51 minutes ago Ariana Grande's incredible gesture for poorly children in Manchester hospitals

The global superstar, 31, donated the presents in time for Christmas

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78 minutes ago Homeless man hired taxi then threatened driver with knife after refusing to pay

Sheriff Colin Dunipace said it was a "very serious" charge and deferred sentence until next month.

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80 minutes ago The Guardian view on the tenacity of hope: a necessary virtue in troubled times | Editorial

At a moment of the year associated with renewal and new birth, reflection on inspiring acts of solidarity and courage can point the way to a better futureIn the introduction to a new, seasonal compilation of his speeches on hope, Pope Francis reflects on the legacy of the great German theologian Johann Baptist Metz. Shaped by the early experience of living through the horrors of the Nazi era, Metz’s political theology was a passionate warning against the danger of a self-absorbed Christian piety. Instead he urged a hopeful “mysticism with open eyes” – one that clear-sightedly bears witness to, and seeks to alleviate, the suffering of others.At a time of the year associated with renewal and new birth, it is not necessary to share Metz’s religious convictions to feel the power of that message. This year has been filled with heart-rending images from the ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and elsewhere. The weekend brought reports of yet more innocent casualties of Israel’s...

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82 minutes ago Saudi Arabia ‘had asked for extradition’ of suspect in Magdeburg attack

Riyadh warned Germany many times about danger posed by Taleb Jawad al-Abdulmohsen, source saysA source close to the Saudi government has told Agence France-Presse that Saudi authorities previously requested the extradition of the main suspect in Friday’s Christmas market attack in Germany, as multiple agencies admitted they had received warnings about him.Echoing reporting from over the weekend, the source said Saudi Arabia warned Germany “many times” about Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a Saudi citizen with a history of spreading anti-Islamic propaganda on social media. The source did not explain in what way he was considered potentially dangerous. Continue reading...

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88 minutes ago Manchester restaurant reveals incredible amount raised for charity by secret £1 donation off every bill

The restaurant pledged to give £1 to charity from every single table's bill

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89 minutes ago A FedEx driver running late on his routes ditched dozens of parcels in woods, Florida cops say

Police found nearly 50 packages dumped in Bonifay, Florida

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1 hour ago Blackfriars: Shocking moment commuter dragged to ground by train after getting too close to track

Footage shows man being dragged to ground after getting to close to Thameslink train at central London station

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2 hours ago Kate Middleton's 'beautiful' leather handbag that 'ticks every box' is £211 off in the sales

"I just love this bag. It ticks all my boxes and I would have bought two different colours."

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2 hours ago Stephen Bunting has Liverpool vs Man Utd trophy dream and hopes Anfield knows his name this time

Bunting's previous appearance saw the Kop start chanting 'there's only one Phil Taylor!'

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2 hours ago The Wales stars who face a race against time to prove their fitness ahead of Six Nations start

Warren Gatland will need a fully fit squad if he is to turn around Wales' fortunes

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