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LIVE - Russia-US talks on Ukraine peace plan 'constructive' but 'no compromise' reached on territory, says Kremlin - The meeting at the Kremlin between Putin and US envoys Witkoff and Kushner about proposals to end the war in Ukraine lasted almost five hours.

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Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal -- While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end. -- Europe

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Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit -- Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid. -- Asia

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US Homeland Security secretary calls for more travel bans

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National Guard shooting suspect charged with murder

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Michael Jordan is suing Nascar, accusing it of being an illegal monopoly

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Dell family to seed Trump accounts for kids with $250

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'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it

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Why is Trump threatening Venezuela's Maduro? -- We look at what is behind the deployment of a large US military force to within striking distance of Venezuela.

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Strangled, beaten and enslaved by my in-laws -- "Sara" was told if she left the house, she would be attacked and raped by British people. -- Derbyshire

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The Tennessee election Trump can't afford to lose -- In a Tennessee district the president won by 22% last year, a Democratic upset could prompt Republican panic.

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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia -- How Russia's gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.

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What is Honduras ex-president accused of and why has Trump pardoned him? -- Juan Orlando Hernández, once called the key figure in a drug trafficking scheme that flooded America with cocaine, walked free after the pardon.

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Watch: Moment snowboarder is rescued from stuck chairlift

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Watch: Melania Trump reveals Christmas decorations, Lego portrait of president

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Watch: US Capitol Christmas tree is lit up in Washington

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James Bond-style Aston Martin restored after being left to rust on driveway

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Will Australia's social media ban actually work?

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ICE plans Minnesota operation after Trump targets Somalis -- The operation will target Somalis living in the US illegally, US media report. It comes after the president said he doesn't want Somali migrants in the country.

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Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit -- Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon.

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Full House star Dave Coulier diagnosed with tongue cancer -- The 66-year-old had previously been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, a form of blood cancer.

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Diddy hits out at 'shameful' and 'illegal' documentary -- The rapper's representatives say the series is "a shameful hit piece" that "relied on stolen footage".

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US defence secretary says he did not see survivors before follow-up strike on drug boat

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Host of birthday party in California mistook gunfire for balloons popping

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Costco sues Trump administration for 'full refund' of tariffs

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Franklin the Turtle and Sabrina Carpenter in tiff with Trump administration

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Rare Fabergé egg fetches record £22.9m at London auction

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Andrew won't get any money back after Royal Lodge move

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Chaos at the Cottage - can Man City fix defensive issues? -- Manchester City just about hold on as Fulham fight back from 5-1 down to 5-4 - no wonder Pep Guardiola is concerned by his team's leaky defence.

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Serena Williams says no comeback, despite filing paperwork -- Serena Williams files the necessary paperwork for a return to tennis - but then denies she is returning to the sport.

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Why Starc is so good with the pink ball - Finn -- Former England fast bowler Steven Finn explains why Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc excels with the pink ball before the day-night second Ashes Test.

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'As if she won Champions League' - Kendall's special night for England -- Lucia Kendall's night could not have felt more special and England boss Sarina Wiegman said her goal celebration was "like winning the Champions League".

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Newcastle penalty 'absolute VAR mistake' - Frank -- Thomas Frank says awarding Newcastle a penalty after a holding incident between Dan Burn and Rodrigo Bentancur was an "absolute mistake" by VAR.

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Barcelona recover to beat Atletico and go four points clear - Barcelona come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid and go four points clear in La Liga.

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Eleven and hell - the cost of Newcastle's dropped points -- Newcastle United have dropped more points from winning positions than any other side in the Premier League this season - the tally now stands at 11 after Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

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