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News : BBC
Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain Both the US president and Zelensky describe talks in Florida as "great" and "terrific" but the issue of territory remains "unresolved".
British-Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation Attribution
Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment Attribution
Mother and two children killed in Boxing Day blaze Attribution
John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025' Attribution
Man shot dead by police after two-car crash Attribution
2026 will have some of the best TV in years - here are the highlights Attribution
Kate Bush 'heartbroken' over friend missing at sea Attribution
'It's not weak to ask for help' - former Made in Chelsea star's advice for struggling new dads Attribution
Tax breaks and year-round sun - why thousands of under-35s are moving abroad Attribution
Claudia teases 'extraordinary' Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak Attribution

News : New York Times
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Trump and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive
Here’s the Status of the Peace Plan for Ukraine
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Suspect Confessed to Planting Pipe Bombs Near the Capitol Before Jan. 6
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Sport
: Telegraph

Boycott interviews Root
Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka in farcical ‘Battle of Sexes’ pantomime Tennis
The most bizarre moments from the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Tennis
Bournemouth expecting Liverpool to rival Man City for Semenyo Football
Fisilau looks ready for Test rugby in Exeter’s sloppy win over Leicester Rugby Union
Luke Humphries survives scare to reach World Darts Championship last 16 Darts
Henry Pollock is the ultimate wind-up merchant and rugby is all the better for it Rugby Union
Spurs being grateful for win over Palace shines light on predicament under Frank Football
CricketIgnore Melbourne – McCullum needs a result in Sydney to save his job



 

News : London Evening Standard
Trump says Ukraine peace deal ‘closer than ever’ after Zelensky talks
Starmer under pressure to deport activist over vile racist tweets
Nigel Farage targeting six London council wins for Reform in elections
Detective dog Doris sniffs out haul of illegal goods in London raids
Mother and her two children killed in Boxing day fire
Kate Bush ‘heartbroken’ as friend missing after Christmas Day swim
Nostradamus predictions for 2026 from war to wealth crashes
Man charged with murder of 66-year-old who was punched outside village pub
300 earthquakes hit UK in 2025: Where are the hotspots?
Heavy snow showers on way in parts of UK as weather warning issued by Met Office
Neighbours tried to put out tragic house fire that killed child

News : Sky

Kremlin gives update on next Trump-Putin call - after length of US security offer to Ukraine revealed
Free trade deal with US under discussion in post-war plans, Zelenskyy says
Oil prices rise as investors react to Trump-Zelenskyy talks and weekend strikes
Russia says its forces have taken control of village in Donetsk
Analysis: Zelenskyy managed to avoid public negotiations with Trump - but we've been here before
Mapped: The situation on the battlefield
Trump and Putin to hold another call 'very soon', Kremlin says
Analysis: Desperation on Ukrainian side as Zelenskyy opens door to referendum
In pictures: Mariupol theatre reopens after fierce fighting early on in war
Zelenskyy says plan includes US security guarantees for 15 years - despite asking for more
Russian envoy and US congresswoman urge Zelenskyy to accept 'great' deal
Zelenskyy's reaction to Trump said it all as his poker face slipped after peace talks
Mother and two children confirmed dead in 'tragic' Boxing Day fire
Activist apologies over historic 'extremist' tweets - as Starmer faces deportation pressure
Man shot dead by police after car crash
Man charged with murder of grandfather who died days after being punched outside village pub

News
: Telegraph

Christmas Charity Appeal 2025 Support four charities whose work speaks to the spirit of Christmas
Egyptian ‘extremist’ claims his words were twisted Alaa Abd el-Fattah apologises for shocking and hurtful posts but alleges bad faith in how they were quoted
Mother and two children died in Boxing Day fire Father attempted to climb through childrens bedroom to rescue them but blaze was too intense
Javier Milei interview: Do I want to meet Farage? Abso-bloody-lutely! Argentinas president on slashing the state, the Falklands and why he doesnt talk to anyone after work
Man raped near outdoor swimming pool on Christmas Eve
Ukraine security guarantees 95pc agreed, says Trump
‘Gunman’ shot dead by police in Norfolk after car crash Armed police open fire on man holding what was described as a handgun
Revealed: Irish concerns over ‘opulence’ of Royal Yacht Britannia
Entrepreneurs rush to sell in race to beat Labour’s tax raid
The five trends that defined markets in 2025 – and which will continue
China sends warning to Trump after Taiwan blockade drills Taipei condemns military intimidation carried out days after US announces 8bn weapons package

News : Guardian
Ukraine war briefingThorny questions remain after Trump-Zelenskyy talks
US briefingProgress but no breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks
Ukraine war briefingThorny questions remain after Trump-Zelenskyy talks
US briefingProgress but no breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks
Premier LeagueSpurs edge past Crystal Palace to ease pressure on Frank
Premier LeagueCalvert-Lewin continues hot streak to earn Leeds point at Sunderland
Premier LeagueSpurs edge past Crystal Palace to ease pressure on Frank
Premier LeagueCalvert-Lewin continues hot streak to earn Leeds point at Sunderland
World Darts ChampionshipHurrell stuns Bunting as Littler marches on
Tumaini CarayolNew Battle of the Sexes is cynical bid for attention and own goal for Sabalenka
As it happenedEagles edge out Bills, Giants thrash Raiders after Browns shatter Steelers

News : Huffington Post
Elevating Exports with UK Export Finance
Yes, Optimists Really Can Live Longer Lives
Adulthood Starts After 30 And The Three Other 'Brain Eras' We Get
I Spent 48 Hours In Ukraine's Most 'Western' City Where Tourism Is Rising
Zack Polanski Uses 4-Letter Word To Hit Back After Cabinet Minister's Attack
'The Daily Show' Roasts Trump Over A Yule Log – For 1 Particular Habit
'Sleazebags': Trump Wishes A Merry Christmas To ... Epstein Island Visitors?!?
I Was A Science Professor Who Worked For NASA. Every Saturday, I Was Living A Secret Life.
Trump Blasts 'Radical Left Scum' In Annual Hate-Filled Christmas Message
Joe Biden's Family Christmas Photo Gets Attention For The Wrong Reason

Internet : Wired News
Billion-Dollar Data Centers Are Taking Over the World
In Cryptoland, Memecoin Fever Gives Way to a Stablecoin Boom
So Long, GPT-5. Hello, Qwen
People Who Drink Bottled Water on a Daily Basis Ingest 90,000 More Microplastic Particles Each Year
‘We Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’—Trump’s Mass Deportations Will Only Grow From Here
The Gloves Are Off in the Fight for Your Right to Repair
2025’s Best Phones Were Also Its Wackiest
Introducing a New Chapter for Uncanny Valley
How Much Melatonin Should You Be Taking?
The Best Drones for Every Budget
The Best Plant-Based Meal Kits and Delivery Services
The Best After-Christmas Deals for Redeeming All Those Gift Cards
The Age of the All-Access AI Agent Is Here
Chinese Crypto Scammers on Telegram Are Fueling the Biggest Darknet Markets Ever
Big Balls Was Just the Beginning
Tech Disrupted Friendship. It’s Time to Bring It Back

News Mail
The great retreat: Up to a million Romanians came to the UK to work as cleaners and builders... now nearly 40,000 are leaving each year to escape crime, the crumbling NHS and cost of living
EXCLUSIVEPictured: Schoolgirl, 13, killed in Ashford house fire just days after Christmas - as mother and another child remain in hospital
Armed police shoot 'gunman' after two-vehicle crash in Norfolk town
Officers were called to London Road at around 8.25pm on Sunday after receiving reports of a two-vehicle collision.
JD Wetherspoon condemns staff who refused to serve gender-critical campaigners celebrating Supreme Court ruling
Several employees at one of the chain's Edinburgh pubs snubbed the co-leaders of feminist group For Women Scotland, Susan Smith and Marion Calder, after recognising their faces.
Tories dismiss 'scumbag' Egyptian dissident Alaa Abd El-Fattah's apology for vile tweets as they demand his deportation from Britain
Alaa Abd El-Fattah's arrival in the UK on Boxing Day was welcomed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer following years of detention in his native Egypt.
What happened to my body after I quit Mounjaro, by CLAUDIA CONNELL. I lost four stone and slimmed to size 10. But after Christmas, the consequences for my skin, looks and weight are truly astonishing
The average person is likely to have gained about 3lbs over the festive period and gorged on 6,000 calories on Christmas Day.
'I don't want people who hate our country coming here': Tory leader Kemi Badenoch's fury as Keir Starmer welcomes freed anti-Semitic Egyptian dissident who called for the killing of British police

Misc. : Vice
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Computer Weekly
Middle East tech trends 2026: AI, cyber security and sovereign infrastructure take centre stage
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Politics
: BBC

British-Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy Attribution
Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, Tories say Attribution
UK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment Attribution
Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer Attribution
Starmer backs down in farm tax row - but why now? Attribution
Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms Attribution
Tributes as UK's first female Asian lord mayor dies Attribution
Scrap non-crime hate incidents, police leaders to recommend Attribution
English councils warned against adopting four-day week Attribution
Justice secretary's grooming gang comments probed for code breach Attribution
Lib Dems write to human rights watchdog over election delays Attribution
Track UK's latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats Attribution
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change? Posted
The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK Attribution
How did the courts backlog get so bad? Attribution
What's happening with the assisted dying bill? Attribution
From our Political Editor Chris Mason
Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point Attribution
Rachel Reeves will be hoping this Budget buys her some time Attribution
MP's aide reported suspected China LinkedIn approach Attribution

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News : Independent
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Trump warns of ‘thorny issues’ after crunch peace deal talks with Zelensky in Florida
US president hails ‘terrific’ Ukraine peace plan meeting and says 'progress made'
Watch: Trump warns clash over territory could jeopardise negotiations
Key details about latest Ukraine peace deal – and Russia’s objections
Brigitte Bardot, French film star and cultural icon, dies aged 91
Teachers set to strike next year unless they get pay deal, bosses warn
Kate Bush reveals friend is one of missing after Devon Christmas swim
UK set for cold start to 2026 with amber health alert issued
Child dies and another in hospital after Kent house fire
Prisoner on Palestine hunger strike ‘losing the ability to speak’
‘Devoted family man’ died days after being punched outside village pub
Russian submarine followed spy ship into British waters
Government condemns freed activist’s ‘abhorrent’ social media posts
Starmer gave peerage to ex-aide who campaigned for child sex offender
Falling Tesla sales and a $1tn deal: A year in the life of Elon Musk
The Independent hits SafeCall campaign target of £165k to help missing children in UK
‘I’ve been left in limbo for 25 years. I need to know what happened’
The heartbreak of spending Christmas without a missing loved one
How life changed for Kate McCann after Madeleine went missing
The choir helping reunite missing people with their worried families
Domestic abusers sentenced to nearly 230 years in prison in Scotland

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