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WORLD

Bondi beach shooting – latest updates: 10 dead after major attack near Sydney children’s park hosting Hanukkah festival
Bondi beach: One suspect among ten dead after mass shooting in Sydney
Beachgoers flee after gunshots heard at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Police release footage of suspect in Brown University shooting as manhunt continues
Brown University shooting: Everything we know after two people killed in Providence, Rhode Island

UK

What is the H3N2 flu strain and how serious is it? Symptoms and advice as UK cases surge
December 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign with major donation
‘I was 14 when I was abducted and trafficked into a paedophile ring’
Fury after Met Police chief says shops need to ‘step up’ to help tackle shoplifting

SPORTS

Brendon McCullum: England have dealt with Australian hostility well on Ashes tour
England to stick with same batting line-up for third Test despite recent Ashes woes
Ian Rush recovering after being hospitalised with flu
Is Celtic v St Mirren on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Scottish League Cup final
Is Crystal Palace vs Manchester City on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Premier League fixture

BUSINESS

WH Smith to unveil delayed results as progress hit by accounting errors
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates to nearly three-year low



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POLITICS

Jeremy Clarkson joins hundreds of pub landlords in banning Labour MPs in Budget backlash
Labour MP pressures government to ban foxhunting for good with private member’s bill
Small boats migrants should be allowed to live and work in the UK, says Zack Polanski


HEALTH

When is the shortest day of the year? The Winter Solstice is not far off
Our attention spans really are getting shorter – here’s how you can fix yours
It’s National Cocoa Day: The holiday treat that’s rich in antioxidants and proven to combat stress
Why experts think we should all be showering in the dark
Are vegan children healthy? Experts reveal this is what happens when you raise your kids on a plant-based diet

ENTERTAIN

‘You don’t deserve this’: Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin praised by fans for defending Amber Davies from cruel remarks
Strictly’s Julian Caillon breaks down in tears during semi-final
Strictly’s Amber Davies reflects on lack of self-worth after leaving Love Island
Strictly 2025 leaderboard: Scores from the semi-final of the competition
Saltburn’s Archie Madekwe: ‘It’s easy to get lost in the bigger picture – that’s when you can fall into narcissism’
 
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