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- Associated Press
China raises its estimate for the size of its economy in 2023
China's economy grew a bit more in 2023 than earlier thought, but the revision has not affected forecasts for “about 5%” growth in the GDP this year, the government said Thursday. The estimate for total economic activity, or GDP, in 2023 for the world's second largest economy was increased by about 2.7% to 129.4 trillion yuan ($17.7 trillion), based on an economic census conducted once every five years. The exact impact on China’s annual economic growth in 2023 was not given.
- The Guardian
Staffordshire: woman arrested on suspicion of murdering man on Christmas Day
Police say postmortem being carried out to determine cause of death of man, in his 30s, in Norton Canes
- Associated Press
Bosch claims wicket of his first ball as Pakistan reaches 88-4 in 1st test against South Africa
Fast bowler Corbin Bosch made a dream test debut with a wicket on his first ball to provide South Africa a perfect start in the Boxing Day test against Pakistan on Thursday. Bosch lured Pakistan captain Shan Masood (17) to play a lose drive and had him caught in the slips as Pakistan reached 88-4 at lunch on a seamer friendly SuperSport Park pitch, losing four wickets for 20 runs.
- Sky video
Funeral for five journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
A funeral has taken place for five journalists killed in an Israeli strike outside a hospital in Gaza, according to its health ministry.
- Evening Standard
Tsunami 2004: what are the biggest earthquakes in history?
It’s been 20 years since a Boxing Day tsunami caused devastation in nations in the Indian Ocean
- BBC
Gavin and Stacey tops Christmas Day TV ratings
More than 12 million viewers tuned in to watch the finale of Gavin and Stacey on Christmas Day.
- Simply Wall St.
With 49% ownership, Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:HUT) has piqued the interest of institutional investors
Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Hut 8's stock price is sensitive to their trading...
- The Guardian
Syrian forces suffer 14 fatalities in countryside clashes
Transitional administration said 10 police members also wounded by ‘remnants’ of Assad regime in Tartous
- Reuters
Russia's VTB buys nationalised agriculture firm
Russia's second-largest lender, VTB, has acquired an agricultural company in southern Russia, which was nationalised after its former owners were accused of corruption and fled Russia, the bank said in a statement on Thursday. The company, now called Agrocomplex Labinski, was nationalised in 2023 after an arrest warrant was issued for its former owner Andrei Korovaiko, and his business partner, Arkady Chebanov. VTB said it plans to increase the company's efficiency, streamline its operations, and eventually sell it at a profit.
- Simply Wall St.
Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. (TSE:TVE) Looks Interesting, And It's About To Pay A Dividend
It looks like Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. ( TSE:TVE ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next three days. Typically, the...
- Reuters
Russia: It's up to Trump team to make first move to improve ties
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia is willing to work with Donald Trump's incoming administration to improve relations if the U.S. has serious intentions to do so but it is up to Washington to make the first move, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday. Trump, who will return as U.S. president on Jan. 20, styles himself as a master dealmaker and has vowed to swiftly end the war in Ukraine but not set out how he might achieve that beyond getting President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian counterpart President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to agree to end the fighting.
- PA Media: Entertainment
Beyonce returns to NFL half-time stage with star-studded ode to Texas
The US superstar took to the stage for her hometown performance at Houston’s NRG Stadium.
- Simply Wall St.
The Honest Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:HNST): Are Analysts Optimistic?
We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse The Honest Company, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:HNST ) business as it appears the...
- The Independent
Man City vs Everton LIVE: Premier League team news and line-ups as hosts look for vital win
Pep Guardiola’s side have won just one of their last 12 matches as they welcome Sean Dyche’s Everton
- The Independent
How to watch every Premier League fixture on Boxing Day
There are eight Premier League matches on Boxing Day and two more on 27 December, all on Prime Video
- The Independent
Can I travel around the UK by public transport on Boxing Day?
Exclusive: Key questions and answers for travelling around the UK by train, bus, ferry and air for the rest of the year
- PA Media: Entertainment
Family of Gavin And Stacey actress learnt of secret return while watching show
Laura Aikman shared a video which shows her family screaming in shock as her character appears.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
End-of-year sales are here: Score discounts at Amazon, Walmart, Target and more
Did Santa forget to put something under your tree? Scoop up savings on Apple, Dyson, Kate Spade, KitchenAid and more.
- Simply Wall St.
Savaria (TSE:SIS) Has Announced A Dividend Of CA$0.045
Savaria Corporation ( TSE:SIS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.045 per share on the 10th of January...
- Simply Wall St.
ProFrac Holding Insider Ups Holding During Year
Insiders were net buyers of ProFrac Holding Corp.'s ( NASDAQ:ACDC ) stock during the past year. That is, insiders...