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WORLD
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin calls his Ukraine invasion a ‘holy mission’ during Orthodox Christmas address
Trump says Venezuela is ‘turning over’ up to 50m barrels of oil as US threatens Greenland next: Live updates
The coolest technology from Day 2 of CES 2026
JD Vance posts bigoted sombrero meme mocking Democrats holding vigil to Jan 6 Capitol violence
A year after LA-area wildfires destroyed thousands of homes, fewer than a dozen have been rebuilt
UK
UK weather live: Fresh snow and ice warnings across UK as Storm Goretti approaches
Mapped: UK braced for further disruption with Storm Goretti to bring heavy snow and ice
Britain signs historic deal to deploy troops inside Ukraine – with Trump’s blessing
Nearly half of Britons watch porn on unregulated sites since age verification crackdown, warns charity
Police wrongly told parents their teenage son died in car crash
SPORTS
Wednesday’s briefing: Ferguson backs Fletcher and Rosenior takes Chelsea job
Jacob Bethell leads charge as England look to stave off defeat in Sydney
England attempt fightback after captain Ben Stokes limps off injured
England captain Ben Stokes limps off with a groin injury
Darren Fletcher shrugs off talk of Man Utd job as he prepares team for Burnley
BUSINESS
STV journalists walking out in row over changes to flagship news programme
Sainsbury’s launches new graduate programme with AI focus
FTSE 100 hits new record high as New Year rally gains momentum
Next impresses as FTSE 100 rockets to fresh high
Humanoid robots to build cars for major manufacturer from 2028
TECH
SCI
‘Remarkable’ hoard of Iron Age objects unearthed during routine excavation
The ‘blue zones’ that could hold the secret to long life
One of the world’s rarest whale species is finally having babies – but needs more
Mathematician finally solves infamous moving sofa problem popularised by Friends ‘pivot’ scene
POLITICS
Britain signs historic deal to deploy troops inside Ukraine – with Trump’s blessing
Police banned Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans over fears they would ‘come to harm from UK extremists’
Fujitsu refuses to say how much money it will pay towards £1.8bn Post Office scandal compensation bill
Starmer prepares Brexit ‘reset’ bill to align UK with EU law
Why managing Trump is far more important than defending international law for Starmer
HEALTH
From injectables to pills: how the new Wegovy tablet will change the weight loss market forever
Have Timothy Chalamet and Kendall Jenner just made the terms ‘girlfriend and boyfriend’ redundant?
I’ve been a health editor for a decade, these are the 2026 wellness trends you need to know
Gwyneth Paltrow claims she was fired from film due to ‘harsh press’ surrounding divorce from Chris Martin
Jenna Bush Hager criticizes Ashley Tisdale for scathing essay about ‘toxic’ mom group
ENTERTAIN
New music for 2026: The top 10 bands and solo artists you need to hear
Chevy Chase sparks backlash after telling documentary director she’s ‘not bright’
Gwyneth Paltrow claims she was fired from film due to ‘harsh press’ surrounding divorce from Chris Martin
Corriedale viewers in awe over ‘best bit’ in Coronation Street-Emmerdale crossover episode
EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley says she ‘regrets’ how she lost half her body weight
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