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• Most chilling Christmas crimes including 'Santa Claus' who butchered ex's entire family

  26-12-2024 12:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The joyous celebration of Christmas has turned into a bloody nightmare for many unsuspecting families who became tragic victims of horrendous crimes, from kidnaps to massacres
  
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• Boxing Day stampede as streetwear store is 'robbed' by hundreds of teenagers during sale frenzy

  27-12-2024 02:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of Aussie teens have joined a stampede into a streetwear store amid the Boxing Day sales as they fought to 'rob' the streetwear brand of free T-shirts.
  
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• Inside story of how it all went wrong at Cadbury's: It has skimmed, trimmed and many say ruined the taste of its chocolate, reveals JANE FRYER. And that's not the worst by a long shot...

  27-12-2024 02:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  John Cadbury - patriarch of Britain's most famous confectionery company and a doggedly good and relentlessly philanthropic example to us all - must be spinning in his grave in the village of Bournville.
  
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• Dad was dragged by a wave from our bedroom... then Mum let me go and slipped under the water. Suddenly we were orphans: How Rosie and her five siblings lost their parents when the Boxing Day tsunami struck Sri Lanka

  27-12-2024 02:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The final words Rosie Forkan's mother said to her were 'I love you'. Eight-year-old Rosie then watched, helplessly, as her mum disappeared under the water, tragically losing her life.
  
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• BRIAN VINER: Pop's greatest showman goes ape

  27-12-2024 02:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  BRIAN VINER: The last week of the year brings us perhaps the year's oddest movie.
  
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• Australian mother-and-son left trapped under a taxi after driver ploughed into pedestrians in horror Christmas Day crash in New York City

  27-12-2024 02:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The woman and her nine-year-old son were among the six people who were injured after the cab crashed outside the Macy's department store in New York City.
  
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• ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: What is the story of the disputed Republic of Abkhazia which borders Georgia?

  27-12-2024 02:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Abkhazia is in the South Caucasus, along the eastern coast of the Black Sea. It borders Georgia to the southeast and Russia to the northwest. The ethnic Abkhaz people are indigenous to the region.
  
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• Just 30 percent of people can solve this 1% Club riddle - but others say it's easy

  27-12-2024 02:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Test both your intellect and English skills with this deceptively difficult brainteaser featured on ITV's The 1% Club. Remember, you only have 30 seconds to solve it
  
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• Judge explodes at Jay-Z in child rape case and rules against rapper after 'relentless' courtroom plot

  27-12-2024 02:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A New York judge ruled to keep the identity of a woman accusing Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 anonymous, while sharply criticizing his attorney Alex Spiro for 'combative' legal tactics.
  
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• PATRICK MARMION theatre review: A tale of two Twelfth Nights... but which one's top?

  27-12-2024 02:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Now the 12 days of Christmas are upon us, who comes out on top in two festive stagings of Shakespeare's midwinter comedy?
  
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• Owen Hargreaves names three signings Arsenal need to overtake Liverpool

  27-12-2024 02:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Owen Hargreaves claims Arsenal and Chelsea lack the same experience as Liverpool (Premier League)Owen Hargreaves believes Arsenal need to sign three players with significant experience in order to beat Liverpool to the Premier League title.Arne Slot’s side are now seven points clear of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League after they came from behind to beat Leicester City 3-1 at Anfield on Boxing Day.Earlier on Thursday, Chelsea took the lead against Fulham at Stamford Bridge but a se
  
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• Heartbroken fiancée shares emotional tribute to father-of-two who was electrocuted on Christmas Eve: 'You were my heart and soul'

  27-12-2024 02:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aaron Greentree, 29, died while he was working at a property in Sydney's south-west on Christmas Eve. It is understood he was working on an air conditioning unit when he was electrocuted.
  
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• Walkers rejoice as Labour axes looming deadline for historic plans to be registered

  27-12-2024 02:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The move has been welcomed by enthusiasts but has sparked another row with landowners following Labour's inheritance tax raid on farms.
  
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• Top 10 biggest video game news stories of 2024 – from Xbox to Concord

  27-12-2024 02:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s mostly been bad news (Rockstar Games/Bloomberg/Sony Interactive Entertainment)2024 is over and once again turmoil has ravaged the video games industry, but what were the biggest stories of the year and how will they impact 2025?The worst thing we can say about 2024 is that it wasn’t very different to 2023. It still had all the same problems, with constant job layoffs and a constant lack of big announcements. Publishers were still obsessed with live service games, despite most o
  
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• Only the top 4 percent of people can work out answer to mind-bending egg puzzle

  27-12-2024 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The brainteaser might seem like a simple matter of breaking down the steps but it challenges your assumptions about how we interpret actions
  
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• Sycamore trees hit by devastating disease triggered by warmer weather, National Trust warns

  27-12-2024 01:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After record breaking temperatures in 2022, the trees familiar to children from their 'helicopter' seeds - are being attacked by Sooty Bark Disease, the charity warns.
  
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• Miraculous rescue of Utah man trapped in avalanche after his brother spotted his fingers poking out of snow

  27-12-2024 01:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two Utah brothers miraculously survived a giant avalanche one of them triggered while they were riding snowmobiles through the backcountry on Christmas Eve.
  
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• What cost of living crisis? Aussies expected to have spent a record $1.3billion in Boxing Day stampede

  27-12-2024 01:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aussies were willing to put their lives on the line for a good deal on Thursday as thousands jostled in hour-long queues during the Boxing Day sale frenzy.
  
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• Assad loyalists fight back: Former forces of deposed Syrian dictator 'ambush' new regime, killing 14 security personnel

  27-12-2024 01:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The incident, the first serious challenge to the new regime in Damascus, took place in Tartus province, a pro-Assad stronghold.
  
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• Political earthquake as the most controversial woman in Victoria makes sudden return to Liberal Party power as John Pesutto is replaced: Who is new leader Brad Battin?

  27-12-2024 01:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Victoria's Liberal opposition has dramatically voted banished colleague Moira Deeming back into the fold in a landslide 23 votes to 4 - and the party's leader has been replaced.
  
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• Jen Psaki breaks ranks to blast Nancy Pelosi and 'old guard' Democrats for blocking 'young talent' AOC

  27-12-2024 01:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki blasted the 'old guard' of the Democrat Party for denying Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez the party's lead on the House Oversight Committee.
  
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• Women who get less than seven hours sleep during pregnancy are at greater risk of diabetes, study claims

  27-12-2024 01:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers have discovered a link between sleep duration during these crucial periods and a higher risk of a range of health problems.
  
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• The two major problems with Luigi Mangione case that could torpedo trial

  27-12-2024 01:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New York City prosecutors face an uphill battle trying to convict Luigi Mangione, 26, in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson.
  
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• Six in 10 pupils in S4 fail key mathematics exam

  27-12-2024 01:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Three out of five pupils in S4 in Scotland failed a key maths qualification this year, new figures reveal.
  
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• MAGA civil war as Elon Musk and Vivek clash with hard right on key immigration issue

  27-12-2024 01:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The MAGA movement is embroiled in a fierce debate over the H-1B visa program after Vivek Ramaswamy, a Trump appointee, defended hiring skilled foreign workers and criticized American culture.
  
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• Fresh blow to High Street as number of Boxing Day sale shoppers tumbled by nearly 10 per cent

  27-12-2024 01:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts said some bargain hunters had opted to shop online instead of visiting the shops in person.
  
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• Britain's favourite dog breeds revealed - so how does YOUR pooch rank?

  27-12-2024 01:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MailOnline has compiled survey data showing what Britain think of every dog breed, and which is most liked by different generations. You can find out who truly is man's best friend.
  
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• What’s my horoscope for today? December 27, 2024 astrological predictions for your star sign

  27-12-2024 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk)Mercury and Saturn’s influence continues to stir up some tension for many, causing doubts and delays that might feel discouraging at first.
  For Cancer and Leo, patience is key – both will find relief after navigating a few bumps in the road. Virgo, however, may encounter a situation where someone’s protective nature could initially feel like a roadblock, but trust that they are looking out for your best interests.
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• The tragic faces of three army women who killed themselves after abuse by their colleagues show cases MUST be heard by criminal judges, urges rape charity who say court martials are not fit for purpose

  27-12-2024 01:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The cases of tragic army women who killed themselves following sexual abuse by their male colleagues show that reform is needed, a charity has warned.
  
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• Royal Mint unveils five new special coins for 2025

  27-12-2024 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Five special coins have been unveiled for 2025 (Picture: PA)Five new coin designs, including those depicting the Red Arrows and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, have been unveiled by the Royal Mint ahead of the New Year.
  The Royal Mint’s 2025 annual set will be available next week and includes new designs for the 50p, £2 coin and £5 coin.Two 50p coins have been designed to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first Red Arrows display and to commemorate those who played a pi
  
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