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WORLD
NASA uses Death Valley to test next-gen drone tech for flights across Mars
Larry Summers banned for life from American Economic Association over Epstein ties
Waymo hits dog in San Francisco just weeks after beloved cat was killed by driverless taxi
Kristi Noem pays bizarre tribute to Trump for ‘keeping the hurricanes away’
Putin says Russia is ready for war if Europe wants it
UK
‘Exquisite’ jewel-studded Faberge egg sells for world record £22.9 million at London auction
Teenager, 16, killed in minibus crash near school is named
Kate’s letter to volunteers released ahead of Christmas carol service
Chinese ‘super-embassy’ decision delayed until January
Government urged to review farming inheritance tax plans after Commons vote
SPORTS
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Cristian Romero’s stoppage-time bicycle kick salvages Tottenham point at Newcastle
BUSINESS
FTSE 100 ends flat as bank gains offset weak gold
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
TECH
SCI
NASA uses Death Valley to test next-gen drone tech for flights across Mars
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
Government urged to review farming inheritance tax plans after Commons vote
Fresh blow for Reeves as Labour’s anti-migration policies blamed for sluggish UK growth
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
HEALTH
Burger King launches new Spongebob menu ahead of film’s release
Serena Williams shuts down return to tennis after reentering anti-doping test pool
Over 1.5 million bags of cheese affected by elevated recall
Body positive influencer reveals little-known side effect of weight loss surgery
Ozempic could be coming for a new demographic – your fat cat
ENTERTAIN
What’s the Monarchy For? review – David Dimbleby’s excellent series has one glaring omission
I’m a Celeb 2025 live: Eliminated star drops a bombshell as they leave camp
I’m a Celebrity elimination sees fourth star leave the jungle
Netflix show lands record-breaking debut
Gwyneth Paltrow gave Marty Supreme co-star Timothee Chalamet skincare advice without realizing he was wearing makeup
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