Mata happy at Old Trafford
Juan Mata is “very happy” at Manchester United and open to extending his stay at Old Trafford.
One dead and six injured after shooting at Strasbourg Christmas market
One person has died and six have been injured after shots were fired near a Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg.
Hoffenheim forward Kramaric confident of Etihad upset
Andrej Kramaric believes Hoffenheim can pull off a “miracle” Champions League win at Manchester City.
Backstop must be removed, Arlene Foster insists
The backstop must be removed from the Withdrawal Agreement, Arlene Foster has insisted.
I had nothing to do with my agent’s statement, insists Mourinho
Jose Mourinho claimed to be unaware of his agent’s statement about his Manchester United future in a surprise twist to an already peculiar plot.
Dolly Parton in tribute to ‘sweet baby brother’ Floyd after his death aged 61
Floyd Estel Parton, the “sweet baby brother” of country singer Dolly Parton, has died.
Ashley Roberts says she mentally prepared herself to be in dance-off again
Strictly Come Dancing’s Ashley Roberts has said she mentally prepared herself to be in the dance-off again before last weekend’s show.
Solari praises his ‘humble’ players in response to Ronaldo comments
Santiago Solari has described Real Madrid as having a “fantastic, humble squad” following remarks from Cristiano Ronaldo about his former employers.
Lord Ouseley hands football’s leaders a challenge as he announces retirement
Lord Ouseley challenged football’s leaders to “show they are capable of bringing about lasting change” after announcing his intention to step down as chairperson of anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out at the end of the season.
Improvised weapon ‘designed to kill police officers’ found in Belfast
An improvised weapon that was “designed to kill police officers” has been made safe following a security alert in west Belfast.
Panto proposal: Boyfriend gets on stage to ask Cinderella actress to marry him
One Cinderella got her happy ever after moment when an actress found herself being proposed to during a pantomime performance.
Premiership Rugby ‘on track’ for deal to change face of the domestic game
Premiership Rugby chairman Ian Ritchie says a prospective nine-figure deal with a private equity firm which will change the face of the domestic game “remains on track”.
Manchester City sign United States goalkeeper Zack Steffen from Columbus Crew
United States international goalkeeper Zack Steffen will join Manchester City from Columbus Crew next summer on a four-year deal, the clubs have announced.
Police name 18-year-old stabbed to death in south-east London
Police have named a teenager killed in south-east London over the weekend as Aron Warren.
Bill Cosby’s lawyers list trial ‘errors’ as they prepare appeal bid
Bill Cosby’s lawyers have filed a list of 11 alleged trial errors as they try to undo his sexual assault conviction and three- to 10-year prison term.
Tails wag as canine choir hits high notes at charity’s dog carol service
Tails were wagging as a special canine choir took over one of Dublin’s most historic churches on Tuesday.
Major warns return of Irish border will revive worst memories of Troubles
Any return of a border between Northern Ireland and the Republic after Brexit risks reviving memories of the worst days of the Troubles, Sir John Major has warned.
Bre-xmas comes early for MPs after Father Christmas seen in Parliament
Father Christmas has been spotted wandering the corridors of power in Parliament.
Footballer, 14, dies after ‘freak accident’ collision with player
An “extremely popular” 14-year-old footballer has died after colliding with another player in a “freak accident” during a youth match.
Theresa May brushes aside speculation of impending confidence vote
Theresa May has brushed aside speculation of an impending vote of no confidence in her as Prime Minister, insisting she is focused on securing reassurances from EU leaders about her Brexit deal.
In Pictures: William and Kate spread Christmas cheer on charity visits
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have met young patients at a children’s hospital and clients of a homeless charity during a day of charity visits in central London.
Gunman who killed father on school run had struck before, police believe
The detective leading the investigation into the murder of a father outside a school in Belfast said the lone gunman appears a “cold, callous and calm individual”, who he believes has struck before.
Jury recommends life plus 419 years for man who drove car into protesters
A jury has recommended life plus 419 years for a man convicted of killing a woman and injuring dozens when he drove his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.
This kitty had to be rescued by firefighters after getting stuck behind a toilet
A cat had a lucky escape after getting stuck behind a wall in a bathroom.
Trump bickers with Democratic leaders amid shutdown threat over border wall
Donald Trump has argued heatedly in public with Democratic leaders and threatened repeatedly to shut down the government if Congress does not provide the money he says is needed to build a wall at the Mexican border.
Jury recommends life in prison for man who drove car into protesters
A jury has recommended life in prison plus 419 years for a man convicted of murder for driving his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally last year.
FTSE 100 rises on US-China trade talks
London’s blue-chip index was in the green on Tuesday, with investors buoyed on indications that the US and China are making progress with trade talks.
Trump clashes with Democratic leaders amid shutdown threat over border wall
Donald Trump has escalated his government shutdown threat over funding for his proposed Mexico border wall at a heated White House meeting with Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer.
£350,000 police misconduct hearing ‘should have been avoided’
Police misconduct proceedings against a chief constable which cost almost £350,000 of public money “could – and should – have been avoided”, a panel has ruled.
Dennis Skinner defends swearing at fellow MP in Commons
Firebrand Labour MP Dennis Skinner has defended labelling an SNP MP a “piece of shit” in the Commons.
First Minister speaks of ‘sadness and pride’ in final speech
Carwyn Jones spoke of his “sadness” and “pride” in his final statement as First Minister of Wales on Tuesday.
Pony needs 28 stitches after attack in Aberdeenshire
Police are investigating an attack on a pony that left it with an 18-inch cut across its body.