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WORLD
One year after Assad’s fall, Syria is on a knife edge
MAGA meltdown after Tucker Carlson says he’s buying property in Qatar
Trump boasts about his tariffs despite China trade surplus hitting record $1 trillion: Live updates
More feared dead as migrant boat capsizes off the coast of Greece
Social worker stabbed to death on hospital ward after warning security shortcomings ‘would get someone killed’
UK
Bizarre moment bananas wash up on UK beach
Girl, 3, among 21 injured after woman robbed of suitcase in ‘pepper spray’ attack outside Heathrow airport
Lenders fire up mortgage wars as rates touch 3.5% in big boost to buyers and owners
Ex-footballer Joey Barton sentenced for posting grossly offensive social media messages
70,000 reasons to support our Christmas appeal
SPORTS
Salah news live: Liverpool still to make major decision on star’s future as he trains with team-mates
Brendon McCullum demands strong response from England to rescue Ashes campaign
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Five possible Mohamed Salah replacements for Liverpool after rant puts future in doubt
Mohamed Salah has lost his superpower and his incendiary Liverpool rant points to a painful outcome
BUSINESS
Lenders fire up mortgage wars as rates touch 3.5% in big boost to buyers and owners
Magnum Ice Cream worth billions in stock market debut
Bank of England to stress test private credit firms as concerns grow
Water boss should not resign as problem ‘far wider than individual people’
Ministers promise 50,000 new apprenticeships in bid to tackle youth unemployment
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
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
Nigel Farage ‘reported to police’ after Reform accused of falsifying campaign expenses
UK will stay ahead of Putin to ‘secure the underwater battle space’, Royal Navy chief says
Starmer to host Zelensky and EU leaders for peace talks after Russia launches overnight air attacks on Kyiv
HEALTH
The simple drinking trend that could stop you overindulging at Christmas parties
The perfect Christmas party canapés: Easy recipes for a memorable celebration
Researchers studied 849 professional Santas. Here’s what they found
Expert reveals how to keep your Christmas tree fresh all through December
The classic Christmas foods that you can prepare in advance
ENTERTAIN
Watch live: Golden Globes nominations 2026 announced
Golden Globes 2026 nominations live: Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet among expected frontrunners
The Queen visits Rivals set for behind-the-scenes tour just months after Jilly Cooper’s death
Shona McGarty confirms relationship status with Aitch amid romance rumours
Indignant Elton John responds to fans who claimed to spot issue with his kitchen
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