Midlands pub closes after fifth flooding

Staff cancel the bookings of around 200 customers as the pub shuts for the foreseeable future.

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Who is Frederik, the next king of Denmark once nicknamed 'Pingo'?

"I don't want to lock myself in a fortress. I want to be myself," Crown Prince Frederik once said.

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Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch's 52-year reign in pictures

83-year-old Margrethe II is Europe's longest-serving living monarch, having taken the throne in 1972.

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Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.

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Newspaper headlines: Politics, parties and the monarchy - the last front pages of the year

The Sunday newspapers offer contrasting assessments of Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer's chances of becoming the next prime minister.

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Eurostar services to resume after major disruption

Many passengers are still stranded in London and Paris after flooding cancelled all Eurostar trains.

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Protesters and police clash 'amid community tension' in London

Traffic was brought to a standstill as police and protestors appeared to clash.

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Argentina pulls out of plans to join Brics bloc

It had been due in a few days to join the group, seen as a counterweight to the Western-led world.

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Odesa church: Clergyman narrowly avoids roof collapse after Russian attack

CCTV shows debris falling from the from the building's ceiling after Russian strikes hit the area.

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Thousands of Palestinians flee central Gaza as Israeli troops advance

Israeli tanks reportedly reach the outskirts of Bureij refugee camp as the ground offensive expands.

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Sheffield murder inquiry: Man killed as car hit crowd was 'Good Samaritan'

Police say Christian Marriott came to an unconscious woman's aid after the crash in Sheffield.

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Police identify man found shot in Arizona desert in 1976

The decades-old case resurfaced on Tuesday after police identified the body as that of an El Salvador man.

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Russian celebs at 'almost naked' party stung by backlash

Some of Russia's best-known celebrities apologise as criticism of their behaviour spreads on social media.

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FBI investigate threats against Colorado judges who ruled against Donald Trump

Police say judges who ruled that Donald Trump can't run for president in Colorado are facing death threats.

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Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns

There are no shortcuts in the fight against Hamas, the army chief insists as Israel pounds Gaza.

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Boxing Day dip: Hundreds take plunge in RNLI event in Southend

Bathers dressed in Christmas outfits braved icy water to raise money for the RNLI.

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Queen Camilla hosts Windsor Castle afternoon tea for girl with brain tumour

Olivia Taylor from south-east London has a brain tumour which has left her blind in one eye

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The Papers: 'All is Fergiven' and 'Tories face new Farage threat'

Tuesday's Boxing Day front pages feature a range of images of the Royal Family at Sandringham.

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Two in court over Limerick €21m cocaine seizure

Two men are in court after an estimated 300kg of cocaine was seized from a cargo ship.

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Sara Sharif: UK and Pakistan courts tussle over siblings' future

Legal cases are examining where the siblings of the 10 year old found dead at her home in Surrey will live.

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Bethlehem nativity scene depicted with rubble and razor wire

A muted Christmas celebration sees worshippers lighting candles and praying for peace in Manger Square.

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Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal: Gunners top of Premier League after thrilling Anfield draw

Arsenal maintain their place at the top of the Premier League after a thrilling draw with Liverpool at Anfield.

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Hundreds turn out for pre-Christmas meat auction

The Smithfield Market's traditional event returned on Saturday for the first time since before the Covid pandemic.

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Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump immunity case

This will aid Mr Trump's efforts to delay his trial, as the case must now work through appeals.

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Airbus Atlantic: 700 staff sick after Christmas dinner

It is unclear what was on the menu for the festive feast turned nightmare before Christmas.

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Colorado's top court disqualified Trump - will the Supreme Court overrule?

The nine justices of America's highest court are set to take centre stage in a politically fraught case.

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Last Christmas scores Christmas number one, beating Sam Ryder and Mariah Carey

Wham's festive classic tops the Christmas chart for the first time, 39 years after its release.

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Elle Edwards: Four more charged over Wirral pub shooting

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside a pub in Wirral on Christmas Eve last year.

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Liverpool 5-1 West Ham United: Jurgen Klopp's side reach Carabao Cup last four

Liverpool cruise into the EFL Cup semi-finals with a dominant performance against West Ham at Anfield.

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Venezuela: Americans freed in swap deal - and fraudster Fat Leonard returned

Venezuela releases a fraudster wanted by the US and 10 Americans, as part of a prisoner swap deal.

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Sam Ryder surprises shoppers in Reading

The Eurovision star wants to push his Christmas single to number one in the charts.

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Apple halts some Watch sales in the US

The move comes after the US found it violated patent rights of a smaller firm.

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Jonathan Majors: Marvel actor guilty of assaulting girlfriend

Jonathan Majors is known for playing Kang in the Marvel universe and for films like Creed III.

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Christmas: Twinkly tractors plough Pembrokeshire festive furrow

More than 200 tractors festooned in sparkling festive colours parade through Pembrokeshire.

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Serbia's Vucic claims big election victory for party

The president's party is set to win, projections say, but the opposition has big hopes in Belgrade.

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Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food

The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops.

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ICO's criminal investigations team looks into claims BBC withheld documents

Its criminal investigations team is looking into claims the BBC withheld documents related to Martin Bashir's interview with Princess Diana.

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London's Ulez-scrapped cars cannot go to Ukraine, Sadiq Khan says

London's mayor says he cannot legally change the Ulez scheme and send scrapped vehicles to Ukraine.

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Trains and ferries cancelled as warning for heavy rain in force

A Met Office weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of Scotland on Sunday.

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Everton: Club confirms move to new stadium in 2025-26 season

Everton's move to a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock is confirmed to be the start of the 2025-26 season.

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Julian De Bono: CCTV released in search for missing Ipswich man

Police say they are extremely concerned for Julian De Bono, last seen near the River Gipping.

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Christmas: Baubles stolen from 'Ireland's tallest tree'

People have also been seen climbing the Christmas tree and a giant bauble, the council says.

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Gang jailed for £1m cocaine-coated broom handle plot

Police said 30kg of cocaine was chemically converted into lacquer and used as broom handle varnish.

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British Museum deputy director to leave after thefts inquiry

Dr Jonathan Williams had agreed to step back from his duties until the conclusion of an external review.

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Christmas 'spoilt' for Bedford residents after tree taken every night

One tower block resident says he enjoyed having a plastic tree and the policy is "bah-humbug".

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Andrew Harper's widow made MBE for campaign work

Lissie Harper lobbied for mandatory life sentences for the manslaughter of emergency workers.

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Sunak takes the win but the battle is not over - Chris Mason

The PM secures a comfortable victory in crunch Rwanda vote but his troubles are far from over.

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Turkish referee attack leaves crisis that goes beyond football

Halil Umut Meler may quit football after he was punched by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca.

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Man guilty of missing ex-partner's 2012 murder

Mum-of-four Claire Holland has not been seen since leaving a city centre pub in 2012.

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I saw boy stab Brianna Ghey, murder-accused tells court

A girl accused of murder tells a jury she saw a boy stab Brianna Ghey after hearing the teen scream.

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Unions call for immediate pause to Ofsted

The NAHT and ASCL say time is needed to address the concerns raised at the inquest into Ruth Perry's death.

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I'm A Celebrity winner named after Sam Thompson, Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage made final

Sam Thompson, Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage were the last men standing on the reality TV show.

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Man arrested in connection with 1984 murder

Anthony Littler, 45, was found with with head injuries in an alleyway near a London Tube station.

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Spanish La Liga match abandoned after fan dies in stands

Granada's La Liga match with Athletic Bilbao is abandoned after a supporter dies in the stands at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium.

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Elizabeth Magill: UPenn president quits amid antisemitism row

She has faced mounting calls to resign since giving controversial Congressional testimony.

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Gap between haves and have-nots widening, report warns

Issues including stagnant wages and mental health problems risk becoming entrenched, report warns.

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Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to get award

Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says.

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Paul Bryan: Murderer jailed after 39 years on the run

Paul Bryan is sentenced to at least 24 years in prison after killing Roman Szalajko in 1984.

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William Brown: Arrest after boy, 7, killed in Sandgate hit-and-run

A man has been arrested after seven-year-old William Brown died when he was hit by a vehicle.

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Watch: 'World's most famous Christmas tree' switched on

Trafalgar Square's famous tree has been lit up in a tradition dating back to 1947.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault by fourth woman

Following new legal action, the rapper says he "did not do any of the awful things being alleged".

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A family's escape from North Korea through a minefield and stormy seas

Mr Kim and his family pull off a seemingly impossible feat and gives new insights into life there.

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Virginia home explodes as police respond to call

A huge explosion destroys at least one home in a suburb of Washington DC as police executed a search warrant.

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Pupils say languages not key to careers - report

Subjects being shunned by pupils at GCSE because they do not think they will need them in future.

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Sharon Gordon: Builder admits murdering client in row over extension

Peter Norgrove killed Sharon Gordon with a hammer after a disagreement over work at her home.

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'Incredible strength' of child stabbed in Dublin

Three children and a school assistant were injured in the attack, which was followed by rioting.

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What is the government’s new migration policy?

The government has announced changes to some of its rules on legal migration to the UK.

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Ukraine war: Russia accused of killing unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war

Kyiv investigates a video said to show two surrendering Ukrainian soldiers being shot by Russians.

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Hong Kong: Protest leader Agnes Chow jumps bail

The activist is in Canada and is under investigation for breaching the national security law.

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Pogues, Wham! and Mariah battle to be Christmas number one

Fairytale of New York has surged since the death of Pogues' frontman Shane MacGowan.

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Israel-Gaza: UK launches surveillance flights to find Hamas hostages

The UK is sending unarmed, manned aircraft over Israel and Gaza to aid rescue efforts.

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One dead and one injured in Paris attack

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says passers-by were targeted in the Quai de Grenelle area.

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Heavy snow causes travel delays across Europe

Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

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AUKUS: Radars will help counter threat of 'space warfare'

Three sites set to monitor deep space in a security arrangement between the UK, US and Australia.

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'Ghana Must Go' bags: Ethiopian Airlines bans the well-known luggage

Ethiopian Airlines says the luggage, known by various names across Africa, can damage equipment.

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