31 minutes ago Victoria bushfire fight continues in Grampians as flood warnings persist in parts of Queensland

Firefighters battle to contain out-of-control blaze ahead of hotter conditions on Boxing DayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFirefighters battled to contain an out-of-control bushfire in Victoria’s west on Sunday before temperatures spike in the region on Boxing Day.The fire in Grampians National park, about three hours west of Melbourne, grew to 34,000 hectares on Sunday after it was ignited by a series of lightning strikes almost a week ago.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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45 minutes ago Tyson Fury comes out to Mariah Carey classic but boxing 'Santa' still can't beat Usyk

Despite Tyson Fury's best efforts - including his ringside march where he belted out the Christmas classic - Oleksandr Usyk emerged victorious for the second time in a row

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46 minutes ago Tyson Fury future in doubt as he slams Oleksandr Usyk loss and says 'I won by three rounds'

Tyson Fury refused to give an interview and stormed out of the ring after his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, but backstage moaned he won the fight and said his rival "had a Christmas gift" from the judges

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88 minutes ago How grieving Lady Gabriella Windsor helped Kate plan Christmas carol service

Lady Gabriella said to have been ‘very touched’ to have been asked to join the princess’s team

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91 minutes ago Kate Middleton's touching gesture to grieving Lady Gabriella Windsor at Christmas Eve carol concert

Kate, 42, made her appeal over the summer to Lady Gabriella, 43, whose husband Thomas Kingston killed himself in February.

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94 minutes ago Christmas getaway disruption as some flights cancelled due to high winds

The Met Office has announced yellow warnings are expected to remain in place until 9pm on Sunday.

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95 minutes ago Proud Prince William and Princess Kate pictured beside all three children at Christmas concert

The royals were joined at Westminster Abbey by 1600 guests including celebrities GMB’s Ben Shephard, actress Giovanna Fletcher, singer Mollie King and cricketer Stuart Broad

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95 minutes ago Lady Gabriella Windsor 'touched' by Kate's invite to help with carol service

The Princess of Wales called on her friend Lady Gabriella Windsor to help organise her Together at Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey, who was touched to have been asked

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95 minutes ago Strictly Come Dancing Christmas star Josh Widdecombe reveals incredible diet ahead of debut

The Last Leg favourite on his intense dance schedule and how he's desperate not to embarrass himself

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95 minutes ago Bing Crosby's White Christmas hit has devastating backstory and played important role in wartime

White Christmas is one of the most famous songs of all time, but not everyone knows the moving story behind the words, or how much it meant to servicemen during the Second World War

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