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Sunday, Dec 3

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'Labour won't turn on spending taps' says Starmer

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Sir Keir Starmer will say in a speech there will be "huge constraints" if Labour win power.

Scheffler wins in Bahamas as Woods finishes 18th

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World number one Scottie Scheffler wins the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas as Tiger Woods finishes 18th in the 20-man field on his return from injury.

A young couple's ordeal captivates Chinese internet

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Their struggles mirror the dashed hopes of so many people confronting a slowing economy.

South Africa: The region where political violence is on the rise ahead of elections

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The BBC's Fergal Keane returns ahead of elections next year - 30 years since apartheid ended.

Nantes fan dies after stabbing before Ligue 1 game

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A fan of French Ligue 1 club Nantes has died after being stabbed before the club's 1-0 win over Nice.

West Indies vs England: Shai Hope guides hosts to remarkable opening ODI win

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West Indies captain Shai Hope hits an unbeaten 109 to guide his side to a four-wicket win over England.

Joao Felix helps Barcelona beat parent club Atletico

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Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid with Joao Felix scoring the only goal of the game against his parent club.

UK Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan wins eighth title - 30 years after his first

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Watch the final moments as Ronnie O'Sullivan hits a century to beat Ding Junhui 10-7 to seal a record-extending eighth UK Snooker Championship, 30 years after his first.

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XL bully ban: Fears move could increase dog attacks

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Unsocialised dogs may become more dangerous and other large breeds could replace XLs, says vet.

UK Championship 2023: Ronnie O'Sullivan claims record-extending eighth title

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Ronnie O'Sullivan becomes the oldest-ever UK champion with a 10-7 victory over Ding Junhui as he claimed a record-extending eighth title in York.

Manchester City 3-3 Tottenham: Pep Guardiola and Ange Postecoglou deliver show-stopping game

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Wins are proving hard to come by for Pep Guardiola and Ange Postecoglou, but entertainment is in plentiful supply.

'I won't do an Arteta comment' - Guardiola on referee 'mistake'

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Pep Guardiola says he "will not do a Mikel Arteta comment" when asked about a controversial stoppage late in Manchester City's dramatic 3-3 draw with Tottenham.

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Israel-Gaza war: Israeli forces pushing into south Gaza

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The head of Israel's military says the IDF is fighting "strongly and thoroughly" in southern Gaza.

Premiership Women's Rugby: Gloucester-Hartpury, Saracens & Loughborough win

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Gloucester-Hartpury continue their Premiership Women's Rugby title defence with a 12-0 win over Bristol Bears while Saracens and Loughborough Lightning also win.

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Liverpool 4-3 Fulham: Jurgen Klopp says his team scored 'four worldies'

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Jurgen Klopp says he doesn't think he has seen "a game with this amount of beautiful goals" after his Liverpool side beat Fulham in thriller.

Manchester City 3-3 Tottenham: Pep Guardiola surprised by referee decision

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he was "surprised" by the referee's decision to blow for a foul on Erling Haaland at the end of their 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Pogues, Wham! and Mariah battle to be Christmas number one

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Fairytale of New York has surged since the death of Pogues' frontman Shane MacGowan.

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Britain's McGowan has to settle for silver after injury

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Britain's Rebecca McGowan takes silver at the Taekwondo Grand Prix Final after pulling out of the final through injury.

Crumbling Woking rail bridge causes delays for passengers

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The line will be closed on Sunday evening so engineers can remove the bridge.

Kulusevski late leveller for Spurs rocks Man City

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Dejan Kulusevski heads an equaliser in the 90th minute as Tottenham earn a dramatic Premier League draw against Manchester City.

Wrexham knock out Yeovil with comfortable 3-0 win

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Watch as Wrexham see off National League South side Yeovil 3-0 thanks to goals from Ollie Palmer, Andy Cannon and Sam Dalby.

McIlroy backs plans to reduce golf ball distances

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Rory McIlroy says he cannot understand "anger" towards plans to roll back golf-ball technology to reduce the distance they can travel.

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A dusty, foggy end to power station cooling towers

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Spectators watched the partial demolition of the landmark Fiddler's Ferry power station.

Wrexham see off Yeovil to reach third round

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Wrexham ease past a dogged Yeovil Town 3-0 to book a third-round FA Cup trip to Shrewsbury Town.

Ex-Wales lock Coombs, 39, reveals dementia diagnosis

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Former Wales forward Andrew Coombs has been diagnosed with dementia and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Watch: Sportscene - Sunday's Scottish Premiership highlights

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Catch up with the best of Sunday's Scottish Premiership action on Sportscene.

Belfast derby ‘one you don’t want to miss’ – McCabe

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Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe says Tuesday's Women's Nations League match against Northern Ireland is "one you don't want to miss".

Rishi Sunak could miss NHS waiting list target over strikes, says Victoria Atkins

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New health secretary Victoria Atkins says strikes by medics have delayed 1.1 million appointments.

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Premiership: Leicester Tigers 47-3 Newcastle Falcons - Tommy Reffell scores treble in hosts' win

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Tommy Reffell scores a hat-trick as Leicester Tigers thrash Newcastle, leaving the Falcons winless and bottom of the Premiership.

Cushendall clinch record 12th Ulster Club title

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Cushendall recover from four points down in the first half to earn a 0-20 to 2-10 win over Slaughtneil in the Ulster Club Hurling Final.