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84 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 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 M6 diversion route after Christmas night crash leaves road shut to traffic in Cumbria

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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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2 hours ago 'King Charles' heartfelt Christmas message reminds us of staying unit in difficult times'

In his annual speech, King Charles thanked the medical professionals who supported him and the Princess of Wales through their cancer journeys and called for national unity in difficult times

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‘Crazy in Love’ pop star performed the halftime show during Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday livestream

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