63 minutes ago MARK ALMOND: Burning Christmas tree fills Syrian Christians with fear of what's to come

MARK ALMOND: Is this Christmas a time of fragile hope for the war-torn Middle East?

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83 minutes ago Indian Ocean tsunami: how survivors found love after Boxing Day disaster

A rise in the number of remarriages and a baby boom in the years since 2004 gave hope to survivors and helped them cope with the tragedyIt was Mahyuddin’s mother who had pestered him to go out on Sunday morning, 20 years ago. Dozens of relatives were visiting their small coastal village in Indonesia for a wedding party, but a powerful earthquake had struck just before 8am. Buildings in some areas had collapsed. He should go and check on his employer’s office to see if they needed help, his mother said.As he drove into town, he found chaos and panic. The road was heavy with traffic: cars, motorbikes, trucks, all rushing in the same direction. People were running, shouting that water was coming. Continue reading...

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84 minutes ago ‘Fantastic’ pigs in blankets pie that’s a ‘great way’ to use up Christmas leftovers

Amy Sheppard's pigs in blankets pie is the perfect comfort food dish for using up Christmas Day leftovers

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1 hour ago Millions of Brit drivers warned as three new laws come into force in days

The new Labour Party government will give highway authorities the power to increase fixed penalty notice (FPN) charges for fines relating to offences under the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991

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1 hour ago How much was Beyoncé paid to perform Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day halftime show?

Pop star’s performance was reportedly part of a three-project deal she signed with the streaming giant back in 2019

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2 hours ago Moment survivors are pulled from the wreckage of a crashed Azerbaijan Airlines plane: Fears grow around Russian involvement after fiery crash killed 38

Footage shows survivors emerging from the wreckage of a plane crash in Kazakhstan which has killed 38 people, amid rumours it may have been shot down by Russians

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2 hours ago M6 diversion route after Christmas night crash leaves road shut to traffic in Cumbria

A diversion route is in place as a result of the closure - with the crash described as 'serious'

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2 hours ago Grab great discounts in the Boots Boxing Day sale on haircare, makeup and more

The health and beauty retailer is slashing prices across skincare, fragrance, hair and more

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2 hours ago Work off Christmas dinner with Nike’s Boxing Day deals on trainers and sportswear

With discounts across women’s and men’s trainers, clothing, and accessories, the Nike Boxing Day sale is not to be missed

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2 hours ago The footie teams with the best and worst Boxing Day track record revealed

Manchester United fans have it best at Christmas - as they've won more Premier League Boxing Day games than any other club.

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