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Ever wondered what Father Christmas’ favourite meal is? Or why Santa wears a red suit?

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As Catholics in Gaza gather for Christmas, Father Carlos Ferrero tells Bryony Gooch how they have maintained faith in the face of widespread devastation

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All states have some form of a slayer rule that prevents killers from inheriting from their victims

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Norad is tracking St Nick’s speedy trip around the globe as he delivers presents worldwide

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Ukrainian president calls for meeting with Donald Trump to address territorial conflict in the east

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Leading medical bodies representing more than 90,000 health professionals have issued an urgent plea

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The three-time champion eased past William O’Connor 3-1, but rival Wright suffered a shock loss to Arno Merk, wrecking plans for another meeting between the old rivals

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Richard Gaisford signed off from Good Morning Britain one final time on Wednesday, 24 December, after 25 years working on the ITV programme.

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Thanks to Amazon’s Boxing Day sale, the appliance has never been cheaper

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The Reds have scored only three set-piece goals this season and conceded 11.

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Plus how to bag the best bargains when the deals roll around

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‘Liberation’ is prompting spontaneous applause, raw emotion and an unusual social rule that forces audiences to fully surrender to the moment

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Acclaimed series is returning to the streamer in February

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Stylists share their top tips on how to wear the trending silhouette this winter

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Most major supermarkets are closed on Christmas Day

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Plus, the pre-Christmas deals up for grabs right now

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The former Clipper has parked a return to the NBA this term and will instead focus his energy on running the South Florida Sails in the Sport Fishing Championship (SFC)

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Save up to 50 per cent with Dreams promo codes

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Conversely, the euro and the pound were at three-month highs on Wednesday

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Minuscule ‘nanodots’ could hold the key for future targeted cancer therapies

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From May, landlords will be banned from using Section 21 notices under Labour’s new Renter’s Rights Act. Until then, they can still administer these ‘no-fault’ notices to remove a tenant without reason at two months’ notice

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Watch live as Santa Claus begins his annual journey around the world, delivering presents ahead of Christmas Day.

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