Painting apparently sold on Chinese Instagram equivalent Xiaohongshu

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Supermaxi LawConnect in box seat Friday evening to take line honours for second year runningAs at 5.30pm, 22 yachts from the 104-strong starting fleet had retiredThe Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been left reeling after the deaths of two sailors in wild weather that has forced a fifth of the fleet to retire.Supermaxi LawConnect was in the box seat on Friday evening to take out line honours for a second year running after rival Master Lock Comanche pulled the pin with mainsail damage. Continue reading...

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Squid Game 2 has only just dropped on Netflix, but people are already playing a game on Google that will have you on the edge of your seat as you try to beat the creepy doll

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Nick Starmer died from cancer at the age of 60 on 26 December

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In its annual report on travel trends, hospitality giant Hilton declared 2025 the 'Year of the Travel Maximizer' - industry jargon for the idea that we all want more experiences.

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Following years of development, Apple could release a foldable iPhone and tablet as soon as next year - according to people familiar with the company's plans

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US Geological Survey researchers say there could be 5.6 trillion metric tonnes of hydrogen in rocks and underground reservoirs

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Recalling Kate Bush and Perfume Genius, the Copenhagen-via-Scotland artist blends the ancient and avant garde – and finds revelation in loss and deathFrom Fife/CopenhagenRecommended if you like Kate Bush, Astrid Sonne, Julia HolterUp next Performing at the ICA, London, 19 February; album three in the worksEvery Christmas, Clarissa Connelly rewatches Ingmar Bergman’s Fanny and Alexander, waiting for the scene in which Ismael shows Alexander a mummy and their faces turn in unison. “It gives me an experience like there is magic in the world, that there’s something bigger,” says the Scotland-born, Denmark-raised musician, 31. “It opens up the top of my head. Then my small, messy world becomes smaller and easier to comprehend and be a bit more careless about.” Continue reading...

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It's the ideal budget buy for making festive picky teas and party spreads

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I stayed in London’s top tech hotel with £30,000 massage bed and superfast Wi-Fi – but best bit was in the...  The Sun

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Call of Duty fans have been desperate for more games to come to Xbox Game Pass now that Microsoft owns the brand, and it appears a fantastic entry could be top of the list

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Nick Starmer, 60, passed away on December 26, a Downing Street spokesman has said - his brother, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today shared his heartache saying 'we will miss him'

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The Royal Mint's 2025 annual set includes commemorative coins celebrating the Red Arrows, Queen Mum, WWII, modern railways, and the Royal Observatory - they will be available from January 2nd 2025

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Coronation Street icon Kevin Webster is set for a heartbreaking new storyline after it was confirmed he will be diagnosed with cancer in scenes due to air in 2025

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Almost 70,000 professional people were researched and they proved that job stereotypes do hold up

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Analysis shows fossil fuels are supercharging heatwaves, leaving millions prone to deadly temperaturesThe climate crisis caused an additional six weeks of dangerously hot days in 2024 for the average person, supercharging the fatal impact of heatwaves around the world.The effects of human-caused global heating were far worse for some people, an analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central has shown. Those in Caribbean and Pacific island states were the hardest hit. Many endured about 150 more days of dangerous heat than they would have done without global heating, almost half the year. Continue reading...

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The huge increase was given as an example of the reason why a £250k overspend on 2024 International Ayr Show event is expected.

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Nick Smith, 65, and 55-year-old Roy Quaden, who were competing on separate boats, have lost their lives amid poor weather conditions on the race’s course

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A Chinese court has sentenced a man to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into crowd, in an attack that raised national concern about mass killings

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Coronation Street icon Kevin Webster is set for a heartbreaking new storyline after it was confirmed he will be diagnosed with cancer in scenes due to air in 2025

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An estimated 8,543 retail stores in the United Kingdom closed throughout 2024, according to the Centre for Retail Research - and more are set to shut for good next year

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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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Man City 1-1 Everton: Bernardo Silva gave City the lead but Iliman Ndiaye equalised and Pickford repelled Haaland’s spot-kick to add to City’s woe

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Call of Duty fans have been desperate for more games to come to Xbox Game Pass now that Microsoft owns the brand, and it appears a fantastic entry could be top of the list

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Coronation Street's David Platt could be set to face more heartbreak as a member of his family is 'confirmed' to die on the cobbles in upcoming scenes

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Researchers called for the widespread adoption of services that allow patients to self-refer without a GP consultation.

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Researchers at Imperial College London looked at the impact of physical exercise on weight loss , waist size and body fat. They revealed the amount of exercise you need to do a week to lose weight.

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The Met Office's long-range forecast warns of colder air moving southwards, heightening the likelihood of sleet and snow as the New Year begins.

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What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors

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A new report suggests gamers who play sports titles are helping young people find an interest in real sports, either through increasing their support for a team or playing themselves

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Coronation Street's David Platt could be set to face more heartbreak as a member of his family is 'confirmed' to die on the cobbles in upcoming scenes

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Jose Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United in December 2018 and the Portuguese manager was not convinced by Marcus Rashford's ability to lead the line for the Red Devils

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The Boxing Day sales have officially kicked off and we’ve rounded up some of the best deals to shop from hair straighteners and perfume to PlayStation 5s and Ninja air friers

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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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Russia has downplayed speculation that its military was behind the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan

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Prince Louis was seen turning to his mother Kate Middleton in a sweet moment in a teaser for her annual Christmas carol concert, and a lip reader has now revealed what he said

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Currys' Boxing Day sale has landed, offering deals on everything from tech to home essentials - whether you're upgrading your gadgets or revamping your space

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LIVERPOOL 3-1 LEICESTER: Liverpool fell a goal down early on at Anfield to a Jordan Ayew strike, but goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mo Salah extended their lead at the top

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Thirty-eight were killed when the plane crash landed in Kazakhstan after crossing the Caspian Sea, having allegedly been denied permission to land in Russia

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In case you missed it, Grand Theft Auto fans think the second GTA 6 trailer could arrive today (December 27) after a series of coincidences that seem almost too good to be true – here's what you need to know

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Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger

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Professor Hinton, a Nobel Prize winner, was once dubbed the ‘godfather’ of AI.

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The Split: Barcelona is to see the return of the Defoe family two years after that heartbreaking finale.

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The Swans boss has spoken after leaving club captain Matt Grimes to lead the team talk

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Billy Fletcher has made a discovery that leads him to believe that his father-in-law Will Taylor’s death from a heart attack wasn’t as accidental as it looked

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Azerbaijan’s flag carrier has announced the suspension of flights to several Russian airports, citing potential flight safety risks following a crash of one of its planes that many experts have blamed on Russian air defense fire

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Dua Lipa causally announced she was engaged after less than a year of dating actor boyfriend Callum Turner - but the star has had her fair share of flings in the past

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Kim Tate recreated an iconic moment in Emmerdale Christmas special

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Kris Marshall has been a regular fixture on our screens in BBC’s Death in Paradise and Devonshire spin-off Beyond Paradise in recent years - but how much is he worth?

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The pan, produced by FireUp, features fins around its outside inspired by heat transfer methods used in jet engines and rockets.

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The annual Grand National takes place in Chepstow

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Several days of snow brought avalanche risk at Christmas, as wintry weather also caused four deaths in IndiaA snowstorm developed across the Alps on Saturday 21 December due to a low-pressure system situated over the Adriatic Sea. This depression allowed relatively warm and moist air to push into the Alps, condensing and falling as snow as it met the much colder alpine air mass. Snowfall continued for several days, allowing some of the peaks to see well over 1 metre of snow, with significant snowfall also seen across many ski villages. Consequently, there was a significant avalanche risk over the Christmas period.Ski resorts in Bulgaria also experienced significant snow starting on Christmas Day, which caused disruption in the mountainous west, where ski resorts had to temporarily shut down due to road closures. Towns such as Troyan, Samokov and Teteven were particularly badly affected with snowdrifts and power failures. Continue reading...

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Indian and world leaders pay tributes

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Several days of snow brought avalanche risk at Christmas, as wintry weather also caused four deaths in IndiaA snowstorm developed across the Alps on Saturday 21 December due to a low-pressure system situated over the Adriatic Sea. This depression allowed relatively warm and moist air to push into the Alps, condensing and falling as snow as it met the much colder alpine air mass. Snowfall continued for several days, with well over 1 metre of snow on some peaks and significant snowfall across many ski villages. Consequently, there was a significant avalanche risk over the Christmas period.Ski resorts in Bulgaria also experienced significant snow starting on Christmas Day, which caused disruption in the mountainous west, where ski resorts had to temporarily shut down due to road closures. Towns such as Troyan, Samokov and Teteven were particularly badly affected with snowdrifts and power failures. Continue reading...

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You can maximise your time off by booking your annual leave around the bank holidays and making the most of the weekends either side

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The 1990s smash hit comedy The Vicar of Dibley is still a festive staple 30 years on, but sadly the cast has been rocked by tragedy since the final episode aired

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You can maximise your time off by booking your annual leave around the bank holidays and making the most of the weekends either side

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Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the overnight firing of a missile at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airportThe Israeli military demanded that medical staff and patients leave the premises of Kamal Adwan hospital to make room for their forces to storm the facility, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported this morning.Gaza’s health ministry has said the three main hospitals in northern Gaza – of which Kamal Adwan is one – are barely functioning and have been under repeated attack since Israel sent tanks into Beit Lahiya and nearby Beit Hanoun and Jabalia in October.This morning, Israel pushed deeper into the area surrounding Kamal Adwan hospital. Israeli armoured tanks advanced deeper under heavy cover from quadcopter machineguns.Explosive devices had already been planted in the vicinity of the hospital. Four were set off near the northern gate, at the back entrance, causing damage to the compound and sparking fires in some of the buildings around it. Continue reading...

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Former First Minister says improving Scottish pupils’ STEM pass rates is of ‘critical national importance’

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One Direction star Liam Payne tragically died on October 16 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and his death is still being investigated

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Secondhand tumble dryer and roast beef for vegetarian also in ‘worst present ever received’ pollA burial plot and a toilet seat top the list of the nation’s all-time worst Christmas gifts, according to research that suggests one in five Britons receive an unwanted present in their annual haul.More than 2,000 members of the public were polled by Which? about what they were given at Christmas last year, with 21% saying they had received an unwanted or unsuitable gift. Continue reading...

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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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If you have leftovers in your fridge from Christmas Day, or bags of roast potatoes you didn't get round to using, make this viral festive treat that takes minutes in an air fryer

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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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