How a viral post saved a Chinese actor from Myanmar’s scam centres
A small-time Chinese actor had been missing for two days in Thailand when his girlfriend decided to ask the internet for help. “We have no choice but to borrow the…
Boeing and Google each give $1m for Trump inauguration
US aviation giant Boeing has told BBC News it is donating $1m (£812,600) to an inauguration fund for President-elect Donald Trump. Google has also confirmed that it has made a…
Reeves faces ‘difficult decisions’ on tax and spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces “difficult decisions” if she wants to meet her self-imposed financial rules after borrowing costs hit their highest level for 16 years, the former deputy governor of…
LA wildfire damages set to cost record $135bn
The Los Angeles wildfires are on track to be among the costliest in US history, with losses already expected to exceed $135bn (£109.7bn). In a preliminary estimate, private forecaster Accuweather…
Rams move play-off to Arizona amid LA wildfires
The Los Angeles Rams’ NFL play-off game against the Minnesota Vikings has been moved to Arizona due to the raging wildfires in California. The game, set for 01:00 GMT on…
England v Afghanistan should go ahead – culture secretary
England’s men’s cricket team should play against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, despite calls for a boycott in response to the Taliban regime’s assault on women’s rights, Culture Secretary Lisa…
Djokovic wants to ‘focus on tennis’ after poisoning claim
Novak Djokovic says he wants to “focus on tennis” after claiming in a magazine interview he had been “poisoned” when detained in a Melbourne hotel. Local reporters unsuccessfully demanded further…
Defending champion O’Sullivan withdraws from Masters
Defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters on medical grounds. O’Sullivan, 49, was aiming to win a record-extending ninth title, and had been set to face John Higgins…
Chiefs again or will Lions roar? Lowdown on NFL play-offs
After 272 games the NFL regular season is in the books and now the race to the Super Bowl is firmly under way as we enter play-off football. The 32…
Amorim can’t guarantee Mainoo’s Man Utd future
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo at the club – but offered no guarantees it will actually happen. The England midfielder, 19, was…