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How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
The plushies bring “emotional value” to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty. Read full story Author:
The ‘happy little town’ left reeling from sea deaths
Two people are dead and a third is missing after getting into difficulty in the sea at Withernsea. Read full story Author:
Will 2026 be the year MPs and peers agree on how to repair Parliament?
Parliamentarians will shortly have to decide if they should leave their building to allow for billions of pounds of maintenance work to take place. Read full story Author:
Junk food advert ban set to come into force
The government hopes a ban on junk food adverts will prompt manufacturers to develop healthier recipes. Read full story Author:
Thousands stranded across Europe as Greece airspace disrupted
A fault with radio communications caused air traffic controllers to temporarily suspend arrivals and departures. Read full story Author:
Anthony Joshua posts first picture since fatal crash in poignant tribute
Anthony Joshua posts on social media for the first time since he was injured in a car crash that killed two of his close friends in Nigeria. Read full story …
Hunt for two prisoners continues as third is charged
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Wicked composer latest to cancel Kennedy Center gig after Trump name change
Stephen Schwartz says he will not appear at the arts venue as it “has now become an ideological statement”. Read full story Author:
Tyson Fury comes out of retirement… again
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announces he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement. Read full story Author:
How to look after dogs, cats and other pets in cold weather
Pets may need help to stay warm and safe when wintry conditions arrive. Read full story Author:
Binned sausage rolls served to rail passengers
LNER worker Peter Duffy’s claims for unfair dismissal are dismissed by a tribunal. Read full story Author:
Canal collapse repairs to take most of 2026
New aerial footage shows the extent of the damage on the canal in Shropshire. Read full story Author:
UK and France bomb underground IS arms bunker in Syria
RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an Islamic State group arms store in Syria, UK officials say. Read full story Author:
Schools to start reopening after Nigeria mass abduction
Schools in “safe and secure areas” will be allowed to reopen after 250 children were taken in November. Read full story Author:
Four are in – but who might complete Premier League Darts line-up?
Four players – including World Championship finalists Luke Littler and Gian van Veen – have guaranteed their place, but who are the contenders to fill the four invitational slots in …
Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro
An extraordinary mission dubbed “Operation Absolute Resolve” saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president’s fortified compound. Read full story Author:
Venezuela could now define Trump’s legacy – and America’s place in the world
Removing a leader and pledging to rebuild a country represents a major shift in Trump’s America First vision, writes Anthony Zurcher. Read full story Author:
‘A long road ahead’: Venezuelans react to Maduro’s arrest with hope and worry
Caracas residents worry about what comes after US intervention in their country amid a tense political climate. Read full story Author:
‘Deeply shocked’: World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela
There has been a mixed reaction to a large-scale strike on Venezuela and Maduro’s capture by the US. Read full story Author: