Former world champion Stuart Bingham crashed out of the Scottish Open in the first round, losing 4-0 to world number 79 Tian Pengfei.
Lewis Ferguson's late winner against Livingston showed his capacity for "big moments" and was "no more than Aberdeen deserved", said Derek McInnes.
Liverpool's win over Napoli to reach the Champions League knockout phase leaves their season in perfect shape.
The inquiry chairman is to announce a new timetable as first phase of hearings into fire conclude.
Two people have been killed and 10 others wounded in a shooting in the eastern French city of Strasbourg, officials say.
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Leroy Millar's second-half strike gives Ballymena United a 1-0 victory over Crusaders in the League Cup semi-final at Seaview.
A Canadian court releases Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on bail, as the US seeks her extradition.
Former England captain Wayne Rooney visits the White House, the home of US president Donald Trump, for a Christmas party.
