Villa have been here before – but are they really in title race?
Aston Villa have been here before and fallen away – but they must now be taken seriously as title contenders, writes Phil McNulty.
Attack on Kyiv shows ‘Russia doesn’t want peace’, Zelensky says
The 10-hour missile and drone barrage directed at Ukraine’s capital killed two people and left 32 injured, local authorities say.
Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle
Manchester United hold on to take all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim’s side moving into the top five.
Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says
The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.
Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says
The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.
US launches ‘powerful strikes’ against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump
The US president says IS targets were attacked in north-western Nigeria, accusing the group of killing Christians.
India’s solar boom faces a hidden waste problem
A recent study has found that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047 if it does not scale up recycling.
Indonesians raise white flags as anger grows over slow flood aid
Weeks after floods ravaged the island of Sumatra, many still do not have access to clean water and food.
Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead as of Christmas night
The storms have brought flash flooding and mudslides during a time of busy holiday travel.
Newcastle stadium plans in limbo – Howe
Eddie Howe says Newcastle’s stadium and training ground plans are “in limbo” and there is a “99.9% chance” he will not be in charge when they are realised.