97 minutes ago Three foods in your Christmas dinner that could slash 'bad' cholesterol levels

Eating these foods could help reduce your risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke, a doctor said.

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2 hours ago Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower, with most world markets closed for Christmas

Shares are lower in Tokyo and Shanghai, two of only a handful of world markets open on Christmas day

Politics

3 hours ago De Beers amasses biggest diamond stockpile since 2008 financial crisis

Chinese demand has slumped as competition from lab-grown alternatives has increased

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3 hours ago You're opening Christmas crackers wrong – and there's 'ideal' time to pull them

Christmas is finally here and there's no doubt most households will be celebrating the occasion with a cracker (or two). But have you been opening your Christmas cracker correctly?

Economics

5 hours ago Monty Don's 10 minute hack will keep poinsettia looking good for months

Poinsettias are a popular houseplant choice during the Christmas season. But with the right care, these plants will continue to thrive for months - and Monty Don has shared his top tips

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6 hours ago Hawaii crime boss died of a drug overdose while in prison, medical examiner reveals

Michael Miske was accused of kidnapping a 72-year-old accountant who owed a debt, releasing a toxic chemical into a rival’s nightclubs, and killing his late son’s best friend

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7 hours ago Aldi Christmas cheese urgently recalled as products potentially contaminated by deadly bacteria

Festive cheeses are being pulled from supermarket shelves including Aldi over fears they are riddled with a potentially deadly bacteria, which could cause meningitis and sepsis

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9 hours ago Texas buys billboards in Central America warning migrants of danger of rape and abuse on journey to US

Critics argue migrants already know the risks of journey and restrictive policies put border-crossers at further risk

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10 hours ago Sainsbury's and Matalan pull popular Christmas gift over 'serious chemical risk'

The Beeline Belly Bar, a Christmas stocking filler, has been pulled from shelves at Sainsbury's and Matalan as it has an "elevated risk" of a dangerous nickel allergy

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