In just over two weeks, he'll be delivering presents - but people are already in the festive spirit.

Gareth Bale scores the winner as Real Madrid move back into La Liga's top four with a hard-fought victory at bottom side Huesca.

Chelsea and Scotland striker Erin Cuthbert produces a "Lionel Messi-esque" piece of skill in the 4-0 WSL win at Brighton.

England and Saracens lock Maro Itoje is expected to miss "four to eight weeks" with his knee injury, Sarries boss Mark McCall says.

The Premier League needs video assistant referees immediately, says Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez after the 2-1 defeat by Wolves.

A global effort to digitally record millions of fossils is set to transform the study of evolution.

The foreign minister turns down a request made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a week ago.

Tom Brady sets a new NFL record for touchdown passes, beating Peyton Manning's previous best of 579.

Juan Quintero's stunning extra-time goal helps River Plate win the Copa Libertadores with a historic victory over Boca Juniors in Madrid.

BBC Sport takes a look a the career of 2018 UK Snooker Championship winner Ronnie O'Sullivan as fellow professionals rate him the greatest ever player.

Watch the best shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan secures a record seventh UK Championship and 19th Triple Crown title, beating Mark Allen 10-6.

Nikol Pashinyan, who led April's peaceful revolution, cements his hold on power in a snap election.

Grace Millane's family watches on as the 26-year-old man appears in a New Zealand courtroom.

What should you do when someone gets your name wrong in the professional sphere?

Open Bionics has developed the world's first medically-certified 3D-printed artificial arm

Things are not always as they seem when women appear to have the upper hand.

Rupert Hunt created flat-sharing website SpareRoom - and then ended up needing to use it himself after his marriage ended.

The search engine's CEO will be answering questions over alleged bias against conservatives.

A growing number of young women in South Korea are challenging long-held beauty ideals.

Blinded by war, boxing through PTSD, Paul Jacobs hopes to become a champion.

The French president is discussing the recent unrest with trade unions and employers' organisations.