1 hour ago China probes personal disputes after mass killings. Many fear further infringement on freedoms

China’s leader Xi Jinping wants the recent spree of mass killings that shocked the country not to happen again

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3 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race: third death averted on night of ‘big seas’ and wild weather

One sailor each on yachts Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline died after being struck by booms, a large pole at bottom of the sailGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDetails have emerged of a “terrifying” incident in which a crew member fell from yacht Porco Rosso and drifted for more than a kilometre before being rescued on a deadly night of racing, during which two sailors on other yachts were killed.Two sailors on separate yachts, Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline, died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honours favourite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw, among mass retirements.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 hours ago A quarter of people killed in car accidents last year were not wearing seat belts, figures show

The percentage of fatalities in any seat not wearing a belt rose from 21% in 2022 to 25% last year.

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3 hours ago Assad loyalists fight back: Former forces of deposed Syrian dictator 'ambush' new regime, killing 14 security personnel

The incident, the first serious challenge to the new regime in Damascus, took place in Tartus province, a pro-Assad stronghold.

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4 hours ago Coronation Street's Rob Donovan return sparks 'big story' with 'twists and turns'

Coronation Street will air the return of killer Rob Donovan in the new year, and now soap boss Kate Brooks has teased 'twists and turns' ahead in a 'big storyline'

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4 hours ago Coronation Street spoilers: Rob Donovan return, devastating stabbing and scary health news

Coronation Street spoilers for early January have teased devastating scenes, with huge twists airing on the ITV soap including a killer's return and a horror stabbing

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4 hours ago Official says NIO should have offered Rosemary Nelson protection ‘in hindsight’

Mrs Nelson was killed by a loyalist car bomb outside her home in Lurgan, Co Armagh in March 1999.

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4 hours ago Two in five rear seat car passengers killed in crashes not wearing seat belt

Motoring research charity the RAC Foundation called for parents to ensure buckling up becomes ‘second nature for their children’.

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4 hours ago Pictured: 'Loving' father who was 'stabbed to death' in his own home in the early hours of Christmas Day

Mr Price was victim of a suspected attack at the house where he lived with his parents in the quiet Staffordshire village of Norton Canes

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4 hours ago Russia tried to make Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in the sea by refusing permission to land after missile attack, then jamming its navigation to force hero pilot over water before crash killed 38

A Russian surface-to-air missile struck the flight on Christmas Day, causing the airliner to crash in Kazakhstan - a tragedy which claimed the lives of 38 people.

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5 hours ago Azerbaijan Airlines plane 'shot down by Russian air defences' killing 38

The Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed hundreds of miles away from its intended destination in Russia with dozens killed in the impact on Christmas Day.

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5 hours ago Kim Kardashian comes under fire for letting North West, 11, wear a miniskirt and low

Kim, 44, has been slammed by trolls on social media for 'allowing' her 11-year-old daughter North West to wear an 'inappropriate' outfit.

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5 hours ago Israeli drone strike kills 5 journalists in Gaza sparking global outrage

An Israeli drone strike killed five journalists outside a Gaza hospital, drawing condemnation from media groups and raising concerns over attacks on press freedoms during the ongoing conflict

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9 hours ago 'Landlord kicked my family out 5 days before Christmas and served my child the eviction notice'

After being evicted and living in unsafe conditions, families like Emma, Aimee, and Zee are finding hope this Christmas, thanks to Shelter's support in securing safe, stable homes

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10 hours ago Michael Owen slams Man City fans after dismal record continues against Everton

Michael Owen criticised Manchester City fans for booing Pep Guardiola's players at full time of the champions' 1-1 Premier League draw against Everton on Boxing Day

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10 hours ago Constitution Hill’s thrilling comeback has him on course for Champion Hurdle

Unbeaten runner silences doubters after a year offBanbridge takes King George prize back to IrelandThe delight and relief that swirled around Constitution Hill as he extended his unbeaten record to nine starts here on Thursday expressed itself in various ways. Nicky Henderson, his trainer, was teary, the punters who sent him off favourite were jubilant and Nico de Boinville, the winner’s jockey, was rounding on the critics. “It was definitely worth the wait,” he told an ITV racing reporter shortly after their handing only a second career defeat to the excellent mare, Lossiemouth. “And one more thing. Paddy Brennan, you can shove that where the sun don’t shine.”It was, perhaps, a little unnecessary in what is, after all, a game of opinions, and his former weighing-room colleague’s pre-race view that Lossiemouth would emerge victorious was clearly shared by many, as she set off at 11-8. But it was a clear sign of the pressure that had been building in the weeks leading up to Constitut...

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12 hours ago Bingo caller dubbed 'lucky charm' after drawing three £50k wins – and now she's in demand

Caller, Kat Anderson was standing in for a sick colleague when she drew her third £50k win in 19 months - now Mecca Bingo lovers only want to play when she's on shift

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13 hours ago Zara McDermott slams 'vile' Christmas Eve encounter as engagement rumours swirl

The former Strictly star was left shocked at what happened to her while out picking up some last minute Christmas bits

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14 hours ago Peter Andre and family don matching Christmas PJs as Katie Price celebrates with Kerry Katona

Junior and Princess Andre joined their dad, Peter Andre, for Christmas this year as they all donned matching pyjamas, while Katie Price spent the day with Harvey and Kerry Katona

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15 hours ago King George VI Chase meeting: horse racing updates from Kempton Park – live

Follow the Boxing Day card with feature race at 2.30pmTalking Horses | Email Tony with your thoughts hereLook out for Kopek Des Bordes who has just won at Leopardstown despite crashing through the hurdles on his first time over jumps Kelvin MacKenzie, who styles himself “the most successful ever editor of the Sun” is at Kempton and has revealed that everyone there is getting a free scarf and mince pie. His claim that “[I] Guarantee not a Socialist in the place” won’t go down well with Greg Wood or my ex-colleague Chris Cook if he’s made it. Continue reading...

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