Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the next seven days will be crucial for the Gunners if they are to avoid a relegation battle.

The UN said three peacekeepers died in two separate attacks, as rebel and government forces clash.

Australia's talisman Steve Smith falls for his first Test duck in over four years as India dismiss the hosts for 195 on day one of the Boxing Day Test.

How much you can you remember about these classic Premier League matches on 26 December?

Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze tells BBC Sport about earning respect on London's 'cage football' scene and the help he has received from team-mate Wilfried Zaha.

Mauricio Pochettino wants Lionel Messi at PSG, Chelsea join race for Erling Braut Haaland, Mesut Ozil holds Fenerbahce talks, plus more.

The plane with three crew landed safely after rerouting on a flight from the US to Canada.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a comfortable 138-115 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day.

Former world number one Greg Norman is in hospital in the United States suffering with coronavirus symptoms.

Blake was one of the Cold War's most notorious double agents and betrayed dozens of MI6 personnel.

Heavily armed police have been sent to the scene in the Kreuzberg district of the German capital.

Several European nations as well as Canada and Japan detect the variant first reported in the UK.

Lewis Hamilton tells the Today programme that the Black Lives Matter movement helped drive him on to his seventh world title.

South Africa express their "ongoing commitment" to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement as players raise their fists before the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Leicester twice come from behind to deny Manchester United a record-equalling 11th straight away win in the Premier League.

A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia.

Three people were injured when a camper van exploded in the city centre early on Christmas Day

Newly unveiled bright frescos are believed to show the food that was available in the Roman city.

Aston Villa's run of good form continues as they beat Crystal Palace despite playing for more than 45 minutes with 10 men after Tyrone Mings' sending off.

The UK's chief Brexit negotiator says the new trade agreement with the EU is "one of the biggest ever".

The tall, baked structure appeared in Corona Heights Park on Christmas Day, delighting locals.