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'Brighter days are coming soon', says Joe Biden in his Christmas message

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'Brighter days are coming soon', says Joe Biden in his Christmas message

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Jimmy Fallon jokes Biden finally ‘united country’ with Hunter

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Jimmy Fallon jokes Biden finally ‘united country’ with Hunter

Grandfather uses takeaway bag to fight off £18,000 Rolex robbers

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Grandfather uses takeaway bag to fight off £18,000 Rolex robbers

Moment 50ft sinkhole opens up metres away from Welsh house

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Moment 50ft sinkhole opens up metres away from Welsh house

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Jess Phillips dismisses Elgin Marbles row in awkward live TV exchange

Editor’s Picks

The A-Word | An Independent TV Documentary

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The A-Word | An Independent TV Documentary

The many Turkish delights to discover in Türkiye

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The many Turkish delights to discover in Türkiye

How Kim Kardashian’s attempt to honour Marilyn Monroe went wrong

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How Kim Kardashian’s attempt to honour Marilyn Monroe went wrong

The best European cruise holiday destinations

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The best European cruise holiday destinations

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Travel Smart

The most magical Christmas markets to visit

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The most magical Christmas markets to visit

The best European cruise holiday destinations

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The best European cruise holiday destinations

Enjoy the splendour of luxury holidays with TravelSmart

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Enjoy the splendour of luxury holidays with TravelSmart

Discovering the secrets of Jordan with our TravelSmart guide

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Discovering the secrets of Jordan with our TravelSmart guide

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That Dress

How Kim Kardashian’s attempt to honour Marilyn Monroe went wrong

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How Kim Kardashian’s attempt to honour Marilyn Monroe went wrong

How Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy created a fashion staple

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How Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy created a fashion staple

The powerful message behind Lady Gaga’s iconic meat dress

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The powerful message behind Lady Gaga’s iconic meat dress

How Gillian Anderson’s thong defined a noughties fashion trend

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How Gillian Anderson’s thong defined a noughties fashion trend

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Binge Watch

Himesh Patel rolls with the laughs on HBO’s The Franchise

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Himesh Patel rolls with the laughs on HBO’s The Franchise

The Apprentice star and director on Trump’s criticism to film

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The Apprentice star and director on Trump’s criticism to film

Jared Harris talks new film Reawakening and homage to Richard Harris

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Jared Harris talks new film Reawakening and homage to Richard Harris

Justin Theroux on the legacy of The Leftovers

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Justin Theroux on the legacy of The Leftovers

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Music Box

Lemoncello perform ‘Old Friend’ in Music Box session

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Lemoncello perform ‘Old Friend’ in Music Box session

Lemoncello perform ‘Sunflower’ in Music Box session

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Lemoncello perform ‘Sunflower’ in Music Box session

Boston trio Tiny Habits perform ‘Wishes’ for Music Box session

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Boston trio Tiny Habits perform ‘Wishes’ for Music Box session

Boston trio Tiny Habits perform ‘Mudroom’ in Music Box session

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Boston trio Tiny Habits perform ‘Mudroom’ in Music Box session

On The Ground

Searching for the ‘Whitby Woman’

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Searching for the ‘Whitby Woman’

On the campaign trail with Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg

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On the campaign trail with Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg

Life at 50C: Delhi’s streets struggling to cope with heatwave

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Life at 50C: Delhi’s streets struggling to cope with heatwave

Indian farmers use election to make voices heard against Narendra Modi

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Indian farmers use election to make voices heard against Narendra Modi

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Behind The Headlines

What would a President Trump 2.0 look like?

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What would a President Trump 2.0 look like?

When will the Cost of Living Crisis end?

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When will the Cost of Living Crisis end?

How airlines greenwash the skies

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How airlines greenwash the skies

Is it time to panic over AI? | Behind The Headlines

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Is it time to panic over AI? | Behind The Headlines

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Decomplicated

What is tactical voting - and why could it be a powerful tool?

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What is tactical voting - and why could it be a powerful tool?

Are ultra-processed foods bad for you?

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Are ultra-processed foods bad for you?

Why are UK councils going bankrupt?

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Why are UK councils going bankrupt?

What causes the winter flu and how does it differ from other types?

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What causes the winter flu and how does it differ from other types?

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Sport

Video: Scores climb Guinea football stadium walls to escape crush

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Video: Scores climb Guinea football stadium walls to escape crush

Max Verstappen reacts after winning Qatar Grand Prix

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Max Verstappen reacts after winning Qatar Grand Prix

Watch: Lewis Hamilton pilots fighter jet in astronaut training

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Watch: Lewis Hamilton pilots fighter jet in astronaut training

‘This is my place’: Ruben Amorim’s first interview at Man Utd

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‘This is my place’: Ruben Amorim’s first interview at Man Utd

Climate

Surfers ride powerful 13ft waves amid weather warning

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Surfers ride powerful 13ft waves amid weather warning

Floodwaters rage across Yelville as residents evacuated from homes

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Floodwaters rage across Yelville as residents evacuated from homes

Greece shuts down Acropolis as temperatures hit almost 40 degrees

01:00

Greece shuts down Acropolis as temperatures hit almost 40 degrees

Eerie tornado sirens ring through downtown Chicago

00:31

Eerie tornado sirens ring through downtown Chicago

Culture

James Van Der Beek cries in first TV interview since cancer diagnosis

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James Van Der Beek cries in first TV interview since cancer diagnosis

I’m A Celeb’s Tulisa hints some campmates being ‘fake’ after exit

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I’m A Celeb’s Tulisa hints some campmates being ‘fake’ after exit

I’m A Celeb: Maura Higgins admits to dating Strictly star Pete Wicks

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I’m A Celeb: Maura Higgins admits to dating Strictly star Pete Wicks

Davina McCall reveals she gave surgeon a scare after surgery

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Davina McCall reveals she gave surgeon a scare after surgery

Lifestyle

Moment ceiling collapses on top of mother trying to hold it up

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Moment ceiling collapses on top of mother trying to hold it up

Michelin-starred chef’s Christmas plea after thieves steal 2,500 pies

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Michelin-starred chef’s Christmas plea after thieves steal 2,500 pies

Princess of Wales adds final touches to Christmas carol service plans

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Princess of Wales adds final touches to Christmas carol service plans

Davina McCall reveals she gave surgeon a scare after surgery

01:02

Davina McCall reveals she gave surgeon a scare after surgery

Will Bayley's Electric Road Trip

Paralympian Will Bayley puts his “Range Anxiety” to the test

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Paralympian Will Bayley puts his “Range Anxiety” to the test

The feel-good perks of living the Electric Vehicle lifestyle

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The feel-good perks of living the Electric Vehicle lifestyle

Paralympian Will Bayley checks the performance of electric vehicles

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Paralympian Will Bayley checks the performance of electric vehicles

To EV or not to EV? Paralympian Will Bayley considers electric cars

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To EV or not to EV? Paralympian Will Bayley considers electric cars

Saudi Cup

Saudi Cup: ‘A true display of horsemanship’, says Prince Bandar

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Saudi Cup: ‘A true display of horsemanship’, says Prince Bandar

Princess Nourah praises young fashion designers on show at Saudi Cup

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Princess Nourah praises young fashion designers on show at Saudi Cup

Andrew Strauss says Saudi is an eye opener

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Andrew Strauss says Saudi is an eye opener

Saudi Arabia is ‘pushing limits’ of fashion creativity

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Saudi Arabia is ‘pushing limits’ of fashion creativity

Galaxy The Ripple Effect

Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE on the imposter syndrome epidemic

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Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE on the imposter syndrome epidemic

Finance coach Ellie Austin-Williams on the psychology of money

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Finance coach Ellie Austin-Williams on the psychology of money

Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE on how to tackle imposter syndrome

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Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE on how to tackle imposter syndrome

Simple ways to boost your money situation with Ellie Austin-Williams

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Simple ways to boost your money situation with Ellie Austin-Williams

Big In America

Can Willsow’s children’s books pique the interest of the US market?

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Can Willsow’s children’s books pique the interest of the US market?

Will the founders of Spice Kitchen be able to find US retailers?

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Will the founders of Spice Kitchen be able to find US retailers?

Co-founders of See.Sense bring their cycle safe tech to New York City

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Co-founders of See.Sense bring their cycle safe tech to New York City

Collctiv fintech founder Amy Whitell tries to crack the US tech market

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Collctiv fintech founder Amy Whitell tries to crack the US tech market

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Saudi Green Initiative

Saudi government doesn’t ‘pay lip service’ on climate action

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Saudi government doesn’t ‘pay lip service’ on climate action

SGI ‘seems like a nest of harmony’, journalist says

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SGI ‘seems like a nest of harmony’, journalist says

SGI ambitions are ‘extremely high’, says Saudi climate envoy

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SGI ambitions are ‘extremely high’, says Saudi climate envoy

Saudi Green Initiative aims to ‘not just preserve, but create’

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Saudi Green Initiative aims to ‘not just preserve, but create’

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AlUla

Gérard Mestrallet on the challenges of bringing infrastructure to the region of AlUla

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Gérard Mestrallet on the challenges of bringing infrastructure to the region of AlUla

Sir George Iacobescu, chairman of the Canary Wharf Group on the investment into the historic region of AlUla

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Sir George Iacobescu, chairman of the Canary Wharf Group on the investment into the historic region of AlUla

Oliver Ripley of sustainable hotel group Habitas talks about how AlUla challenged his preconceptions of Saudi Arabia

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Oliver Ripley of sustainable hotel group Habitas talks about how AlUla challenged his preconceptions of Saudi Arabia

Thomas Kaplan of wild cat conservation charity Panthera on the mission to save the Arabian Leopard

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Thomas Kaplan of wild cat conservation charity Panthera on the mission to save the Arabian Leopard