The Russia-bound passenger plane went down in Kazakhstan with the loss of 38 lives.

More than 12 million viewers tuned in to watch the finale of Gavin and Stacey on Christmas Day.

Boxing Day shoppers are staying away from the High Street and shopping centres compared with last year, early footfall data suggests.

A Palestinian TV channel says they were in a marked media van, but Israel says it targeted an armed group.

India's Virat Kohli is fined 20% of his match fee after barging into Australia opener Sam Konstas on day one of the fourth Test in Melbourne.

The clash took place with supporters of the ousted leader in Tartous, a stronghold of his Alawite sect.

LeBron James claims a history-making Christmas Day win as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.

As Boxing Day hunts gather, campaigners have urged the government to deliver on its manifesto pledge.

The final episode is here, with millions of fans tuning in to find out whether Smithy said yes.

As the year draws to a close, test your sporting knowledge with our quiz, which looks back at some of the big events of the year.