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WORLD

Trump shows off design for ‘America First 250’ plane in flurry of morning social media posts
Suspect in Idaho county courthouse shooting confirmed dead after injuring three, police say
Trump unveils ‘potential marble armrests’ for seats at the Kennedy Center: ‘Unlike anything ever done or seen before’
Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland
Trump demands DOJ release all the names related to the Epstein investigation as he complains of a ‘witch hunt’ and Democrat ‘hoax’

UK

More than £1 billion won for women in equal pay cases this year, union reveals
Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland
The key moments that could ‘decide fate of Keir Starmer’ next year
King Charles and Prince William ‘could visit the US next year’ as UK aims to finalise trade deal
Activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison

SPORTS

Ruben Amorim says spirit shown against Newcastle can win Man Utd ‘so many games’
England embark on exhilarating run-chase for victory in Boxing Day Test
England’s bowlers strike as wickets continue to tumble at the MCG
Ruben Amorim baffles his players but new-look Man United hold on for gutsy win
Afcon 2025: Fixtures, results, tables and schedule in full from Africa Cup of Nations

BUSINESS






TECH






SCI

Dodo’s closest living relative spotted in remote South Pacific rainforest
Archaeologists uncover Bronze Age Chinese secret to brewing red rice wine



POLITICS

Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland
The key moments that could ‘decide fate of Keir Starmer’ next year
Trade union members turning to Farage because of failure to tackle cost of living, Starmer warned
MPs should ‘question consciences’ on using X, says campaigner sanctioned by US
Top Conservative peer urges Starmer to give Reform seats in House of Lords

HEALTH

Diana’s team devoted time to ‘upstaging’ Charles, newly-released documents claim
King Charles and Prince William ‘could visit the US next year’ as UK aims to finalise trade deal
Why Brits do Dry January as 17.5 million people set to take month-long break from alcohol
Iconic New Year’s Eve ball to make history in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary
Prince William and Harry’s former butler recalls ‘crazy’ Christmas party with royal brothers

ENTERTAIN

Jack Black reveals ‘soul sucking’ job he held for just one day before becoming an actor
Perry Bamonte death: The Cure guitarist dies aged 65
Stranger Things fans are all asking the same question after latest episodes
Mickey Lee death: Big Brother contestant dies aged 35 after health issues
Former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase ‘receiving medical attention’ after worrying viral video
 
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