16 hours ago Trump tells 37 people on death row with commuted sentences to ‘go to hell’

On Truth Social, president-elect also lashes out at Chinese troops in Panama Canal and Canadian PM Justin TrudeauDonald Trump has told 37 people on death row who had their sentences commuted by Joe Biden to “go to hell” in a lacerating Christmas Day social media post.The president-elect – long a vocal advocate of capital punishment – lashed out at Biden’s decision on his Truth Social platform, after wishing a merry Christmas to political opponents he addressed as “Radical Left Lunatics”. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Gavin and Stacey blasphemy storm as BBC is blasted for 'Oh my Christ' promotional message

A social media post by BBC News Wales on the morning of Christmas Day ahead of the show that evening was introduced with the expression: 'Oh my Christ! It's almost over.'

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21 hours ago Family tensions can run high over Christmas. Here’s how to make things a little easier | Becca Bland

Approaching disagreements with respect and curiosity can deepen our connections with even difficult relativesBecca Bland is a journalist and researcher with a specialism in family estrangement and social policyThe Christmas period has always tested our ability to spend time with those to whom we may be biologically related, but struggle to relate to philosophically. Divisive world events such as the US election can make matters much worse, and family relationships are increasingly becoming casualties of stark political differences. As a researcher around family estrangement, I know how challenging it can be to keep the goodwill flowing.Take Alexis, for example, who is originally from a rural town in California. He is planning to attend a large Christmas gathering with more than 20 relatives, the majority of whom voted Republican and are strong Donald Trump supporters. As an openly gay man, he struggles with some of the political talk that “the other side” brings to the table during ...

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24 hours ago Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer visits his sister's grave to share a 'quiet moment' during Christmas period

The 9th Earl Spencer, 60, took to social media on Christmas Eve to share a 'quiet moment' visiting his younger sister's resting place at Althorp House - the home where the two grew up together.

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25 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson's girlfriend shares very emotional message on Christmas and is flooded with support

Jeremy Clarkson's partner of eight years, Lisa, took to social media to share a sweet Christmas Day message with fans

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31 hours ago Beyoncé sparks frenzied social media reaction as she flashes bold gesture during halftime show in first appearance since Jay

Beyoncé knew the eyes of the world were on her during as she performed at halftime of the NFL's Christmas doubleheader and brandished a finger-gun gesture that put social media in ablaze.

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