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Spanish fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.
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Campaigning Australian journalist John Pilger dies

Also a filmmaker, he was a vocal critic of Western foreign policy throughout his career.
Australia
Ugandan athlete stabbed to death in Kenya - reports

Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase.
Africa

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Spurs see off wasteful Bournemouth

Tottenham finish 2023 on a high with victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Football
Grealish 'devastated' by burglary

Manchester City winger Jack Grealish says thieves burgling his home was a "traumatic experience".
Football
Pistons end 28-match losing streak in NBA

The Detroit Pistons narrowly avoid unwanted history as they end their 28-match losing streak with victory over the Toronto Raptors.
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Why siblings are becoming less common

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The cult British film that no one can pin down

How the disturbing 1973 cult hit The Wicker Man refuses categorisation
Culture
Google settles lawsuit for 'private mode' tracking

Large technology firms have faced increased scrutiny of their practices in the US and beyond.
Business
Rick Astley and Rylan ready to roll into 2024

The singer will be joined by Rylan Clark and Sharleen Spiteri for the BBC's New Year's Eve concert.
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Nasa mission lines up to 'touch the Sun'

The Parker Solar Probe will reach astonishing speeds as it dips close to our star's surface in 2024.
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