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The UEFA Champions League group stage saw key results unfold on the sixth match day, with Arsenal securing a dominant 3-0 victory over Club Brugge to near automatic qualification, while Manchester City overcame Real Madrid 2-1 in a thrilling encounter.Other notable matches included PSG's 0-0 draw at Athletic Bilbao, Juventus's 2-0 win against AE Pafos, and Napoli's 2-0 loss to Benfica, tightening the race for the remaining playoff spots with two rounds left.
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Sophie Kinsella, the celebrated British author of the "Shopaholic" series, died at age 55 after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer she had been diagnosed with in 2022. Her family,...

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Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, died at age 76 in July from cardiac arrest after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease and other health issues. His wife, Sharon Osbourne, shared on "Piers...

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RobDavis

Scientists in Suffolk, England, uncovered the earliest known evidence of deliberate human fire-making, dating back an astonishing 400,000 to 415,000 years ago. This groundbreaking discovery, detailed in Nature by a team...

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DanBurgan

Avon and Somerset Police are investigating the theft of over 600 high-value artifacts from the Bristol Museum's British Empire and Commonwealth Collection on September 25. Detective Constable Dan Burgan stated that the...

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AlexandraLindgrenKaoukji

SAS Connect cabin crew in London announced a four-day Christmas strike, starting December 22, threatening to disrupt flights to and from Scandinavia during the holiday period. Over 130 Unite the Union members demand a...

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JordanBardella

Jordan Bardella met with Nigel Farage in London to discuss a "patriotic alliance" focused on radical immigration reforms and reshaping Europe. Bardella proposed joint French-British Channel patrols, allowing Border...

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The "Abba Voyage" show in London has generated over 25 billion Swedish kronor for the British economy since its May 2022 premiere, attracting more than three million attendees. Featuring hologram versions of ABBA...

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump expressed skepticism about US involvement in the Ukraine conflict, stating the country does not want to "waste time" and would decide on attending a weekend meeting in Europe based on input from European...

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The German research institute Kiel Institute warned that military aid to Ukraine could reach its lowest level in 2025, as European efforts struggle to compensate for the cessation of US aid following Donald Trump's...

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The Red Sea Film Festival, currently in its fifth edition in Jeddah and guided by Shivani Pandya Malhotra, has solidified its status as a major global film event, supporting regional cinema through its Red Sea Souk...

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Volodymyr Zelensky's administration has intensified Ukraine's strategy to disrupt Russia's oil sales, targeting "shadow fleet" vessels like the tanker Dashan in the Black Sea. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU)...

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Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts across Europe, meeting with Giorgia Meloni, Leo XIV, and leaders in Britain, France, and Germany to refine a peace proposal for US partners. Leo XIV emphasized...

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George Hooley, a British Special Forces soldier, died in Ukraine recently following a training accident while observing the testing of a British-made MSI-DS Terrahawk anti-aircraft cannon. The incident, which also...

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YvetteCooper

The UK announced new sanctions targeting Russian media and information outlets, including the Telegram channel Rybar, along with China-based firms i-Soon and Integrity Technology Group, for their roles in information...

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Tottenham Hotspur relocated its official LGBTQ+ supporters' group, Proud Lilywhites, rainbow flag at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following a request from Slavia Prague to UEFA. The decision, made on security grounds,...

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Donald Trump warned Gustavo Petro that Colombia would be the "next" target of US pressure following "Operation Southern Sword," which has destroyed over 20 suspected drug vessels and killed more than 80 crew members in...

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Visual effects producer Tom Paton launched "Non Player Combat," a limited series where six AI-controlled contestants compete on a remote island for 500,000 coins. The show, which released its first episode, used AI for...

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FreddieScappaticci

Operation Kenova concluded that MI5 excessively protected IRA agent Stakeknife, identified as Freddie Scappaticci, for 50 years, despite his involvement in abductions and murder. The final report revealed MI5 was aware...

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CIA

Mexico has emerged as a significant center for Russian spies, especially after expulsions from European nations and the US following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. US officials are concerned that Russia is exploiting...

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TonyBlair

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has reportedly been removed from consideration for a primary role in Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace" overseeing Gaza's reconstruction and future governance. This decision...

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JanJahanzeb

Two 17-year-old Afghan asylum seekers, Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Leamington Spa. The court viewed footage the victim recorded during...

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KeirStarmer

Britain and other European nations are advocating for a modernized interpretation of the ECHR to address illegal migration and streamline the deportation of foreign criminals. This initiative, backed by leaders like...

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Dame Judi Dench has effectively retired from acting due to declining eyesight and memory issues, though her memory for Shakespeare remains sharp at 91 years old. Dench publicly stated her belief in forgiveness,...

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Australian counterparts in Washington on Monday to discuss Indo-Pacific security and countering China. The talks also covered the Russia-Ukraine...

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Gabrielle Henry, Miss Jamaica, remains in critical condition in a Bangkok hospital after suffering severe injuries from a fall through an opening in the stage during the Miss Universe preliminary competition on November...

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KeirStarmer

Prime Minister Keir Starmer launched an official account on TikTok and a Substack newsletter as part of a new communications strategy. His first TikTok video featured him and his wife, Victoria, switching on Christmas...

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TyroneRichards

A pepper-spray attack and suitcase theft at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 on December 7, 2025, led to charges against Tyrone Richards and Anton Clarke-Butcher, with police searching for more suspects. The incident,...

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VolodymyrZelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected proposals, reportedly supported by Donald Trump, for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, stating such a move would violate Ukrainian law, its constitution, and...

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JackOsbourne

Jack Osbourne said his wife Aree Gearhart is around 28 weeks pregnant and the couple are expecting their second child together, which will be his fifth overall. He said the pregnancy has helped the family cope after...

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Four protesters from "Take Back Power" disrupted the "Imperial State Crown" display at the "Tower of London", forcing a temporary closure of the "Jewel House" as police opened an investigation, conducted security checks...

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MohamedSalah

Mohamed Salah has expressed deep disappointment with Liverpool coach Arne Slot, revealing their relationship has broken down and leading to him being benched for a third consecutive match, a 3-3 draw against Leeds...

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SteveWitkoff

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner led talks in Miami and pressed a broader peace framework as negotiators sought to expand the agenda. Rostem Umerov and Andriy Hnatov for Kyiv aimed to refine a postwar framework that...

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Aston Villa clinched a 2-1 win against Arsenal in a close Premier League match, with Emiliano Buendía scoring the decisive goal in the 94th minute at Villa Park. Matty Cash opened the scoring before Leandro Trossard...

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UK scientists have developed algorithms that predict physical and mental traits from embryo genetics, but these advances are sparking legal and ethical debates as couples use genetic data for embryo selection beyond...

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa expressed optimism about Syria's trajectory following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime. Sharaa highlighted diplomatic wins, including Canada, the USA, the UK, and the EU removing...

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Giorgia Meloni said she supports Ukraine, warned that abandoning support would invite a Russian invasion that raises costs and destabilizes the region, and endorsed implementing the Gaza plan proposed by Donald Trump...

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JessicaCornish

Jessica Cornish and Kate Middleton embraced at the Royal Variety Performance at Royal Albert Hall last month after Cornish broke protocol by initiating a hug that captivated the audience. Both women, mothers and cancer...

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with European leaders today in London to assess the ongoing US-led peace initiative. This follows talks in Miami where US and Ukrainian negotiators could not resolve...

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NathanielSpencer

Nathaniel Spencer has been charged with multiple sexual offences involving 38 female patients at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and Russells Hall Hospital between 2017 and 2021. Spencer faces serious allegations...

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MichaelPeterson

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The 'Peaky Blinders' feature film, titled 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', will be released in select cinemas on March 6, 2026, and on Netflix globally from March 20. The film stars Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby and...

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EmmanuelMacron

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KimCattrall

Kim Cattrall married her long-time partner Russell Thomas in a private ceremony at Chelsea Old Town Hall. The couple celebrated their marriage with only 12 close friends and family present, emphasizing privacy. Cattrall...

5 Dec
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VolodymyrZelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky's state visit coincided with a major Russian drone-and-missile assault that damaged power facilities across eight regions and forced nuclear plants to reduce output, according to the IAEA, while his...

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PamelaPritchard

Pamela Pritchard was dismissed from the police force for gross misconduct after inappropriate behavior at Caernarfon Rugby Club and a colleague's farewell party, which included groping colleagues and heavy intoxication....

5 Dec
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DamianLewis

The film "Fackham Hall" satirizes British aristocratic life through comedic parody and a star-studded cast including Damian Lewis and Thomasin McKenzie. The plot follows Lord Davenport and his family, featuring a murder...

4 Dec/Sat
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DiogoDalot

Manchester United drew 1-1 with West Ham at Old Trafford, with Diogo Dalot scoring first and Soungoutou Magassa equalizing after Noussair Mazraoui cleared off the line. Manchester United, missing Matthijs de Ligt and...

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LandoNorris

Lando Norris entered the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix leading a three-way title battle with Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri that was decided by the final race. Max Verstappen took pole with a 1:22.207 lap, 0.201 seconds ahead...

4 Dec/Sun
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DusanVlahovic

Dusan Vlahovic underwent successful surgery in London for a high-grade injury to his left adductor and will be sidelined for around four months, with Juventus confirming his immediate start to rehabilitation. Juventus...

5 Dec
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MargotRobbie

Margot Robbie has publicly defended her 'Wuthering Heights' costar Jacob Elordi after criticism regarding his casting as Heathcliff in the adaptation directed by Emerald Fennell. Fennell said she chose Elordi because he...

4 Dec
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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump said at a White House Christmas tree lighting that the US aims to end the war, asserting, "We are making peace all over the world." Rustem Umerov met with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss a...

3 Dec/Sat
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LilyAllen

Lily Allen has launched limited-edition polka dot USB devices designed to resemble butt plugs, which reference a lyric from her song "P---sy Palace" and tie into her breakup album, "West End Girl." Allen stated that the...

4 Dec
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ToreOSandvik

The UK and Norway formalized a £10 billion defense agreement to enhance maritime security amid rising Russian naval activity. Norwegian Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik and UK Defence Secretary John Healey signed a deal...

4 Dec/Fri
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OliverGriffiths

Ofcom has fined AVS Group Ltd £1 million under the Online Safety Act for not implementing highly effective age assurance on its 18 adult websites, and the company faces an additional £50,000 fine for ignoring Ofcom's...

4 Dec
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KimCoates

Police across the UK are expanding the use of facial recognition technology with access to passport, driving licence and immigration photos, as part of a national initiative led by the Home Office. Sergeant Kim Coates...

4 Dec
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ThomasMarkleSr

Thomas Markle Sr. is in critical condition after undergoing surgery in the Philippines to amputate his left leg due to a blood clot. Medical experts warned of life-threatening complications, and his son Thomas Markle...

3 Dec/Sat
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PrinceHarry

Prince Harry appeared on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' where he made humorous and politically charged jokes about Donald Trump, American Christmas movies, and the monarchy. Harry pitched a fictional Christmas...

3 Dec/Fri
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FrankWalterSteinmeier

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Elke Büdenbender visited the UK, welcomed by Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton, with their state visit marked by traditions and meetings with King Charles III and Queen Camilla. King...

3 Dec/4 Dec
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AgnesWanjiru

Kenyan Members of Parliament published a 94-page report accusing British soldiers of decades-long sexual abuse, killings, rights violations, and environmental destruction associated with the British Army Training Unit...

3 Dec
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SharonOsbourne

Sharon Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on what would have been his 77th birthday, with emotional posts on Instagram featuring family photos, videos, and memories at the Black Sabbath Bridge....

3 Dec
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MelissaGreen

Following a UK Supreme Court ruling defining "woman" as biologically female, the National Federation of Women’s Institutes and Girlguiding have announced membership bans on transgender women and girls. Chief Executive...

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VincentChan

Vincent Chan pleaded guilty to 26 offenses involving sexual assault and abuse of children at Bright Horizons nursery, targeting four girls between ages two and four, and admitting to producing and possessing at least...

3 Dec
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ChristopherCash

Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry were cleared of espionage charges after a parliamentary report criticized major communication failures between the Crown Prosecution Service and government bodies. The Joint...

3 Dec
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LauraWoods

Laura Woods collapsed live on air during ITV's broadcast of the friendly match between the England Women’s football team and Ghana, and was helped by Ian Wright and Anita Asante before being taken off camera....

3 Dec/4 Dec
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PrinceAndrewMountbattenWindsor

Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been investigated by the Public Accounts Committee regarding the Crown Estate lease for Royal Lodge after revelations that he has not paid rent for over 20 years. Andrew, who was...

2 Dec/3 Dec
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ErlingHaaland

Erling Haaland reached a historic milestone by scoring his 100th Premier League goal in just 111 matches, as Manchester City narrowly defeated Fulham 5-4 at Craven Cottage. Haaland also assisted a goal for Tijjani...

2 Dec
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EbenUpton

Raspberry Pi is increasing prices on several single-board computers, including Raspberry Pi 4 and 5, with hikes from $5 to $25 depending on the model and RAM. CEO Eben Upton explained that rising memory costs from AI...

2 Dec
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RossDavidCutmore

Ross David Cutmore has been arrested in Kyiv on charges of treason and espionage for Russia, accused of conducting assassinations of prominent Ukrainian figures and transmitting sensitive military information to Russian...

2 Dec/3 Dec
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KeirStarmer

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer postponed the UK decision on China's proposal to build a new embassy at Royal Mint Court due to security concerns and continued intelligence warnings. Former British intelligence officer...

2 Dec/3 Dec
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UrsulaVonDerLeyen

Ursula von der Leyen is advancing an EU plan to provide Ukraine a €185 billion zero-interest "reparations loan" using €210 billion in frozen Russian assets, with Belgium objecting over legal and financial risks, and...

1 Dec/4 Dec
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DavidLammy

David Lammy has announced sweeping reforms to the criminal justice system, restricting jury trials for most offenses in England and Wales amid a case backlog expected to top 100,000 by 2028. Under these changes, crimes...

2 Dec/4 Dec
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KingCharlesIII

King Charles III has removed all remaining royal titles and honors from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, including stripping him of the Order of the Garter and the Royal Victorian Order. The Gazette confirmed that Andrew...

2 Dec/3 Dec
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ArianaGrande

Ariana Grande has been at the forefront of ongoing discussions about body image and societal beauty standards following the release of Wicked: Part II, appearing alongside Cynthia Erivo at the European premiere of...

1 Dec/3 Dec
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DonaldTrump

The USA and the UK finalized a landmark pharmaceutical pricing and trade agreement that will increase the net price the NHS pays for new patented medicines and reduce rebates for pharmaceutical companies. Under the...

1 Dec/2 Dec
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JeremyCorbyn

Jeremy Corbyn launched a new party named "Your Party" in Liverpool, aiming to attract disillusioned left-wing voters and challenging the Labour Party under Keir Starmer, who previously expelled Corbyn and saw him win a...

1 Dec
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TorbjörnTörnqvist

Torbjörn Törnqvist has resigned as CEO of Gunvor and sold his controlling stake to around 60 employees in a management-led buyout. Gary Pedersen has been named as the new CEO as Gunvor seeks to stabilize after being...

1 Dec/2 Dec
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LordJusticeHaddonCave

Lord Justice Haddon-Cave is leading an independent inquiry investigating allegations of war crimes and cover-up involving UK special forces, particularly the SAS, during Afghanistan operations between 2010 and 2013. The...

1 Dec/2 Dec
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JudiDench

Judi Dench revealed in an interview with Ian McKellen that her vision loss from age-related macular degeneration has progressed to the point where she can no longer recognize anyone and requires constant assistance....

1 Dec