1 hour ago ‘I thought it was fake news’: secrecy around North Koreans fighting in Kursk

As reports of battlefield casualties emerge, Russian locals say presence of soldiers sent by Pyongyang is barely noticedAt dusk one afternoon last week, two dozen wounded North Korean soldiers were brought to one of the main hospitals in the Russian city of Kursk.They were ushered into a specially designated floor, guarded by police, with access limited to translators and medical personnel. Continue reading...

Politics

2 hours ago Number of special constables plummets since 'botched centralisation' of Police Scotland

The special constabulary is trained to the same standard as the rest of the police service but operates on a volunteer basis.

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4 hours ago Outnumbered fans brand Christmas special 'disappointing' and 'forced' while some viewers barely even recognise one character and worry for his health

The show ran from 2007 to 2014 before a surprise Christmas episode in 2019.And, after a five-year hiatus the Brockmans reunited once again.

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4 hours ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: Outnumbered Christmas special with adults instead of children? Count me out!

They were once a regular part of our lives as we watched their children growing up, but the series ended and we lost touch.

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4 hours ago The Masked Singer Christmas special winner revealed as Nutcracker is unmasked as 80s pop legend

The Masked Singer Christmas Special winner has been unmasked as a legendary 80s pop icon during Thursday's show. 

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5 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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6 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.

Economics

6 hours ago Special needs pupils will be forced out of private schools into homeschooling as a result of Labour's tax raid, education boss claims

Suzanne Hall, proprietor at Farrowdale House Preparatory School, said the new VAT on fees being introduced next month will be particularly punishing for children with conditions such as autism and ADHD.

Economics

7 hours ago Davina McCall shocks The Masked Singer viewers as she is unmasked as Star on the Christmas Special after having brain surgery

Davina McCall has left The Masked Singer fans completely shocked as she is unmasked as Star on the Christmas Special episode on Thursday after having brain surgery.

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7 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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7 hours ago Davina McCall shocks The Masked Singer panel as she's unmasked weeks after brain surgery

Davina McCall left the Masked Singer panel stunned with her performance as 'Star' in the 2024 Christmas special. The reveal came shortly after she shared a personal update about her recovery from brain surgery while getting her first haircut since the procedure.

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8 hours ago BBC Outnumbered fans spot 'devastating' detail in first seconds of Christmas special

The Brockmans are back, but things are very different on Outnumbered

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8 hours ago Outnumbered viewers 'distraught' with surprise change minutes into Christmas special

The Brockman family were back on BBC One for a one-off Christmas special, but fans were left in uproar as they were hit with some unexpected changes after an eight-year hiatus

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8 hours ago Outnumbered on BBC One review: a welcome return to form for the chaotic Brockmans

The family is back for the first time in eight years, and they’ve swapped whimsical charm for bleak gallows humour

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8 hours ago ITV's The 1% Club host Lee Mack says he's 'so sorry' to contestant during festive episode mishap

The 1% Club's Lee Mack returned for a special Christmas edition and it didn't take very long before the first contestant was eliminated from the ITV game show.

Culture

8 hours ago Outnumbered fans 'distraught' just seconds into Christmas special over same thing

The Brockmans were back on screens for the first time in six years in an all-new Christmas special, which left fans feeling rather sad for a very unexpected reason

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8 hours ago Davina McCall shocks The Masked Singer panel as she is unmasked as Star on the Christmas Special after having brain surgery

Davina McCall has left The Masked Singer fans completely shocked as she is unmasked as Star on the Christmas Special episode on Thursday after having brain surgery.

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8 hours ago Elon Musk's link to Love Actually is uncovered and fans are left completely stunned

Many will recognize Thomas Brodie-Sangster from his unforgettable role in the Christmas classic Love Actually. Recently, his personal life has sparked excitement after a special announcement involving actress Talulah Riley

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9 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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9 hours ago Chinese jet stuns the world after advanced fighter plane is spotted on its maiden voyage missing one key feature

The new stealthy plane was spotted over China and speculation suggests the country may be on the edge of unveiling new high-performance combat aircraft.

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