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WORLD
Jim Beam shutting down bourbon production at Kentucky distillery for a year as Trump’s trade wars hit sales
The Trump administration spends $3,500 every time an immigrant self-deports. The true cost could be far greater
Rob and Michele Reiner murders: Suspect Nick Reiner is on suicide watch in solitary confinement, report says
Epstein files live: Democrats cry cover up and claim DOJ has deleted photo of Trump released in tens of thousands of documents
US seizes second vessel near Venezuela after Trump’s blockade threat
UK
Family pay tribute to 16-year-old who died after an incident on the London Underground
Charity says bereaved children and carers forgotten in new strategy to tackle violence against women
Escaped goat captured by police using riot shields
Murder investigation launched after man stabbed in north-west London
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured lying across five people in new Epstein files image
SPORTS
Australia win Ashes as England fall short in record chase
England lose Jamie Smith as Australia close in on Ashes victory
Mikel Arteta has ‘belief and confidence’ in Arsenal’s Premier League title bid
Pep Guardiola demands improvement from Manchester City after fifth straight win
Viktor Gyokeres gets early Christmas present as Arsenal overcome depleted Everton
BUSINESS
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SCI
POLITICS
Pressure on Farage to sack ‘racist’ Reform candidate as he doubles down on claim Lammy should ‘go home’ to Caribbean
Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out further tax rises in 2026
HEALTH
Tobey Maguire’s ex-wife, Jennifer Meyer, is expecting her first child with Geoff Ogunlesi at 48
Four acclaimed chefs share the holiday dishes they cook for their own families
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured lying across five people in new Epstein files image
Johnson & Johnson owes $65.5 million to woman with cancer who used its baby powder
Prince William and George follow Diana’s footsteps and prepare Christmas lunch for the homeless
ENTERTAIN
Strictly’s tear-soaked finale leaves us wondering – how on earth can you replace a duo like Tess and Claudia?
Strictly Come Dancing announces winner for 2025 series as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman say farewell
Strictly’s Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman receive special message from Queen Camilla as fans ‘in tears’ over their exit
Strictly Come Dancing final live: Karen Carney wins the Glitterball as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman bow out
Strictly winners tell ‘boys and girls watching at home’ to ‘dream big’ in celebratory speech
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