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• Three-year-old chess prodigy becomes youngest player to earn official rating

  05-12-2025 02:26 via theguardian.com
  Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha practises for four to five hours each dayIndian boy beats multiple adults to secure record-breaking statusIndia’s Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha has become the youngest player in chess history to earn an official Fide rating at the age of three years, seven months and 20 days.The chess prodigy edged out the previous record of compatriot Anish Sarkar, who was three years, eight months and 19 days when he reached the milestone in November last year. Continue reading...
  
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• Lizzo blasts fat-shamers after cruel joke about her weight

  05-12-2025 13:41 via metro.co.uk
  Lizzo didn’t hold back when addressing comments about her appearance (Picture: Maya Dehlin Spach/WireImage)Lizzo has hit back at trolls online, urging them to ‘mind their business’ after sharing bodyshaming comments about her weight.The About Damn Time hitmaker, 37, has undergone an intense body transformation, losing more than 60lbs and regularly updating fans on her weight loss journey.However, the singer has regularly faced negative comments online during the process, now u
  
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• Celebrities picking unique baby names might be amusing – but it’s actually pretty bleak

  05-12-2025 13:34 via metro.co.uk
  Why do celebs love to give their babies such unusual names? (Pictures: Getty/Metro.co.uk)Celebrities, celebrities, celebrities. Why do they always give their sprogs such bizarre names?
  When was the last time an A-lister opted for a sturdy Kate or George over Katamalia and Gorgeous? Nope, not happening: they prefer Bambi (Molly Mae and Tommy Fury), Rocky (Kourtney Kardashian), and Apple (who else but Gwyneth Paltrow).Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo announced the birth of their first child, reveali
  
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• Trump sacks architect who didn’t want to make his ballroom bigger than the White House

  05-12-2025 13:30 via metro.co.uk
  Renderings show the massive ballroom overshadowing the White House (Graphic: The White House)After disagreeing over the size of Donald Trump’s prized $300,000,000 ballroom, the architect behind the project has been fired.The President and architect James McCrery II have parted ways after ‘inability to hit deadlines’ and arguments over the planned project’s size, which would dwarf the White House.In October, Trump’s decision to demolish the historic East Wing of the
  
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• Heartbreak as young brothers find their 'bubbly and caring' mother dying on the sofa from 'brain bleed' after coming home from school

  05-12-2025 13:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lorraine Probert, 45, had dropped her two sons at school before collapsing soon after returning home.
  
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• Celebrity Race Across The World star leaves viewers sobbing as she recounts how husband was killed days before son's birth in tear-jerking scenes

  05-12-2025 13:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The latest episode of the BBC show saw the respective duos heading to Colombia for their next checkpoints.
  
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• Man dead and three rushed to hospital in major Glasgow police incident

  05-12-2025 13:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A man has died and three others have been rushed to hospital following a 'disturbance' at a property in Glasgow
  
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• 'Meghan begged her father to stop making same mistake, she's not the hypocrite'

  05-12-2025 13:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Thomas Markle's life-saving surgery ordeal will bring back painful memories for his estranged daughter Meghan Markle, but it doesn't mean she should welcome him back into her life with open arms
  
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• Dine and dash scammer who fleeced a hotel out of £800 returns year later to try again

  05-12-2025 13:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A woman who stayed at the Diplomat Hotel in Llanelli, Wales, fled without paying her hefty £802.55 bill. A year on the woman retuned to the scene of the crime to try the same trick again
  
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• Royal Family LIVE: Princess Kate puts final touches to huge Christmas Carol service

  05-12-2025 13:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Today is a big day for the Princess of Wales as she hosts her annual Christmas Carol Concert at Westminster Abbey later with a string of royals and famous faces set to attend
  
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• Woman pays £150 for dog's hair cut and is floored by the finished results

  05-12-2025 13:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A dog owner has shared her shock after collecting her dog from the groomers - and people say she needs to issue a complaint after sharing her story on social media
  
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• Full list of Poundland stores closing in December 2025

  05-12-2025 13:19 via metro.co.uk
  Poundland is shutting a number of stores this month (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images)Poundland is one of several struggling high street chains shutting stores this year, with a number closing in December.The discount retailer was sold by former parent company Pepco Group to Gordon Brothers earlier this year, saving it from administration.However, the new owners are carrying out a major restructure, which includes shutting 30 stores.More than 20 have already closed in the past couple of mo
  
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• England Ashes player ratings as Joe Root shines but bowlers hammered

  05-12-2025 13:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Joe Root scored a brilliant 138 not out as England's talisman put in another masterclass following his century in Adelaide, only for Australia to end day two of the Ashes finale at the Gabba on top
  
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• POLL OF THE DAY: Should Israel be allowed to enter the Eurovision Song Contest?

  05-12-2025 13:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest has been thrown into chaos after Israel's participation was confirmed - with four other countries pulling out in protest so far.
  
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• Banned game Carmageddon gets Hades-inspired reboot in early 2026

  05-12-2025 13:15 via metro.co.uk
  Carmageddon reborn (34BigThings)A new sequel to banned vehicle combat game Carmageddon has been announced, which takes the series in a roguelike direction.The amount of games which have been banned in the UK is relatively small, with most examples being global victims of censorship, like the recently released Horses. But one of the most famous examples of a gamebeing proscribed only in the UK is1997’s Carmageddon.The first entry in the vehicular combat series was refused certification by
  
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• Rachel Reeves escapes ministerial ethics probe over Budget lies as standards tsar rejects Farage's demand for Chancellor to be investigated

  05-12-2025 13:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Reform leader Nigel Farage had demanded the Chancellor be investigated for saying there was a black hole in the public finances of more than £20billion, which it later emerged did not exist.
  
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• Restaurant chain from 00s that disappeared from UK high streets is back

  05-12-2025 13:08 via metro.co.uk
  There were once more than 40 Jamie’s Italian restaurants across the UK (Picture: Getty Images)Jamie Oliver opened his first Italian restaurant in Oxford in 2008, and fans of the celebrity chef flocked to try the food.From there, the business grew and became a successful chain, with Jamie’s Italian popping up all over the place – at its peak, there were more than 40 different locations across the UK.However, it slowly began disappearing from the high street in the late 2010s, w
  
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• Direct Eurostar trains from UK to Germany look like they’ll skip one iconic city

  05-12-2025 13:08 via metro.co.uk
  A computer-generated image issued by Eurostar of its planned new double-decker Celestia fleet, which is due to roll out in the early 2030s (Picture: Eurostar)London is one step closer to getting a direct high-speed train to some of Germany’s most iconic cities.Eurostar and German national rail company Deutsche Bahn (DB) are exploring options to run non-stop services between the UK and Europe’s largest economy, the Department of Transport has confirmed.Set to start in the early 2030s
  
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• Major UK bank launches ‘next level’ scheme to double 10 customers’ salaries every month

  05-12-2025 13:05 via metro.co.uk
  Christmas came early this year (Picture: Getty Images)If you bank with Monzo — your Christmas might be about to get a whole lot merrier.Being such a highly competitive industry, banks are constantly having to find new ways to stand out, from switching bonuses to hefty rewards for loyal customers.And now, Monzo is getting in on the action by with a UK-first initiative called ‘Double Payday.’Starting from December 8, the online bank is offering to match the salary of 1
  
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• Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo's sweet secret message in baby son Ziggy's birth announcement revealed - as fans guess meaning behind the tot's unusual name

  05-12-2025 13:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The former Made In Chelsea stars shared the happy news on their Instagram  with snaps of them cradling the tot, gushing: 'Ziggy, you have our whole hearts.'
  
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• House prices fall in south east but rise in north: Will there be a post-Budget property market bounce?

  05-12-2025 13:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With tax uncertainty over and mortgage rates falling, many agents and mortgage brokers are confident the market will bounce back in 2026.
  
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• Virgin Atlantic air hostess took her own life after fearing she'd lose her dream job for getting drunk beside Jamaica luxury hotel swimming pool

  05-12-2025 13:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jasmin Winthrop, 25, was found dead in her hotel room by her colleagues after fearing she would lose her job when she was sick in public.
  
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• Coronation Street’s Todd takes action to expose Theo’s abuse in early ITVX release

  05-12-2025 13:01 via metro.co.uk
  Theo Silverton has been controlling Todd Grimshaw (Picture: ITV)This article contains spoilers for tonight’s Coronation Street, which has not yet aired on TV but is available to watch now on ITVX.Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) has been walking on eggshells for the past few months in his relationship with Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) in Coronation Street, thanks to Theo’s unpredictable behaviour.Since they started dating earlier this year, Theo has become increasingly controlling
  
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• World Cup draw LIVE: Latest updates as England and Scotland discover opponents

  05-12-2025 13:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England and Scotland are among the nations who have qualified for the 2026 World Cup and will be in attendance in the United States to discover their fate next year
  
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• Jay Kelly review: George Clooney and Adam Sandler shine in charming Netflix comedy

  05-12-2025 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  George Clooney and Adam Sandler work together beautifully in Jay Kelly (Picture: Peter Mountain/Netflix)In Jay Kelly, audiences are introduced to the unlikely but very likable star-powered double act of George Clooney and Adam Sandler, who work seamlessly together like old buddies.Despite usually occupying very different film categories in fans’ minds, thanks to Clooney’s position with prestige pictures and Sandler being more often found in broad comedy movies, new Netflix flick Jay
  
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• Pantone’s insipid Colour of the Year makes millennial grey look interesting

  05-12-2025 12:55 via metro.co.uk
  Pantone has released the Colour of the Year for 2026 – and it’s not very bold (Picture: Pantone/PA)Peach Fuzz, Viva Magenta, Very Peri: Pantone has, in the past, been known for choosing vibrant colours for its yearly pick.But in 2026, things are about to change – and not necessarily for the better.The upcoming Colour of the Year is…white. Not exactly a groundbreaking shade (yes, it’s a shade, not a colour) to drench your walls in, more a ‘safe choice’
  
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• From Kate's wedding scent to Meghan's exact PJs, these are Royal Christmas gifts you can shop

  05-12-2025 12:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  We’ve rounded up the ultimate Christmas gifts that come with the coveted royal seal of approval– from Kate’s beloved Jo Malone scent to Meghan’s go-to blender
  
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• Manchester synagogue killer was driven by suspect to carry out 'hostile reconnaissance' on MoD college two months before deadly terror attack, court told

  05-12-2025 12:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mohammad Asim Bashir, 31, from Cheetham Hill, Manchester, is accused of assisting Jihad al-Shamie to commit acts of terrorism by driving him to the military school on August 14 this year.
  
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• Man, 18, dead on M5 was tasered by police before being hit by car

  05-12-2025 12:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An 18-year-old man was tasered by police before being hit by a car and killed, the police watchdog has said
  
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• Meghan Markle's new chocolate bars are branded 'weird' as people criticise the 'disgusting' flavours that include bee pollen and her jam spread

  05-12-2025 12:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Sussex, 44, yesterday unveiled three limited-edition treats using 'signature' ingredients from her As Ever brand.
  
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