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- British-Egyptian activist arrives in UK after travel ban lifted
[3 hours old]: For Alaa Abdel Fattah and his family this is a new beginning after years of separation and suffering.

- Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
[4 hours old]: Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

- Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms
[3 hours old]: Up to nine inches (23cm) of snow was expected across the New York region during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

. Busiest ever Christmas Eve for air travel, says civil aviation body
[62 hours old]: Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.

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- Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
[2 hours old]: The Ukrainian president says he will see his US counterpart in Florida, as Kyiv's mayor says Russia launched new air strikes on the capital.

- Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession
[5 hours old]: Nine years after her husband disappeared, Susanna Liew had a stunning legal win in one of Malaysia's biggest mysteries.

- Family of man missing at sea pay tribute
[9 hours old]: The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day.

- UK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment
[2 hours old]: The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.

- Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025
[4 hours old]: Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

- Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 3: What Instagram caption did Taylor Swift use to announce her engagement?
[4 hours old]: Test your memory of 2025 in the third part of our quiz. What happened from July to September?

- 'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers
[5 hours old]: This is the first election since the army's coup in early 2021 - and it is being widely condemned as a sham.

- Two words to avoid when making your New Year's resolution
[4 hours old]: Habit stacking and the language to avoid - five ways to make realistic resolutions you stick to this year.

- Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
[3 hours old]: Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

- Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit
[4 hours old]: From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.

- From a dino superhighway to origins of fire-making: The incredible discoveries in 2025
[4 hours old]: From ancient footprints to planet parades, 2025 science amazed us with discoveries on Earth and beyond.

- Both of these influencers are successful - but only one is human
[4 hours old]: Some say AI is ruining social media, but others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online.

- The Papers: 'Royal trips to woo Trump' and 'Gap year soldiers'
[4 hours old]: Apparent plans for a royal visit to the US in the new year and a new Army recruitment scheme lead Saturday's papers.

- One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections
[3 hours old]: The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.

- Three people unaccounted for after house fire
[12 hours old]: One person escaped the fire but three others, who were thought to have been in the house, are missing.

- Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again
[12 hours old]: Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.

- The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
[7 hours old]: The band says the musician died "after a short illness at home over Christmas".

- Blast at Syrian mosque during Friday prayers leaves at least eight dead
[13 hours old]: The explosion in Homs targeted a predominantly Alawite area, a sect that has faced crackdowns and violence since the fall of former-President Bashar al-Assad.

- US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
[10 hours old]: Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

- 'We suffered together' - Amorim changes style as Man Utd win
[4 hours old]: Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was rewarded for a change in style and formation with a hard-fought win over Newcastle in the Premier League.

- Draper to miss Australian Open with arm injury
[8 hours old]: British number one Jack Draper will not play in next month's Australian Open because of an ongoing arm injury.

- Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle
[6 hours old]: Manchester United hold on to take all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim's side moving into the top five.

- Seamer Atkinson adds to England injury worries
[3 hours old]: Seamer Gus Atkinson adds to England’s injury problems by leaving the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.

* 'The noise is extraordinary' - Duckett ramps for six
[0 hours old]: Ben Duckett goes on the attack, ramping Michael Neser for six over as England start aggressively in their pursuit of 175 runs to win the fourth Ashes Test on day two in Melbourne.

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[65 hours old]: BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

. US economy grows at fastest pace in two years
[84 hours old]: Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.

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[100 hours old]: Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

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[75 hours old]: Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.

. Major fires still a risk under 'spineless' new safety law, construction boss warns
[70 hours old]: David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.

. UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
[61 hours old]: The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

. Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms
[83 hours old]: The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.

. Bet365 boss pay package rises to £280m
[89 hours old]: Denise Coates, the founder and chief executive of Bet365, is consistently one of Britain's highest-paid bosses.

. TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account
[91 hours old]: The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.

. Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over
[93 hours old]: Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.

. Who are the frontrunners for the top Fed job?
[94 hours old]: Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.

. Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents
[98 hours old]: The firm’s chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.

. Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
[123 hours old]: The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

. Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
[196 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

. Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
[220 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

. Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
[230 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
[268 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
[292 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

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. How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents - without being found out
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. Christmas spirit offered 'right through the year'
[40 hours old]: Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.

. Social supermarket 'helps me to afford Christmas'
[70 hours old]: Re:dish Good Stuff in Stockport offers its members significantly discounted fresh and healthy food.

. Fish and chip shop offers 100 free Christmas meals
[88 hours old]: Raj Khaira, from Southampton, says his store will give sausage and chips to those in need.

. Food bank supplier saved by 'incredible' donation
[89 hours old]: Emergency funding will provide 36,000 meals to a Blackpool food bank supplier during 2026.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
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. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
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. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1768 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
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. Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?
[206 hours old]: The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.