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- BBC
Lockerbie suspect 'is the bomber' - MacAskill
Abu Agila Masud is due to go on trial in Washington in May facing three charges, which he denies.
- BBC
Tributes to fan fatally injured on way to game
Jordan Hattersley was en route to watch his beloved Sheffield United when he was hit by a car.
- Sky News
Fearne Cotton shares update after getting tumours removed
Presenter Fearne Cotton has said she is "healing well" and feeling "almost normal" weeks after having two benign tumours removed from her jaw. The TV, radio, and podcast host, 43, posted pictures of her scars on her Instagram page on Saturday. Cotton said she found the experience of undergoing the procedure "fascinating", that she is "feeling grateful" the tumour was benign, and that she had good care.
- Reuters
Airports reopen following Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Kazan
MOSCOW (Reuters) -The airport in the Russian city of Kazan reopened on Saturday after temporarily closing earlier in the day following a Ukrainian drone attack, Russia's aviation watchdog said. Russian state news agencies reported the drone attack on a residential complex and other areas in Kazan, some 500 miles (800 km) east of Moscow. The Defence Ministry said the city had been attacked by three waves of drones between 7:40 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. (0440 and 0620 GMT).
- The Canadian Press
In a calendar rarity, Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Day
Hanukkah, Judaism’s eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day, only the fourth time that’s happened since 1900.
- Insider Monkey
Capital One Financial Corporation (COF): A Bull Case Theory
We came across a bullish thesis on Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) on Substack by Stock Analysis Compilation. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on COF. Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)’s share was trading at $175.66 as of Dec 19th. COF’s trailing and forward P/E were 16.59 and 11.52 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. […]
- Hello!
8 Christmas movies on Netflix that are actually good
These 8 Christmas movies on Netflix UK are perfect for getting into the festive spirit, from The Grinch to Klaus.
- BBC
Poultry to be kept indoors amid rise in bird flu
The housing order will come into force across parts of Yorkshire and the East of England from Monday.
- Yahoo Sports
Complete college football bowl schedule for 2024-25: Games, matchups, times, dates
From the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl on Dec. 14 to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Jan. 20, 82 teams will play in at least one postseason game.
- The Telegraph
Fury vs Usyk 2: What time is tonight’s fight, how to watch and who is on the undercard
Tyson Fury weighed in at a career-high 20st 1lb for tonight’s eagerly anticipated fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
This $18 Mr. Coffee mug warmer makes a cozy gift — and it'll arrive by Christmas
'Last sip is equal to the first': Piping hot java on demand is a present that will bring joy all the days of their lives.
- The Canadian Press
10 people including children die in stampede in Nigeria at a Christmas charity event
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Ten people, including four children, have been killed in a stampede in Nigeria’s capital city as a large crowd gathered to collect food items distributed by a local church at a Christmas event, the police said Saturday.
- BBC
Packham quits RSPCA over abattoir cruelty claims
The TV presenter and ex-Green MP quit after an investigation into some of the charity's approved abattoirs.
- The Canadian Press
What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world
Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights.” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a multibranched candelabra.
- BBC
Winter solstice celebrated at historic sites
Crowds gathered to watch the sunrise over spiritual sites in Wiltshire and Somerset.
- BBC
TV medical drama role for girl who had transplant
Three-year-old Bea is "thriving" after having a heart transplant at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital.
- Associated Press Finance
Trump was poised to inherit a strong economy. Then things got rocky and he added to the uncertainty
The smooth economy that Donald Trump was poised to inherit suddenly looks a bit rockier — with critics saying the president-elect is contributing to the uncertainty. The Federal Reserve now sees inflation as staying stubbornly elevated as it has become cautious about further interest rate cuts planned for next year. On Wednesday, Trump blew up a bipartisan budget deal, which means the government could shut down after midnight Saturday.
- The Telegraph
Rachel Reeves told to halt diversity drive that will cost City £1bn
Rachel Reeves is being urged to halt a diversity drive officials estimate will cost the City up to £1 billion.
- The Independent
Awkward moment James Corden has to correct fellow Graham Norton Show guest
Wonka actor, Timothee Chalamet was confused about how long Gavin and Stacey had been on UK television for
- Hello!
Lady Louise Windsor looks so chic as she makes surprise outing with Duchess Sophie ahead of family Christmas
The Duchess of Edinburgh joined her daughter for a fun pre-Christmas outing…