82 m. ago Alexander Isak's text from Micky van de Ven after leg break and what Liverpool man sent back

After Alexander Isak broke his leg in Liverpool's victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Spurs defender Micky van de Ven opened up about his text exchange with the Swede following his damaging challenge

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1 hour ago NBA Christmas Day schedule – when and where to watch all five games

The Thunder are an NBA-best 26-4 this season — 26-2 against every team but the Spurs, 0-2 against the Spurs

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3 h. ago Big US banks add $600bn in value as deregulation spurs gains

Moves to allow higher leverage and overhaul stress tests have driven increase in market capitalisation

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3 h. ago Wishaw opticians spread Christmas cheer with gift donation to children’s ward

The team at Specsavers Wishaw, which is located on the town’s Main Street, invited customers to donate new, unwrapped gifts suitable for children aged 10 weeks to 15 years via a gift bank in store throughout December.

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5 h. ago Cristian Romero's discipline problem gives Thomas Frank a captaincy conundrum at Spurs

Tottenham boss must consider alternatives if his skipper can’t keep his cool

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5 h. ago UK bank holiday changes in 2026 explained with full list and new day added

The government has confirmed that bank holidays in the UK are set to change for 2026, with 2027 bringing even more switch-ups. If you're planning your annual leave, here's everything you need to know

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5 h. ago Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve

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6 h. ago Ukraine’s best hope may lie elsewhere as Russia inches forward on the battlefield

While it struggles to hold up land advance, Kyiv eyes economic and political fronts to turn around fortunesA depleted – but far from defeated Ukraine – looks to 2026 with few good military options, even though a critical €90bn (£79bn) loan from the EU has been agreed. The financing will help Kyiv to continue defending at its current intensity until late 2027, but it will not lead to a transformation of its battlefield prospects.On land, the pattern of the last two years should, in the first instance, continue. Russia has held the initiative since 2024, but only gaining territory incrementally, largely because it constantly throws people into the “meat grinder” of the frontline. During 2025, Russian advances amounted to 176 sq miles a month to the end of November, but at an estimated cost of 382,000 killed and wounded. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago 'I took a DNA test and discovered an uncomfortable truth about my dad'

A woman doesn't know what to believe after taking an at-home DNA test and uncovering an uncomfortable truth about her dad - but it doesn't add up with everything she knows about him

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8 h. ago Where to find Banksy street art in London and around the world

Where to find Banksy street art in London and around the world  The Independent

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9 h. ago Gold, silver and platinum hit record highs as investors look for Santa rally; oil climbs amid Venezuela blockage – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIs the Christmas shopping period more of a whimper than a bang for Britain’s retailers this year?Shopper traffic yesterday remained “stubbornly muted”, according to the latest footfall data from Sensormatic Solutions, which shows that visits were 13.1% lower than a year ago.“After an unsettled start to the festive period - defined by shaky consumer confidence and spending hesitancy – retailers will be left feeling frustrated that footfall remains stubbornly muted, after many were pinning their hopes on a surge in store traffic yesterday.”“With consumers leaving purchases right up to the wire, some retailers have released Boxing Day deals early to try and unlock that, so far, elusive consumer spending.”“What we’ve seen over the past week is a combination of position squaring in thin markets, after last week’s breakdown failed to gain traction, coupled with heightened geopolitical tensions, including the US blockade on Venezuel...

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9 h. ago Most rare and valuable coins in 2025 worth up to £3,000 – the exact detail and errors to spot

CHECK your change, dig down the back of the sofa and smash open the piggy bank - you could be sitting on a goldmine. We all have loose change rattling around in our pockets, but some of those seemingly ordinary coins could actually be worth a small fortune. From minting mishaps to rare historic designs,...

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12 h. ago Scottish Opera calls for more funding as accommodation costs rise

Rising accommodation costs and delays in buying tickets continue to add pressure to Scotland’s cultural sector.

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13 h. ago Add 1 unusual ingredient to gravy to make it extra tasty for Christmas dinner

A private chef has shared his 'game-changing' gravy hack that will make your Christmas dinner extra tasty - and it's all down to one secret ingredient you wouldn't think of

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14 h. ago Food banks in Scotland facing high demand at Christmas as charity encouraging people donate

Laura van der Hoeven, chief executive of the Edinburgh Food Project, said that the number of food parcels the charity has delivered has "more than doubled" since the pandemic.

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18 h. ago The Chase Christmas Special see star bank 'rare' amount of cash leaving Bradley Walsh gobsmacked

The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special is airing on Christmas Eve on ITV

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18 h. ago Starmer says many ‘still struggling with cost of living’ in Christmas message

The Prime Minister urged Britons to ‘do our bit’ over the festive period and ‘reach out’ to others.

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18 h. ago Lily Allen reveals therapy for habit that drains her bank account

West End Girl singer Lily Allen has shared that she is trying eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy in an attempt to help her tackle a compulsion that is affecting her finances

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19 h. ago Saks may be heading for bankruptcy despite raising billions: report

Saks’ $2.65 billion acquisition of competitor Neiman Marcus put the company in more debt

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19 h. ago MAFS groom reveals he’s gained more than two stone as he hints at show return

MAFS star Georges Berthonneau has revealed he has gained over two stone recently, beginning the new year with a weight loss goal. It comes as the TV personality, who appeared on MAFS in 2023, hinted at a return to the E4 show. Sharing a video to his Instagram page which showed him shirtless in the shower,...

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