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- CBC
B.C. village mourns deaths of 2 longtime residents in landslide
Barbara and David Enns were residents of The Village of Lions Bay for several decades until they died last weekend in a landslide, says the town's mayor.David's body was found the day after the Dec. 14 mudslide destroyed their home. But Barbara's remains weren't found until Dec. 21, according to Squamish RCMP.Mayor Ken Berry says residents of the small community are devastated.The debris shut down the busy highway for several hours. (Ben Nelms/CBC)"It's just been a complete profound loss for the
- Yahoo Sports
Week 16 recap: McCarthy's last stand, Daniels is ROY, Ben Johnson flirts with Bears | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Week 16's Sunday slate is in the books and there were performances and injuries that will have long term fantasy implications. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to breakdown all the action and place the games in three categories: Games we care about the most, games we sort of care about and games that could have been an email.
- Barca Universal
Palmeiras plotting shock move for €30 million-rated Barcelona loanee
As we near the end of 2024, it has been a whirlwind year for Vitor Roque. The striker made the big move to Barcelona, with the hopes of making a breakthrough at the highest level of football.But after...
- The Guardian
‘Major crisis’ in NSW mental health care escalates as public psychiatrists prepare to quit en masse
State hospitals face exodus of 150 specialists amid standoff with government over pay
- The Canadian Press
Dallas Cowboys make owner Jerry Jones proud after being eliminated from the playoff chase
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from the playoff contention before they kicked off Sunday night.
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Ruben Amorim points out one change players should make after Man United defeat
Manchester United suffered a humiliating defeat against Bournemouth in the Premier League at the weekend.It was another poor performance from the Red Devils but it was not a surprise to see them disap...
- BBC
Bin collection changes over festive break
Guildford Borough Council is urging residents to check the planned changes to avoid disruption.
- The Chelsea News
Former Manchester United striker explains why Enzo Maresca would “be stupid”
One former Manchester United striker has been explaining why Enzo Maresca would ‘be stupid’ if he did this one thing this season.Despite yesterday’s draw against Everton in the Premier League, M...
- BBC
Call for action on road lined with floral tributes
Resident calls for speed cameras near RNAS Culdrose after a series of fatal accidents.
- BBC
Irish brothers scammed $435k from my Dad - and got a slap on the wrist
The daughter of a US man defrauded by two NI brothers doubts their victims will ever be repaid.
- BBC
Mental health services flag up Christmas support
A number of mental health services in the region say they have seen an increase in demand.
- BBC
RNLI 'will always respond', even at Christmas
The lifesaving crews around the country work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Reuters
Malaysia's 1MDB files legal claim against Amicorp Group seeking over $1 billion for alleged fraud
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Scandal-hit Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad said on Monday it has filed a legal claim of more than $1 billion against corporate services provider Amicorp Group and its CEO, alleging the firm knowingly facilitated over $7 billion in fraudulent transactions. The claim, among one of the biggest filed by 1MDB related to the multibillion dollar graft scandal, was filed in the British Virgin Islands against eight Amicorp entities and its Chief Executive Officer Toine Knipping, alleging that they played a vital role in enabling the sovereign wealth fund to be defrauded between 2009 and 2014, 1MDB said in a statement.
- Yahoo Finance UK
What will the UK housing market look like in 2025?
The UK residential property market beat expectations in 2024. Will it do the same in the coming year?
- BBC
'Harmful' classic novel taken off GCSE course
The book's removal is welcomed by the children's commissioner amid concern about racist language.
- Reuters
NATO chief Rutte says Zelenskiy's criticism of Germany's Scholz is unfair
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he considered the sometimes harsh criticism of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to be unjustified, news wire DPA reported. Although Germany has been a vital ally of Ukraine, its hesitation in providing long-range Taurus cruise missiles has been a source of frustration in Kyiv, which is battling a foe armed with a powerful array of long-range weaponry. "I have often told Zelenskiy that he should stop criticising Olaf Scholz, because I think it is unfair," DPA quoted Rutte on Monday as saying in an interview.
- BBC
Christmas tea brings communities together
The event brought older people who might be struggling with loneliness together with young families.
- BBC
The Somali team making football waves in Birmingham
Somali community team Kawala FC only started in Birmingham in 2023 but have already tasted success.
- BBC
'I'll be a care home elf on Christmas Day'
Farrah Amjad says she will be dishing out Christmas meals to those who might otherwise go without.
- BBC
The prison that hands out presents to inmates' children
The HMP Edinburgh Christmas appeal has been running for almost 40 years and benefits hundreds of children.