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- British-Egyptian activist arrives in UK after travel ban lifted
[1 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?
[1 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
[0 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
[60 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
[0 hours old]: The Ukrainian leader says he will see the US president in Florida and believes "a lot can be decided before the new year".

- Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession
[3 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
[6 hours old]: The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day.

- Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025
[2 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?
[1 hours old]: Test your memory of 2025 in the third part of our quiz. What happened from July to September?

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

- 'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers
[3 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
[1 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
[0 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
[1 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
[1 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
[1 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'
[2 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
[1 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
[9 hours old]: One person escaped the fire but three others, who were thought to have been in the house, are missing.

- The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
[5 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
[11 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.

- Arrests after man shot on Christmas Day
[10 hours old]: Police say four men are in custody, as a 20-year-old fights for his life in hospital.

- US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
[7 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
[2 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
[6 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
[3 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
[0 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.

* 'Big wicket!' - Carse bowls Head for 46
[0 hours old]: Travis Head gets a higher pitched Brydon Carse delivery wrong as the Australian batter is bowled for 46 runs to leave his side 82-4, with a lead of 124, on day two of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

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

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[73 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
[68 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
[59 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
[80 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
[86 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
[89 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
[90 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?
[92 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
[95 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
[121 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?
[194 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

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[218 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
[228 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
[266 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

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[290 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

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. Christmas spirit offered 'right through the year'
[38 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'
[68 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
[85 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
[86 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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. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1766 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?
[204 hours old]: The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.