The winner of Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special has been confirmed – and it's a history-making moment for the BBC show thanks to the "fierce" contestant

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Ray Wragg's wonderful generosity has changed the lives of thousands of people in their community in Sheffield, so much so he and late wife Barbara were awarded a special trophy

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Kazakhstan's emergency ministry said 42 people likely died in an Azerbaijan Airlines' plane crash

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After winning a life-changing sum of money in the National Lottery, Ray and Barbara Wragg decided embark of a two-decade spree of philantropy, helping thousands in Sheffield.

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James Corden said one of his Gavin and Stacey co-stars didn't quite believe his message about the 2024 Christmas special was real at first, so chose not to respond.

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Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts, as they inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza

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The former racing driver is the first double amputee ever to take to the Strictly dancefloor

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Daniel Laurie has played Reggie Jackson in Call the Midwife since 2016, but what else do we know about the popular TV star? OK! takes a closer look at his life...

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Sulala Rescue has rescued hundreds of animals despite facing a shortage of food and medicine

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The national team are looking forward having changed their colours just hours after Bashar al-Assad fled DamascusOn 9 December Syria were drawn in a 2027 Asian Cup qualification group with Myanmar, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Officials at the ceremony in Kuala Lumpur could have had lengthy conversations about how all four’s football fortunes have been damaged and held back by their respective leaders and governments. This time, however, there was even more than usual to discuss. Hours earlier, Bashar al-Assad had fled Damascus for Moscow, ending a dictatorship that had ruled for more than 50 years. As in other fields, there is a sense of uncertainty in football but also an optimism that there may be better times ahead and that the sport can, perhaps, help unite a nation that has gone through so much.The civil war that started in 2011 has resulted in the estimated deaths of more than 500,000 people and the displacement of many more. During that time football still functioned but reflec...

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