Archive 2022/12/18
- Traditional Arab robe worn by Lionel Messi to collect World Cup raises eyebrows
- Messi given traditional robe to lift World Cup as ‘mark of honour’ from Qatar
- Avatar: The Way Of Water makes waves on opening weekend
- Body of Irish UN peacekeeping soldier Sean Rooney to arrive home on Monday
- Lionel Messi vows to continue Argentina career after World Cup win
- Sunak to urge allies on Baltic trip to stand firm in support for Ukraine
- Police believe same pair of gunmen responsible for two killings in Belfast
- Health Secretary ‘keen’ to talk to unions but resists pressure on pay
- Emotional Mark Selby hails ‘biggest achievement’ after winning English Open
- Argentina boss Scaloni ‘saving a spot’ for Lionel Messi in next World Cup squad
- Today at the World Cup: Messi cements place in history as Argentina lift trophy
- UK signs new renewable energy agreement with EU neighbours
- Links to rival social media platforms banned on Twitter
- Argentina’s World Cup win a ‘perfect story’ for Lionel Messi – Pablo Zabaleta
- UK temperatures expected to soar on Monday but heavy rain could cause disruption
- Didier Deschamps deflated as France lose final after coming ‘back from the dead’
- Graham Brady urges Tories to thrash out differences in private
- Argentina victory sees South America and Europe maintain grip on World Cup
- Kylian Mbappe scores final hat-trick to join Sir Geoff Hurst in exclusive club
- Glory for Messi, Germany protest and Dave the cat – Qatar World Cup in pictures
- Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and the 2022 World Cup award winners
- Lionel Messi breaks World Cup appearances record en route to glory in Qatar
- Lionel Messi’s last World Cup dance inspires Argentina and sets him apart
- ‘Not fair’ for troops to cover for strike action at Christmas, Dowden says
- Argentina’s World Cup win completes the career set for Lionel Messi
- Argentina win World Cup on penalties after incredible Qatar final against France
- How it happened: Argentina and France put on World Cup final classic
- Kylian Mbappe sets World Cup record despite defeat to Argentina
- Magic Messi and marvellous Mbappe among superstars in our World Cup Best XI
- Richarlison’s acrobatic effort to Mbappe’s magic moment – World Cup’s best goals
- Barry Geraghty and Charles Byrnes lead tributes to Davy Russell
- ‘Brilliant jockey and a great horseman’ – Elliott salutes retiring Russell
- Power back in all homes on Shetland after cold snap problems
- Three killed after large wave hits South African beach
- Galopin Des Champs poised for eagerly-awaited return
- Man charged with murder over death of 28-year-old woman
- Tiger Roll the cream of brilliant Davy Russell winners
- Davy Russell – sublime horseman almost beyond compare
- Davy Russell announces retirement after Thurles winner
- Ex lollipop lady, 87, died after collision on road she campaigned to make safer
- Child’s body found during search of garden at Birmingham house
- West Ham sign Sao Paulo defender Luizao
- Grimthorpe: Enable and Dettori were the perfect match
- In Pictures: Sausage dogs show off festive finery during winter walk
- UK can be confident of no blackouts this winter, minister says
- Frost set for Wednesday return, in time for Frodon on Boxing Day
- In-form Harry Brook hopes he has given England selectors ‘a very big migraine’
- Gary Neville: Gareth Southgate staying on gives FA time to plan for successor
- Hearts boss Robbie Neilson delighted with impact of Robert Snodgrass
- What to look out for as Capitol riot committee makes final public presentation
- Antoine Rozner eases to Mauritius Open title
- 19-year-old charged in connection with migrant boat deaths in the Channel
- Harry Brook ton helps England take 50-run lead in final Test against Pakistan
- Big Issue founder says Government needs to ‘get off its rear’
- Gareth Southgate to continue as England boss
- Israel risks diplomatic row by deporting Palestinian lawyer to France
- Scottish budget was ‘bleak’ and public service reform required, says Swinney
- SNP must explain to Scots why they want independence, says Black
- Plenty to look forward to for Nolan with talented hurdlers
- 5 things we learned from the weekend’s Scottish Premiership action
- NI Protocol issues can be fixed ahead of Good Friday Agreement landmark – Ahern
- Steve Borthwick to be named new England head coach on Monday
- Steve Borthwick: The quiet Cumbrian set to succeed Eddie Jones as England boss
- Dr Devious in the Derby was one that got away for Dettori
- What faces Steve Borthwick in his early days as England boss?
- Wildlife charity co-founded by British actress ‘delighted’ by giraffe twins
- Jim Goodwin understands criticism of Aberdeen’s tactics in defeat to Celtic
- North Korea fires ballistic missiles capable of reaching Japan
- Seamus Mullins looking to Newbury as an option for Moroder
- Callum Davidson sees the strides forward made by St Johnstone
- Always a way forward, says Archbishop about royal family rift
- Gareth Southgate decides to stay – the data behind his England reign so far
- Gareth Southgate’s timeline so far as England manager
- Gareth Southgate’s most memorable matches as England manager
- Gareth Southgate expected to continue as England boss
- Just 118 homes left without power on Shetland as reconnection expected on Sunday
- Harry Brook century moves England into strong position against Pakistan
- Escaped chimpanzees recaptured in Sweden as four shot dead
- Five million people from UK to spend festive period abroad
- Ollie Pope hits half-century as Pakistan spinners keep England in check
- What the papers say – December 18
- Minnesota Vikings claim NFC North with biggest comeback in league history
- PM claims workers are ‘tired of being foot soldiers in Mick Lynch’s class war’
- Today at the World Cup: Argentina go head-to-head with France in showpiece
- Ex-Metropolitan Police boss accused of trying to downplay Sarah Everard murder
- Disruption warning as services restart after rail strike
- Lottery winners seek to please stray cat Billy who brought them luck
- Braverman’s ‘crazy rhetoric’ on migrants stoking racism, outgoing adviser says
- Simon Whitlock makes PDC progress after ‘real battle’ as Lisa Ashton knocked out
- Today at the World Cup: Croatia edge out Morocco to clinch third place
- One more day of chilly weather before temperatures climb
- Doddie Weir’s former teammate to continue to fundraise in his memory
- Steven Spielberg ‘truly regrets’ decimation of shark population due to Jaws
- MPs call for China to be officially deemed a ‘threat’ to UK