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WORLD
Laura Loomer contradicts Trump administration on deadly ‘narco boat’ strikes
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba ‘resigns’ as acting US attorney for NJ after court gave her the boot
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Merz ‘sceptical’ about US peace deal as Zelensky meets European allies at Downing Street
Supreme Court considers handing Trump more power as liberal justice warns it could ‘destroy’ the government: Latest
Alex Murdaugh court clerk who wrote book pleads guilty to leaking sealed crime scene photos
UK
Storm Bram named and severe weather warning issued for 90mph winds
Tory shadow minister praises Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown – and says it could work in UK
White storks to return to London for first time in 600 years
Two more arrests over Heathrow airport ‘pepper spray attack’
Teenage asylum seekers jailed after ‘horrific’ rape of 15-year-old girl
SPORTS
Liverpool manager Arne Slot breaks silence on Mohamed Salah’s stunning tirade
Arne Slot says he has ‘no clue’ if Mo Salah has played his last game for Liverpool after rant
FA Cup draw live: Man Utd to face Brighton in one of four all Premier League third round fixtures
Wolves vs Man United live: Matheus Cunha starts against former club with Red Devils in need of win
Man United handed Premier League opponents as FA Cup third round draw revealed
BUSINESS
FTSE 100 dips as Unilever falls amid Magnum split
NUJ members at STV back strike action
Guinness opening £73m London brewery venue this week
Lenders fire up mortgage wars as rates touch 3.5% in big boost to buyers and owners
Paramount sparks takeover battle for Warner Bros with £81.3 billion hostile bid
TECH
SCI
These possible Roman relics were found for sale at a charity shop
Breakthrough stem cell therapy reverses Parkinson’s in Chinese patient
DNA study reveals when first house cats reached China
New weight-loss drug can burn fat while preserving muscle and appetite, scientists say
POLITICS
Tory shadow minister praises Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown – and says it could work in UK
Police assessing claims Reform UK falsified expenses during Nigel Farage campaign
Keir Starmer launches personal TikTok account despite ban
Watch live: Zelensky meets Starmer for crunch talks as Trump claims Ukrainian leader hasn’t read peace plan
Labour think tank that supported Starmer asks members who they would back in leadership challenge
HEALTH
You might be too old to safely shovel. Experts warn of common winter chores’ risks
Rosie O’Donnell promised to ‘detach’ from social media over Trump but it only lasted hours
Starbucks’ viral bear cup may be getting a restock. Here’s how to score yours
Meghan, of all people, should stop peddling the lie about having the perfect family Christmas
When is the absolute latest to send gifts this holiday season? What you need to know about shipping deadlines
ENTERTAIN
The View takes aim at Trump’s Fifa prize by giving out fake medals
Kiss frontman Gene Simmons says ‘bad decisions’ led to bandmate Ace Frehley’s death
Billy Ray Cyrus’s ex-wife speaks out about his ‘struggles’ after son’s emotional plea to singer
The Queen visits Rivals set for behind-the-scenes tour in tribute to friend Jilly Cooper
Judi Dench slammed for ‘out of touch’ defense of disgraced Harvey Weinstein
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