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Display follows more than 3,000 fireworks launched over Auckland’s famous Sky Tower as celebrations begin

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The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America’s 250th birthday celebration into the country’s single biggest year for volunteering

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The whole of England has been placed under an amber cold health alert by the UK Health Security Agency

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‘If you have a ticket to [a] New York party on New Year's Eve, you have guaranteed predictability or at least as close as you can get to predictable in NYC,’ one expert said

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A friend of Anthony Joshua's personal trainer has paid tribute after he was involved in a fatal car crash on Monday.

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Our community were divided on what passengers should wear when flying, but largely agreed that the real problem lies not with leggings or pyjamas, but with an airline industry that has normalised discomfort

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These sommelier-approved bottles of fizz combine affordability with quality

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The ‘Home Alone’ star, now 45, said that it took him years to realise he was ‘in charge’ of his interactions with the public

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From award-winning Aldi to Co-op bottles of fizz, these are the bargain bottles to try

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Our team of dedicated deal-hunters are tracking down the best bargains

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Police were called to reports of an assault on Christmas morning at a flat in Devizes, Wiltshire

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The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 remains a mystery more than a decade later

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Artificial intelligence influenced nearly every aspect of politics in 2025, from campaign tactics to global diplomacy

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The incident occurred at Conisbrough, between Doncaster and Sheffield

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David Miliband tells the World of Trouble podcast with Sam Kiley that there currently 59 significant conflicts going on around the world, including Sudan, DRC, Gaza, Ethiopia and Myanmar

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Employees of Donald Trump’s Florida club were sent to make house calls on Jeffrey Epstein until a young beautician complained about him making sexual advances towards her, report alleges

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In a new book, a veteran crossword constructor argues that politics seeps its way into the popular puzzles

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From eco-lodges and guesthouses to beachside resorts and boutique hotels, there’s a variety of places you can stay in Cape Verde

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Wayne Lineker described 2025 as the "worst year of his life" as he shared a message to anyone considering treatment in rehab.

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President Donald Trump reacts to death of journalist Tatiana Schlossberg from blood cancer by posting screenshots of criticism of her famous political family

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The Brazilian legend underwent successful surgery in Sao Paulo, with the procedure taking three hours due to ‘complications’

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Staying well isn’t just about reacting to illness, it’s about catching potential problems early before they affect your quality of life.

Plug-in hybrids can serve as a bridge to electric vehicles, offering 30–50 miles of electric-only range before a gas engine takes over

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