Watch: London welcomes 2025 with huge fireworks display
Onlookers line the Embankment in central London for a fireworks spectacular.Onlookers line the Embankment in central London for a fireworks spectacular. BBC News
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Puerto Rico may enter new year in darkness after sudden blackout
More than a million households were in the dark – the latest in a series of blackouts since Hurricane Maria in 2017.More than a million households were in the dark – the latest in a series of blackouts since Hurricane Maria in 2017. BBC News
Ross Kemp returns to EastEnders for 40th anniversary
Kemp will appear as Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap for the first time in nine years.Kemp will appear as Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap for the first time in nine years. BBC News
Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation
The country is home to the biggest remaining contingent of French troops in the region.The country is home to the biggest remaining contingent of French troops in the region. BBC News
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25. BBC News
Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts
The business and trade select committee says the schemes are so poorly designed, the application process is like a second trial.The business and trade select committee says the schemes are so poorly designed, the application process is like a second trial. BBC News
The making of Konstas – Australia’s new batting star
Matching Ricky Ponting and beating Steve Smith, those close to Sam Konstas tell BBC Sport about his journey to international cricket.
Glamorgan sack coach Bradburn after misconduct charge
Glamorgan sack head coach Grant Bradburn following a recent charge of misconduct by the independent cricket regulator.
Root & Brook shortlisted for ICC cricketer of year
Joe Root and Harry Brook are nominated for the ICC’s cricketer of the year award alongside Travis Head and Jasprit Bumrah.
Quiz: How well do you remember cricket in 2024?
As another year draws to a close, how well do you remember cricket in 2024?