Jab could cut hospital admissions for babies with RSV by 80%, study finds

A vaccine could reduce the numbers of babies and young children being admitted to hospital with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by 80%, a \"groundbreaking\" study has found.

Lost in Gaza 'Miserable, humiliated, hopeless'

The residents of Sheikh Radwan, a district in the north of Gaza City, are no strangers to warfare.

Domestic abuse survivors have lost trust in us - Met

Victims of domestic abuse have lost confidence in Britain's biggest police force after a series of scandals, a senior officer has admitted.

Late own-goal chaos offers Luton hope in their fight for safety

This was madness. Six-pointer season suddenly upon them after Nottingham Forest's win at Newcastle had left both teams picking over leftovers.

Højlund hands Ten Hag precious comeback win

What a time for Rasmus Højlund to break a 14-match Premier League duck: on 82 minutes, his left-foot volley pinballing in off Emiliano Martínez's right post to bring sheer delight to the young No 9.

Liverpool grab top spot but Klopp demands more bite

It took until the 90th minute for Liverpool to put the result beyond doubt when Diogo Jota fired into the bottom corner to send his side top amid a collection of missed chances.

Bournemouth's ascent continues after Solanke helps to humble Fulham

Despite taking in this game from the stands owing to a one-match touchline ban, for Andoni Iraola this latest Bournemouth win made deeply satisfying viewing.

Johnston ends his four-year drought in Celtic power play

Paulo Bernardo and Mikey Johnston were the unlikely goal heroes for Celtic at Dundee but Cameron Carter-Vickers was at the centre of an injury concern before the visit by Rangers to Parkhead on Saturday.

Luck deserts Vestergaard to salvage vital draw for Ipswich

At the end of a thrilling match that displayed the best the Championship has to offer, there was nothing to choose between two standout teams.

Shishkin slip allows Hewick to grab crown in pulsating King George

Henderson's luckless chaser throws away golden chance in gripping Christmas thriller

'Drama magnet' How Elon Musk kept himself in the world's headlines in 2023

Elon Musk’s favourite movie quote, according to his biographer, is Gladiator’s Are you not entertained?”

Rose's name axed from review into female entrepreneurship

A state-backed review into female entrepreneurship is to be rebranded by the government as part of efforts to cut ties with the former NatWest chief executive Alison Rose, months after pushing her to resign over a scandal linked to Nigel Farage's bank accounts.

Plans for Notre Dame windows would be 'vandalism', say critics

A plan backed by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, to replace stained-glass windows in Notre Dame Cathedral's side chapels with contemporary creations has been criticised as \"vandalism\".

India claims sharp rise in drones flying drugs over Pakistan border

Indian border forces have said they are battling an unprecedented \"drone menace\" infiltrating the border with Pakistan, fuelling the drugs crisis in the state of Punjab and raising serious security issues.

Deal to save wetlands in Spain 'shows public must be onboard'

A landmark agreement to safeguard one of Europe's most important wetlands underscores the importance of harnessing public opinion to drive the green transition and mitigate the effects of the climate emergency, Spain's environment minister said.

Kyiv air force says it destroyed Russian warship in Crimean port

Ukraine's military said yesterday it had destroyed a Russian warship stationed in the Crimean port city of Feodosia, with video footage showing an extensive fire in the port area.

Campaigners say they face harassment over support for ban on XL bully dogs

Dog attack victims, academics and professionals who publicly support the incoming ban on American XL bullies have received abuse at home, work and online in what has been labelled a \"weird culture war\".

Antiques Roadshow's pottery expert and fan favourite Henry Sandon dies aged 95

One of the most beloved among the experts appearing on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, the pottery guru Henry Sandon, has died at the age of 95.

Costly gluten-free patients to switch food in England causing to health-harming diets

Patients with food allergies and health conditions affecting the digestive system are increasingly unable to afford the \"free-from\" products sold by supermarkets, so are risking painful symptoms or permanent damage, experts have warned.

Breakdown of weather patterns 'causes chaos' for flora and fauna

The disappearance of reliable seasonal patterns is causing chaos for the flora and fauna of the UK, a longrunning annual audit of the impact of weather on nature has found.

Diana thought Northern Ireland was part of the republic, papers show

Diana, Princess of Wales, showed \"obvious ignorance of or disregard for\" the constitutional position of Northern Ireland, apparently believing it to be part of the Republic of Ireland, according to a 1993 note written by the Irish ambassador to Britain.

Secret arsenal US arms stockpile could be source of bombs dropped on Gaza

Their precise location is classified, but somewhere in  Israel there are a number of closely guarded warehouses containing billions of dollars' worth of weapons owned by the US.

Parents urged to check children's online viewing after girl's murder

The Brianna Ghey case should prompt parents to \"sharpen up\" their internet awareness and police what their children are viewing online, the detective who oversaw the investigation into her teenage killers has said.

Pint of wine, anyone? Tories spy 'Brexit opportunity' for measure touted by Burns and Churchill

The poet Robert Burns imagined a man toasting his lover with a \"pint o'wine\", and Winston Churchill was perhaps the most famous proponent of the pint bottle for champagne.

Labour policy Frontbench given deadline for manifesto

Keir Starmer has ordered his frontbench team to finalise their manifesto policies within weeks as Labour moves on to a campaign footing before what officials believe will be a spring election.

Shoppers seek out Boxing Day bargains as footfall rises

Retailers have recorded a small pickup in Boxing Day footfall, but visits to stores remained well below prepandemic levels as several high street chains remained shut amid tight household finances.

Melting away: hotter climate set to make snow a lot less interesting

From crystalline columns to fern-like stars, snowflakes come in an assortment of shapes and patterns.

Ex-GCHQ chief warns ministers over 'government by WhatsApp'

A former head of GCHQ has called for an end to the government handling crises via the WhatsApp messaging service, saying the platform is inappropriate for key decision-making.

Ratcliffe has much to prove at Old Trafford with Glazers still on scene

New minority shareholder must win over fans and decide the futures of key figures. John Brewin outlines the challenges

Joshua and Hearn left to rebuild plans after Wilder crumbles

British fighter faces a less certain path toredemption after his mooted opponent's brutal defeat by Parker