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WORLD NEWS

Thousands without power in freezing Ukraine as renewed Russian strikes continue
Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill has questions to answer over Epstein
Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims
Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire
Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial

UK NEWS

Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims
Severe rail disruption continues after derailment
I needed to face Letby in court, says victim's mum
Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises
Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition

SPORTS NEWS

Winter Olympics: GB's Mouat and Dodds face Norway in curling - watch live
A 'special' snooker player who became a TV star - John Virgo obituary
Why time is running out for Milan's iconic San Siro
Inside Man City's rebuild and plan for life without Guardiola
GB skeleton team appeal after helmets ruled unsafe

BUSINESS NEWS

Wegovy maker warns price cuts 'painful' for firm as shares plunge
Gold rebounds above $5,000 after US downs Iran drone
Clients and staff in dark as law firm shuts doors
Pinterest sacks workers for creating tool to track layoffs
The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus

TECH NEWS

Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend merger
Pinterest sacks workers for creating tool to track layoffs
X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company
China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

SCI NEWS

Vast seagrass meadows will shield coastline
UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns
The blight of sewage pollution tackled in water shake-up
Street where residents are terrified of flooding to be bulldozed
Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse

POLITICS NEWS

Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal
Starmer to release sensitive Mandelson files after pressure
Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns
Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

Vast seagrass meadows will shield coastline
UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns
The blight of sewage pollution tackled in water shake-up
Street where residents are terrified of flooding to be bulldozed
Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse

ENTERTAIN NEWS

Saturday Night Live reveals cast for new UK version
Claire Foy says she had parasites for five years
The Muppet Show revival brings nostalgia and naughtiness, critics say
Chappell Roan collaborates with Fortnite one year after Radio 1 plea
Why are AI fruit and vegetables on TikTok telling us what to eat?
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