41 minutes ago The two major problems with Luigi Mangione case that could torpedo trial

New York City prosecutors face an uphill battle trying to convict Luigi Mangione, 26, in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson.

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1 hour ago Going live in 2025? From Oasis and ELO to Kylie and Coldplay... ADRIAN THRILLS picks out which gigs YOU should be flocking to next year

With Oasis back on the road, and Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey heading for the stadiums, 2025 is set to be another great year for live music.

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1 hour ago Yoon Suk Yeol impeachment: court hearings to begin in South Korea over president’s martial law crisis

Yoon’s legal team will attend the first hearing in impeachment review on Friday, the same day that the acting president also faces an impeachment voteSouth Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal team are set to attend court on Friday as the constitutional court begins hearings into his impeachment by parliament over his short-lived imposition of martial law,The court has 180 days to decide whether to reinstate Yoon or remove him. In the latter scenario, a new presidential election would be held within 60 days. Continue reading...

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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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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 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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4 hours ago BBC News Quiz of the Year, Part 2: What made horses run wild through central London?

BBC News Quiz of the Year, Part 2: What made horses run wild through central London?  BBC.com

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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 Connor Swindells says losing weight for SAS Rogue Heroes was a ‘big challenge’

The drama will follow Paddy Mayne (Jack O’Connell) as he takes control of the SAS and attempts to prove the regiment remains essential to the war.

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4 hours ago I have been left in a lifetime of debt after fighting the council to get my son in school... we had to remortgage our home

EXCLUSIVE: Suzanne Hollinshead, 53, from Flitwick, Bedfordshire, had to remortgage her home to help pay off a 'lifetime of debt' from the fight with Central Bedfordshire Council.

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4 hours ago Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human infection in US, CDC says

Mutations are rare but have been reported in some cases in other countries and most often in extreme infectionsThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday its analysis of samples from the first severe case of bird flu in the country last week showed mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient’s property.The CDC said the patient’s sample showed mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, the part of the virus that plays a key role in it attaching to host cells. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Arne Slot warns of ‘many challenges still ahead’ after Liverpool extend lead

Too early to celebrate says coach after win over LeicesterJones thanks Klopp for 100th-game reminderArne Slot said it was far too early for Liverpool to be celebrating a 20th league title despite his team going seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with victory over Leicester.Liverpool increased their lead over second-placed Chelsea, and also have a game in hand on their nearest challengers, after coming from behind to beat Ruud van Nistelrooy’s struggling side at Anfield. But despite Chelsea and others faltering in their pursuit of the league leaders, Slot reiterated his call for focus and perspective from Liverpool. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Arteta backs Martinelli to thrive in ‘bigger role’ at Arsenal after Saka injury

Manager plays down claims Arsenal could buy in January Saka out for ‘many weeks’ after injury at Crystal PalaceMikel Arteta is hoping Gabriel ­Martinelli can help to fill the void created by Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury, with the England forward likely to miss key fixtures including the north London derby next month.Arteta confirmed on Monday that Saka was expected to be absent for “many weeks” after tearing a hamstring during the first half of Arsenal’s win at Crystal Palace. That would rule him out of Premier League ­fixtures including Arsenal’s game with Totten­ham on 15 January, the ­Carabao Cup semi‑final first leg against Newcastle and an FA Cup third‑round tie with Manchester United. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Mother who fought for justice in daughter's murder case involving Kennedy cousin has died

Dorthy Moxley, the mother who fought for decades to bring her teenage daughter’s killer to justice in a roller-coaster Connecticut murder case, has died

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5 hours ago Mo Salah rounds off Liverpool recovery to sink Leicester and stretch lead

Liverpool have kicked off at 8pm on a Boxing Day twice in their history. The first time was in 2019, when Jürgen Klopp’s team demolished Leicester en route to winning the Premier League title with ease. The second time ended with another convincing defeat of the Foxes. That may not be the only repeat.Arne Slot’s soaring leaders moved seven points clear of their closest challengers for the title, with a game in hand, courtesy of a controlled comeback against Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side. Leicester took a shock early lead through Jordan Ayew and, while Liverpool never hit the heights of their 2019 performance at the King Power Stadium, goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah’s 19th of the season ensured the outcome remained the same. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Falcons injury report: Drake London gives update on status for Week 17

Falcons injury report: Drake London gives update on status for Week 17  Falcons Wire

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6 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Two sailors killed in separate accidents during night of 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 podcastTwo Sydney to Hobart sailors on separate yachts have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honours favourite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements.The race will go on as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Bus passenger legs it back to investigate '50ft spinning disc' after driving by

Gary Dixon had been on a bus trip to Llangollen when he spotted the huge white disc spinning on the River Dee in Denbighshire, so he walked a mile back to the river to take a closer look

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6 hours ago Scottish roundup: Celtic go 12 points clear as Rangers slump at St Mirren

Celtic stroll to 4-0 win over Motherwell while rivals slipAberdeen hammered at Kilmarnock as slump goes onCeltic stretched their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to 12 points after their 4-0 Boxing Day win over Motherwell was followed by Rangers slumping to a 2-1 evening defeat at St Mirren that left their manager, Philippe Clement, lamenting their “below par” mentality.Earlier, Brendan Rodgers’s side had eased to a comfortable victory over Motherwell after getting a penalty breakthrough in first-half stoppage-time. Arne Engels opened the scoring after a tight first half as Aston Oxborough, the Motherwell goalkeeper, was penalised for a collision with Yang Hyun-jun. Daizen Maeda doubled the lead before the substitutes Nicolas Kühn and Reo Hatate struck to give Stuart Kettlewell, the visiting manager, a first taste of defeat in four visits to Celtic Park. Continue reading...

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