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WORLD
Mass killings reach lowest number in years – here’s why experts aren’t celebrating
Contaminated sausage sandwich blamed for swine fever outbreak in Spain
Charlie Kirk tops Wikipedia’s list of most-read articles in 2025 - with Trump and Mamdani making the top 10
White House defends releasing jailed executive who defrauded thousands out of $1.6bn
Trump expected to face questions on Hegseth ‘war crimes’ claims at Cabinet meeting as admin tries to switch focus to admiral: Live
UK
Juries to be scrapped in thousands of cases, David Lammy confirms
British tourist drowns in front of his wife while swimming on holiday in Thailand
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor unlikely to receive £488k compensation for giving up Royal Lodge home
Sarah Everard’s mother ‘still tormented’ by murdered daughter’s final hours
‘Lives are at stake’: Ministers warned predators ‘continue to roam freely’ since murder of Sarah Everard
SPORTS
UK Championship snooker live: Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers shock defeat to Zhou Yuelong
Hulk Hogan’s cause of death refuted after fellow WWE Hall of Famer’s bombshell claims
FanDuel Missouri Promo Code: Claim $300 Bonus Bets After Betting $5
Best Betting Sites: Top UK Online Bookmakers for December 2025
Robin Smith was a Hampshire and England great and one of the very best – and bravest – in the face of raw pace
BUSINESS
Government to allow flat rate tourist tax
Zero-tariff deal with US to cost NHS £1 billion, No 10 says
Jamie Laing’s sweets company to acquire popular UK snack brand
Topps Tiles buys Fired Earth brand from administration as sales growth slows
Consumers ‘protecting their holidays’, says On The Beach
TECH
SCI
Ancient DNA found in caves unlocks secrets of Ice Age life
The Christmas spices proven to reduce bloating and lower blood sugar
Women and men were both sacrificed in ancient China – but for different reasons
Sea snakes keep washing up on Australia’s shores and scientists are unsure why
POLITICS
Juries to be scrapped in thousands of cases, David Lammy confirms
OBR confronted Treasury about ‘unhelpful’ policy leaks before Reeves’ Budget
Labour warned of fresh economic hit as Brexit accelerates high-skilled ‘brain drain’ from UK
Cyber attacks among biggest risks to financial stability, Bank chief warns
DWP chief paves the way for more benefit cuts as Starmer warned over spending
HEALTH
The simple activity that can boost your immune system and reduce stress
Dyson airwrap remains at its lowest-ever price post Black Friday
Here’s what happens to your teeth the moment sugar passes your lips
The truth about diet soft drinks and their effects on your health
McDonald’s Grinch Meal unveiled in the US along with flavorful fan-favorite side
ENTERTAIN
The Traitors season four air date confirmed by the BBC
Rapper Toosii pauses music career to play college football at Syracuse University
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hits out at Netflix and 50 Cent over ‘shameful hit piece’ documentary
Avatar: Fire and Ash collects early rave reviews as James Cameron warns third movie has ‘Titanic-level heartbreak’
Hulk Hogan’s widow denies Ric Flair’s claims WWE icon died over ‘street drugs’
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