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WORLD
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dead at 35 after terminal cancer diagnosis
New Orleans is still seeking permanent security solutions a year after deadly Bourbon Street attack
Rose Parade faces first rain in 20 years this New Year’s Day
National Guard deploys to New Orleans for New Year’s a year after terror attack killed 14
Three hikers found dead in California including teen who fell 500ft from ‘Devil’s Backbone’
UK
Thousands of Eurostar passengers face travel chaos as services cancelled close to new year
Britons to ring in the new year with snow, ice and gale-force winds
Police apologise to MPs over Maccabi ban claims
Divers recover body from Essex reservoir after plane crash
Man attacks hospital staff with weapon after being denied appointment
SPORTS
Arsenal v Aston Villa live: Gunners score four in statement thrashing of Premier League title rivals
Manchester United booed off as Wolves claim just their third point of the season
West Ham squander Premier League survival lifeline in Brighton thriller
Enzo Maresca met with boos as Chelsea’s poor run of form continues with Bournemouth draw
Fast start sets Newcastle on way to victory over battling Burnley
BUSINESS
FTSE 100 buoyed by gains for mining stocks
Octopus boss calls for action to make London top choice for possible Kraken IPO
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Warm weather hit sees Octopus slump to annual loss
Ocado plans global retail tech sales push after exclusivity deals end
TECH
SCI
Humans cared for wolves long before dogs emerged, study finds
Warning as scientists find this year was one of the three hottest on record
Scientists start to solve mystery of what’s inside Mexico’s ‘majestic’ giant volcano
Killer fungus becoming more infectious and spreading worldwide
Ulster University professor made OBE delighted that hard work recognised
POLITICS
Police apologise to MPs over Maccabi ban claims
Labour criticises Tory shadow attorney general for representing Roman Abramovich
Nigel Farage racism claims have not harmed his reputation, poll finds
UK considered military overthrow of ‘depressingly healthy’ Robert Mugabe
Ed Miliband to invest in solar power to create ‘zero bill’ homes
HEALTH
Mel Gibson, 69, separates from 35-year-old partner Rosalind Ross after nine years together
Who Is Ruby Franke? The rise and fall of the family vlogger convicted of child abuse
PETA slams Kim Kardashian for buying each of her four children puppies for Christmas
Cardi B slams ‘mean’ fans over romance with NFL star Stefon Diggs despite spending Christmas apart
The ancient spice that reduces bloating - and could boost weight loss
ENTERTAIN
Ricky Gervais reveals he cut Jason Momoa joke from Globes appearance over fears it was racist
Stranger Things fans spot terrifying detail in finale trailer — and it doesn’t look good for one major character
Ricky Gervais lashes out at ‘middle-class, elitist’ critics in new stand-up special
Beatles biopic star admits to surprising lack of knowledge about iconic band
Ex-KISS member Vinnie Vincent lashes out at fans ‘whining’ about $225 price of his new single
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