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Boston University's Kyna Hamill receives backlash after academic paper detailing 'blackface' origins of Christmas carol.

Justin Bieber's ex may have nabbed one of the hottest guys in pop. Baldwin, 21, was seen cosying up to Mendes, 19, at a concert in Toronto, Canada.

Located some 550 light years away in constellation Pisces, RZ Piscium is a weird star that has kept astronomers puzzled for a long time.

The new rub-on gel lowers the production of sperm and is being trialled next year. It's been referred to as a 'less-invasive' form of birth control.

Princess Michael of Kent is slammed for wearing a racist brooch at the Queen's Christmas lunch where Prince Harry's biracial fiancée Meghan Markle was also in attendance.

Everton's director of football Steve Walsh and the club's new chief scout Martyn Glover flew to France on Wednesday (20 December) to watch Soumaoro as Lille drew 1-1 with Nice.

UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier only plans on winning against Stipe Miocic or Francis Ngannou if he was to return to his old heavyweight division.

North Korea has slammed US President Donald Trump's new national security strategy as a "criminal document," renewing the war of words between the two nations.

"We haven't arranged anything, it will all be very last minute," she says about her plans as she is hopeful to live beyond that.

With all the preparation behind him, Raonic expects Djokovic to make a blast in the Australian Open, trumping the likes of Federer and Rafael Nadal.

The Sun announced it had won a campaign to bring back the UK's "iconic" blue passports after Brexit - but people are worried they will not be able to afford to travel anyway.

David Davis accused of running "disorganised and underpowered" department as figures reveal how understaffed it is.

Danny Kay, a man sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for rape, has had his conviction quashed after his lawyers recovered deleted Facebook messages.

Experts believe that the hackers were likely employed by a private company that was contracted by the Chinese military.

A young couple have been filmed having sex on the top deck of a London bus after a night out in Shoreditch.

Stormzy received a heartfelt message from a fan on Twitter asking him to perform at his father's funeral and the grime artist was generous enough to oblige.

Murray was previously confirmed to take part in Melbourne for the 2018 Australian Open, which begins on 15 January.

UFC 219 headliner and former boxing champion Holly Holm has warned Floyd Mayweather that should he decide to explore MMA, he will have to prepare for a whole new world.

The Belgian will have only a year left on his current deal after the season and would need a sumptuous offer to put pen to paper.

The PM said that stricter measures will be put in place to monitor licensed breeders and restrict illegal sale of dogs on the internet.

Days after spending an evening together, Louise Redknapp has hired Strictly partner Kevin Clifton as her official choreographer for her New Year's Eve show.

In an emotional post, Khloe said her "greatest dream" has been realised as she prepares to welcome her first baby.

The Russian space agency wants to build a hotel, complete with Wi-Fi, a luxurious cabin and more, aboard the ISS.

West Bromwich Albion are willing to allow Jonny Evans leave the club in the January transfer window if they receive a bid of around £30m. He has 18 months left on his contract.

The dronebots would be used to relay information from core North Korean targets such as "nuclear and missile sites".

The grave dates back to 400 AD and is one of only six similar sites discovered in Somerset. 200 ancient lead coffins have been unearthed across the country.

Neymar has warned Real Madrid that PSG are capable of beating them as they intend on making history by winning the Champions League for the first time.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino claims the club have missed a player like Victor Wanyama who has not featured for the north London club since their home defeat to Chelsea.

"Hey guys I just killed him. I just killed him," Nickolas Khalil Vinson is reportedly seen saying in the clip which showed Oscar Lemar Owensby bled to death.