Littler masterclass seals back-to-back world titles
Luke Littler produces a stunning display to thrash Gian van Veen 7-1 and win the PDC World Championship for the second year running.
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Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela and ‘fix oil infrastructure’
The US launched strikes on Venezuela on Saturday in which Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces.
Venezuela could now define Trump’s legacy – and America’s place in the world
Removing a leader and pledging to rebuild a country represents a major shift in Trump’s America First vision, writes Anthony Zurcher.
Watch: How the US attack on Venezuela unfolded
President Donald Trump has said the US will “run” Venezuela after it launched strikes on the country and captured President Nicolas Maduro.
Family of UK couple held in Iran take petition to No 10
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were taken into custody a year ago during a world motorcycle tour.
Ten-try Northampton demolish Quins to go top
Alex Coles scores a hat-trick as Northampton run in 10 tries against Harlequins to return to the top of the Prem Rugby table.
Trump says US will run Venezuela, South Africa calls on UN Security Council to urgently convene
During a press conference on 3 January, President Donald Trump declared that the US would “run” Venezuela following the overnight capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Meanwhile, the South African government has called for an urgent convening of the United Nations Security Council, labelling the US military intervention a “manifest violation” of international law and urging the...
Burnley lacked belief in defeat at Brighton – Parker
Burnley boss Scott Parker says his side “lacked belief” as they fall to their ninth defeat in 11 Premier League games at Brighton.
WEATHER: Widespread rain and Level 5 thunderstorm warning for five provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 4 January 2026.
Murderer among two prisoners on run after absconding on New Year’s Day
Avon and Somerset Police has urged the public to call 999 immediately if they see them.
Oldest former MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
The miner’s son, from Doncaster, died in hospital on 2 January after a short illness.
‘Haunted Nancy detached from reality as Celtic’s lights go out’
BBC Sport Scotland’s chief sports writer dissects the outcome of Saturday’s Old Firm defeat for Celtic.
Dyche wants perspective as Forest slump continues
A year after battling for a place in the Champions League, Nottingham Forest must ensure they avoid ending this season by sinking into the Championship.
I woke to a huge bang – nothing has been normal since
There is a great sense of uncertainty here over what might happen next, writes BBC producer in Caracas.
BBC reaches agreement with Israeli family for filming in home after 7 October without consent
The family who survived the Hamas attack in 2023 call the incident an “intrusion”.
South African government accuses the US of violating the UN Charter
The South African government has accused the United States of violating the United Nations’ Charter following a large-scale military operation in Venezuela that saw President Nicholas Maduro captured.
Teenage life was an ordeal, until she found her calm with a camera
Caitlyn McDonald has Autism and Auditory Processing Disorder – a condition that affects how the brain interprets sounds.
Girl, 13, who died in house fire named by police
The circumstances behind the fire are not being treated as suspicious, Kent Police say.
Trump’s move to topple Maduro is fraught with risk – what happens next is unclear
Will the US push for elections or will it try to depose more members of the government, asks the BBC’s Ione Wells.
From a township to captaining the world’s best rugby team
Siyamthanda “Siya” Kolisi’s journey from the dusty streets of Zwide township to the pinnacle of international rugby is often cast as a story of improbable triumph.
Saudi hero Al-Rajhi faces tough challenge in defence of Dakar Rally title
South African Henk Lategan expected to put up a close challenge