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• Stunned CNN host Jake Tapper scrolls through '100 pages of redaction' in Epstein files release live on air

  20-12-2025 03:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jake Tapper took out his phone and scrolled in exasperation through the hundreds of pages of redacted content in the Epstein files released by the Department of Justice Friday.
  
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• ‘We run the most Christmassy pub in London – here’s why people travel far and wide to see us’

  20-12-2025 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  Hundreds gathered to see the lights switched on this year (Picture: AP)You’ve all seen it, we imagine.Crowds of people clumped together surrounding west London’s brightest – and most festive pub.And while the Churchill Arms isn’t the only pub in London to put on a display over the festive period – it certainly is the most noticeable.
  The pub gets its name from a pair of famous visitors – former Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s grandparents.Inside the
  
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• Unmissable tours coming to the UK in 2026 – from Bon Jovi to Lily Allen

  20-12-2025 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  2026 is bringing some serious gig heat and there’s still some tickets available (Picture: getty/Wireimage/Metro)We were treated to some seriously incredible live music in 2025, with Oasis’ comeback tour to end all comeback tours, defining the summer.This year will also be remembered for one spectacular farewell show from Black Sabbath, weeks before we lost the legendary Ozzy Osbourne.British music remained at the forefront of our minds thanks to two epic returns from Lily Allen and
  
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• Everton vs Arsenal: Predicted lineup today and confirmed team news

  20-12-2025 09:00 via metro.co.uk
  Gyokeres struggled against Wolves last time out (Picture: Getty)Arsenal are still dealing with a number of injury issues ahead of their Premier League clash with Everton tonight.The Gunners welcomed back William Saliba from an ankle problem against Wolves last weekend but Gabriel Magalhaes remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury.Ben White has enjoyed a return to form in recent weeks but became the latest player to be struck down with injury after limping off clutching
  
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• GUY ADAMS: My journey from couch potato to shirtless cover star

  20-12-2025 08:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  For ten weeks I pumped iron, avoided carbohydrates, ran up hills and gorged myself silly on supplements.
  
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• Mikel Arteta makes worrying claim about his Arsenal future: ‘I can’t lie!’

  20-12-2025 08:33 via metro.co.uk
  Mikel Arteta has spoken about the possibility of extending his contract as Arsenal manager (Picture: Getty)Mikel Arteta can envisage life at Arsenal beyond his current 18-month deal but has insisted he must ‘earn the right’ to get another contract extension.Arteta will celebrate his six-year anniversary on Saturday when Premier League leaders Arsenal travel to Everton.The 43-year-old has overseen a huge cultural shift at Emirates Stadium and taken the club from mid-table into regula
  
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• Exact moment Jake Paul 'realised he'd messed up' amid Anthony Joshua knockout

  20-12-2025 08:31 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jake Paul was knocked out by Anthony Joshua in the sixth round of their highly anticipated boxing match at the Kaseya Center in Miami, US, on December 19, with fans spotting the exact moment the YouTube star realised he was in serious trouble
  
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• I wanted the best dancer to win Strictly Come Dancing – until now

  20-12-2025 08:30 via metro.co.uk
  Tonight is the Strictly Come Dancing final, and it looks to be between Karen Carney and George Clarke (Picture: Kieron McCarron/BBC/PA Wire)A Strictly Come Dancing final is only really thrilling when everything is still up for grabs. That almost never happens. By the time we’ve watched contestants waltz through the winter for three months, there’s usually a clear winner by Halloween.But tonight it’s wide open.Karen Carney, George Clarke and Amber Davies are the three star
  
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• New rules mean all England homes will have four different bins in 2026

  20-12-2025 08:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  New bin rules will come into force across England from March 2026
  
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• NHS urges people who pee at night to consider one thing

  20-12-2025 08:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The NHS has also shared a warning over a common medication
  
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• Exact dates DWP Universal Credit and other benefits will be paid over Christmas

  20-12-2025 08:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A full list of DWP benefit payment changes over Christmas is outlined below
  
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• Silent Trump flees growing storm over Epstein 'cover-up' as he jets off for holidays without ANY comment

  20-12-2025 08:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump remained silent about the Department of Justice's release of some of the files related to convicted pedophile Jeffery Epstein on Friday.
  
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• 'People think I'm selfish for asking Christmas party guests to bring food or pay me'

  20-12-2025 08:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A man and his partner caused major controversy with their friendship group after they refused to put on a huge spread for them, and instead asked them to bring food, or pay up
  
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• Want cosy loungewear that feels polished for Twixmas? These are the best Amazon sets for under £30

  20-12-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Soooo snuggly! (Picture: Metro/Amazon/Getty)
  Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more
  The time between Christmas and New Year, or Twixmas, as the cool kids call it, is a confusing little limbo. Are the buses running? Is Tesco open? And did we seriously demolish that entire tub of Belgian chocolates?It’s also prime time for loose waistbands and soft fabrics, and Amazon
  
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• Prince William protecting Beatrice and Eugenie in Andrew scandal for 'unexpected reason'

  20-12-2025 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were back in the family fold at King Charles's early Christmas lunch this week, and a royal expert suspects 'sympathy' was on the menu
  
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• Post Office opening times for Christmas 2025

  20-12-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Make sure to check the opening times before you dash out to the Post Office over Christmas (Picture: Getty Images Europe)A deluge of season’s greetings, cash-filled cards and thank you notes makes Christmas 2025 a busy time for the Post Office.You might also need to go to the Post Office to collect a parcel from a Christmas delivery as presents roll in.But don’t leave the house just yet because you need to check if your local outlet is actually open.Opening times can vary from branc
  
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• Newcastle vs Chelsea: Predicted lineup today and confirmed team news

  20-12-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Palmer was rested midweek but is ready for today’s game (Picture: Getty)Chelsea will be without two attacking options as they take on Newcastle United at St James’ Park in the Premier League this afternoon.After dropping points against Leeds and Bournemouth, the Blues got back on track at home to Everton last weekend.In their final match before Christmas, they have made the trip up to St James’ Park where they will remain without striker Liam Delap.The summer signing from Ipsw
  
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• Kate Middleton's last-minute Christmas error turned into uncomfortable regret

  20-12-2025 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  In less than a week, the Royal Family will all be gathering at Sandringham for their Christms celebrations, which seemingly need very careful preparation when deciding what clothes to pack for the trip
  
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• I captured the first images of the Bondi Beach massacre... this is what still sticks in my head

  20-12-2025 08:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The antisemitic terror attack on Sunday claimed 15 lives and left more than 40 people injured. Among the dead were a 10-year-old girl, two rabbis and a Holocaust survivor.
  
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• Full list of Christmas and New Year travel disruptions – is your route hit?

  20-12-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  Major London train stations like Waterloo will be closed over Christmas (Picture: EPA)That time of year is about to be upon us again – the race to get home for Christmas without being held up by travel mayhem.One of the busiest travel times will arrive in the next few days as millions of people go to spend time with loved ones across the UK and abroad.Christmas and New Year celebrations should be stress-free, but many will be wondering whether their long-awaited trip could be disrupted.Wi
  
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• From Robert Redford to Diane Keaton – all the celebrity deaths in 2025

  20-12-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  This year, we lost celebrities including Dame Jilly Cooper, David Lynch, Hulk Hogan, and many more iconic figures (Picture: AP / Getty)The past year saw the loss of a remarkable group of cultural figures whose work shaped film, music, literature, and popular culture for decades.From Hollywood royalty such as Robert Redford and Gene Hackman to visionary artists like David Lynch and Sir Tom Stoppard, their deaths marked the end of eras in their respective crafts.Music, too, lost some of its great
  
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• ‘Easygoing’ European city’s first ever flights from UK airport are about to take off

  20-12-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  It’s an exclusive route for the budget airline (Picture: Getty Images)Jet2 have launched a new flight from Newcastle to Chambéry, France, making them the first airline to offer this route to UK travellers.Three new routes are coming as part of the carrier’s ‘massive’ expansion, perfect for anyone looking for a New Year getaway in January.Two services from Bristol to Gdańsk and Berlin began in November, and now we’re about to have the first of its kind N
  
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• BRIAN READE: 'Stop grovelling and back the BBC squaring up to Donald Trump'

  20-12-2025 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Trump’s outrageous demand to fine the Beeb £3.7billion for causing him ­“overwhelming ­financial and ­reputational harm” should be met head-on, argues Brian Reade
  
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• Baker makes world's most expensive gingerbread house worth £6.3million for Christmas

  20-12-2025 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Debbie Wingham, 41, from Doncaster, dedicated two weeks to crafting the Dolce and Gabbana-inspired metre-tall treat featuring pink diamonds for a client's marriage proposal
  
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• Anyone taking fexofenadrine warned by NHS to avoid some fruit juices

  20-12-2025 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Fexofenadine is a non-drowsy antihistamine used to treat allergies, but NHS guidance warns that a number of fruit juices could cause issues
  
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• Lennox Lewis reveals huge Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury news after Jake Paul fight

  20-12-2025 07:54 via metro.co.uk
  Joshua called out Fury after his win in Miami (Picture: Getty)British boxing legend Lennox Lewis insists a deal for Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury to finally meet in the ring is ‘signed’ for 2026.Joshua secured a stoppage win over Jake Paul in their grossly mismatched Miami showdown on Friday night.Paul frustrated the two-time heavyweight champion in the early rounds, keeping his distance and refusing to engage before the fight ended in vicious fashion in the sixth round.After slowin
  
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• Inside the secret world of superyachts: New book lifts the lid on what really goes on aboard the ultimate billionaire's status symbol

  20-12-2025 07:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  For the moment, a 'gigayacht', as a vessel of this size is classed, has overtaken housing as the most expensive item that our species has figured out how to own.
  
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• You have 20/20 vision if you can spot all gnomes hiding in tricky Christmas brainteaser

  20-12-2025 07:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  With Christmas sneaking up on us, why not get into the festive spirit by testing your vision with this tricky brainteaser? Let's see if you can solve it within a few seconds...
  
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• Why I don’t regret buying a Nintendo Switch 2 this year – Reader’s Feature

  20-12-2025 07:00 via metro.co.uk
  No regerts (SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett)After buying a Switch 2 in June, a reader describes his experiences of the console and what he thinks of games such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.I’ve heard a lot of negativity in regards to the Switch 2 but my personal experience is only positive. Here’s my time spent with the Switch 2 so far.The console itselfAlthough I hadn’t planned on getting the console till later down the line, I managed to get a decent deal and
  
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• Stuart Broad's rollercoaster love life including lingerie model and Miss England winner

  20-12-2025 07:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Stuart Broad has dated lingerie models, an actress and more, but is now settled down with Mollie King from The Saturdays
  
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