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News : BBC
Democrats release latest batch of Epstein photos as justice department deadline looms The materials include photos of women's passports, and Lolita quotes written across a woman's body.
Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders decide on Russia's frozen assets Attribution
UK names Christian Turner as ambassador to US, replacing Peter Mandelson Attribution
HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job Attribution
Police issue arrest warrant for suspect in Brown University attack, sources say Attribution
Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says Attribution
Children hurt in Manchester Arena bombing to get £20m in payouts Attribution
Violence breaks out in Bangladesh after death of youth protest leader Attribution
President's proposal to subsidise hair loss treatment splits South Korea Attribution
Democrats release latest batch of Epstein photos as justice department deadline looms The materials include photos of women's passports, and Lolita quotes written across a woman's body.
Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders decide on Russia's frozen assets Attribution

News : New York Times
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Bongino to Step Down as No. 2 F.B.I. Official, Ending a Tumultuous Stint
Republicans Clinch Democrats’ Bid to Force Vote on Health Subsidies
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Sport
: Telegraph

Boycott interviews Root
LiveJacks makes key breakthrough for England with wicket of Khawaja The Ashes: Third Test
WatchCrawley pulls off sensational catch of the series Cricket
Fans back Maresca in win as Chelsea manager dodges questions again Cardiff 1 Chelsea 3
Fifa slashes ‘scandalous’ World Cup ticket prices but faces fresh fan revolt Football
Horner eyes F1 return with stake in Alpine Formula One
PSG to pay Mbappe £52m in bitter row – here is why Football
Fernandes’ explosive interview is a damning indictment of United Football
Women’s FootballKelly: My hair was falling out when I joined Arsenal



 

News : London Evening Standard
New images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate are released
Londoners face eye-watering 75% council tax hikes in funding shake up
How Labour support crumbled in 2025 with Reeves' popularity plunging
Several feared dead after private jet crashes in flames at US airport
Plans show £60m ‘gap’ in Reform council’s budget even with council tax increase
Police investigate anti-Semitic hate crimes in west London
Hundreds of new homes in Chelsea neighbourhood are given green light
Interest rates reduced to near three-year low but further cuts a ‘closer call’
Sinn Fein urges Starmer to intervene in case of pro-Palestine hunger strikers
Major London council set for £19 million overspend
Images from Epstein’s estate published on eve of expected full files release

News : Sky

Mystery text quoting price for 'girl' included in new Epstein pictures
'The time for truth is now'- says Democrat in deleted video
Lawyers 'working down to the wire' for Epstein files - but will they disappoint?
Democrat warns of 'strong bipartisan pushback' if files not released before deadline
Ghislaine Maxwell begins new bid to overturn sex trafficking conviction
Officials racing to redact 'thousands of files' before deadline - report
Former UN president pictured with Epstein
Epstein sitting with billionaire whose son is wanted over 2008 murder
Epstein with three girls in New York house
Epstein alongside US customs officer - but context is not given
Democrats analysing thousands of images 'both graphic and mundane'
New UK ambassador to the US appointed after Mandelson sacking
Putin's spymaster 'has call with MI6 chief' as EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine funding
Alien or comet? Mysterious space object to reach its closest point to Earth
Friday's national newspaper front pages
'Utterly unacceptable': SNP leader John Swinney condemns alleged office bugging of female MSP

News
: Telegraph

Christmas Charity Appeal 2025 Support four charities whose work speaks to the spirit of Christmas
Phillipson blocks trans rules protecting safe spaces for women
The £70m farce that exposes rot at the heart of the Royal Navy Critics call deal to sell HMS Bulwark to Brazil for a knockdown price a spectacular failure
Bill Gates pictured with women in new Epstein files Democrats release 68 new files from paedophiles estate, including Lolita quotes scrawled on unidentified persons skin
Rory McIlroy named Sports Personality of the Year after Masters and Ryder Cup wins
BBC delivers with a rightful winner and moving tribute to Southport victims
LiveDefiant Stokes brings up his half-century as England bid to reduce Australia’s lead
PM calls out Trump's 'quiet piggy' insult
Starmer announces Lord Mandelson’s replacement as US ambassador
Russia won’t get back frozen $300bn assets under latest peace plan
Vanity Fair’s picture of Karoline Leavitt caused an online storm. The photographer stands by it

News : Guardian
'Worst ever'Trump attacks Democratic foes in White House portraits
DoctorsAcas offers to help break deadlock in resident doctors’ strike
NHSResident doctors in England begin five days of strike action
EnglandSoaring demand causing shortage of flu jab appointments
FluNew flu strain inflicting severe pressure across Europe
USCongress passes $901bn defense bill that includes support for Ukraine and Europe
Roman AbramovichUK will transfer £2.5bn from sale of Chelsea to Ukraine fund – Starmer
ExplainedWhat is the row about the EU using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine?
Film‘Oh how we will miss this man’: Meg Ryan posts emotional tribute to Rob Reiner
In picturesCrowds gather on third day of Bondi beach shooting memorial
The AshesEngland lodge complaint with referee after Snicko error costs wicket

News : Huffington Post
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Rob Reiner's Daughter Issues Statement Following Legendary Director's Death
Even MAGA Can't Stomach Trump's Vile Rob Reiner Post
Hollywood Stars Slam Donald Trump Over 'Disgusting' And 'Vile' Rob Reiner Comments
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Rob Reiner's Son Nick Arrested And Charged Following Parents' Deaths
Trump Blames Rob Reiner For His Own Death In Truth Social Post

Internet : Wired News
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Apple Engineers Are Inspecting Bacon Packaging to Help Level Up US Manufacturers
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OpenAI Staffer Quits, Alleging Company’s Economic Research Is Drifting Into AI Advocacy
Dr. Oz Tells His Federal Employees to Eat Less

News Mail
Moment killer strolls back to Sainsbury's to fatally attack father who accused him of jumping the queue - as he is jailed for just five years
Bank of England CUTS interest rates to 3.75% to save economy from Labour slump
Borrowers were handed an early Christmas present today when the Bank of England cut interest rates to save the economy from collapse under Labour.
Duke of Marlborough is accused of strangling his estranged wife - as he mysteriously misses court appearance
The Duke of Marlborough is accused of strangling his estranged wife, Edla. Both are pictured in 2015. Charles James Spencer-Churchill was not present for the court hearing in Oxford today.
Cowboy father and son roofers who defrauded their customers out of £500,000 are jailed after scam targeting 48 families
Jim Janes, 57 and his son, Thomas Michael Jim James, 37, of Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, have been jailed for eight years each after pleading guilty to fraud and money laundering.
Body is found in hunt for missing university student, 20, weeks after he was caught on CCTV running down busy road on the night he vanished
Aryan Sharma, 20, was last seen on the outskirts of Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the early hours of November 22.
Did Manchester residents CELEBRATE Bondi terror attack? Police investigate claims and say that 'the intolerable has become normalised' amid rise of anti-semitism
Sir Stephen Watson, pictured, the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, said girls as young as ten have asked for armed officers to attend Hanukkah parties following the Bondi attack

Misc. : Vice
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Computer Weekly
Jilted Fujitsu replaced by Netcompany in HMRC relationship
ClickFix attacks that bypass cyber controls on the rise
Singlife taps Salesforce Agentforce to drive agentic AI strategy
Port of Tyne charts successful course with private 5G
EnterpriseDB updates WarehousePG with features that fuel AI


Politics
: BBC

Elections face further delays over councils shake-up The prospect of further suspensions to local polls has triggered a blame game between the parties.
Farage will not face police inquiry into spending Attribution
Farmers 'bewildered and frightened' over inheritance tax, report finds Attribution
Science & Environment Posted
'Secret bugging' of SNP MSP unacceptable - Swinney Attribution
King's Speech set for week after crunch elections Attribution
Starmer faces rebellion over plan to cut jury trials Attribution
Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders decide on Russia's frozen assets Attribution
Boys to be sent on courses to tackle misogyny in schools Attribution
Ajax trial paused after soldier falls ill in another vehicle Attribution
Bomb disposal robot destroys Labour MPs' Christmas cards Attribution
Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call' Attribution
Track UK's latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats Attribution
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change? Posted
The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK Attribution
79,600 criminal cases are still outstanding in England and Wales. How did we get here? Attribution
What's happening with the assisted dying bill? Attribution
From our Political Editor Chris Mason
Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point Attribution
Rachel Reeves will be hoping this Budget buys her some time Attribution
MP's aide reported suspected China LinkedIn approach Attribution

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News : Independent
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Schools to tackle influence of Andrew Tate with lessons on consent The flagship 36m strategy will finally be unveiled 18 months after Labour was elected with a manifesto promise to halve violence against women and girls within a decade
Starmer tells Abramovich to transfer £2.5bn from Chelsea sale to Ukraine
Latest: Putin calls European leaders ‘little pigs’ in rant against Kyiv’s allies
Russian president claims speculation of war with the West is ‘hysteria’
UK to rejoin EU student exchange in Brexit reset
Two arrested at pro-Palestine protest over ‘call for intifada’ hours after police ban chant
Devastated children issue statement as brother Nick Reiner in court over murder of parents
Trump touts accomplishments and blames Biden in national address over affordability
Duke of Marlborough charged with three counts of intentional strangulation
Rare pink fog descends on the UK as Met Office issues weather warnings
Putin calls European leaders ‘little pigs’ in unhinged rant against Kyiv’s allies
Trump’s chief of staff says he has an ‘alcoholic’s personality’
Vanity Fair portraits of White House leaders draw snickers online
Trump’s chief of staff ‘aghast’ at ‘horrifying’ Musk-led aid cuts
Vanity Fair writer hits out at criticism of Susie Wiles interview
Met Office shares stark global temperatures warning
‘I was £4,000 in debt and I wanted to disappear forever’
‘I was 14 when I was abducted and trafficked into a paedophile ring’
Martin Lewis shares ‘hacks and tips’ for last-minute Christmas shopping
TV sports reporter found dead alongside husband in murder suicide, police say
Cold case arrest made more than 30 years after brutal murder of couple in their home

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