All news for 2023-12-24

Given to Russia, stolen by the Nazi's and searched for by the KGB, the history of one of the modern world's most valuable lost treasures reads like a spy novel

The key events that led to INEOS purchasing a minority stake in Manchester United, left the Glazers as majority owners and saw Sheikh Jassim withdraw his interest

The likes of Kim Kardashian and Gwyneth Paltrow have shared gift guides ahead of Christmas, and celebrities have been encouraged by a publicist to find a 'balance' of price points

Alex Batty said mum Melanie, 43, and grandad David, 64, should avoid the police in an interview with reporters. The pair disappeared with Alex on a holiday when he was 11

Ineos may only own 25 per cent of Manchester United but they are going to waste no time in changing the football operations at the club - once the Premier League ratify the deal

Laura Jayne admitted she has been spending a lot of time with a Married At First Sight UK co-star as fans quizzed her on her relationship status situation

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, founder and chief executive of INEOS, has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United after reaching an agreement with the Glazers worth around £1.3billion

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's team at Ineos Sport includes his brother, Sir Dave Brailsford and the so-called Lionel Messi of executives. Here is a who's who guide to some of the new men likely to shake up Old Trafford

A woman was left confused after a bride stormed off from her hen do - and blamed them for ruining her special day. She'd even cancelled her wedding because of it

A woman was left furious for 17 years after her parents never attended her graduation, as they were 'too skint' after attending another huge family event - but she felt pushed out

The reality star is a very busy mum-of-seven and has been battling to get gifts bought, presents wrapped, and to start preparing for a very large Christmas dinner

It's one of the best-loved films of all time, but many may not realise that The Sound of Music is based on the story of a real family, with even more musical children in their famous choir

Prince Harry remembers his wife, Meghan Markle, buying him a Christmas tree ornament adorned with an image of his late grandmother, the Queen - only for his son, Archie, to get his hands on it

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's plans for Christmas have been unveiled as members of the Royal Family have arrived at Sandringham for their Christmas Eve celebrations

There's an array of interesting and quirky gifts that the royal family have purchased for each other, from a leather toilet seat to homemade chutney

The Bajau tribe have lived off the coast of Indonesia for more than 1,000 years, living in houseboats and freediving to hunt underwater with spears

In the totalitarian state of North Korea, religious dissidents risk their lives to mark Christmas Day - anti-persecution charity Open Doors estimates there are 400,000 Christians and 50,000-70,000 are currently imprisoned in the country

Mario Lemina's father has been ill in hospital, and the Wolves match-winner paid tribute after helping his team claim an impressive three points at home to Chelsea

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will meet in Saudi Arabia on February 17 to crown the first undisputed heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis did so in 1999

An American was left baffled after they realised that many Brits don't rinse their dishes when washing them, and wanted to check whether it was actually something we do

The original version of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' was rewritten after Hollywood star Judy Garland told the writers people wanted a 'warm' song for Christmas

Conor McGregor has opened up on a potential fight against Manny Pacquiao as he eyes a return to the octagon - over two years since his last fight in July 2021

Georgie Moss from Wigan gave birth to little Poppy in just five minutes while still at home at 3.05am on Christmas Day. This year she hopes the festivities will be less eventful

Faye Winter is considering signing up to the Love Island All Stars spin off after saying ITV bosses are desperate for her to return despite receiving a record breaking 24,763 complaints

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 2-1 CHELSEA: Mario Lemina and Matt Doherty netted as Wolves handed Chelsea another painful defeat in the Premier League's only Christmas Eve game