Pimblett in spotlight - what does 2026 hold for MMA?
From Tom Aspinall to Paddy Pimblett to Dakota Ditcheva - BBC Sport looks at how the big stories in MMA may play out in 2026.
Pimblett in spotlight - what does 2026 hold for MMA?
From Tom Aspinall to Paddy Pimblett to Dakota Ditcheva - BBC Sport looks at how the big stories in MMA may play out in 2026.
Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking
In an interview with state TV, the Venezuelan president also evaded a question about an attack in his country claimed by the US.
Air India pilot taken off duty over intoxication allegations in Canada
Canada’s transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate an incident of a pilot reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol and failing two breathalyser tests, a person familiar with the matter said.
The tests were conducted by Canadian police at Vancouver International Airport after the pilot was asked to leave the aircraft, the person said.
The incident was labelled as a “serious matter” by Transport Canada in a letter to Air India and authorities are likely to pursue...
Sai Kung campsite flooded with trash after New Year’s Eve celebration
Images widely circulating on social media showed the Ham Tin Wan Campsite in the Hong Kong neighbourhood of Sai Kung polluted with litter, including a public bathroom sink flooded with dirt and trash, following New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard
Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.
Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard
Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.
Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard
Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.
Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard
Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.
Hong Kong receives twice as many mainland Chinese visitors on New Year’s Day
Twice as many mainland Chinese visitors arrived in Hong Kong on New Year’s Day compared with the same day in 2025, with one lawmaker attributing the surge to a three-day holiday across the border this year.
Alan Chan Chung-yee, a legislator and chief operating officer of Miramar Group, also said on Friday that deteriorating relations between China and Japan had driven some mainland travellers to visit Hong Kong instead of Japan.
“To mainlanders, Hong Kong has a better Christmas atmosphere as the...
Hong Kong’s new legal aid chief pledges full support for Tai Po fire victims
The new head of Hong Kong’s Legal Aid Department has pledged full support to residents affected by the deadly Tai Po fire while vowing to answer society’s needs with “professional, efficient and empathetic” services.
Chan Chak-ming, who assumed the post as director of legal aid on Thursday, also revealed that his department would launch a string of measures to help affected residents.
“I will ensure that the Legal Aid Department makes every effort to provide all necessary legal assistance to...
Bashir in 12-man England squad for final Ashes Test
England name off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney.