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• Canary Islands weather warning with '33ft waves' after tourists swept away

  12-12-2025 10:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The weather warning comes less than a week after four tourists were killed, with another missing, at the Charco de Isla Cangrejo natural pool in Los Gigantes, Tenerife.
  
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• We listened to ‘bad’ Christmas songs to see if they’re as awful as people say

  14-12-2025 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  ‘Tis the season for terrible festive music (Picture: Getty)Christmas is always filled with music, with festive favourites returning year on year and new artists vying for their chance to make their mark.New tracks rarely make a dent in the cultural consciousness – unless you’re Leona Lewis with One More Sleep, although that is now over a decade old.But that doesn’t stop stars from trying to break into the coveted Christmas charts with new offerings each Yuletide.This yea
  
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• My son died by suicide – I’m trying to save others

  14-12-2025 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  Over time, I have had to accept that I will never truly know why Adam took his life (Picture: Marcus Long)When I got the phone call first telling me of my son Adam’s death in October 2020, the news hit me in the pit of my stomach and floored me – physically and emotionally. It was a feeling of horror beyond imagination. Though I knew Adam had difficulties, nothing had ever pointed to him wanting to take his life. At  21, he was someone who was always on the move, ful
  
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• Martin Keown makes astonishing Arsenal title claim after Wolves win

  14-12-2025 08:58 via metro.co.uk
  Arsenal legend Martin Keown (Picture: Getty)Martin Keown has claimed Arsenal’s ‘whole title bid was on this game’ after the Gunners clinched a dramatic victory over Wolves.Premier League leaders Arsenal looked set to drop valuable points in the title race when bottom-placed Wolves scored a 90th-minute equaliser through Tolu Arokodare at the Emirates Stadium.Arokodare’s late header cancelled out Arsenal’s opener – an own goal from Wolves goalkeeper Sam Jo
  
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• ‘Fast and deep’ flooding likely with Met Office amber warnings for rain today

  14-12-2025 08:58 via metro.co.uk
  People struggle to hold onto their umbrellas during strong wind in Birmingham on December 9 (Picture: Jacob King/PA)Weather warnings for the UK have been upgraded, with yet more severe weather warnings now in place for potential flooding.Two amber warnings are in place today, covering Cumbria and parts of South West Scotland. Yellow warnings cover swathes more of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.The Met Office has warned households across the UK to prepare ‘flood kits’ ahead o
  
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• Masked suspect is seen fleeing rampage at Brown University as students remain in lockdown after carnage that left two students dead

  14-12-2025 08:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The horror shooting triggered an urgent manhunt that plunged the Providence, Rhode Island community into lockdown, as officials released chilling surveillance video of the at-large gunman.
  
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• Two students killed after gunman opens fire during university exam

  14-12-2025 08:31 via metro.co.uk
  Officers armed with AR-15-style rifles flooded the Ivy League university (Picture: AP)Two people have died and nine others have been injured in a shooting at a US university.The gunman, who remains at large, opened fire inside a building at Brown University, Rhode Island, around 9pm (UK time).People were seen running out of the engineering building, where students were taking a final economics exam.Police released CCTV footage of a person they believe is the shooter, though their face is not vi
  
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• Manhunt for gunman who opened fire during during university exam, killing two

  14-12-2025 08:31 via metro.co.uk
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageTwo students have died and nine others have been injured in a shooting at a US university.The gunman, who remains at large, opened fire inside a building at Brown University, Rhode Island, around 9pm (UK time).People were seen fleeing out of the engineering building, where students were taking a final economics exam review.Initial reports of a second shootin
  
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• Enzo Maresca told Chelsea are ‘blessed’ to have £31m star after Everton win

  14-12-2025 08:26 via metro.co.uk
  Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca (Picture: Getty)Danny Murphy says Chelsea are ‘blessed’ to have the unlikely ‘star of the show’ from their ‘huge’ Premier League victory over Everton.Enzo Maresca’s side ended a four-game winless run with a 2-0 victory over the Toffees at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Cole Palmer scored his first goal since September following Malo Gusto’s through ball but the latter doubled Chelsea’s lead on the stroke of half-time.C
  
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• People in 'Blue Zones' who 'live to 100' drink this much wine each week

  14-12-2025 08:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  There are six Blue Zones where residents are reportedly more likely to live significantly longer lives
  
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• Chilling new video shows Brown University shooting suspect fleeing scene after deadly classroom attack

  14-12-2025 08:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Police released video of the suspected Brown University shooter showing a man dressed in black calmly walking away from the area, with authorities urging the public to study his gait.
  
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• Chaos grips Brown University campus as police search for gunman after deadly classroom attack

  14-12-2025 08:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brown University in Rhode Island has been put under lockdown amid reports that 'multiple victims' were shot by an active shooter on Saturday evening, with the suspect at large on the campus.
  
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• Women born before this year 'mostly unaware' of their risk of killer disease

  14-12-2025 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Most women don't attend regular health check ups
  
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• Strictly star Karen Carney: ‘I sometimes lack self-belief – but I’ve never given up’

  14-12-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Karen Carney has been one of the breakout stars of Strictly 2025 (Picture: Kieron McCarron/BBC/PA Wire)Key Pointssummary__ai-icon
  Karen Carney, ex-footballer turned TV pundit, is now a semi-finalist on Strictly Come Dancing 2025.Karen’s determination and resilience, shaped by her football career, have driven her success on Strictly.Speaking to Metro, she honours her parents’ work ethic and the support from her fellow contestants in the competition.Created with AI assistance. Quality
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left 'furious' over unexpected Christmas 'snub'

  14-12-2025 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were reportedly ‘tipped over the edge’ during the final Christmas with the Royal Family, leaving them certain they needed to make their ‘own path’
  
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• Myths about common health condition leaves four in 10 'dreading' Christmas

  14-12-2025 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  New research reveals many Brits are clueless about preparing a suitable Christmas meal for loved ones with Type 2 Diabetes due widespread myths.
  
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• 'He killed her hamster and dog then chopped my beautiful daughter into 224 pieces'

  14-12-2025 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A grieving mother whose daughter was brutally murdered by her husband is calling for a law change after 'red flags' surrounding her son-in-law's past behaviour went unnoticed
  
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• Cambridge Satchel launches new Festive Collection just in time for Christmas party season

  14-12-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
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  Cambridge Satchel Company is a longstanding accessories brand that Taylor Swift is a fan of. While many may be familiar with the brand’s iconic satchel, there is a new collection in town, we think will be a hit this Christmas. Cam
  
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• Aldi's new £6.99 perfume is similar to iconic luxury bottle that costs £100 more

  14-12-2025 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The budget supermarket has brought back a host of perfume 'dupes' as part of its Specialbuys range, including a brand new scent that offers a much cheaper alternative to a much loved designer fragrance
  
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• 'E-bikes aren't a menace - they're a lifeline for my family': LISA SNELL takes on PETER HITCHENS

  14-12-2025 07:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After my colleague Peter Hitchens claimed electric bikes are only used by people with bad intentions, it's time for a bit of balance - because that simply isn't true!
  
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• Police hunt Brown University male shooting suspect 'wearing all black' as gunman remains at large

  14-12-2025 07:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  At least two people were killed and at least eight injured in the horror shooting, as authorities launch an urgent manhunt for a male suspect 'wearing all black' who opened fire Saturday.
  
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• Man discovers his missing father's remains buried beneath family home where he lived for DECADES

  14-12-2025 07:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Long Island man Michael Carroll says he was stunned to find the remains of his long-missing father buried in the crawlspace inside his family home where he grew up.
  
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• Boy, 17, will spent Christmas behind bars for manslaughter of man following an assault

  14-12-2025 07:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to manslaughter when he appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Monday 6 October
  
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• Purple-haired DoorDash driver arrested after shocking doorbell footage showed woman dousing couple's order with pepper spray

  14-12-2025 07:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A DoorDash driver has been arrested after investigators say she deliberately sprayed a fast-food order with pepper spray, an act all captured on a doorbell camera in Indiana.
  
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• Parents' fury after booking trips to Santa's home in Lapland... only to find they're in a Finnish town 300 miles away - famed for its tar industry

  14-12-2025 07:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lapland in the Arctic Circle is famously associated with Father Christmas, and the Finnish city of Rovaniemi even proclaims itself to be his official hometown.
  
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• Warning as GP says this cough means you have Covid - not flu or a cold

  14-12-2025 07:30 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Symptoms of these illnesses overlap but there are ways to distinguish them
  
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• Triple H fires back at WWE fans’ abuse over controversial John Cena retirement

  14-12-2025 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  Triple H shrugged off the visceral reaction from fans (Picture: WWE)Key Pointssummary__ai-icon
  John Cena retired from WWE after a controversial loss to GUNTHER, sparking strong fan reactions at Saturday Night’s Main EventTriple H responded to the backlash, defending the decision and emphasising its importance for the future of wrestlingOpinions were split among fans, with some supporting GUNTHER’s win as the right move for WWE, and something John Cena supportedCreated with AI assist
  
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• Samus Aran is the worst thing about Metroid Prime 4 – Reader’s Feature

  14-12-2025 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – not a narrative masterpiece (Nintendo)After playing Metroid Prime 4, a reader suggests that silent protagonist Samus Aran is the worst thing about it and dragging the franchise down.If there’s one thing Nintendo has never been very good at, it’s storytelling. Although that’s not quite fair. They’ve never really been interested and so have very little practice and don’t seem to really care whether it works or not when they do try it.
  
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• Gripping crime thrillers to keep you entertained during the Christmas break

  14-12-2025 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  Here’s some inspiration for what thrillers to tune into over the Christmas break! (Pictures: Rex/ Netflix/ AP)Although many people might be gearing up for Christmas by tuning into the classic movies or racing through the string of new cheesy releases, others might be keen for something decidedly less festive.With the countdown to some time off on the cards for many, it’s time to start planning what to tune into once you’ve been stuffed to the brim with roasts and puddings &nda
  
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• Cancer expert tells men - 'Ask your dad four questions, it could save his life'

  14-12-2025 07:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in UK men, with around 63,000 new cases diagnosed each year, affecting one in eight men
  
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