Two British PMs have left office this year. So what do premiers do once they're no longer in power?

How to be a former prime minister

Messi's World Cup dream lives on as Argentina win

While scientists agree on the dire state of life on Earth, they don't always agree on how we should describe it.

Northern white rhino in a field close up to camera

What is a mass extinction and are we causing one?

UK 'hostage' to strikes and 'World Cup le crunch'

The couple's press secretary rejects claims they stepped back from royal life to protect their privacy.

Duke of Sussex and Duchess of Sussex in photobooth

Harry and Meghan say privacy claims 'distorted'

Watch the full penalty shootout as Argentina beat the Netherlands to progress to the World Cup semi-finals.

Watch every penalty as Argentina beat the Netherlands

Saturday's front pages focus on the potential impact of upcoming strikes and England's World Cup quarter-final match against France.

Watch as Neymar scores a stunning opening goal against Croatia in their World Cup quarter-final.

Neymar scores brilliant opening goal for Brazil

Arsenal revive their interest in Dusan Vlahovic, Atletico Madrid admire former Spain boss Luis Enrique, Manchester United to open Diogo Dalot talks, plus more.

Arsenal back in for Vlahovic - Saturday's gossip

The Caledonian Inquirer publication will be distributed in west coast towns and island communities.

McColl backs bid to expose 'truth' of ferry fiasco

Campaigners warn of the difference between costs for privately-funded places and those paid by councils.

The growing price gap in Scotland's care homes

A lack of taxis, staff shortages and soaring costs are all squeezing the traditional night out.

The challenges of having a night out in Scotland

Money, ID cards, flags, and even their own king: meet the Germans who refuse to recognise the state.

Inside the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Germany

Mum-of-two Louise Morgan says after childcare costs she only takes home £2 from a day of work.

'Childcare costs stop me furthering my career'

Louise Morgan pays £71 a day for her two sons, Teddy and Dexter, to go to nursery.

Childcare fees mean mum makes £2 on overtime shift

Concerns have been raised over the influence of Andrew Tate on children and teens - but who is he?

Andrew Tate on Big Brother with Emma Willis

Who is online influencer Andrew Tate?

After an incident at school, Jane is worried how Andrew Tate's views are affecting her 15-year-old.

'I fear online influencer radicalised my son'

Saturday's papers

Maids in Qatar often work long hours without a day off, despite changes to employment law.

The seven-day-a-week life of a maid in Qatar

BBC pundits Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Pablo Zabaleta praise Emiliano Martinez for his "wonderful" shootout performance as Argentina advance to semi-finals after 4-3 victory over the Netherlands on penalties.

Argentine hero Martinez's 'wonderful' shootout display

Lives on hold. Living in pain. The hospital waiting list uncovered.

The NHS backlog: Who are the 7 million?

After he almost drowned, the star refocused on his music career and ended up singing at Eurovision.

How a surfing accident changed Sam Ryder's life

All 13 provincial leaders renew their calls for more funding from the federal government.

Two people walk outside the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada.

Premiers demand to meet Trudeau over health crisis

Lautaro Martinez scores the winning penalty for Argentina as they beat Netherlands 4-3 on penalties to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Argentina's Martinez hits winning penalty after epic

Montpellier capitalise on Agustin Creevy's red card to come from behind and earn victory over London Irish in their Heineken Champions Cup opener.

Montpellier fight back to beat 14-man London Irish

Friday's League Two report

Bristol mark their return to the Challenge Cup with a 19-5 win over Perpignan at Stade Aime Giral.

Bristol start Challenge Cup with win at Perpignan

Goals from Aaron Jarvis and Evan McLaughlin earn Coleraine a deserved 2-0 victory over an understrength and below-par Crusaders at the Showgrounds.

Highlights: Coleraine defeat Crusaders 2-0

The new super space observatory sees the most distant galaxy confirmed by gold-standard measurement.

Webb telescope 'fingerprints' earliest galaxies

Two officers are sacked and four more told they would have been if they had not already left.

Six PCs banned from police over offensive messages

Rangers look to clinch their first Scottish Women's Premier League Cup while Hibernian seek their eighth triumph in the competition.

Sam Kerr of Rangers and Hibs' Joelle Murray

Can Hibs top 'SWPL's best ever' in Rangers?

Watch live coverage as the Netherlands face Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.

Watch: Netherlands v Argentina

Coleraine make it three straight Premiership wins with a 2-0 victory over second-placed Crusaders on Friday night.

Dean Jarvis celebrates scoring Coleraine's opener against Crusaders

In-form Bannsiders defeat Crues at Showgrounds

Watch Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic's best moments as he makes key stops and saves a penalty in their World Cup quarter-final win over Brazil.

Best saves from Croatia's penalty hero Livakovic

Lionel Messi's World Cup dream lives on after Argentina edge out the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties after a hugely dramatic quarter-final finished 2-2 after extra-time at Lusail Stadium.

Argentina beat Dutch in dramatic quarter-final

The bill tries to amend the constitution, which means it could be challenged in court.

Quebec makes oath to King optional for politicians

The World Cup loves an unlikely hero - and Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic has now played that role twice in five days.

Livakovic is Croatia's unlikely hero - again

Washington says it has seen reports that the countries are considering jointly producing drones.

A view of drones during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran

US says Iran now Russia's 'top military backer'

The club says it was not told it had to immediately change its policy to cover new players.

Cardiff City sue insurance broker over Sala death

Wout Weghorst scores a dramatic late equaliser as Netherlands force extra time against Argentina having earlier been 2-0 down with seven minutes to go.

Netherlands' Weghorst scores dramatic late equaliser

Watch as Wout Weghorst pulls a goal back for the Netherlands against Argentina.

Weghorst pulls goal back for the Netherlands

Brazil had danced into the quarter-finals of the World Cup but their dreams of a showpiece jig in the final ended in tears at Education City Stadium.

'This will hurt for a long time' - Brazil's last dance

The reviews of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust follow allegations about patient risk.

Three hospital inquiries launched after BBC probe

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo never told him he wanted to leave before doing the Piers Morgan interview.

Manchester United Erik ten Hag and Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo never told me he wanted to leave - Ten Hag

J Alexander Kueng is already serving time for a federal sentence for violating Mr Floyd's civil rights.

Officer who knelt on George Floyd's back sentenced

Lionel Messi converts from the penalty spot as Argentina take 2-0 lead over the Netherlands in their World Cup quarter-final.

Messi gives Argentina 2-0 lead over the Dutch

Police say they have carried out a "significant number of enquiries" since launching a murder investigation.

Woman killed in her home named

The 12-year-old died when he was hit by a car while trying to cross Crawley Avenue in November.

Memorial walk after death of Crawley schoolboy

Nimco Ali says she's on a "completely different planet" from the home secretary during a broadcast interview.

Adviser says she won't serve under Braverman

Argentina strike first! The goal is made by Lionel Messi, who drives forward and then strokes a pinpoint pass through the Dutch defence for Nahuel Molina to poke a low shot past Andries Noppert.

Molina puts Argentina ahead after brilliant Messi assist

Manager Gemma Grainger is in talks with the Football Association of Wales to extend her contract as national team manager.

Manager Grainger in talks to extend Wales deal

Neymar hints at Brazil retirement as head coach Tite confirms he will step down after their quarter-final exit to Croatia at the World Cup.

Neymar hints at Brazil retirement as Tite steps down

Emergency services were called to Shudehill in Manchester after a car and tram collided.

Tram crash causes disruption in city centre

In October, James Corden was accused of stealing a Ricky Gervais joke on The Late Late Show.

Gervais: There's no way James Corden stole my joke

Major bills that have been held up will continue their journey ahead of the Christmas break.

What's happening in Parliament next week?

Harry Kane misses a late penalty as France beat England in their World Cup quarter-final to set up a semi-final against Morocco.

Kane misses penalty as England exit World Cup

Newhaven Baptist Church offers a warm space twice a week, along with a foodbank and other services.

Newhaven church opens as twice-weekly warm space

King Charles III and the Queen Consort visited Wrexham to mark its new city status.

Ryan Reynolds, King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort, Rob McElhenney

King meets Hollywood stars on Wrexham pitch

Cambridge City Council's proposals to save an estimated £11.5m also include closing some public toilets.

Cambridge City Council, The Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge

Big Weekend could be cancelled in budget cuts

Maximuscle founder Zef Eisenberg was killed attempting a land speed record at Elvington in 2020.

Zef Eisenberg on his turbo-charged bike on 16 July 2017 at an event in Guernsey.

Speed record racer died trying to deploy parachute

Croatia beat Brazil on penalties at World Cup

Wout Weghorst is your star player as the Netherlands lose a dramatic penalty shootout to Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar.

Weghorst your star player as Dutch exit World Cup

Caitlin Hogg, who was hit after she got off her school bus, is described as a "gentle, lovely girl".

Young girl dies after County Fermanagh crash

Jurgen Klinsmann, Alex Scott and Micah Richards discuss Brazil's 4-2 penalty shootout defeat by Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Neymar should have taken first penalty - Klinsmann

Stephen Bear is accused of secretly filming himself having sex and sharing the video online.

Stephen bear outside Chelmsford Crown Court

TV star will do anything to boost fame hears court

Scotland is going through its longest weather warning on record, with yellow alerts for snow and ice in place across the country.

Scotland shivers through longest weather warning

The UK duo admit they responded to previous controversy "from a place of fear and defensiveness".

Laurie Vincent of Slaves performs on stage at The O2 Arena on December 1, 2017 in London

Punk band Slaves change name after criticism

Burnley Council is exploring the potential of pumping warm water from disused mines in the town.

Homes could be heated by water from flooded mines

The site would provide "stunning backdrops" for ceremonies, Stoke-on-Trent City Council says.

Pottery museum could host weddings

The children of Phillip Breach, who died in hospital on 30 November, say "he was just the best".

Tribute to 'gentle soul' fatally injured in park

A charity says almost half of Scottish households have cut back on spending as energy bills soar.

Coldest night of 2022 as Scots struggle with bills

Watch the full penalty shootout as Croatia beat Brazil to progress to the World Cup semi-finals.

Watch every penalty as Croatia beat Brazil in shootout

The ice lines the shore at Ainsdale beach in Sefton, amid the increasingly cold temperatures.

Shards of 'sea-ice' wash up along beach

Bristol winger Luke Morahan is granted an early release from his contract with Bristol to join Top14 side Bayonne.

Bristol winger Morahan to join Bayonne

The Crown Prosecution Service defended its decision, described as "disgusting" by a police officer.

Child who injured police officer to face no charge

Watch the decisive moment as Marquinhos misses the crucial penalty and Croatia knock Brazil out of the World Cup, winning 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

Marquinhos misses penalty as Brazil go out of World Cup

A sheriff found the case against Graham Gardner, which dated back more than 30 years, not proven.

Cricketer cleared of force-feeding meat to player

The virus is identified in a flock of 13,000 ducks on the Suffolk-Norfolk border.

Ducklings are seen at an agricultural show on August 27, 2021 in Shepton Mallet, England

Bird flu hits Gressingham duck site for second time

Former England centre Mike Tindall says he does not agree with the Rugby Football Union's decision to sack head coach Eddie Jones.

England should not have sacked Jones, says Tindall

A Charlton Athletic fan gets a three-year ban for taking cocaine at Burton Albion, Staffordshire Police say.

First football ban for drugs offences - police

At 15, Damien Donaghy was the first person shot by a British soldier in Derry in January 1972.

A victim of Bloody Sunday is carried through the streets of Derry

Bloody Sunday victim to get £140,000 in damages

Stoke defender Harry Souttar says World Cup experience with Australia was "amazing" and is "thankful" to have played against Lionel Messi.

Harry Souttar spent over a year out with a knee injury sustained on international duty before returning just in time to represent Australia at the Qatar World Cup

No crying over spoilt milk or loss to Messi - Souttar

Cornwall sign former England youth player Coby Nichol from Bradford Bulls for the 2023 League One season.

Cornwall sign Bradford Bulls back Nichol

Free lateral flow tests will only be available to people who are symptomatic, from 23 December.

NHS Lateral Flow Test or LFT being used to test for Covid 19/ Coronavirus

Free Covid tests scheme ending this month

The exhibition features some of the early work of post-war photographer Richard Sadler.

Celebrated Coventry photographer remembered

Police are in the early stages of an investigation into the cause of the crash.

Passengers treated for injuries after buses crash

The BBC will broadcast Manchester United's home match against Liverpool when the Women's Super League returns following the winter break.

Man Utd v Liverpool in WSL will be live on BBC TV

MP Matt Warman wants people to mind their language online - and air disagreements in-person instead.

Boston and Skegness MP Matt Warman meets an angry constituent at a public meeting.

MP faces his online critics in real life

Tournament favourites Brazil are knocked out of the World Cup on penalties as Croatia keep their nerve to edge through to the semi-finals.

Brazil out after shootout defeat by Croatia

A court hears he lost control and hit a car while chasing an Aston Martin that overtook him.

Driver jailed for head-on crash that killed father

Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You hits the top spot as festive songs flood the UK chart.

Mariah's Christmas classic returns to number one

Preston midfielder Ryan Ledson extends his contract until the end of the 2024-25 season.

Ledson extends Preston contract until 2025

Stephen Flynn insists he only decided to stand for the SNP group leadership after Ian Blackford quit.

SNP Westminster leader denies plotting to take job

Two senior MPs are calling for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to have their royal titles removed.

Strip Harry and Meghan of titles, say Tory MPs

Five Chinese players are suspended from the World Snooker Tour over an ongoing investigation into match-fixing.

9 December 2022

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Messi's World Cup dream lives on as Argentina win

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UK 'hostage' to strikes and 'World Cup le crunch'

Harry and Meghan say privacy claims 'distorted'

Watch every penalty as Argentina beat the Netherlands

UK 'hostage' to strikes and 'World Cup le crunch'

Neymar scores brilliant opening goal for Brazil

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