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WORLD
San Francisco announces lawsuit against food makers claiming ‘ultra-processed foods’ cause health problems
Putin says Russia is ready for war if Europe wants it
House Republicans join with AOC and use Epstein files playbook to force a vote on stock trading ban: ‘Hell’s frozen over’
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky reveals new peace deal as Trump envoys finish ‘productive’ talks with Putin
Family of 13-year-old killed in crosswalk that constantly had a signal malfunction gets $30M from state
UK
Teenager, 16, killed in minibus crash near school is named
Kate’s letter to volunteers released ahead of Christmas carol service
Chinese ‘super-embassy’ decision delayed until January
Government urged to review farming inheritance tax plans after Commons vote
Postmasters who signed gagging orders in Post Office scandal urged to come forward
SPORTS
Laura Woods provides update on condition after collapsing live on air ahead of Lionesses clash
How Arne Slot fits Mohamed Salah into his long-term Liverpool plans
Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri Promo: Get $300 FanCash Bonus For Mizzou vs Notre Dame
David Moyes shrugs off Newcastle defeat as Everton bounce back at Bournemouth
Martin O’Neill confirms Celtic interim role will end after next game with Wilfred Nancy appointment looming
BUSINESS
FTSE 100 ends flat as bank gains offset weak gold
Government to allow flat rate tourist tax
Zero-tariff deal with US to cost NHS £1 billion, No 10 says
Jamie Laing’s sweets company to acquire popular UK snack brand
Topps Tiles buys Fired Earth brand from administration as sales growth slows
TECH
SCI
Ancient DNA found in caves unlocks secrets of Ice Age life
The Christmas spices proven to reduce bloating and lower blood sugar
Women and men were both sacrificed in ancient China – but for different reasons
Sea snakes keep washing up on Australia’s shores and scientists are unsure why
POLITICS
Government urged to review farming inheritance tax plans after Commons vote
Fresh blow for Reeves as Labour’s anti-migration policies blamed for sluggish UK growth
Juries to be scrapped in thousands of cases, David Lammy confirms
OBR confronted Treasury about ‘unhelpful’ policy leaks before Reeves’ Budget
Labour warned of fresh economic hit as Brexit accelerates high-skilled ‘brain drain’ from UK
HEALTH
Burger King launches new Spongebob menu ahead of film’s release
Serena Williams shuts down return to tennis after reentering anti-doping test pool
Over 1.5 million bags of cheese affected by elevated recall
Body positive influencer reveals little-known side effect of weight loss surgery
Ozempic could be coming for a new demographic – your fat cat
ENTERTAIN
I’m a Celebrity elimination sees fourth star leave the jungle
I’m a Celeb 2025 live: Eliminated star drops a bombshell as they leave camp
Netflix show lands record-breaking debut
Gwyneth Paltrow gave Marty Supreme co-star Timothee Chalamet skincare advice without realizing he was wearing makeup
Monty Python’s Flying Circus show set to commence major US tour
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