1 hour ago ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: What is the story of the disputed Republic of Abkhazia which borders Georgia?

Abkhazia is in the South Caucasus, along the eastern coast of the Black Sea. It borders Georgia to the southeast and Russia to the northwest. The ethnic Abkhaz people are indigenous to the region.

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1 hour ago Four people found dead at home on Christmas Day after suspected carbon monoxide leak

Tragedy prompts police to remind householders of the importance of having working carbon monoxide alarms in their homes

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1 hour ago Travel expert warns against common luggage mistake that increases risk of losing your bags

There are a few things you can do to ensure your luggage stays safe and arrives at your destination with you - but there's one mistake people often make which could result in it getting lost.

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3 hours ago Surfing the internet in middle age can cut risk of dementia in later life by more than half, study shows

Scientists think processing the vast amounts of information encountered online can benefit people's brains, while social media use may help to combat loneliness

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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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4 hours ago Willy’s Chocolate Experience: The Unknown teenager remembers ‘crazy’ Wonka event

Felicia Dawkins captivated the internet as Willy Wonka’s masked rival.

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4 hours ago Princess Charlotte shares jokes with royal cousins Lena, Mia and Savannah all make same comment

Princess Charlotte was all smiles as she greeted well-wishers during the traditional Christmas Day walkabout, and was seen sharing a joke with her royal cousins

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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 Female prison officer suspended after 'being filmed having sex with inmate in cell'

The footage was captured at Five Wells prison in Wellingborough, Northants, with the clip showing the woman performing a sex act before having sex with the burly inmate

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5 hours ago Royal fans all say the same thing as Princess Charlotte giggles with royal cousins

Princess Charlotte had fans all saying the same thing as she was snapped joining King Charles and Queen Camilla for the traditional Christmas Day walkabout at Sandringham.

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5 hours ago Heartbroken tributes as dad 'murdered on Christmas Day' named and pictured

Louis Price was described as a "beautiful guy"

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5 hours ago Are we set for a royal engagement in the new year? King Charles permits member of the family to take girlfriend to Sandringham over Christmas after rules were changed for Meghan and Harry

The Duchess of Sussex was missing from Sandringham, but there was one member of the Royal Family who benefited from a tradition that was broken for the American former actress.

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6 hours ago Call the Midwife season 14 release date, cast and episodes with 'very emotional' twists teased

Call the Midwife is returning to BBC One with another season of heartwarming and heartbreaking stories from the nuns and nurses of Nonnatus House

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6 hours ago Air pollution caused by AI tech could lead to 1,300 U.S. deaths annually by 2030, researchers say

Air pollution already kills millions of people and more data centers could add to the burden, scientists warn

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6 hours ago World Health Organisation chief was at Yemen airport during Israeli airstrike that killed two: Shocking footage shows travellers rushing out in panic

Israeli forces struck the airport in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa earlier today - killing at least two people.

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6 hours ago Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's solitary Christmas as expert confirms royal snub

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have celebrated Christmas in California with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet - and a royal expert believes it's in stark contrast to the festivities enjoyed by the Royal Family on the other side of the Atlantic

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6 hours ago True identity of man many swore was Prince Harry at Kate's Chritmas concert revealed

RAF reservist Sgt Chris Dykes, 37, from Monmouth in Wales, was asked to attend the Princess of Wales's Christmas carol service after winning a competition for his squadron

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6 hours ago World Health Organisation chief was at Yemen airport during Israeli airstrike that killed two

Israeli forces struck the airport in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa earlier today - killing at least two people.

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6 hours ago How King Charles's Christmas speech reveals exactly what he thinks of Harry and Andrew amid royal rift

Addressing the nation, the King paid tribute to the medical staff who supported him and the Princess of Wales during their cancer treatment.

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7 hours ago Antiques Roadshow guests admit ‘creepy head’ worth thousands was used to ‘scare people’

An Antiques Roadshow expert jokingly instructed the owners of a bust on what to avoid when it comes to taking care of the “rare” item

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