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WORLD
New York teachers stunned to learn some students can’t read time on old clocks after phone ban comes into play
Florida man accused of robbing meat market while naked except for a mask
More events planned for the Kennedy Center are canceled in protest of Trump adding his name to the building
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky denies drone attack on Putin residence after Trump says it angered him
Rob and Michele Reiner’s autopsy reports sealed by judge at request of investigators
UK
Snow map: Where wintry showers and ice will hit UK on New Year’s Day after Met Office weather warning
UK accused of breaking key aid promise as cuts drive humanitarian crisis in South Sudan
Tony Blair refused to share intelligence with Ireland over Sellafield threat, archives show
No 10 forced to apologise over John Major’s ‘improper’ birthday message to Queen Mother, new files reveal
New files reveal Tony Blair ignored warnings over infamous WI speech
SPORTS
Anthony Joshua’s friends confirmed as two casualties in fatal car crash that injured boxer
Anthony Joshua latest: Boxer’s team members named as two killed in Nigeria car crash which injured heavyweight
Luke Littler aims fiery response at fans after being booed in win over Rob Cross
World Darts Championship 2026 schedule and results as Van Gerwen v Anderson headlines last 16 at Ally Pally
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become dame and knight in New Year Honours
BUSINESS
Sainsbury’s boss named on New Year Honours list
FTSE 100 edges lower in quiet end of year trade
How late night shopping gave British high street a major boost this Christmas
Everyman boss leaves weeks after profit alert
International Personal Finance agrees £543m takeover by US firm
TECH
SCI
Killer fungus becoming more infectious and spreading worldwide
Ulster University professor made OBE delighted that hard work recognised
Crime-solving forensic scientist ‘humbled’ by damehood
Scientists say this silent bone change could be early sign of leukaemia
Armchair astronomers sought to hunt for stars being torn apart by black holes
POLITICS
UK accused of breaking key aid promise as cuts drive humanitarian crisis in South Sudan
No 10 forced to apologise over John Major’s ‘improper’ birthday message to Queen Mother, new files reveal
No 10 blocked release of Tony Blair’s call with French president after Princess Diana’s death
Tony Blair considered building secret bunker under Downing Street in case of terror attack, new files reveal
Cabinet Office accused of cover-up after release of official papers referring to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor blocked
HEALTH
Cynthia Erivo details weird habits she does to preserve her voice
Eric Dane now in 24/7 hour care amid ALS diagnosis as estranged wife Rebecca Gayheart shares health update
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leave Arrowhead Stadium employee in tears over Christmas gift
From Labubus to ‘6-7’: What we are leaving behind in 2025
How to stay safe during a winter storm power outage
ENTERTAIN
Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to dominate box office as Marty Supreme and The Housemaid make decent showings
Kate Hudson shares truth about her Home Alone 2 cameo
Beyonce joins Taylor Swift and Rihanna in elite celebrity club
James Cameron weighs in on controversial ending to ex-wife Kathryn Bigelow’s latest film
The Last of Us to recast key role ahead of season 3
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