Chris Rea, the British singer-songwriter whose hits included Driving Home For Christmas, has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family said. View image in fullscreen Chris Rea performs at Salle Pleyel in October 2017 in Paris, France. The 1988 compilation album New Light Through Old Windows contained his biggest hit, Driving Home for Christmas, originally recorded in 1986. They love it.”View image in fullscreen Chris Rea, in his studio in 2005. View image in fullscreen Chris Rea posed backstage at the Venue in London in March 1983.

Dec 23, 2025 10:35:00Vince Zampella, creator of 'Call of Duty' and 'Apex Legends,' dies in car accidentVince Zampella, a popular game developer known as the co-creator of the popular shooter series 'Call of Duty ,', has died in a car accident. The latest installment in the series,, released in October 2025, was a huge hit, selling overin the first three days of its release. At Infinity Ward, he co-created the Call of Duty series and was involved in the production of popular titles such asCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (released in 2007) and(released in 2009). A friend, colleague, leader, and visionary creator, his work helped shaped modern interactive entertainment and inspired millions of players and developers around the world. His legacy will continue to influence the way games are made and the way players connect with each other for generations to come.'

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is set for a lengthy spell of the sidelines, with the Premier League club confirming he has undergone surgery on a leg fracture. The Sweden striker was injured during the Reds' win at Tottenham on Saturday, and it quickly emerged that there were concerns the issue was serious. Isak, who was injured scoring Liverpool's opener in their 2-1 win, was injured in the process. While an ACL injury was quickly ruled out, indications on Sunday suggested Isak's club still feared a 'significant' issue. And after an MRI scan confirmed the former Newcastle man had broken his leg, Isak underwent surgery on Monday.

One Facebook post (archived) sharing the screenshot claimed: "According to the files, Epstein elbowed Trump playfully asking him, 'This is a good one, right?' As such, it reflects a plaintiff's allegation in litigation, not a court determination that Epstein took a 14-year-old girl to Mar-a-Lago to meet Trump. Introducing 14-year-old Doe to Donald J. Trump, Epstein elbowed Trump playfully asking him, referring to Doe, "This is a good one, right?" We have addressed other claims tied to the DOJ's December 2025 document release, including a claim about a document alleging Trump commented on someone's "pert nipples." "'The Most Important Documents Are Missing,' Says Democratic Representative of Epstein Files Release – as It Happened."

Announcing Rea's death, a spokesperson for his family said: "It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris. "He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family." Rea found fame in the late Seventies and Eighties with hits such as Fool (If You Think It’s Over), Let’s Dance and The Road To Hell. The track Fool (If You Think It’s Over) went on to be nominated for a Grammy. Two of his studio albums – The Road To Hell (1989) and Auberge (1991) – went to number one in the UK.

12:30 ExplainerIn Dhaka, Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity after a violent crackdown on Gen Z-led protests during the July–August 2024 uprising. What began as student protests over government job quotas escalated into a nationwide movement, leaving an estimated 1,400 people dead and ending Hasina’s 15-year rule. This video examines how the 2024 protests unfolded, why a generation of young Bangladeshis mobilised at scale, and how Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal reached one of the most consequential death sentences in the country’s history. Video by Kasia Sobocinska

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Priorities need to changeSir, — I was very interested in the very detailed letter from Vic Angell (Standard, December 12). The firefighters in Henley do an excellent job, I know as my father was one of them some years ago. — Yours faithfully,Peter GilesEarleyLighting must be improvedI am writing to follow up on my previous concerns (Standard letters, November 28), as I am disappointed that I have still not received a response from Henley Town Council. However, the benefit I enjoy most, which was not mentioned, is charging your EV on a sunny day through your solar panels. — Yours faithfully,David DickieSt Katherine’s Road, Henley

Fulham v Nottingham Forest: Premier League Match OverviewFulham hosted Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage in a Premier League fixture that began with both sides eager to secure a valuable win. Nottingham Forest brought Douglas Luiz back into the squad, replacing an injured Ibrahim Sangaré, aiming to maintain midfield solidity. Nottingham Forest fielded John Victor as goalkeeper with a backline of Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, and Williams. Tactical and Contextual NotesFulham entered the match with confidence, having won five of their last six Premier League games against Forest, especially at home. With competitive lineups and high stakes, this Premier League clash promised an engaging battle as both sides sought to enhance their season’s trajectory with a crucial win at the heart of December.

Doyle-Winter Distinguished Professor (Adjunct) of Law E. Donald Elliott ’74 has been named a Yangtze River Distinguished Scholar by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China. The award, also known as a “Changjiang Scholar,” is the highest academic award issued to an individual in higher education by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and proceeds Elliott’s lectures on constitutional and environmental law given as part of the Paul Tsai China Center’s visit to Peking University Law School earlier this year. Elliott is the first American law professor to be recognized with this award. Elliott is a leading academic scholar and practitioner in administrative and environmental law. He has been a faculty member at the Law School since 1981 and currently teaches courses in environmental law, conservative legal theory, energy law, administrative law, and civil procedure.

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Ten people have been helped to safety after a hole opened up in a Shropshire canal, pulling in boats and discharging large volumes of water on to surrounding land. Emergency services declared a major incident after the 50 metre-long hole breached the canal in the West Midlands, leaving boats teetering on the edge of a steep drop or stuck at the bottom of the cavity. There were no reported casualties, according to West Mercia police

Morrisons investigating after The S*n newspaper spotted at Anfield storeIt was spotted outside the store close to Anfield stadiumView 2 Images Video shows where the news stand was located outside the front of the Morrisons Daily store at the Esso garage on Oakfield Road (Image: TikTok user)Morrisons is investigating after The S*n newspaper was spotted for sale outside one of its franchise stores in the shadow of Anfield stadium. ‌A video shared on TikTok, which has been seen hundreds of times, shows the newspaper tucked behind The Times on a news stand outside the Morrisons Daily store at the Esso on Oakfield Road in Anfield. One commenter said: "Selling the S*n newspaper outside Anfield football ground. In the video the newspaper is tucked behind The Times paper on the stand located near the doors at the entrance of the store. The video then pans around to show Oakfield Road, with Anfield stadium in the distance.

A brawl erupted in Turkey’s parliament between members of the ruling AK party and the opposition Republican People's party on the final day of budget talks. Lawmakers threw punches and pushed each other after an argument broke out between two MPs. The session was briefly suspended before members returned to pass the 2026 budget

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