travellers on Tuesday.

King Charles and Camilla's Christmas card shows pair at Highland Games https://ift.tt/1oSMHdQ They pick an image from September's Highland Games for first festive card since Charles became King.

Kenya Maasai Olympics: Hundreds gather for lion hunt alternative https://ift.tt/NtwUcim The event was set up to replace an annual lion hunt due to waning numbers of the animal in Kenya.

Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career https://ift.tt/NtwUcim West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.

Ngozi Fulani's charity Sistah Space stops work over safety https://ift.tt/NtwUcim Ngozi Fulani earlier this week said her team had received "horrific abuse" on social media.

Elton John quits Twitter blaming change in misinformation policy https://ift.tt/NtwUcim The website recently rolled back a policy aimed at tackling the spread of Covid falsehoods.

Sam Bankman-Fried: I hope to make money to pay people back https://ift.tt/IASZ7ya The former FTX boss says he would give anything to start a new business and repay crypto investors.

Biodiversity: What is a mass extinction and are we causing one? https://ift.tt/IASZ7ya While scientists agree on the dire state of life on Earth, they don't always agree on how we should describe it.

Six PCs banned from policing for grossly offensive messages https://ift.tt/IASZ7ya Two officers are sacked and four more told they would have been if they had not already left.

How Seychelles ocean plants could help tackle climate change https://ift.tt/IASZ7ya Seychelles is one of the first countries to map its seagrasses nationwide, which are a huge store of carbon.

Christmas dinner hacks to reduce your energy spend https://ift.tt/s9in7DW These energy-efficient suggestions will keep the oven turned off.

The Papers: 'Palace anger' and 'direct hit' at Queen's legacy https://ift.tt/s9in7DW Reaction to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix series dominates Friday's papers.

The Papers: 'Christmas general strike' and 'Hancock forced out' https://ift.tt/3ElhLn0 Airport border force strikes and Matt Hancock's decision to stand down dominate Thursday's papers.

Wordle: The most Googled word globally and in the US in 2022 https://ift.tt/3ElhLn0 Lottery numbers, the Queen's death and elections couldn't outperform US search interest in Wordle.

Pedro Castillo: Peru's ousted leader seen with police after impeachment https://ift.tt/3ElhLn0 President Pedro Castillo was impeached after he tried to dissolve Congress.

Indonesia's new sex laws and what they could mean for tourism https://ift.tt/HmGoZfD Holiday hotspots like Bali are still recovering from the pandemic - now new laws could derail them again.

'The Explicit Targeting of Prayer': Pro-Life Activist Takes Legal Action as City Criminalizes Prayer https://ift.tt/HmGoZfD A U.K. pro-life volunteer has taken legal action against a city ordinance that creates censorship zones around abortion clinics, making it illegal for pro-life activists to speak, pray, or assist women looking for alternative options.

When are the train strikes and what is the dispute about? https://ift.tt/p2hdI6T Industrial action has been announced for December and January.

Muslim Attackers Torch House Church, Severely Beat 2 Christian Converts in Uganda https://ift.tt/p2hdI6T Muslim extremists burned down a house in eastern Uganda after a fellowship group of almost two dozen people had met to worship on the same day. 

The Papers: 'Three Lions roar' and Sterling raid 'terror' https://ift.tt/p2hdI6T England's 3-0 win against Senegal at the World Cup dominates Monday's front pages.

Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed apologises to Aisha Buhari over tweet https://ift.tt/gjm9pJ4 Aminu Adamu Mohammed, 24, describes the experience as the ''darkest hours'' of his life.

Liverpool Santa Dash: Thousands join charity run https://ift.tt/gjm9pJ4 Participants, who wore red and blue suits, were fundraising for the Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

Coding: Female engineers deleting myth that tech is for men https://ift.tt/WnYEw2Q Huge growth in technology means women are desperately needed to fill more jobs, businesses say.

Earthshot Prize: Prince William announces five winners https://ift.tt/WnYEw2Q Friends from Oman who turn CO2 into rock and a UK firm making packaging from seaweed are among the winners.

Takeoff: Police arrest man in fatal shooting of rapper https://ift.tt/WnYEw2Q Takeoff, youngest of the rap group Migos, was killed last month outside a Houston bowling alley.

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader's future in doubt amid scandal https://ift.tt/WnYEw2Q South Africans wait with bated breath as ANC leaders adjourn crisis talks.

Hull University student died after suspected spider bite - inquest https://ift.tt/4VXOrhT Harry Bolton, 19, was found dead at his flat in Hull on 7 October 2021, an inquest hears.

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader's future in doubt amid scandal https://ift.tt/4VXOrhT South Africans wait with bated breath as ANC leaders adjourn crisis talks.

Ukraine war: EU set to approve cap on price of Russian oil https://ift.tt/4VXOrhT The European Union agrees a cap of $60 a barrel on exported Russian crude, after Poland gave its backing.

Brit nominee Pa Salieu jailed for Coventry violent disorder https://ift.tt/4VXOrhT Brit nominee Pa Salieu attacked a man in Coventry shortly after his best friend was stabbed to death.

University of Derby: Mother suspended from lectures over baby row https://ift.tt/4VXOrhT Leah Foster says the university went back on an earlier deal and she is now missing valuable teaching.

Prince William and Kate continue US trip ahead of climate prize https://ift.tt/YPwLqgl The Prince and Princess of Wales are in Boston to hand out awards for their Earthshot Prize.

Polls close in City of Chester for Rishi Sunak's first electoral test https://ift.tt/YPwLqgl The by-election in the City of Chester is the first since the prime minister took office.

Newry: Man dead following shooting in Ardcarn Park https://ift.tt/YPwLqgl Police say the man was pronounced dead at the scene at Ardcarn Park in the city.

Strep A: Penarth primary school child dies of disease https://ift.tt/YPwLqgl Strep A is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can be extremely serious, but is treatable