37 m. ago ‘Everyone will miss the socialising – but it’s also a relief’: five young teens on Australia’s social media ban

As the under-16s social media ban looms, Guardian Australia speaks to five 13 to 15-year-olds about what they will miss, and what government should be doing insteadAustralia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s will begin in just a few days. Malaysia, Denmark and Norway are to follow suit and the European Union last week passed a resolution to adopt similar restrictions. As the world watches on, millions of Australian adolescents and their parents are wondering just what will actually change come 10 December.Concerns around the negative impact social media use can have on the wellbeing of young people have been around since the quaint days of Myspace – long before those to be affected by the ban were even born.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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56 m. ago OAP killed in horror Scots crash as three others 'seriously injured'

The crash happened on the A706 near Carriber Mill on Friday, December 5, after a collision involving a red Honda Civic and a silver Volkswagen T-Roc.

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97 m. ago Police appeal for information after fatal road crash near Linlithgow

The incident happened around 6.55pm on Friday, December 5, on the A706 near Carriber Mill, and involved a red Honda Civic and a silver Volkswagen T-Roc.

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1 hour ago Why December Travel To London, United Kingdom, Is Considered The Ideal Winter Experience

Why December Travel To London, United Kingdom, Is Considered The Ideal Winter Experience  Travel And Tour World

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1 hour ago Cops watchdog to probe death of man in custody after major Glasgow incident

A 39-year-old man died on Friday, December 5, after being taken into custody following a reported disturbance.

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3 h. ago Three men arrested after drug raid at Scots flat as cops swoop on scene

Police made the arrests after executing a warrant at a flat on Restalrig Road on Friday, December 5.

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3 h. ago Keep your poinsettia away from 3 places if you want it to thrive this Christmas

Hailing from Taxco del Alarcon in southern Mexico, these vibrant plants have become a Christmas fixture in our homes, bringing a dash of festive spirit, but many people struggle to keep them alive in their homes

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3 h. ago Is Man City vs Sunderland on TV? Channel, live stream details, kick

Manchester City will aim to make it two wins out of two in December so far with three points against Sunderland

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4 h. ago Lucy Letby and Constance Marten get opera classes for Christmas

HMP Bronzefield, where some of the UK's worst female criminals are locked up, will have a December packed with gift giving, singing classes and a Christmas dinner

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5 h. ago Boots fans rush to snap up £104 lash growth kit with 'incredible' results for £50

Shoppers say the lashes get 'super long' and 'make a difference', and Boots has slashed the kit down from £104 to £50

Economics

7 h. ago ‘The only idea around’: will Labour return to a customs union with the EU?

The desperate search for economic growth is pushing the party to confront the issue that dare not speak its nameFor much of the last week, Keir Starmer’s government has been suggesting that a closer relationship with Europe will be a more prominent part of his agenda in the future.But it was a little-noted personnel change that might prove the most telling shift: Nick Thomas Symonds, the minister in charge of EU negotiations, was promoted to full cabinet rank. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Nick Cave’s Veiled World: the starry tale of how sometimes the devil doesn’t have the best tunes

This documentary on the musician interviews everyone from Flea to Rowan Williams. It’s a thoughtful take on his songs and ChristianityDevouring the new Nick Cave documentary on Sky, I am reminded how critics go wild for arty musicians who constantly change direction and dabble in everything. This is its own kind of myth. I know plenty of artists who keep moving – one week they’re sewing fish scales on to jackets, the next they’re painting mirrors or putting seahorses in samovars. The problem is, no one cares. If poet and ceramicist Nick Cave didn’t also write classic songs, he’d just be a local weirdo. I definitely wouldn’t buy a hardcover transcription of conversations he’d had with a mate about God. I’m glad I did, though.The documentary, Nick Cave’s Veiled World (Saturday 6 December, 9pm, Sky Arts), is timed to promote the TV adaptation of his filthy novel The Death of Bunny Munro. It’s a glorious opportunity to revisit his early, intense masterpieces: electric chair confess...

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8 h. ago Top winter sun destination that’s warm in December and a popular Hollywood filming location

With a flight time of just over three hours from the UK, this European holiday destination has so much history and culture to offer, plus warm weather during the winter months

Culture

8 h. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Saturday, December 6)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

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8 h. ago Car windscreens won't fog up if you coat with 1 household item this December

A man has shared a simple hack that will help to prevent condensation from forming on your car's windscreen and windows, making it much easier to see out of the glass

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8 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Saturday, December 6, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

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8 h. ago Billy Crudup on Method acting and Trump’s America: ‘It is becoming an increasingly lawless community’

The star of ‘Almost Famous’ and ‘The Morning Show’ talks to Patrick Smith about forcing out tears in ‘Jay Kelly’, playing the lawman in ‘High Noon’, and bumping into ‘golden god’ Robert Plant

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8 h. ago The best easy pasta recipes to cook this December, from silky crab linguine to a rich vegetable ragu

As NOTTO prepares to open its new Broadgate site, Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard shares four simple, flavour-first pasta dishes – from silky crab linguine to a deeply comforting root veg ragù – offering exactly the kind of winter cooking we all want right now

Society

8 h. ago Wouldn’t it be great to still be living in aviation’s golden age?

Simon Calder answers your questions on the good old days of flying, the expansion of drop-off fees, keeping visas in rapidly filling passports, and the best options for enjoying early-spring sunshine

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8 h. ago Beautiful European holiday destination three hours from UK and still 17ºC in December

Seeking some winter sun? With balmy temperatures even in December and a fascinating history and culture to explore, Malta ticks all the boxes, as our writer discovered

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