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An international Special Olympics 3x3 basketball tournament in Stadtbredimus brought together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities, showcasing strong team spirit and a model of sporting inclusion.

A dad of four died after a 'Watermelon Mouth' competition while on holiday with his family, and his wife is now reportedly planning to take legal action against the resort

North-East monsoon about to close with huge gains for Telangana and Rayalaseema (Andhra Pradesh)

A hunger-striking prisoner affiliated with the British pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action says she is losing the ability to think clearly and articulate words.

Turbulence can feel scary and now one pilot shared an insight into what the cabin crew see in the cockpit when the plane hits a bit of a bumpy situation in the air

Khaleda Zia was elected the first female prime minister of Bangladesh after her husband was killed in a military coup, and her rivalry with Sheikh Hasina dominated the country's politics for a generation

Grew Solar will supply advanced, high-efficiency solar PV modules backed by robust quality standards and cutting-edge manufacturing technology for deployment across multiple sites

Alfons Sampsted has been drafted in from the cold by Chris Davies to solve Birmingham City's issue at right-back

Alfons Sampsted has been drafted in from the cold by Chris Davies to solve Birmingham City's issue at right-back

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Man City face a tough trip to Sunderland who are undefeated at the Stadium of Light in their return season to the Premier League

Taylor Swift fans have only just learned that the global superstar has written songs for different artists under a pseudonym, and the hidden connection has left them gobsmacked

In an eye-opening chat that may put a damper on our New Year's celebrations, an award-winning psychic has shared three disturbing predictions for the year ahead

Mikel Arteta faces Unai Emery on the touchline with Aston Villa in the form of their lives right now while Arsenal look to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table

History, geopolitics, snow, markets and a giant Tony Soprano statue. Rich Booth discovers that Vilnius at Christmas has it all

There’s plenty to get excited about over the next 12 months, whether it’s psychological thrillers, period dramas, Irish comedies or returning favourites. Ellie Harrison and Katie Rosseinsky take a look

Blackpool, the declining seaside resort named as the nation’s ‘misery capital’, is hardly the Maldives, but mum of two, Charlotte Cripps, who tore herself away from Notting Hill to spend Christmas there, says it’s great as long as you embrace it for what it is

From supermarket champagne steals and elegant English fizz to easy-drinking whites, festive reds and cocktail-ready spirits, Rosamund Hall selects 26 brilliant bottles to see out the year in style – whether you’re hosting a blow-out party or calling it a night by 9pm with a glass in hand

Last year, Vogue declared having a boyfriend was embarassing and as we enter a new calendar year, we have 12 months of new possibilities of what is hot and what’s definitely not. Helen Coffey wades into the debate and decides who or what will be out in the cold for at least 365 days

Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for all of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, including Sadio Mane's Senegal vs. Benin.

I stayed at a hotel that's been branded one of the worst in the UK and for some reason decided that it would be a good idea to use a UV light in my windowless room

A special educational program for children has been held in the mosques in the Republic of Tatarstan.

James Holt, who ran the charity the Archewell Foundation alongside co-executive director Shauna Nep, quit after working with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry for years

According to the Nature Conservancy, some 10 million live Christmas trees end up in landfills every year