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Indonesians raise white flags as anger grows over slow flood aid -- Weeks after floods ravaged the island of Sumatra, many still do not have access to clean water and food. -- Asia

7 hours ago

Pope Leo urges 'courage' to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address

18 hours ago

Turkey detains 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'

14 hours ago

Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'

9 hours ago

LIVE - The Ashes: England 91-9 in reply to Australia's 152 on manic day one

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King's Christmas message urges unity in divided world

14 hours ago

Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people's lives -- Sweeney is starring in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden's hit book.

6 hours ago

12 BOOKS YOU NEED TO READ IN 2026 -- Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

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Waterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world - From London to Bethlehem, services and festivities to mark the holiday cheer are in full swing. 16 hrs ago

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Why Britain has a deer problem - leaving damage that costs millions -- Deer numbers have rocketed over the last 40 years and particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.

5 hours ago

India's solar boom faces a hidden waste problem -- A recent study has found that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047 if it does not scale up recycling.

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Front-runner to be Bangladesh PM returns after 17 years in exile -- Tarique Rahman, who has lived in London since 2008, arrives weeks before pivotal elections are held.

12 hours ago

Catherine and Charlotte perform piano duet for Christmas carol concert -- The pre-recorded performance saw the pair play a piece by Scottish composer Erland Cooper. -- UK

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Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case -- The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay the full release of Epstein documents by a "few more weeks". -- US & Canada

5 hours ago

Trump-backed candidate wins in knife-edge Honduran election -- His rival Salvador Nasralla says he will not accept the result, but urges his supporters to remain calm. -- Latin America

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The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them - From the bottom of the swimming pool to the top of the pole vault bar, photographers reveal the stories behind these amazing shots. And a bonus point if you can spot the photographer in their own image. 20 hrs ago

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Watch: Moment robbers rip ATM from inside Texas store -- The White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects. -- US & Canada

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Brothers 10,000 miles apart meet for first time after childhood adoption -- Russell Gower is spending Christmas with the Australian brother he didn't meet for 60 years. -- Wales

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We invited a man into our home at Christmas and he stayed with us for 45 years

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US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump

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Canal collapse will massively affect business, says owner of narrowboat hire firm

18 hours ago

Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys

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Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead

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US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner

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I'm watching brain surgery to see if Alzheimer's can ever be cured

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Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea?

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I have no regrets - What to do with unwanted Christmas presents

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Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 2: What did Katy Perry sing on that all-female space flight?

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'It is not rocket science' - England's bowlers finally find right length -- On a day of batting collapses at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, England can at take least solace from the fact their bowling attack got their own lengths right.

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Players can only leave if replacements come in - Amorim - Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is not willing to let any players leave in the January transfer window unless replacements come in. 8 hrs ago

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Robertson was 'the scruffy fat lad who conquered Europe twice' -- Those who know him best look back on the illustrious career of John Robertson, Nottingham Forest's double European Cup winner.

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Forest fulcrum Robertson - 'a talented, highly skilled, unbelievable outside-left' -- John Robertson, who has died aged 72, was dubbed "the Picasso of football" and made Brian Clough's great Nottingham Forest side tick, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

4 hours ago

Newcastle stadium plans in limbo - Howe -- Eddie Howe says Newcastle's stadium and training ground plans are "in limbo" and there is a "99.9% chance" he will not be in charge when they are realised.

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