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WORLD

Facing war crimes allegations, Pete Hegseth posts AI image of Franklin the Turtle firing missiles at drug boats
United passenger has meltdown after being delayed and its all caught on video: ‘This woman went absolutely nuts’
‘Mexican Spiderman’ used bowling ball to help people escape Bay Area mall shooting
Trump defends pardoning drug-trafficking Honduran ex-president as he continues ‘anti-drug’ crusade against Venezuela
Brian Walshe jury hears interview with investigators where suspect misled them about wife’s disappearance: Live

UK

Experts warn of ‘ChatGPT psychosis’ among users of AI chatbots
OBR chairman resigns after damning report into leak of Reeves’ Budget - latest
UK and US strike tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
Resident doctors in England to strike before Christmas
Andrew formally stripped of last remaining royal titles by King Charles

SPORTS

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Gianluigi Donnarumma’s lack of discipline is a problem being ignored by Pep Guardiola
Charles Oliveira denies reports around Max Holloway fight but hints at date for UFC rematch
When does Ronnie O’Sullivan play next at the UK Championship?

BUSINESS

OBR chairman resigns over Budget leak
Zipcar considers shutting UK business as bookings suspended
Scotland could ‘lose our high streets as we know them’, retailers warn
FTSE 100 down as US manufacturing growth slows
William urges investors to grasp ‘extraordinary possibilities’ on offer in Wales

TECH






SCI

The Christmas spices proven to lower blood sugar and reduce bloating
The everyday items that contain toxic chemicals – and how to avoid them
The cancer-causing forever chemical polluting most UK rivers
DNA of ‘vampire squid from hell’ helps explain how octopuses evolved
Public warning over Asian hornets as New Zealand says ‘narrow window’ closing

POLITICS

OBR chairman resigns after damning report into leak of Reeves’ Budget - latest
Resident doctors in England to strike before Christmas
OBR chief resigns after report blames leadership for Budget blunder
Starmer’s priorities have changed. He needs to be honest about why
Jonathan Gullis insists ‘not a cat’s chance in hell’ of defecting to Reform in resurfaced clip

HEALTH

The classic Christmas foods that you can prep from today
Aldi’s holiday bark sold across the US faces recall due to allergens
Andrew formally stripped of last remaining royal titles by King Charles
Starbucks reveals 2026 winter drinks lineup — including new Dubai chocolate options
Peppa Pig’s dad is useless - but he’s not giving men a bad name

ENTERTAIN

Stranger Things 5: Creators reveal who they almost killed off
Reba McEntire corrects Savannah Guthrie about marital status in awkward Today show blunder
NYPD Blue actor Jerry O’Donnell, 65, in training to become a real-life cop after decades playing them
Most-streamed Christmas song of 21st century is not who you would expect
Marty Supreme review – Powder keg of a ping-pong movie confirms Timothée Chalamet as one of our greatest talents
 
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