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Around 40 dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire, police say
Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces as Iran unrest grows
Netherlands police face 'unprecedented' New Year's violence
Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address
US military says five killed in latest strike on alleged drug boats
UK NEWS
Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK
Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message
UK welcomes new year with celebrations across the country
Community key to good healthcare, says incoming Archbishop of Canterbury
The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health
SPORTS NEWS
Rosenior leading contender for Chelsea job
Littler races into semis but Humphries knocked out
What went wrong between Chelsea and Maresca?
Retiring Khawaja criticises 'racial stereotypes'
'We are not happy' - Man City fall behind Arsenal in title race
BUSINESS NEWS
China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller
Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall
Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
TECH NEWS
Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller
How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus
SCI NEWS
The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health
Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery
Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Why 2026 looks bright for Northern Light sightings
Blue Origin astronaut reveals depression after 'tsunami of harassment'
POLITICS NEWS
Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message
Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year
British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims
Labour criticises Tory shadow minister for representing Abramovich
Cabinet Office withdraws Andrew papers after 'error'
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health
Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery
Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Why 2026 looks bright for Northern Light sightings
Blue Origin astronaut reveals depression after 'tsunami of harassment'
ENTERTAIN NEWS
The Traitors returns with new 'secret traitor' in major shake-up
Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close
EastEnders actor 'grateful' to avoid driving ban for speeding
The Archers cast recreate lost first episode for 75th anniversary
I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says Hamnet writer
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