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• Games Inbox: How to get cheaper Game Pass Ultimate codes

  10-11-2025 02:10 via metro.co.uk
  The days of £1 subscriptions are over (Microsoft)The Monday letters page thinks GTA 6 is a bigger risk for Rockstar than people realise, as a reader predicts that Nintendo will remake Zelda: A Link To The Past next.Games Inbox is a collection of our readers’ letters, comments, and opinions. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected]
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  RE: Geoff and cheaper Game Pass subscriptions. I’ve still found that CDKeys, now known as Loaded, offe
  
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• Nine dead after gunmen in minibus carry out mass shooting at pub

  21-12-2025 10:25 via metro.co.uk
  South African Police Service officers gather outside the tavern in Bekkersdal (Picture: Emmanuel Croset/ AFP via Getty Images)Nine people have been killed in a mass shooting at a pub near Johannesburg in South Africa.Gunmen reportedly pulled up outside the Kwanoxolo bar in Bekkersdal, a township 28 miles outside the country’s largest city, just before 1am local time.Authorities said around a dozen were riding in a white minibus and silver sedan when they opened fire at the patrons.At leas
  
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• Shay Given slams ‘really nasty’ Chelsea star after Newcastle United draw

  21-12-2025 10:20 via metro.co.uk
  Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given (Picture: BBC)Shay Given understood Eddie Howe’s frustrations after Newcastle United’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea and accused Alejandro Garnacho of making a ‘nasty’ and ‘really dangerous’ challenge.Howe highlighted a number of decisions he felt referee Andy Madley got wrong after Newcastle’s entertaining but ultimately frustrating stalemate at St James’ Park.Nick Woltemade scored twice in the opening 20 minut
  
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• Thousands gather at Stonehenge to celebrate winter solstice: Crowds gather at historic monument for sunrise on shortest day of the year

  21-12-2025 10:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Families and friends were heard cheering as they watched the spectacle this morning in Wiltshire.
  
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• Brooklyn Beckham 'has BLOCKED David and Victoria on Instagram' in biggest sign yet he has become 'completely estranged' from his family

  21-12-2025 10:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David and Victoria Beckham have insisted they would never unfollow their beloved son Brooklyn on Instagram, say sources close to the couple.
  
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• This Christmas, I’m holding onto my Ukrainian festive traditions in the UK

  21-12-2025 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  Mariia fled Ukraine three years ago, after the full-scale Russian invasion (Picture: Mariia Kushch/Metro)At 4am on February 24, 2022, Mariia Kushch woke to an explosion that shook the apartment building where she was living in a small village, just outside of Kyiv.She didn’t know it yet, but that sound confirmed her very worst fears: that Russia had launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
  As she scrambled to understand what was happening, her phone buzzed: it was a friend, asking her i
  
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• 'Surprising swaps around the house saved us more than £2K in one year'

  21-12-2025 10:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Putting Christmas lights or cards that play tunes in the bin could be a fire hazard and swapping common household items for alternatives could save you thousands of pounds as well as help the planet
  
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• Grime Gran tells Christmas phone scammers to 'get some manners' with new campaign

  21-12-2025 10:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Grime Gran is fronting a new EE campaign guiding Brits to trust their gut and hang up on scammers, saying fraudsters don't deserve your conversation or courtesy
  
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• Emmerdale icon confirms ‘stressful’ future for Moira after Celia strikes again

  21-12-2025 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  Moira Dingle has been played (Picture: ITV)Remember when we all thought Emmerdale’s Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) was tough? The feisty attitude, the ‘Rosie the Riveter’ overalls, the sheer street cred which comes from pulling Cain Dingle (Jeff Hoardley). Good times.Now there’s a new farmer on the land – the dog-killing, people trafficking, drug dealing criminal queenpin, Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths). Since her arrival in June 2025, Celia has turned Butler’
  
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• Coronation Street star admits Christmas will ‘feel empty’ after triple family loss

  21-12-2025 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  James Cartwright plays Theo Silverton in the soap (Picture: ITV)Coronation Street actor James Cartwright, who plays Todd Grimshaw’s abusive boyfriend Theo Silverton, has opened up about how he and his family are struggling with grief this Christmas, after the loss of three beloved family members.‘Very sadly, this year, we’ve lost both our dogs’, he said.‘And last year we lost my grandad, who was my best friend, just before Christmas. The house will fill v
  
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• Britain's most indulgent prison Christmas lunch with SEVEN choices of main course

  21-12-2025 10:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A former prisoner who spent 12 years behind bars shares the festive fare given to inmates in UK jails - with menu choices varying dramatically across the country
  
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• Abi takes major revenge on Carl in Coronation Street after life-shaking revelation

  21-12-2025 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  Things are going to fall apart (Picture: ITV)Has Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) had his last affair in Coronation Street?Abi (Sally Carman-Duttine) and Carl didn’t exactly have the best meet-cute. Why she thought a man who would do the dirty with his brother’s wife would be ideal boyfriend material is anyone’s guess – but here we are.
  When their affair was finally exposed, Abi broke her husband’s heart, Weatherfield legend and mopey mechanic Kevin Webster (Michael
  
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• Josh Frydenberg unleashes in foul-mouthed spray at Anthony Albanese over the PM's major announcement on spy agencies

  21-12-2025 09:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has responded to Anthony Albanese's announcement of an intelligence review following the Bondi massacre.
  
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• Cruz Beckham claims Victoria and David ‘woke up blocked’ by son Brooklyn

  21-12-2025 09:36 via metro.co.uk
  Cruz Beckham has fiercely refuted that David and Victoria blocked Brooklyn (Picture: Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock)Cruz Beckham has claimed his brother Brooklyn has blocked his family members on social media.Reports suggested Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham unfollowed their eldest son Brooklyn, 26, as well as his wife Nicola Peltz, on Instagram.In a new twist in their family feud, aspiring chef Brooklyn is now facing claims from his younger brother that he has suddenly cut ties with his
  
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• BREAKING: M4 traffic chaos LIVE as collision shuts several lanes

  21-12-2025 09:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A stretch of the M4 eastbound between junctions J12 and J11 is currently operating on one lane following a car crash, with three out of four lanes closed to traffic following the smash
  
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• Johannesburg bar shooting kills nine and victims targeted in street

  21-12-2025 09:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
  
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• Epstein files: Infamous Andrew photo taken at Sandringham 'sex and drugs party'

  21-12-2025 09:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The former prince appears among dozens of new photos released by the Department of Justice, and can be seen donning a tuxedo while Ghislaine Maxwell beams in the background
  
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• Three prostate cancer questions 'men are too nervous to Google'

  21-12-2025 09:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Putting embarrassment to one side and seeking medical attention is extremely important
  
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• Anthony Albanese abused while attending Bondi vigil: 'Blood on your hands'

  21-12-2025 09:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was heckled while visiting the Bondi Beach memorial on Sunday night.
  
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• Woman left fuming after partner makes 1 bizarre Christmas dinner request

  21-12-2025 09:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A woman was left fuming at her partner's Christmas dinner request and couldn't comprehend what he was asking her for, all because that's how his mum and grandma do it
  
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• What Willy Cook reveals his ultimate food secrets — including game-changing Pot Noodle hack

  21-12-2025 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  What Willy Cook lets Metro into his kitchen (Picture: Jimi Herrtage/Metro)Welcome back to What’s Cooking, Metro’s food series, where we find out exactly what’s going on behind the scenes in the nation’s kitchens.This week, we’re at home with social media sensation Will Hughes, who is more commonly known as What Willy Cook.The content creator got into Instagram in lockdown, making silly videos of what he was cooking while stuck at home, and his account gained insane
  
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• Spend £100 this Christmas and gift your kids £1,000 – Here’s how

  21-12-2025 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  Gifting money to your kids doesn’t have to be done with cash (Picture: Getty)Giving cash or financial gifts for Christmas can seem like a cop out but it
is often the most appreciated present for children.The key is to make sure your gift is memorable and given in such a way it makes a lasting difference. With that in mind, here’s how to get Christmas money giving right, according to who you’re giving it to.For a first ChristmasIn lieu of a present they will never remembe
  
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• Railway Killers' chilling act as children before embarking on sick murder and rape spree

  21-12-2025 09:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The pair have gone down in history as two sadistic serial rapists turned killers who attacked women and children near railway stations in Britain during the 1980s - but what were they like as kids?
  
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• Inside 'devastating' mind of man who decapitated himself with chainsaw

  21-12-2025 09:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT David Phyall, 50, tragically died by suicide in his Hampshire home after being evicted
  
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• Full list of areas in the UK targeted in ‘dodgy’ Fire TV sticks crackdown

  21-12-2025 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  A fresh crackdown on those selling ‘dodgy’ fire sticks has led many to shut their operations down (Picture: Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images)Illegal streamers might no longer be able to cheat their way to premium content as authorities crack down on ‘dodgy’ Amazon Fire Sticks.These ‘dodgy’ devices have been in the news a lot lately after efforts to shut down the networks distributing them began last year, as well as stopping those using them at hom
  
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• From silent discos to amazing light trails, you can enjoy fab festive days out for free

  21-12-2025 09:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As Christmas cost soar, festive days out don't have to break the bank and we've rounded up the best free activities across England, perfect for all looking to soak up the magic without spending a penny
  
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• Baba Vanga's predictions that came true in 2025 and what she got wrong

  21-12-2025 09:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Baba Vanga, a blind Bulgarian mystic credited with foreseeing major world events, made several predictions for 2025 covering natural disasters, AI breakthroughs and political unrest
  
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• AFCON 2025 TV channel: How to watch every game live in the UK

  21-12-2025 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  You can watch every match from the Africa Cup of Nations live on TV in the UK (Picture: Getty)The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in Morocco this month with Mohamed Salah seeking to win an elusive title with Egypt.The Liverpool star isn’t the only Premier League player taking part, with Manchester United’s Bryan Mbeumo and a number of others in action too.The Ivory Coast head in as current champions, winning AFCON 2023, as Nigeria attempt to bounce back from World Cup play-
  
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• Josh Frydenberg unloads at Anthony Albanese

  21-12-2025 08:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has responded to Anthony Albanese's announcement of an intelligence review following the Bondi massacre.
  
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• Government confirms Boxing Day move as bank holidays change confirmed

  21-12-2025 08:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  One key change is happening in 2026 with most others remaining the same as 2025
  
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