The Papers: UK 'ready to attack Houthis' and plan for passport-free travel

The lead stories include a UK vow to repel Houthi Red Sea attacks and bring in passport-free travel plans.

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Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch's 52-year reign in pictures

83-year-old Margrethe II is Europe's longest-serving living monarch, having taken the throne in 1972.

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Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.

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New Year celebrations: How the world is welcoming 2024

People around the world gather to celebrate the new year, with fireworks shows in major cities.

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Eurostar services to resume after major disruption

Many passengers are still stranded in London and Paris after flooding cancelled all Eurostar trains.

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Ukraine war: Kremlin says 18 dead after attack on Russian city

Officials say children were among the dead; Ukraine blames Russian air defences for civilian casualties.

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Protesters and police clash 'amid community tension' in London

Traffic was brought to a standstill as police and protestors appeared to clash.

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William Brown: Mother thanks King Charles for burial permission

William Brown, 7, was killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Folkestone on 6 December.

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Odesa church: Clergyman narrowly avoids roof collapse after Russian attack

CCTV shows debris falling from the from the building's ceiling after Russian strikes hit the area.

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Gemma Wiseman: Team GB and England deaf women's footballer dies aged 33

Gemma Wiseman, who represented England and Great Britain's deaf women's teams, has died at the age of 33.

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Storm Gerrit: Stalybridge tornado 'was a whirlwind of madness'

A tree crashed into another woman's bathroom during the tornado near Manchester in Storm Gerrit.

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At least 30 E.coli cases may be linked to recalled cheese - HSA

At least 30 cases of E.coli may be linked to Mrs Kirkham's cheese, the UK Health Security Agency says.

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Trump election: Michigan supreme court rejects ballot disqualification bid

The former US president can stand in next year's presidential primary in the battleground state.

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Police identify man found shot in Arizona desert in 1976

The decades-old case resurfaced on Tuesday after police identified the body as that of an El Salvador man.

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Russian celebs at 'almost naked' party stung by backlash

Some of Russia's best-known celebrities apologise as criticism of their behaviour spreads on social media.

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Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns

There are no shortcuts in the fight against Hamas, the army chief insists as Israel pounds Gaza.

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Young-onset dementia risk increased by Vitamin D deficiency and depression, study says

A major study has identified 15 risk factors for young-onset dementia, not all of which are genetic.

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Boxing Day dip: Hundreds take plunge in RNLI event in Southend

Bathers dressed in Christmas outfits braved icy water to raise money for the RNLI.

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Queen Camilla hosts Windsor Castle afternoon tea for girl with brain tumour

Olivia Taylor from south-east London has a brain tumour which has left her blind in one eye

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Richard Franklin: Doctor Who and Emmerdale star dies on Christmas Day

The 87-year-old - who also stood for parliament - died in his sleep, it has been confirmed.

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The Papers: 'All is Fergiven' and 'Tories face new Farage threat'

Tuesday's Boxing Day front pages feature a range of images of the Royal Family at Sandringham.

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Two in court over Limerick €21m cocaine seizure

Two men are in court after an estimated 300kg of cocaine was seized from a cargo ship.

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Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December

The move to Western calendar is seen as a further shift away from Moscow's influence.

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Christmas Eve: Hottest since 1997 after 15.3C recorded near Heathrow

Mild conditions lay the groundwork for what forecasters say could be the hottest Christmas Day since 2016.

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Sara Sharif: UK and Pakistan courts tussle over siblings' future

Legal cases are examining where the siblings of the 10 year old found dead at home in Surrey will live.

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Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal: Gunners top of Premier League after thrilling Anfield draw

Arsenal maintain their place at the top of the Premier League after a thrilling draw with Liverpool at Anfield.

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Ulez vehicle exports to Ukraine needs rule change, says London mayor

Sadiq Khan is requesting the government change the rules around scrappage schemes to allow exports.

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Smithfield Market pre-Christmas meat auction returns

The traditional meat market returned on Saturday for the first time since before the Covid pandemic.

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Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump immunity case

Special counsel Jack Smith had asked the court to take up the case in an expedited manner.

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Last Christmas scores Christmas number one, beating Sam Ryder and Mariah Carey

Wham's festive classic tops the Christmas chart for the first time, 39 years after its release.

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Charlie Sheen attacked by woman at his Malibu home - police

Police have arrested Electra Schrock for assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.

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Elle Edwards: Four more charged over Wirral pub shooting

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside a pub in Wirral on Christmas Eve last year.

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Polish news anchor pulled off air as Tusk reforms take effect

Polish state TV channel TVP Info taken off air after Donald Tusk's government moved to depoliticise public media.

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Sam Ryder surprises shoppers in Reading

The Eurovision star wants to push his Christmas single to number one in the charts.

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Jonathan Majors: What now for the Marvel universe and his career?

An assault conviction leaves the actor's career in tatters and questions over where Marvel goes next.

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Extinction Rebellion co-founder Gail Bradbrook sentenced

Gail Bradbrook has tried to argue she was justified in causing damage to government property.

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Christmas: Twinkly tractors plough Pembrokeshire festive furrow

More than 200 tractors festooned in sparkling festive colours parade through Pembrokeshire.

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Councils in England say funding boost next year won't be enough

The government says extra money next year will account for inflation - but local authorities disagree.

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Serbia's Vucic claims big election victory for party

The president's party is set to win, projections say, but the opposition has big hopes in Belgrade.

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Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food

The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops.

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Alex Batty: French couple give details about British teen’s life

Alex Batty is back in the UK after vanishing on a holiday in Spain in 2017 with his mother and grandfather.

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ICO's criminal investigations team looks into claims BBC withheld documents

Its criminal investigations team is looking into claims the BBC withheld documents related to Martin Bashir's interview with Princess Diana.

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Champions League 5th place: Man Utd and Newcastle exits may affect Premier League's hopes of additional spot

Manchester United and Newcastle's early European exits have left the Premier League currently missing out on an extra Champions League place.

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Christmas: Baubles stolen from 'Ireland's tallest tree'

People have also been seen climbing the Christmas tree and a giant bauble, the council says.

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Gang jailed for £1m cocaine-coated broom handle plot

Police said 30kg of cocaine was chemically converted into lacquer and used as broom handle varnish.

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Inside Putin's carefully choreographed annual news conference

The four-hour TV extravaganza was inescapable, writes BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg.

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Christmas 'spoilt' for Bedford residents after tree taken every night

One tower block resident says he enjoyed having a plastic tree and the policy is "bah-humbug".

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The Rap Game UK: Winner LR Loose says genre 'can be like therapy'

After six weeks of intense challenges, one emcee has been crowned winner of the BBC Three show.

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Unions call for immediate pause to Ofsted

The NAHT and ASCL say time is needed to address the concerns raised at the inquest into Ruth Perry's death.

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Alicia Keys' surprise performance for London commuters

Watch the US artist sing and play on a public piano inside St Pancras International station.

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Prince Harry to pay legal costs to Mail on Sunday

The Duke of Sussex faces £48,000 in legal costs after losing part of an ongoing libel battle.

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How much trouble is PM in over Rwanda bill?

Rishi Sunak’s fragile authority is on display as warring Tory factions weigh up the Rwanda Bill.

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Spanish La Liga match abandoned after fan dies in stands

Granada's La Liga match with Athletic Bilbao is abandoned after a supporter dies in the stands at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium.

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Royal Family members reveal family Christmas card images

Prince and Princess of Wales use a monochrome image, while King and Queen go for Coronation photo.

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Gap between haves and have-nots widening, report warns

Issues including stagnant wages and mental health problems risk becoming entrenched, report warns.

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Ipswich murder investigation launched after baby's death

Police are called to a property and arrest two men and a woman.

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Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to get award

Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says.

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Chinese garlic is a national security risk, says US senator

Rick Scott says Chinese garlic grown in sewage is unsafe and poses a threat to national security.

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Watch: 'World's most famous Christmas tree' switched on

Trafalgar Square's famous tree has been lit up in a tradition dating back to 1947.

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Brit Awards: Indie band Last Dinner Party win rising star prize

The indie band follow in the footsteps of Adele, Florence + The Machine and Sam Fender.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault by fourth woman

Following new legal action, the rapper says he "did not do any of the awful things being alleged".

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MPs attempt to revive animal welfare measures

Banning live animal exports, trophy hunting imports and criminalising dog theft are back on the agenda.

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A family's escape from North Korea through a minefield and stormy seas

Mr Kim and his family pull off a seemingly impossible feat and gives new insights into life there.

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Turner Prize 2023: Jesse Darling wins for art using tattered flags and barbed wire

Jesse Darling wins the prestigious £25,000 award for art making a comment on modern British life.

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Denny Laine, Wings and Moody Blues musician, dies age 79

The guitarist and singer worked alongside Sir Paul McCartney and co-wrote the hit Mull of Kintyre.

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Washington DC house explodes as police respond to call

A huge explosion destroys at least one home in a suburb of Washington DC as police executed a search warrant.

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Hong Kong: Protest leader Agnes Chow jumps bail

The activist is in Canada and is under investigation for breaching the national security law.

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Israeli forces reported to be pushing into southern Gaza

The head of Israel's military says the IDF is fighting "strongly and thoroughly" in south Gaza.

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Pogues, Wham! and Mariah battle to be Christmas number one

Fairytale of New York has surged since the death of Pogues' frontman Shane MacGowan.

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Manchester City 3-3 Tottenham: Dejan Kulusevski rescues draw for Spurs

Dejan Kulusevski heads an equaliser in the 90th minute as Tottenham earn a dramatic Premier League draw against Manchester City.

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Heavy snow causes travel delays across Europe

Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

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AUKUS: Radars will help counter threat of 'space warfare'

Three sites set to monitor deep space in a security arrangement between the UK, US and Australia.

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Euro 2024 draw: Scotland in group with hosts Germany while England in with Denmark

Scotland are drawn in the same group as hosts Germany at Euro 2024 while England are in Group C along with Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia.

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COP28: UN climate talks take aim at planet-warming food

World leaders agree to tackle the huge carbon footprint of the food we produce and eat.

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King's tie features Greek flag after Elgin Marbles row

Royal sources say the tie was a coincidence and not linked to Rishi Sunak's spat with the Greek PM.

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US House votes to expel George Santos from Congress

The Republican becomes only the sixth elected member of the lower chamber of Congress ever to be removed.

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Brigit Forsyth: Still Open All Hours actress dies aged 83

The star was best known for TV shows Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? and Still Open All Hours.

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