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War graves are being lit up for Christmas as a tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in conflict. The tradition began in the Netherlands after World War Two, but has spread to the UK in the past few years. Volunteers have placed battery lights on the graves of fallen …

With Exeter’s marquee summer signing Len Ikitau ruled out until March with a shoulder injury, the Chiefs turned to Will Rigg at inside centre. The 25-year-old made his first league start of the season and impressed in defence as well as making a number dangerous breaks in Exeter’s win over …

It was an ignominious end for a man who had become a household name in the UK when war broke out in September 1939. British citizens had expected Hitler to launch a catastrophic attack immediately, but when that didn’t happen, the tense lull was dubbed the Phoney War. In those …

[ Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Leon Harris, 35, is intimately familiar with the devastation guns can inflict. Robbers shot him in the back nearly two decades ago, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. The bullet remains lodged in his spine. “When you get shot,” he said, “you stop thinking …

The upcoming James Bond game 007 First Light has been delayed until 27 May 2026. The much-anticipated title was due to be released on 27 March, but will now come out two months later. It will be the first video game featuring the British spy since 2012’s 007 Legends. In …

The power struggle between Sudan’s army and a paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Force (RSF), has also forced more than 12 million people to flee their homes, with widespread famine and reports of genocide in the western Darfur region. Unsurprisingly, football has taken a back seat. Stadiums have been destroyed …

BBC/Lucy Ashton Charmian Owston is now an ambassador for Women’s Aid in Sheffield While the festive season is supposedly one of goodwill to all, statistics show that domestic abuse cases spike. Reporter Lucy Ashton spoke to one woman who now helps others after violence left her fearing for her own …

Joanne MacAulayBBC Scotland BBC Grass and plants are beginning to regrow on the land damaged by the fire in the summer Historic Environment Scotland has said that Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh is making a good recovery from the large fire which broke out in the summer. The famous hill, which …

“My passion is high and I want to continue. It doesn’t matter where I play, whether in the Middle East or Europe. I always enjoy playing football and I want to keep going. “You know what my goal is. I want to win trophies and I want to reach that …

PA Media The medieval David I silver coin was discovered in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian, and has now been allocated to National Museums Scotland The earliest known coin to be minted in Scotland almost 900 years ago has been acquired for the nation after it was found by …

The first three minutes went pretty well for Marcus Smith. A smart pass sent Luke Northmore cantering into Sale territory, a perfectly-weighted cross-field kick found Rodrigo Isgro on the opposite wing and a fine piece of opportunism secured him the game’s first try. His face after 80 minutes told a …

Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter BBC Winkleman said viewers could expect some “juicy roundtables” in the forthcoming series of The Traitors Viewers have been sharing their theories on social media after a teaser released on Christmas Day showed a figure wearing a red cloak, in a departure from the usual green worn …

John SimpsonBBC world affairs editor BBC Sensitive content: This article contains a graphic description of death that some readers may find upsetting I’ve reported on more than 40 wars around the world during my career, which goes back to the 1960s. I watched the Cold War reach its height, then …

AFP via Getty Images Indian cities generate millions of tonnes of rubbish every year, but waste disposal systems are inadequate “Want the royal charm of Jaipur? Don’t come here, just buy a postcard,” a local taxi driver quipped during my recent visit to the north-western Indian city. I had asked …

Laura BickerChina correspondent , Beijing BBC Catching and selling protected songbirds is a profitable business in China Silva Gu’s eyes dart back and forth across miles of tall grassland, scouring it for signs of life in the darkness. He speaks in less than a whisper as we try to find …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jennifer Aniston shared a peek inside her first Christmas with boyfriend Jim Curtis. The “Friends” star posted a carousel of images to her Instagram page from her holiday celebrations — with one image of Curtis playing with a friend’s baby. Other pictures …

Antoine Semenyo’s future is entering a crucial 48 hours, with the Bournemouth attacker eager to have his departure concluded by 1 January. BBC Sport reported last week that Manchester City‘s move for the player, who has a £65m release clause, is at an advanced stage following discussions between his representatives …

Eleanor MaslinEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire BBC Jim Gettings managed to obtain a week’s leave in 1944 to marry his fiancé A centenarian has shared his precious memories of Christmas 1945. Dubbed “Victory Christmas”, it was the first time Britain had celebrated a peacetime festive period after six long years of …

Tony Wood Athletics Weekly published a photo of Hilary (centre) with the other two women who crossed the line first in the 1975 Barnsley Marathon The final group session for Barnsley Athletic Club before Christmas is a bitterly cold affair, with a handful of men and women wrapped up in …

Geoff Perlman As self-driving cars get closer to reality, Tesla is striving to remain a big player. But is it sacrificing safety to stay in the game? For the past few weeks, Geoff Perlman, a 61-year-old technology executive from Texas, has been testing a free trial of Tesla’s latest self-driving …