All news for 2023-12-23

Anthony Joshua took on Otto Wallin knowing he needed to win to keep alive his dream of challenging for another world title

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is closing in on another NFL record as he prepares to spend Christmas Day with his world-famous girlfriend Taylor Swift watching him play

The ex-girlfriend of tragic Friends star Matthew Perry has shared a harrowing account of the lengths the Chandler Bing actor went to as he struggled to get clean from drugs

A woman penned an honest and scathing obituary for her mother, who she says was a 'violent and hateful' person, but was shocked when the publisher pulled the text just days later

Kate Middleton reportedly joins other senior royals in abiding by a very strict rule when it comes to enjoying a glass of wine or Champagne when celebrating Christmas at Sandringham

Gemma Collins appeared on BBC's Blankety Blank Christmas Special alongside Brian Blessed, AJ Odudu, Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett and Ainsley Harriott

Deontay Wilder took on fellow former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker knowing a fight against Anthony Joshua was in the offing

The cat was found hanged with a belt, with scratch marks and teeth embedded in the fence, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, on 13 November - suggesting the animal was still alive after being attacked

Bradley Walsh hosted the Blankety Blank Christmas Special on BBC One with guests Brian Blessed, AJ Odudu, Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett, Ainsley Harriott and Gemma Collins

Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a return to the Premier League in the January transfer window after scoring 17 goals in 16 Saudi Pro League matches for Al-Nassr this season

Police Scotland said the 88-year-old pedestrian was walking his dog along a busy road in Loanhead, Midlothian, when he was hit by a car and tragically died four days later in hospital in Edinburgh

King Charles' Christmas Day speech will reflect his green credentials by featuring a living tree for the first time, with the text said to be written without the help of advisers

In a festive message to the nation, the Labour leader said: “During the holidays many of you will be serving your community, and our country…On behalf of the Labour Party, I send my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all of you for what you do.“

Jack Grealish took to his social media account to deny he shouted 'Ole' as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 victory, but Felipe Melo has doubled down on his claim

Manchester United's team vehicle was damaged by a bottle thrown by supporters outside the ground when Erik ten Hag's squad arrived for last weekend's goalless draw

At the age of 23, the England midfielder has added a Club World Cup medal to a collection that already includes five Premier League titles, the Champions League, the European Super Cup, two FA Cups and four EFL Cups

Viewers of Coronation Street will be horrified in the new year when Evelyn and Cassie uncover the brutality of a puppy mill which the producers worked closely with the RSPCA to portray accurately

The Voice of the Sunday Mirror says James Cleverly should know better after it was revealed the Home Secretary made a 'joke' about giving Rohypnol to his wife

Melanie Batty reportedly fled the home where she was staying near Chalabre, France, with son Alex Batty after he left, telling a landlord in an email 'I'm sure you've seen the news'

Shane MacGowan's wife Victoria Mary Clarke has opened up about the Pogues frontman's sad death and his relationship with actor Johnny Depp

Laura Lynch died in a reported head-on collision on a highway in Texas. She was a founding member of The Chicks and the band's current members are 'shocked' by her death at 65

One of the researchers from Netflix hit The Crown has said that the Duke of Sussex's bombshell tome, Spare, could have been used to shape and inspire storylines

Conor McGregor sat next to Cristiano Ronaldo for the 'Day of Reckoning' boxing event in Saudi Arabia, with the two sporting superstars sharing a joke over whose watch was better

Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has spread joy with a Christmas Tea Party and surprised hard-working childcare workers as part of the 'Together at Christmas' Carol Service

One Brit could become a multi-millionaire just days before Christmas - as the National Lottery offers the chance to make a lucky ticket holder's dreams come true