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WORLD
The events that led to countries boycotting 2026 Eurovision over Israel
BBC backs decision to let Israel join Eurovision 2026 as four countries pledge to boycott event
Republicans in Washington circle the wagons around an increasingly damaged Pete Hegseth
Vladimir Putin ordered Skripal novichok poisonings in show of ‘Russian power’, Dawn Sturgess inquiry finds
Putin insists certain elements of Trump’s peace plan to end Ukraine war are unacceptable
UK
Vladimir Putin ordered Skripal novichok poisonings in show of ‘Russian power’, Dawn Sturgess inquiry finds
David Lammy says rejoining EU customs union could boost UK economy
Why this Yorkshire market town is the happiest place to live in the UK
Public and politicians left in dark about true impact of migration on Britain because of gaps in data, report finds
eVisa causing stress, confusion and exclusion for some migrants, study finds
SPORTS
Ashes 2025 live score: Australia making progress in first innings as England all out for 334 on day two
World Cup 2026: Our travel guide for following England and Scotland in North America
Friday’s briefing: Man Utd slip up to West Ham and Collina wants VAR on corners
Ruben Amorim frustrated as Manchester United drop points against West Ham
Man United fans boo after West Ham steal away vital Premier League points
BUSINESS
FTSE 100 up as investors pin hopes on US rate cut
New electric car market suffers smallest growth since December 2023
Watches of Switzerland sales jump as shoppers shrug off tariff impact
Bank of England to stress test private credit firms as concerns grow
Budget worries saw savers sell-down equities at record rate
TECH
SCI
New study could help solve the mystery of Easter Island head statues
Weak La Niña threatens floods and droughts amid warmer global temperatures
POLITICS
Vladimir Putin ordered Skripal novichok poisonings in show of ‘Russian power’, Dawn Sturgess inquiry finds
David Lammy says rejoining EU customs union could boost UK economy
Farage insists Thai-based crypto billionaire wants nothing in return for £9m donation to Reform UK
Farage repeatedly shouts ‘Bernard Manning’ at journalists amid racism allegations
The Liz Truss Show: Former PM promises to confront ‘deep state that tried to destroy me’ in new programme
HEALTH
I refuse to buy any more ugly Christmas party outfits this year – and you should too
‘Each speaker is the price of a car’: How listening bars changed Britain’s big night out
The physical exercises that boost memory and don’t require much effort
The Christmas spices proven to reduce bloating and lower blood sugar
Billy Ray Cyrus reacts to daughter Miley’s engagement to Maxx Morando
ENTERTAIN
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa death: ‘Mortal Combat’ actor dies aged 75
American playwright Jeremy O Harris arrested in Japan on drug smuggling charges
The events that led to countries boycotting 2026 Eurovision over Israel
Sam Levinson teases Euphoria’s ‘best season’ with an ‘unforgettable’ wedding
The best books to give as presents this Christmas, personally recommended
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