12 h. ago Briton facing deportation from the United States by Donald Trump for 'curbing American free speech' granted Christmas reprieve after launching legal appeal

Imran Ahmed faces being forced out of America despite being a lawful permanent resident because of his work running the Centre for Countering Digital Hate.

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12 h. ago A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to poverty

Mariela Gómez and thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have faced a challenging Christmas after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January

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30 h. ago Melania joins Trump to chat with kids tracking Santa... as president tries to comfort child who is scared of getting coal for Christmas

First lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump partook in a long-held tradition of helping American children track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, Wednesday.

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40 h. ago Taylor Swift donates $1 million to help feed hungry families across America

The singer made massive donations to Feeding America and the American Heart Association ahead of Christmas

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6 d. ago 2025’s paltry Christmas Day lineup is not what Britain’s television industry needs

It’s a particularly drab year on the British festive television front, writes Micha Frazer-Carroll. The Big Four need to get their act together soon – or risk ceding Christmas to American streaming giants

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1 week ago American says 'I'm sorry' after trying Christmas pudding for first time in UK

US expat Kalyn has issued an apology as she shared her thoughts on the "dark and dense ball of fruit and alcohol" that many of us consider a traditional Christmas staple

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2 w. ago Festive treats: Adriann Ramirez’s recipes for pumpkin loaf and gingerbread cookies

Two easy bakes to share or gift: soft and peppery gingerbread cookies and a ginger and pumpkin loaf with spiced lemon icingAs a self-proclaimed America’s sweetheart (Julia Roberts isn’t using that title any more, is she?) who moved to the UK nearly 10 years ago, there are a few British traditions and customs that I have adopted, especially around Christmas time. However, there are also a few American ones that I hold on to staunchly: one is the pronunciation of “aluminum”, and another is the importance and beauty of a soft cookie. In both of these easy but delicious bakes to share, I use spice and heat to balance the usual sweetness with which the season can often overload us. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago American living in England left stunned after Brits declare he's eating common Christmas treat all wrong

Russell Valentin, 31, recently moved to London from Chicago, but sparked quite the controversy after he learned that there's a certain way you're supposed to consume a holiday staple in England.

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3 w. ago 'Best ever' Christmas movie that leaves viewers sobbing now streaming

The classic Christmas film is ranked No.1 on the American Film Institute’s list of most inspirational movies, and is adored by fans around the world for its powerful message of hope

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3 w. ago American tries classic Christmas vegetable in UK and says 'US let me down'

Kalyn, the face behind the Girl Gone London YouTube channel, admitted that when she first sampled a "proper" roast version of the vegetable, it was a "revolution"

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3 w. ago Meghan reveals her Christmas cracker love letter to Harry and toys for Archie and Lilibet as holiday special lands on Netflix

Meghan Markle released the festive special of her much-derided Netflix show today as she taught her American celebrity friends about Christmas crackers.

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3 w. ago Meghan fawns over UK Xmas traditions, reveals new detail about kids & shares cringe banter with Harry in Netflix special

MEGHAN Markle hosts an all-girl pyjama party on her Netflix holiday special before serving up hubby Harry's most hated meal. The latest episode of the much derided cookery show 'With Love, Meghan' was released today. In the holiday special Meg, 44, tries to introduce the humble Christmas cracker to the American public. And Meg makes...

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3 w. ago UK’s favourite Christmas film confirmed – and it’s not Love Actually

An American comedy classic is officially the Christmas film most loved by British public

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