Britons wanting to return to their homes in EU countries after spending Christmas with friends and relatives in the UK will be able to pass through France after the government in Paris suspended a transit ban.

The family and friends of a British teacher who needs round-the-clock care after falling from a balcony in Thailand are raising money to bring her home.

The coffin carrying the body of Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been returned to a morgue after lying-in-state in St George's Cathedral in Cape Town.

Romelu Lukaku told Sky in Italy earlier this month he was "not happy" with the situation at Chelsea, questioning Thomas Tuchel's system and talking up the prospect of returning to Inter while he is still playing at a "good enough level".

The UK has reported 189,213 new COVID-19 cases in the latest 24-hour period - a fresh record high in the pandemic, according to government data.

The UK has reported 189,213 new COVID-19 cases in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data.

As the world gears up to welcome in 2022, many New Year celebrations are being cancelled or scaled back amid rising infections due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

Norwich City's match at Leicester City on New Year's Day has been postponed due to Covid-19 cases and injuries in the travelling squad.

Romelu Lukaku has told Sky in Italy he is "not happy" with the situation at Chelsea, questioning Thomas Tuchel's system and talking up the prospect of returning to Inter while he is still playing at a "good enough level".

Squid Game appears close to being confirmed for two more seasons after the hit show's creator said talks with Netflix will conclude "any time soon".