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Has Bashir become 'unselectable' for England during Ashes? England have spent almost two years getting off-spinner Shoaib Bashir ready for an Ashes tour of Australia, but four games in, he is yet to play. BBC Sport looks at possible reasons why. 13 hrs ago - England

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Mother arrested after body of missing nine-year-old girl found -- Melodee Buzzard's mother Ashlee Buzzard is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder, police said.

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The time bombs in the new Archbishop of Canterbury's in-tray for 2026 -- Many of the big issues which troubled Justin Welby's time in office remain unresolved. -- BBC InDepth

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Catherine and Charlotte perform piano duet for Christmas carol concert

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Colorado woman accused of killing her children extradited from UK to US

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Eleven arrested over mass shooting in South Africa tavern

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Two dead after Pennsylvania nursing home explosions

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs files appeal asking for immediate prison release

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Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me -- Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier. -- Health

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Andrew and Epstein is the story that will not go away -- There are more questions for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the latest documents from the Epstein files.

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Who and what are in the Epstein files? -- High-profile figures, including Andrew and President Trump are mentioned in the long-awaited files.

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The Salt Path and 2025's most scandalous books - In 2025, personal stories proved popular and powerful – but several controversies raised questions about the future of the memoir genre.

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Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out -- Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire. -- BBC InDepth

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Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests -- Recent deadly protests in Bangladesh are further straining Delhi's already frayed tied with Dhaka. -- Asia

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Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow -- A device was detonated after police approached a "suspicious" individual in Moscow, authorities said. -- Europe

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Ho Ho No! Santa pulled over for speeding in Ohio -- Santa is speeding through his Christmas deliveries, but a sheriff had to stop him for "flying a little too fast".

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Stranger Things: What could happen next as the show's finale looms? -- Fans do not have long to wait, as the show returns in the UK on Boxing Day and then New Year's Day.

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Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th anniversary celebrated -- A series of events will take place in and around Ashdown Forest to mark the famous bear's centenary.

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Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine -- Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave. -- Europe

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Jethro Tull founding member dies aged 82 -- Lead singer Ian Anderson says Mick Abrahams was "vitally important" to the band's early line-up. -- Beds, Herts & Bucks

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Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case

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Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

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Zelensky moves towards demilitarised zones in latest peace plan for Ukraine

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Trump-backed candidate wins in knife-edge Honduran election

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Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime

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Huge 100-tonne fatberg found in London sewers

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UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas

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Andrew gives up gun licence after police request

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Hillwalker crushed by cows feared for her life

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Stokes calls for empathy for players after Ashes criticism -- Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking. -- England

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'Impossible to replace' - Fernandes could miss up to a month -- Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is "impossible" to replace Bruno Fernandes as he faces up to a month without him.

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'Always hungry, always brave' - why Man City want Semenyo -- Every transfer window, there is a player whose future becomes the defining saga of the month. This January, it looks set to be Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo.

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It's time for Wright to retire - Van Gerwen -- Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen says Peter Wright should retire after his defeat in the PDC World Championship second round.

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Amad gives Afcon holders Ivory Coast win over Mozambique -- Amad Diallo's second-half strike gives holders Ivory Coast victory over Mozambique in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opener in Marrakech.

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Mahrez scores twice as Algeria beat 10-man Sudan -- Riyad Mahrez's double helps Algeria to a dominant victory over 10-man Sudan in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group E opener in Rabat.

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