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WORLD
Trump issues ineffective federal pardon for ex-Colorado election official Tina Peters who was convicted on state charges
Trump is pictured with heavy makeup on the back of his hand at White House Congressional Ball
Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore faces arraignment amid assault investigation
Europe must be ready to deter Russia as ‘shadow of war’ looms, minister warns
Court hears Brian Walshe searched for ‘best ways to dispose of a body’ as closing arguments expected
UK
Where in the UK is most affected by the flu surge as pressure mounts on hospitals
King Charles to share personal cancer update in new Stand Up To Cancer video message
‘Disgusting’ vandals chop down village Christmas tree hours after light switch-on
UK economy unexpectedly shrank in October in fresh blow for Rachel Reeves
Nearly one in four working parents turning to food banks as cost of living crisis shows no signs of easing
SPORTS
Arne Slot to decide if Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool squad after crunch talks
Wayne Rooney ‘got death threats’ over Man Utd transfer
Jamie Carragher takes fresh swipe at Mohamed Salah after Liverpool fans’ reaction
World Darts Championship 2026 prize money: How much does the winner earn?
World Darts Championship 2026 schedule and results as Luke Littler looks to defend crown at Alexandra Palace
BUSINESS
Pre-Budget jitters blamed for surprise contraction in economy
WH Smith delays results again after accounting errors
UK economy contracts for second month running in October
Profit warning at Card Factory amid weak consumer confidence
Publicans ‘petrified’ over closures and job cuts after Budget tax increases
TECH
SCI
Roman military officers kept monkeys as companions and even gave them their own pets
Scientists say 40ft prehistoric sea monster may also have terrorised rivers
Living in extreme heat slows children’s early development, study finds
Killer whales seen hunting with dolphins and sharing spoils for first time
Experts discover cause of bird flu outbreak across Europe
POLITICS
Navy, Army and RAF set for intelligence unit shake-up amid growing global threats
Lammy demands Farage cleans racists out of Reform after vile attacks
MPs warned over Russian attempts to target them via WhatsApp
Tony Blair gives Shabana Mahmood stamp of approval amid Labour leadership speculation
Charities’ fury at Starmer for raiding international aid budget to tackle migration crisis
HEALTH
11 New Year’s resolutions family experts want parents to make
When is Winter Solstice 2025? The shortest day of the year is not far off
Paul Merton reveals what he really thinks of Ian Hislop
‘She loved it’: Alison Hammond shares Meghan’s reaction to Harry’s viral Bake Off impression
King Charles to share personal cancer update in new Stand Up To Cancer video message
ENTERTAIN
‘Appalled’ London venue apologises over Primal Scream’s alleged use of antisemitic imagery at concert
Into the Woods review, Bridge Theatre – Stephen Sondheim revival is a thing of lush and arresting beauty
Dick Van Dyke reveals his two secrets to longevity as he turns 100
The biggest talking points from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour docuseries
Martin Compston: ‘I don’t have many regrets in life, but that does give me cold sweats’
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