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Saudi Arabia on Saturday said it would back Sanna's government in any military confrontation with separatist forces in a statement that came a day after reported Saudi air strikes in Yemen's Hadramawt province. Separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates have recently made territorial gains, emba…
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A properly prepped, balanced and weaponised team finally had the chops to expose Australia’s weaknessesNa-na na-na na-na na na na, Duckett’s on the piss. On the piss. Duckett’s on the piss.Don’t take me home, please don’t take me home. And while we’re here, stand up, stand up, please do stand up if …
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Somalia reacted angrily Friday (December 26) after Israel formally recognised the northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" -- the first country to do so. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has for decades pushed for international recognition. U…
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The doctor and writer on getting drunk aged three, a very fancy garden chair, and her habit of sleepwalkingBorn in Singapore, Clare Bailey Mosley, 64, studied at the Royal Free Medical School where she met Michael Mosley: they married in 1987. She worked as a GP until she retired in 2022. She wrote …
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Fear and feelings of intense vulnerability caused me to retreat into my shell, until I saw myself in an unlikely feature in one of the British master’s printsMy thyroid cancer arrived by accident, in the way life-changing things sometimes do. In May of this year, I went for an upright MRI for a mino…
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Stockton’s JobsPlus is a pilot scheme with caseworkers who connect individual people with potential jobs, providing direct financial help where necessary“We’ve had quite a few people on the estate get jobs,” says Bryan Stokell, who found work as a full-time security guard thanks to Stockton-on-Tees’…
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⚽ Premier League updates from 12.30pm GMT kick-off⚽ Live scores | Table | Mail BarryManchester City: Although nothing has officially been agree between the two clubs, Manchester City are in pole position to sign Antoine Semenyo in January after Chelsea cooled their interest in the Bournemouth winger…
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde apologises after error meant one family had no remains at a funeralAn investigation has been launched by a Glasgow hospital after an error led to the wrong body being cremated.The mistaken release of the body by the hospital to the undertakers was only discovered after …
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US-backed air strikes in Nigeria targeted Islamic State group fighters who were attempting to enter the country from the Sahel region, according to the Nigerian government. US President Donald Trump said on his social media platform that the strikes were carried out on Thursday at the request of Nig…
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Extremist messaging now woven into music and YouTube videos, with one expert saying: ‘You can be radicalised sitting on your couch’The two men chop peppers, slice aubergines and giggle into the camera as they delve into the art of vegan cooking. Both are wearing ski masks and T-shirts bearing Nazi s…
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Pilot programme for under-25s will offer paid placements aimed at introducing participants to military lifeYoung people in Britain will be offered a gap year-style scheme by the Ministry of Defence, in an effort to introduce citizens to military life early as part of a new “whole of society” approac…
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Sarina Wiegman’s champions took supporters on the most thrilling and nail-biting ride in Switzerland that was in many ways even more enjoyable to cover than their 2022 triumphSurreal. Utterly surreal. A home Euros in 2022 had provided wave after wave of emotion, England’s win at Wembley the culminat…
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England captain and Joe Root revel in rarest of victories‘Narrative that we haven’t won goes back to zero now’Ben Stokes shared a hug with Joe Root and spoke of an “awesome feeling” after watching his England side claw back some respectability on this failed Ashes tour with a rollercoaster two-day v…
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Region famed for molecular gastronomy begins video project to collect and share rustic recipesCatalonia’s avant garde chefs have made a name for themselves with their revolutionary techniques and molecular gastronomy, yet they are fond of saying they are merely paying homage to the simple dishes ser…
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Kentucky’s Thomas Massie used the president’s insult to raise funds to run against a Trump-endorsed candidateA Kentucky congressman singled out by Donald Trump on Christmas as a “lowlife” after co-authoring a law requiring the federal government to release all of its Jeffrey Epstein files says the p…
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News, discussion and buildup to the day’s actionGet in touch! Email us with your thoughts hereManchester United are up to fifth. Despite the rare absence of Bruno Fernandes, they jumped above Liverpool after a 1-0 win over Newcastle at Old Trafford last night. A great goal too. I didn’t rate Patrick…
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From Jackson Lamb’s mac in Slow Horses to the queen-bee wardrobe of Wild Cherry, Guardian writers choose the outfits that shaped storylines and revealed personalities in 2025• Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereNever mind the catwalk shows, the viral glossy advertising …
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As with every tournament- the Africa Cup of Nations is also notable for the uniforms worn by the players of the different nations - whose jerseys celebrate the diversity of cultures. For more on this, FRANCE 24’s Catherine Viette is joined by Matthieu Morge Zucconi - fashion editor at Le Figaro news…
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In an exclusive interview, the head of the TUC says a customs union with the EU could boost the UK’s economyKeir Starmer should seek out a far closer relationship with Europe, including a possible customs union, the head of the TUC has said.Paul Nowak, TUC general secretary, said the British public …
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Country pulled out of hosting 2015 tournament but has since become central figure within world footballIt is hard to conceive that Morocco, now the nerve centre for staging Africa’s marquee football events, was a continental pariah 10 years ago.Abruptly pulling out of hosting the 2015 Africa Cup of …
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Gather your friends and raise a glass to the year gone by with recipes from Thomasina Miers, Honey & Co and Benjamina EbuehiWhen it comes to throwing parties, the world falls into two quite distinct camps: those who love to do so, and those who would rather do almost anything else. Getting organised…
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From the books I’ve read (and forgotten) this year to the number of times my jokes bombed on stageAs the end of the year looms up like the handle of a rake I’ve just stepped on, I recall the preceding 12 months as a period characterised by a steep erosion of trust and a sinking feeling that nothing …
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The Punjabi photographer was delighted with this stunning shot of birds being fed on the Yamuna River in DelhiSachin Ghai describes Yamuna Ghat in Delhi, India, as his idea of a photographer’s paradise. “In winter, thousands of migratory birds circle the wooden row boats on the river,” he says. “Dur…
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Draper forced to withdraw from US Open with arm injuryBritish No 1: ‘It’s a really, really tough decision’Jack Draper has announced he will miss next month’s Australian Open after admitting he is not quite ready for a return to top-level competition. The British No 1 has played just one match since …
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West Somerset Lagoon would harness renewable energy for UK’s AI boom – and create ‘iconic’ arc around Bristol ChannelThe architect of the London Eye wants to build a vast tidal power station in a 14-mile arc off the coast of Somerset that could help Britain meet surging electricity demand to power a…
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River Wandle, south London: I can see the water from my bedroom window, the pollution has gone and it’s bursting with lifeMost mornings now, I peek out of my bedroom window and immediately feel happy. Right outside, the River Wandle is awake and bursting with life. The grey heron swoops down and swi…
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Poland has ‍temporarily ​closed two airports in Rzeszow ​and ⁠Lublin after ​the country's armed forces scrambled fighter jets due to ‍Russian strikes ​on Ukraine, according to the Polish Air ‌Navigation Services ‍Agency. Earlier on Saturday, powerful explosions rocked Ukraine's capital as authoritie…
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Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire: I couldn’t believe how much moss there was covering the rocks, the trees, the ground – everythingLiving in a city, I don’t have much contact with nature, but when I do, I always savour it. Most people go to the woods in search of flowers, birds, insects or fungi, but…
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Voters will head to the polls in next year's midterms to decide on a number of critical ballot measures. While most of the attention in 2026 will be on the fights for the House, Senate and governor's mansions, these measures are no less significant. From reproductive and transgender rights to agric…
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Frustrated lawmakers are looking to 2026 in the hopes that they can reclaim some of the power many fear they’ve ceded to the White House under President Trump. Over the course of 2025, the Trump administration unilaterally shuttered or drastically weakened federal agencies, implemented widespread ta…