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Ex-Australia batter Martyn in coma with meningitis

December 31, 2025 - 12:53
Former Australia batter Damien Martyn, 54, who played 67 Test matches, is in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis..
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Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71

December 31, 2025 - 11:07
Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.
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Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71

December 31, 2025 - 11:07
Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.
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Watch: Underwater chess champions compete for world title

December 31, 2025 - 10:17
Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath.
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Machu Picchu train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured

December 31, 2025 - 10:15
A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.
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Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines

December 31, 2025 - 09:23
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.
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The viral moments that grabbed India's attention this year

December 31, 2025 - 09:03
From a superstar's Met Gala debut to a historic World Cup win, here's a look back at the year India had.
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Israel to revoke licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza

December 31, 2025 - 06:39
The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".
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Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35

December 31, 2025 - 06:06
She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.
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The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal

December 31, 2025 - 02:33
Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.
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The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal

December 31, 2025 - 02:33
Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.
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Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist

December 31, 2025 - 01:54
Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.
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Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist

December 31, 2025 - 01:54
Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.
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Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low

December 31, 2025 - 01:31
The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.
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Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low

December 31, 2025 - 01:31
The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran staged a strike when the Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar.
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Guinea junta chief takes lead in controversial election as social media restricted

December 30, 2025 - 23:52
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.
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Saudi Arabia backs call for UAE to leave Yemen after strike on separatist-held port

December 30, 2025 - 23:08
The UAE denies Saudi claims it sent a shipment of weapons to separatists and pushed them to launch offensives against the Yemeni government.
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Saudi Arabia backs call for UAE to leave Yemen after strike on separatist-held port

December 30, 2025 - 23:08
The UAE denies Saudi claims it sent a shipment of weapons to separatists and pushed them to launch offensives against the Yemeni government.
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Eurostar cancels all trains out of London as power outage hits Channel Tunnel

December 30, 2025 - 22:32
Le Shuttle has also had to suspend services between Folkestone and Calais over a "power supply issue".
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Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence

December 30, 2025 - 20:43
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called "typical Russian lies".
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