Gerwyn Price suffers a shock 3-0 defeat to Wesley Plaisier at the PDC World Championship, while defending champion Luke Littler cruises into the third round.

Wayne Rooney hails Arsenal’s Declan Rice as the natural successor to Harry Kane for the England captaincy following a masterclass performance at Everton.

The US Department of Justice has reinstated a photo featuring Donald Trump in the Epstein files after its temporary removal sparked “cover-up” allegations from Democrats.

The Burmese military launches its fiercest campaign in three years to recapture territory in Chin and Rakhine States before the December 28 elections.

Darwin, 22 December : Russian President Vladimir Putin has not abandoned his ambition to seize all of Ukraine and reclaim parts of former Soviet territories…

Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov, head of Russia’s operational training, has died in a Moscow car bomb attack. Russia investigates Ukrainian intelligence links.

Newly released court documents reveal the Bondi Beach gunmen practiced tactical shooting and filmed ISIS-inspired manifestos months before the deadly Hanukkah attack.

Former PM Imran Khan urges supporters to launch a “street movement” after he and Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in the Toshakhana-II case.

One week after the Bondi Beach terror attack, 50,000 gather for a National Day of Reflection. NSW Premier Chris Minns acknowledges state failure as calls grow for a Royal Commission.

Aston Villa are in the hunt for the Premier League title after nine straight wins. Can Unai Emery’s side break a 127-year-old club record?