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Jailed HK tycoon's 'teeth rotting and fingernails falling off', daughter tells BBC

December 31, 2025 - 17:12
The daughter of Jimmy Lai tells the BBC that her father's health is deteriorating in prison.
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Jailed Hong Kong tycoon's 'teeth rotting and fingernails falling off'

December 31, 2025 - 17:12
The daughter of Jimmy Lai tells the BBC that her father's health is deteriorating in prison.
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Notable deaths 2025

December 31, 2025 - 16:55
Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.
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Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July

December 31, 2025 - 14:33
The release is part of a new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border.
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Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July

December 31, 2025 - 14:33
The release is part of a new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border.
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Eurostar delays enter second day as passengers stuck onboard overnight

December 31, 2025 - 13:56
Eurostar says it plans to run all of its services on Wednesday but there may still be delays and cancellations.
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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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