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Local rebels take most of key southern Syrian region - reports
It comes as Islamist-led rebels in the north say they have reached the outskirts of the city of Homs.
Unpredictability of Late Late Toy Show is why it's special, says Patrick Kielty
It will be Patrick Kielty's second time hosting the annual TV Christmas spectacular on RTÉ this Friday.
Atkinson takes hat-trick against New Zealand
Gus Atkinson takes the 15th hat-trick by an England bowler to rattle through the New Zealand tail on the second day of the second Test in Wellington.
Kate 'lights up Christmas' and MI5 focuses on 'hostile states'
The Princess of Wales hosting a Christmas carol service and a warning from a spy boss about overseas threats lead the papers.
SNP rediscovers its political confidence with wily Budget
The Scottish government's moves on the two-child benefit cap and winter fuel payments leave Labour facing a dilemma.
La Rochelle withstand Bath fightback at a soggy Rec
Bath fall short of completing a thrilling comeback in torrential conditions at the Rec as La Rochelle hold on to claim an opening-game victory in the Champions Cup.
Baby's inquest finds serious hospital failures after family's £250k battle
The second inquest into Hayden Nguyen's death found he would likely have survived if given the care and support he needed in hospital.
Raducanu begins work with fitness coach Nakamura
Emma Raducanu hopes to exploit her natural athleticism and reduce injury as she hires Maria Sharapova’s former fitness Yutaka Nakamura.
Syria in maps: Where have anti-Assad rebels taken control?
A visual guide to the latest developments as advancing Syrian fighters set their sights on Damascus.
Kate hosts candle-lit carol service in biggest return to royal duties yet
The Princess of Wales will host a Christmas carol service, in her biggest event of a difficult year.
Christmas events cancelled as NI braced for Storm Darragh
Belfast Christmas Market is among festive events being affected by incoming Storm Darragh.
Nightclub opens with strict no-camera rule for smartphones
A new nightclub is opening and introducing a strict no phones on the dancefloor policy.
Cranes work to stabilise growing sinkhole as storm rolls in
Cranes have been brought in to stabilise the chasm, now 17ft (5.2m) wide.
Cranes work to stabilise growing sinkhole as storm rolls in
Cranes have been brought in to stabilise the chasm, now 17ft (5.2m) wide.
Alleged Russian election-meddling in Romania resurrects dark memories
The shock move to annul Romania's election over interference throws any certainty out of the window.
Alleged Russian election-meddling in Romania resurrects dark memories
The shock move to annul Romania's election over interference throws any certainty out of the window.
TikTok loses appeal against US ban law
The video app is now set to be banned in January unless it makes a new appeal - or Donald Trump intervenes.
Tracking Syrian rebels' lightning offensive as they approach key city
BBC Verify has been tracking the territory captured by Syrian rebels as they move towards Homs.
Tracking Syrian rebels' lightning offensive as they approach key city
BBC Verify has been tracking the territory captured by Syrian rebels as they move towards Homs.
Justin Welby says sorry for hurting abuse survivors in final Lords speech
The Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for causing "further distress" to survivors of the scandal.