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South Korea crisis deepens as MPs vote to impeach acting president

The scenes inside the national assembly have been a reminder of how thin the line can be between democracy and rule by force

Top of the world: can Polar Preet claim new title in epic walk north?

The record-breaking British explorer Preet Chandi, who made history trekking solo to the south pole, is now turning her ambitions north.

Toasty Netflix fireplace beats Squid Game for festive views

Netflix pays the world's biggest stars and utilises the most cutting-edge special effects to entice families away from terrestrial TV over the festive period.

Labour must 'stick to its guns' on employment rights, says TUC chief

Keir Starmer's government has been urged to \"stick to its guns\" amid growing pressure from business leaders to water down its reforms of workers' rights as the economy grinds to a halt.

Nessa returns one last time to mark a century of the Shipping Forecast. Tidy!

What's occurring with the Shipping Forecast? The Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones is to read out the seafarers' bulletin to celebrate a centenary of the shipping news on the BBC.

Starmer Pays Tribute After 'Wonderful' Brother Dies on Boxing Day

Keir Starmer has paid tribute to his brother, Nick, who had cancer and died on Boxing Day aged 60.

The scandal of 1.5m pupils stuck in dilapidated schools

More than 1.5 million children are studying in dilapidated school buildings, a Guardian investigation has found, with years of under-investment leaving England's public infrastructure in a crumbling state.

Amorim asks for survival mode after Wolves loss

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United must adopt survival mode to end their miserable run after a fourth defeat in five Premier League matches dropped them to 14th, eight points above the relegation zone.

'We have to try' Guardiola calls for January signings after Everton draw

Pep Guardiola and the Manchester City board will discuss new signings for the January transfer window this week, the manager said after his team dropped another two points in the 1-1 draw with Everton.

Arteta backs Martinelli to step up after Saka injury

Mikel Arteta is hoping Gabriel Martinelli can help to fill the void created by Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury, with the England forward likely to miss key fixtures including the north London derby next month.

Wilson and Muniz pounce late to cast doubt on Chelsea's title credentials

Perhaps there will be some debate around Fulham's equaliser after 82 minutes of this 2-1 derby win for Marco Silva's team at Stamford Bridge.

Jones and Salah clear path at the top for Liverpool

Liverpool have kicked off at 8pm on a Boxing Day twice in their history.

Tonali helps Newcastle ease past 10-man Villa

Sandro Tonali has brought Newcastle an abundance of gifts but perhaps foremost among them is the rare ability to slow games down that offers Eddie Howe's high-intensity team the sort of invaluable control they have so often lacked in recent months.

Elanga takes Forest third and deepens Postecoglou's pain

The mist rolled in with such increasing density from the Trent that eventually it was difficult to make out which Tottenham player was running down which blind alley. But what is crystal clear is Nottingham Forest's momentum which, after Anthony Elanga's third goal in successive games, has lifted them into third place in the Premier League.

Haaland's wasted spot-kick adds to Guardiola's gloom

Manchester City's plight is their individual kind of déjà vu nightmare.

Fabianski carried off but Bowen edges out Juric's new Saints

If we take the view that Southampton are doomed - as a reminder, no club has ever stayed in the Premier League with such a lowly points tally at this stage of the season - then small positives must be sought wherever possible for the beleaguered regulars at St Mary's.

'Rubbish game' but Guéhi content with valuable point

The visiting captain, Marc Guéhi, branded Crystal Palace's goalless draw with Bournemouth a \"rubbish game\" and \"boring for the neutral\".

Cunha weaves his magic to leave Onana and United all at sea

It is impossible to ignore the shift in mood, the supporters singing the name of their charismatic Portuguese head coach, parachuted in to solve myriad issues but chiefly miserable results and a leaky defence with a particular weakness at set pieces.

Coventry thrash Plymouth to pile pressure on Rooney

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Kohli fined 20% of match fee for clashing with opener

India's Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fees as a result of a clash of shoulders with the debutant Australia opener Sam Konstas in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Konstas rattles India in debut to remember as Australia surge

It has been a tour of polygraphic variation for India's Test team.

Constitution Hill full of Christmas cheer after comeback win

The delight and relief that swirled around Constitution Hill as he extended his unbeaten record to nine starts here was expressed in various ways.

Final Verdict Jaiswal the runaway giant of global pack in our men's Test team of the year

To fetch a cup of tea and your best arguments, it's time for the Guardian's 10th annual men's Test XI of the Year.

One-track mind How 20 years of determination helped create England's first co-op rail service

The idea for the country's first co-operative rail service came to Alex Lawrie in 2004 after another frustrating trip across Somerset.

The past quarter-century has not been great for investors - and now AI is the big hope

The first quarter of the 21st century is almost up, assuming one regards 31 December 1999 to have been the last day of the last millennium (non-partying pedants insist the date actually fell on the final day of 2000).

Government urged to back British steel for windfarms

The UK steel industry has called for the government to promise to buy British as it prepares for a major expansion of offshore wind generation.

World Bank Lifts Growth Forecast for China to 4.9%

The World Bank has lifted its growth forecasts for China's economy, but called for deeper reforms and warned that the country will continue to face headwinds from a lingering property downturn.

UK Installs Record Number Of Electric Car Chargers In 2024

The UK installed a record number of public electric car chargers in 2024, although the rate of growth slowed as installers contended with delays to government funding.

Pope Francis Opens 'Holy Door' at Italian Prison as 2025 Jubilee Begins

Pope Francis has visited one of the largest prisons in Italy to open a special \"holy door\" for the Catholic Church's 2025 jubilee, in what the Vatican described as a \"historic move\" as it is the first time a sacred portal has been opened at a jail.

Right Size for One 2m x 6m, with a composting toilet: New Zealand backs tiny home living

Two years ago, when Liberty Van Voorthuysen, a New Zealand schoolteacher, was looking for a break from teaching, she ditched her classroom and signed up for a free construction course. Van Voorthuysen had set herself a fairly low bar: learn how to use power tools.