Donald Trump is to become the first elected politician in modern history to be hosted for two state visits by the Royal Family, it was reported last night.

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‘I very much look forward to seeing Moo Deng live long and prosper,’ crypto billionaire says

Society

U.S. officials say the United States is expected to announce it will send another $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine

Economics

Fans slammed the 'clueless' couple as they appeared to get confused over which teams had played, with Chrissy even wearing a Chelsea shirt to the game.

Sport

Critical incident team from Bankstown Police Area Command to investigate circumstances surrounding 33-year-old’s deathGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has died after he was arrested while allegedly attempting to enter vehicles armed with a knife in the middle of Sydney traffic.Police declared a critical incident after officers responded to reports of a man trying to stop traffic and enter vehicles on Remembrance Driveway at Tahmoor in Sydney’s south-west at about 1pm on Friday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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From sci-fi epics to investigate deep-dives, the Guide readers have their say on the year’s finest cultureWelcome to the last Guide of 2024! I hope you all are enjoying your festive break, and have a better handle on which day it is than I do. As is tradition, after our own roundup of the year’s best culture, we are turning things over to you this week. Here are the films, TV shows, music, performances, and podcasts that wowed you in 2024.Thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions and sorry if we weren’t able to include yours. Enjoy the rest of your Christmas break, and see you on the other side of the new year, for our 2025 preview next Friday! Continue reading...

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Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has teased what's in store for the residents of Weatherfield in 2025 and it's safe to say it's going to be a dramatic year

Science

Travellers are being urged to check with their airline as air traffic restrictions are in place at several UK airports due to fog, the country's main air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats said on Friday.

Transport

Gerwyn Price, Jonny Clayton and Luke Woodhouse all edge thrillers as Ally Pally action returns with a bang after Christmas break

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Appeal supports local children and families during the festive period.

Society

The latest transfer news across Scottish football

Economics

Head coach has enjoyed an immediate impact but knows the importance of leading attacker staying put in JanuaryAs Wolves were on Friday night breathing a sigh of relief that Matheus Cunha is set to be available to face Tottenham on Sunday, there are plenty of other positives to be drawn from Vítor Pereira’s first week at the helm alongside their star player’s contributions.Cunha has scored in both of their new manager’s opening games as Wolves have climbed out of the relegation zone for the first time this season following the wins over Leicester and Manchester United. An FA misconduct charge is hanging over Cunha, but the governing body’s disciplinary panel is unlikely to meet before next week. Continue reading...

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Chelsea loanee could be back sooner than expected to help cover the loss of injured talisman, who will be sidelined until at least March

Events

Netflix's Squid Game has returned to the streaming platform with season 2 and the show's creator reveals the iconic costumes of the characters hold special meanings

Culture

Coronation Street is lining up some major storylines for the next year, with the ITV soap's new boss Kate Brooks detailing a cancer plot, a stabbing storyline, a new family and some big returns

Science

Losing a loved one is always a time of grief and reflection but to lose someone over Christmas, when families traditionally come together, makes it all the more painful

Politics

A much-loved Homes Under The Hammer presenter has revealed to fans that he's not sure 'how long he has left' as he continues to battle with a serious heart condition

Society

Stuart Kettlewell says there will be some business done next month but not to expect a lot

Economics

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal beat Ipswich Town to overtake Chelsea, who lost to Fulham a day prior at Stamford Bridge, and close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool

Sport

David Roberts, who first became Whitney houston's bodyguard - and then The Bodyguard, the real-life inspiration for Kevin Costner's character in the movie for which Houston is most famous.

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The letters tumbling onto the mat come from across the world - France, Australia, the US and many more - some just addressed to 'Alan Bates, North Wales.'

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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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Katie Price's MAFS boyfriend JJ Slater was nowhere to be seen on Christmas Day, leading to fears the couple had split - but the couple's fate has now been confirmed

Economics

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have amassed incredible wealth over the years, but the pair's net worths combined still don't come close to that of Faiq Bolkiah

Sport

Emmerdale spoilers for next week tease a devastating twist in April Windsor's disappearance, while a special A&E episode sees more than one character hospitalised

Events

Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers have met with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary at Mar-a-Lago as Canada tries to avoid sweeping tariffs when Trump takes office

Politics

Wowcher's lucky dip could land you an exciting European mini break or a long-haul trip somewhere exotic.

Economics

The US president-elect’s ties with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and boxing, as well as World Wrestling Entertainment, might tell us about the kinds of sport he appreciates. But then there’s golf As the US prepares to host the World Cup and the Olympics during Trump’s presidency, Jonathan Freedland and Karim Zidan walk through his history with sport to see if it explains more about himArchive: BBC, WWE, Fox 9 Minneapolis, NBC 10 Philadelphia, PBS Newshour, TMZ, MSNBC Continue reading...

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Gunners boss believes England winger is likely to miss more than two months after operation on his torn hamstring

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Mikel Arteta has given a worrying update on Bukayo Saka, confirming that the Arsenal and England winger has undergone surgery on a torn hamstring suffered at Crystal Palace

Politics

Brazilian giants Palmeiras are eyeing a January deal for Fulham playmaker Andreas Pereira but Cottagers boss Marco Silva has little interest in losing the 28-year-old mid-season

Economics

Arsenal star man Bukayo Saka has undergone surgery with his manager Mikel Arteta admitting the nightmare scenario that the title-chasing Gunners now face

Events

Donald Trump has stepped in to potentially reverse a ban on TikTok in the United States in a move of major significance for the social media industry - he has 14.7million followers on the app himself...

Politics

Michael Le Vell, 60, who plays the mechanic in the ITV soap, has starred as a main character on the Cobbles for 41 years, but his character will soon face his toughest battle yet.

Economics

Mikel Arteta has given a worrying update on Bukayo Saka, confirming that the Arsenal and England winger has undergone surgery on a torn hamstring suffered at Crystal Palace

Events

Big Fat Quiz of the Year aired its 2024 edition tonight, with Jimmy Carr hosting once again - and a first ever appearance from a Strictly star

Politics

Known for his breakthrough performance in the 2008 World Darts Championship, the player in question embarked on a journey that left an indelible marks upon the sport.

Economics

Olympic champion and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is expected to challenge for more major titles next year after becoming a two-time Masters winner at Augusta in 2024

Events

Tottenham are on a difficult run of poor results which has heaped pressure on boss Ange Postecoglou over his attacking style of play amidst their troublesome injury crisis

Politics

The fragrance from popular brand Hugo Boss has been heavily reduced and can be found on the shelves of Home Bargains

Economics

Darts star Gerwyn Price survived blowing a three-set lead against Joe Cullen to reach the last 16 of the PDC World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace

Events

Coronation Street's David Platt was nowhere to be seen on the ITV soap on Friday, 27 December after he vanished from Weatherfield - wife Shona leading the search

Politics

The perfume from popular brand Hugo Boss has been heavily reduced and can be found on the shelves of Home Bargains

Economics

Pregnant Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby has taken to Instagram to announce the tragic death of her grandmother on Boxing Day alongside a heartbreaking statement

Events

Beyond Paradise returned to BBC One with a one-off Christmas special on Friday night, and fans of the show were left thrilled as they were reunited with the characters.

Politics

Luis Diaz's father was kidnapped by Colombian rebels and held for 12 days before his release last year, with the 58-year-old now being hospitalised with chest pains

Economics

Rapper OG Maco, best known for the viral hit U Guessed It, has died at the age of 32, with his family paying tribute to his "resilience, creativity, and boundless love"

Events

It has been revealed by a Gavin and Stacey co-star that until the moment of filming, she had no idea that the show's most hated character was returning.

Politics

The Ofgem price cap is rising from £1,717 a year to £1,738 - and if you don't have a smart meter, you'll need to send an energy meter reading

Economics

EastEnders is two months away from its 40th anniversary and Jacqueline Jossa - whose character Lauren Branning recently exposed Cindy Beale's affair - has teased over it

Events

BBC Beyond Paradise fans were thrilled after Humphrey and Martha returned to screens on Friday night.

Politics

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's Last Christmas is the UK's biggest festive hit, and has topped the charts for an incredible 10 weeks in total

Events

Downing Street is considering inviting Donald Trump for unprecedented second state visit, according to reports

Politics

U Guessed It rapper OG Maco has died at the age of 32, just weeks after suffering a gunshot wound to the head as he was admitted to hospital and put in critical care

Events

Coronation Street's latest episode saw David Platt in turmoil after recent events on the ITV soap, amid producer Kate Brooks confirming a 'massive stunt' linked to the character

Politics

The incident happened when a boy aged 11-12, approached a woman in Woodford, Northamptonshire, and touched her inappropriately, police said

Events

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran was sent off during the first half of his side's 3-0 loss to Newcastle United on Boxing Day, after VAR intervention

Politics

The Hoops boss sees his troops 12 points clear of Rangers, League Cup in the bag and on the verge of Champions League progression

Events

Gavin and Stacey actress Lauren Cornelius has revealed that until the moment of filming, she had no idea that she was a bridesmaid for Sonia – five years after the last bombsjell

Politics

The tourists looked poised to take a lead in their second innings at Centurion before bad light stopped play

Events

Downing Street are considering inviting Donald Trump for unprecedented second state visit, according to reports

Politics

A pioneering study offers new hope to patients who have this challenging condition

Events

President-elect Donald Trump sent a cryptic message to his billionaire tech friend Elon Musk on Friday hours after a brutal social media debate on immigration blew up in his face.

Politics

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A new member of Coronation Street's iconic Webster family is set to make their debut on the cobbles ahead of a beloved character's reported 'death' in a heartbreaking storyline

Politics

Teohna Grant, 24, was found in the flat in Milton Keynes where she lived after the attack which also left two other people hurt and a dog dead

Events