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Millions of Indians will mark the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets

The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.

Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is close to agreeing a contract extension at the club.

Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain courage and confidence from the guilty verdicts.

A coroner rules Second Lt Max George's death on Salisbury Plain was an accident.

Jack Grealish remains unavailable for Everton's Premier League clash with Coventry on Friday, manager David Moyes confirms.

Harry Kane's new deal at Bayern Munich may end his Premier League career but offers fresh hope he can lead England to glory, writes Phil McNulty.

Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.

Jesus de Miguel's family say he mark he has left on so many people is something they will always remember as the footballer's funeral takes place in Spain.

As Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, Guillem Balague looks at why and what is next for the Portugal legend.

BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha explains how the trial unfolded.

World number five Jessica Pegula calls Mirra Andreeva a diva in comments heard on a live stream after a practice session with the Russian teenager.

The singer from Pontypridd told the audience just how serious his ad case of the flu was.

Two 16-year-old boys from Southampton are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The BBC's economics editor views one more interest rate as likely, but thinks that will be all.

It's the last international break of the year and England have some big games in the Nations League coming up. Thomas Tuchel has big decisions to make on his next squad selection.

Gloucestershire will compete under the name of Bristol in the T20 Blast from next season in a big to attract new audiences and address falling revenue.

Stephen Crean says his grapple with the attacker was like Come Dancing, we were all over the place.

Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.

Max Jorgensen was eligble for England, but insists he was always intent on continuing the family tradition of representing the Wallabies.

About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, but some campaigners want quieter displays.

Stephen Simpson was due to be sentenced after admitting carrying out the fraud at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Women who have already tried inserting the tablets are advised to stop and seek medical attention if needed.

BBC Sport looks at some of the most iconic moments from the career of Cristiano Ronaldo as he retires from international football.

The widow of ER creator Michael Crichton argues The Pitt is effectively a reboot of the 1990s series.

Royal Mail is trying to find out how large quantities of mail ended up being discarded on the outskirts of Derry.

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says he is retiring from international football.

The chef had stated that putting pineapple on pizza was offensive to his culture.

Channel 4 will reinvest the show's budget in distinctive new programming and said sorry again to the women involved.

The soldier is speaking out now because of the government's draft law to deal with the legacy of the Troubles.

A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.

Five of France's unions have joined a wave of strikes and protests in a national day of action.

Easily the most anticipated Bollywood film of the year, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is the first of two parts.

Alan Jones, the last Australian and first Williams driver to win the Formula 1 world title, dies at the age of 80.

He had told his employer, an Australian restaurant, that pineapple on pizza was offensive to Italian culture.

It was thought the Stonehenge artefact was from north east Scotland but a new study disputes that.

Vickrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering Henry Nowak, appeals his sentence.

Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.

A Hollywood giant and singing superstars caused a stir after arriving in a Welsh seaside town.

Arsenal earn their third win from four in the Champions League as goals from Noni Madueke and Victor Gyokeres are too much for Slavia Prague, despite a valiant late fight from the hosts to get back into the game.

Tenerife football club and the wider football community mourn the loss of footballer Jesus de Miguel following an on-field collision.

Adam Hamilton, a pastor, has made history as the first Kansas Democrat to win the Senate in almost 100 years.

Andy Burnham says prices won't come down until the US's conflict with Iran is resolved.

Three men died when a train derailed near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire following heavy rain in 2020.

From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.

The first person who was attacked also says he asked hospital staff am I going to die today?.

BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.

All five boys who were injured had been invited to attend the supervised party on Saturday night.

Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono would never intentionally hurt anyone and is deeply affected by the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, his team-mate said on Wednesday.