Sizzling temperatures, millions fleeing their homes, multitudes flocking to a movie about a doll – 2023 was another year of extremes.

From Italy’s ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi to rock queen Tina Turner and Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin: Some of 2023’s most notable deaths.

Eleven workers lost their lives, and dozens sustained injuries when an elevator malfunctioned during their ascent to the surface.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is gearing up for what he deems a “defining moment” in his team’s season as they face PSG.

Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his integrity on the pitch during Al Nassr’s AFC Champions League encounter with Iran’s Persepolis.

Kolisi, the two-time Rugby World Cup-winning captain of South Africa, expressed pre-match nerves before experiencing success.

Oscar Pistorius has been granted early release from prison, a decade after the high-profile case in which he fatally shot his girlfriend.

South Africa’s two-time Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi is set to make his Top 14 debut for Racing 92 this weekend.

Liverpool braces for a critical encounter against Manchester City this Saturday, vying to assert themselves once more.

Novak Djokovic propelled Serbia into the Davis Cup semi-finals, clinching a 2-0 victory over Great Britain with a straight sets win.

Jannik Sinner propelled Italy into the Davis Cup semi-finals, securing a sensational 2-1 triumph over the Netherlands on Thursday.

Katariina Kosola sealed Hacken’s comeback, surprising Real Madrid with a 2-1 victory in the women’s Champions League.

Champions Barcelona, currently facing a challenging period, are set to play against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.

At the 2012 London Olympics, before 80 000 roaring fans, it took Oscar Pistorius 45.44 seconds to become a global icon.

Manchester City has stronghold at the Etihad, while Everton shifts its focus to Premier League survival after facing a points deduction.

Lyon solidified their position at the top of Women’s Champions League Group B by securing a 2-0 victory against Austrian club St Poelten.

Renowned US actor Jamie Foxx and Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose find themselves embroiled in allegations of sexual assault.

Oscar Pistorius finds himself at the center of speculation about a possible return home just in time for Christmas.

Mick Schumacher will continue to provide back-up to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at Mercedes next year.

Luke Shaw has rejoined training sessions after a prolonged injury setback, as confirmed by the club on Wednesday.

The BRICS group of nations has issued a resounding call for an urgent and lasting humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip.

Wimbledon has suffered a blow to their expansion plans after a local council rejected their proposal to build new tennis courts.

Germany’s national football team, led by coach Julian Nagelsmann, faces a daunting task ahead of Euro 2024.

Gareth Southgate, the England manager, desires for his team to experience a calm atmosphere during the Euro 2024 in Germany.

Inter Miami CF has vehemently refuted recent claims suggesting their involvement in the Riyadh Season Cup in Saudi Arabia next February.