French and Saunders: How they proved that women can be funny
“When I was growing up, the women [on-screen] were either bikini-clad babes, or not very attractive mother-in-laws, and were the butt of jokes, rather than telling the joke,” says actor and director, Kathy Burke, who appeared with French and Saunders on their sketch show. Source: BBC News
'Godfather' of avocado toast chef Bill Granger dies, aged 54
He passed away in a London hospital on Christmas Day, aged 54, with his family by his side. Source: BBC News
Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns
There are no shortcuts in the fight against Hamas, the army chief insists as Israel pounds Gaza. Source: BBC News
Burnley 0-2 Liverpool: Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota score to send Reds top
Darwin Nunez scored his eighth goal of the season for Liverpool Liverpool signalled their title ambitions by going top of the Premier League thanks to a hard-fought victory at relegation-threatened Burnley. Jurgen Klopp’s side have only been beaten once so far this season and went two points clear of Arsenal at the summit despite some […]
Bournemouth 3-0 Fulham: Dominic Solanke scores again as Bernd Leno criticised for ball boy push
No side has taken more points from the last nine Premier League games than Bournemouth’s 22 Dominic Solanke continued his fine scoring form as Bournemouth beat Fulham to earn a fourth Premier League win in a row. The Cherries went in front at the end of a scrappy first half when Justin Kluivert’s shot squirmed […]
King George VI Chase: Hewick comes through late to claim dramatic victory
Hewick had disappointed last time out in the Galway Plate Hewick came from last to first late on to win a dramatic King George VI Chase at Kempton. The 12-1 chance, ridden by Gavin Sheehan, had looked well out of contention as Shishkin, Bravemansgame and Allaho pulled well clear. Shishkin slipped after the second last, […]
Pep Guardiola: ‘Job is done’ but Manchester City boss says he can still take criticism
Manchester City became the first English side to win five trophies in a calendar year when they won the Fifia Club World Cup in December Pep Guardiola feels “the job is done” after Manchester City’s recent success, but says he has no problem accepting criticism when his side is not winning. The Treble winners are […]
France murders: Man held after mother and children killed in Meaux
Prosecutors launch a murder inquiry after the bodies of a woman and her four children are found. Source: BBC News
Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader reappears in Arctic penal colony
Mr Navalny confirms his arrival on social media after his team were unable to contact him for weeks. Source: BBC News
Russia confirms damage to warship in Black Sea
The Ministry of Defence says the ship was struck by Ukrainian aircraft carrying guided missiles. Source: BBC News