England and Wales kicked off their World Cup campaigns, with fans from both nations flocking to Qatar to take in the action.
Here, the PA news agency tells the story of the day in pictures.
A US warship has come under attack in the Red Sea, the Pentagon announced on Saturday, in the most high-profile of a series of maritime attacks linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden made a series of sweet remarks about Kate Middleton during her three-day-long state visit in the UK. See what she had to say here...
Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain tightlipped over ‘Endgame’ fallout
According to the Katha Upanishad, a Vedic text believed to date from between 800BC and 300BC, yoga is a “complete stillness in which one enters the unitive state, never to become separate again”.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers don't know what's going on!
The world’s first tampons for men have been criticised by feminist campaigners as an “insult” to women who suffer period discrimination.
The Cabinet reshuffle that brought back David Cameron was supposed to reunite the Tory “sensibles”, reassure centre-ground voters and put Rishi Sunak on course for a general election victory next year. If one could liken it to a film scene it would be the end of The Railway Children when the young Jenny Agutter runs along the platform shouting “daddy, my daddy” before throwing herself into the arms of her father, freshly returned from a spell in political disgrace.
In Endgame, his second hagiography of Harry and Meghan, author Omid Scobie variously describes the Princess of Wales as “cold”, “keen” and “inscrutable”.
Premier League leaders Arsenal will host Liverpool and Sunderland face rivals Newcastle in the FA Cup third round
Prince Archie's fourth godfather revealed as Hugh Grosvenor and he has a surprising connection to cousin Prince George. Hugh Grosvenor has decided to not invite Harry and Meghan to his wedding in June 2024. Read more here...
Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell shared an emotional post to Instagram on Sunday, after she and her celebrity dance partner Bobby Brazier struggled with the lift in their Dirty Dancing-themed Salsa.
Linda Frickey, 73, was dragged more than 200 yards as carjackers sped away with her car after she became entangled in a seatbelt
‘I could not wrap my head around saying something so horrific,’ actor said during reunion
After enduring a debilitating infection for months, she went to see a private urologist – and discovered how inaccessible paid healthcare really is, writes Nell Frizzell
The monarch is reportedly stuck between family members as he tries to heal the hurt between him and Prince Harry
"I didn't realize people didn't know."
As Israel now focuses its assault on southern Gaza, the net is closing on Hamas’s leaders. Foreign Editor David Pratt examines their likely fate and the controversial issue of Israel’s targeted assassinations
Police give update after customers fall ill at Christmas market
The Russian troops who shot two surrendering Ukrainian soldiers were quickly eliminated, Avdiivka military administration head Vitalii Barabash said in an interview with Freedom TV on Dec. 3.
Distraught England goalkeeper Mary Earps said her mistake against the Netherlands would haunt her for a long time, despite the Lionesses producing a thrilling comeback that kept their hopes of qualifying for the Olympics on behalf of Team GB alive.
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