A romantic-mystery debut novel, The Artist by Lucy Steeds, set against the sun-drenched backdrop of southern France, has been crowned the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year.

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A federal judge in California has expanded a decision allowing more detained immigrants to request bond hearings

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State Department reportedly informed employees earlier this month to refrain from commemorative messaging on World AIDS Day

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The military and federal law enforcement have moved to investigate lawmakers who filmed a video earlier this month urging troops to ‘refuse illegal orders’

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No one was charged after the teens swarmed the Arizona home of Dr. Matthew Pittinsky

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Netflix’s mega hit is still fun and immersive. But can it stick the landing?

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The chancellor unveiled £26 billion worth of tax hikes to close a large hole in the public finances

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Liverpool were humiliated 4-1 by PSV at Anfield for a ninth defeat in 12 games and Arne Slot’s job is coming under scrutiny

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Trump administration has labeled mother of press secretary’s nephew a ‘criminal illegal alien’ as her siblings and legal team fight for her release

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Giant balloons are getting into shape for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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A Utah man who was spared execution this fall after developing dementia during his 37 years on death row has died of apparent natural causes

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The injection is recommended as an additional maintenance treatment for patients over 12 when usual medications have not proven effective enough

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The Chancellor’s decisions put Britain on course for a record tax burden as she hiked levies.

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They join Lewis Capaldi, Maroon 5, Pitbull and Garth Brooks as headliners

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The carotid ultrasound takes just 15 to 30 minutes, involving a small handheld device gently passed over the neck

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Liverpool 1-4 PSV: Struggling Reds’ dismal season goes from bad to worse as defensive howlers help excellent PSV romp to victory

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