73 minutes 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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73 minutes ago Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy 'agrees to interview with police in Argentina' as witness in bid for justice

Kate Cassidy was with Payne just two days before he died when he fell from the third floor of a Buenos Aires hotel on October 16.

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2 hours ago Ukraine war briefing: Nato condemns possible sabotage of Baltic Sea cables

Nato chief Mark Rutte criticises all attacks on critical infrastructure; Putin says Slovakia has offered to be ‘platform’ for any peace talks. What we know on day 1,038See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Investigation of disappearance of children in Ecuador was delayed for days despite video evidence

A probe into the military’s role in the disappearance of four children in Ecuador this month was delayed for almost two weeks, even though police had access to surveillance videos implicating soldiers in the disappearance

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2 hours ago Boxing Day Test 2024: Australia vs India fourth men’s cricket Test, day two – live updates

Updates from the Boxing Day Test at the MCGStart time in Melbourne is 10.30am AEDTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email 89th over: Australia 324-6 (Smith 74, Cummins 16) Now the key battle of the morning: Steve Smith v Jasprit Bumrah. India’s master quick yesterday added 3-75 to his 21 wickets for the series. Smith has taken guard two inches outside leg stump to allow his now-customary stride across the pegs. He watches the first four warily, then flinches at the last with a half-shot, edging along the ground and through slips for four.88th over: Australia 320-6 (Smith 70, Cummins 15) Akash Deep will bowl the second over, probably to allow Bumrah to charge in from his preferred end. Deep went to stumps with 1-59 from his 19 wickets and he starts with a maiden today. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Dull and drizzly weather over coming days before ‘wet and windy’ New Year’s Eve

Those celebrating Hogmanay in Scotland next week may be hit by ‘disruptive weather’, according to the Met Office.

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3 hours ago Emmerdale spoilers: Will Taylor's 'real cause of death revealed' and sad April update

Emmerdale is lining up some emotional scenes on the ITV soap over January, from the fallout to Home Farm Christmas drama to a discovery amid April Windsor's disappearance

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3 hours ago Michael Owen feels sorry for Man Utd star in 'hardest position in Premier League'

Manchester United were beaten by relegation-threatened Wolves in the Premier League on Boxing Day, with their lone striker Rasmus Hojlund left isolated up front

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3 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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3 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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3 hours ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces fresh lawsuit from woman who says he ‘lured’ her through radio contest before abusing her

After the alleged incident, an unnamed woman is said to have called the then-23-year-old ‘threatening’ her not to pursue allegations against the rapper because he was a celebrity

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4 hours ago Staggering amount Beyonce was paid by Netflix to perform at halftime of Ravens

Beyonce was paid a staggering amount to perform at halftime of the Christmas Day NFL game on Netflix between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans on Wednesday afternoon.

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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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4 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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4 hours ago Youngsters ditch their families at Christmas for a boozy night out on the town in annual festive fancy dress Boxing Day bash

Wigan town centre was overflowing with revellers wearing their best gear to the nightclubs and bars along King Street in mild temperatures for this time of year.

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4 hours ago Fury over 'tax on the sick' as shock figures reveal hospitals have raked in more than £1BILLION in car park fees from patients, visitors and staff, over six years

In what has been branded a 'tax on the sick', NHS trusts have made an average of £665,000 in parking charges every day of the past year,.

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4 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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4 hours ago Davina McCall says performing on The Masked Singer had 'extra special meaning'

The TV star, who has been a panellist on the ITV talent show for the last five series, said appearing on the Christmas special - which aired on Boxing Day - was "too good an opportunity to miss"

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4 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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4 hours ago Liverpool refusal will leave Arne Slot delighted after very different Boxing Day repeat

LIVERPOOL 3-1 LEICESTER CITY: After suffering an early sucker punch at a foggy Anfield on Thursday night, Arne Slot's Premier League leaders hit back and extended their lead at the top of the table

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