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King's Christmas message references Bondi Beach attack as he pays tribute to acts of 'spontaneous bravery'

The King's message has alluded to the Bondi Beach and Manchester synagogue attacks as he paid tribute to those who show "spontaneous bravery" and put "themselves in harm's way to defend others".
Ukraine hits major Russian oil refinery with British missiles, officials say

Ukraine has hit a major Russian oil refinery with British missiles, Ukrainian military and security officials said on Thursday.
Coastguard pauses search for two people in water off Devon beach

Members of the coastguard searching for two men off a beach in Devon have been stood down.
Pope and new Archbishop of Canterbury make pleas over Gaza and immigration in Christmas sermons

The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury has warned in her Christmas Day sermon that "conversations about immigration continue to divide us, when our common humanity should unite us".
North Korea defector reveals what it's like celebrating Christmas in country where it's banned

When Il-yong Ju was a child, something strange would happen in his tiny village in rural North Korea every 25 December.
'Life-threatening' atmospheric river storm causes floods in California

A powerful atmospheric river storm has swept across California, forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes.
Woman in her 80s dies on Christmas Day after serious assault inside flat in Devizes

Police say a woman in her 80s has died after a serious assault inside a flat in Wiltshire on Christmas Day.
Trump tells children he won't let 'a bad Santa' infiltrate US - and discusses 'beautiful' coal

Donald Trump told children he would not let a "bad Santa" infiltrate the US, as he took part in a long-standing Christmas tradition.
Why Trump administration is so annoyed with Europe's online rules

The row between Europe and Washington about what you can do online just ramped up.
In pictures: The Royal Family attend Christmas Day church service - joined by Andrew's daughters

The Royal Family marked Christmas Day by attending a traditional church service and greeting cheering fans.

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North Korea defector reveals what it's like celebrating Christmas in country where it's banned

When Il-yong Ju was a child, something strange would happen in his tiny village in rural North Korea every 25 December.
This 56-year conflict still pauses for Christmas

At Christmas, the world can seem a little more humane than usual - even in wartime.
Ukraine hits major Russian oil refinery with British missiles, officials say

Ukraine has hit a major Russian oil refinery with British missiles, Ukrainian military and security officials said on Thursday.
White House orders US military to 'quarantine' Venezuela oil, official says

The White House has ordered the US military to focus on enforcing a "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil for the next two months, according to a US official.

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John Robertson: Ex-Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger dies aged 72

Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson has died at the age of 72.
Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim says it is 'impossible' to replace captain amid injury absence

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is "impossible" to replace Bruno Fernandes as the captain faces a spell on the sidelines with a muscle injury.
The Ashes: England bowler Jofra Archer ruled out of rest of series by injury as Gus Atkinson and Jacob Bethell start Boxing Day Test

England's Ashes tour lurched to a fresh low as their player of the series, Jofra Archer, was ruled out of the remaining two Tests through injury.
Arsenal conceding late goals is not a defensive problem for Mikel Arteta - it's an attacking one

Another fright before Christmas. Arsenal never seem to do it the easy way.

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The Scarecrows' Wedding: Why author Julia Donaldson threatened to pull TV adaptation of classic children's story

Julia Donaldson's loveable characters have been a staple of Christmas Day TV for more than a decade, but a lot of the drama around this year's story happened off screen after its creator threatened to pull the plug.
Comedian Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has been charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault, police have said.
Bob Vylan rapper will not be prosecuted over 'death to the IDF' chant

The rapper in punk duo Bob Vylan will not face further action over his "death death to the IDF" chants at Glastonbury Festival, police have said.
Reginald D Hunter: Summons against comic by Campaign Against Antisemitism quashed for seeking to have him 'cancelled'

A judge has quashed a summons against comedian Reginald D Hunter, brought privately by Campaign Against Antisemitism, ruling it "abusive" and intended to get the comedian "cancelled".

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High street banking giants vie for £2.5bn wealth manager Evelyn

Two of Britain’s biggest high street banks are embroiled in a £2.5bn takeover battle for Evelyn Partners, the wealth management group.
Reeves's budget tax rises 'a pub destroyer', say landlords

A millionaires' playground, Poole in Dorset boasts some of the most expensive properties in the UK, and has been called Britain's Palm Beach.
FTSE-100 events group Informa kicks off hunt for new chairman

Informa, the FTSE-100 events group behind the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and World of Concrete, is kicking off a search for its next chairman.
Britons are less well off than they were in 2019 - and these figures show it

The average person now has £38 less to spend each month after tax than they did at the end of 2024, following three consecutive quarters of falling UK living standards.

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Drunk raccoon behind liquor store rampage suspected of other 'break-ins'

A raccoon that passed out drunk after running amok in a Virginia liquor store is suspected of two other "break-ins".
Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally

A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.
'Drop and cover' earthquake alert turns out to be false alarm

An earthquake alert preparing people to "drop, cover, hold on" buzzed on phones in the US on Thursday - but turned out to be completely false.
Spirit animal: Raccoon gets drunk as a skunk in a booze store - and sleeps off hangover in the toilet

A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.
Is Die Hard a Christmas film? The public have spoken - and you might not like the result

It's a debate that's torn families apart for years - with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table.

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Which prime minister in history had the worst Christmas Day?

Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year - but not for some of Britain's prime ministers over the course of history.
What happens in politics on Christmas day? Your questions answered

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Starmer makes cost-of-living promise in Christmas message

The prime minister has acknowledged Britons' cost-of-living struggles in his Christmas message - and vowed that helping with the issue is his "priority".
Spare a thought for Christmas Day workers, including the clergy, says union chief

The boss of Britain's trade unions has urged those who are celebrating Christmas to spare a thought for those who have to work – including clergy at church services.