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• Trump-Venezuela LIVE: US forces seize oil tanker in 'serious escalation'

  10-12-2025 21:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela - this is a breaking news story
  
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• Met Police chief brands Trump’s claims about London crime ‘complete nonsense’

  12-12-2025 11:36 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 PageDonald Trump’s claims that London is so dangerous that people are being ‘stabbed in the a**’ has sparked a pushback from the Met Police boss.The US president made the bizarre comment last month during an interview, claiming that London is not what it was during his mother’s life because people are being stabbed ‘or worse.’
  
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• Which Premier League players are going to AFCON? How each club will be affected

  12-12-2025 11:34 via metro.co.uk
  Mohamed Salah is set to play for Egypt at the AFCON (Picture: Getty)The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is fast approaching, with the 24-team tournament set to kick off in Morocco later this month.Holders Ivory Coast will look to defend the title they won in extraordinary fashion almost two years ago, having sacked their manager midway through the tournament.The tournament is set to run through until the middle of January, meaning that several Premier League clubs will be without key players in the
  
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• Israeli Eurovision star Noa Kirel says: ‘To boycott Israel is antisemitism’

  12-12-2025 11:34 via metro.co.uk
  An Israeli Eurovision act has slammed countries boycotting the contest (Picture: AP Photo/ Martin Meissner)An Israeli singer who represented the country at Eurovision has slammed boycotts as ‘antisemitic’.Last week the European Broadcasting Union gave the green light for Israel to compete in the 2026 event, which came after significant pressure to remove the country due to the genocide in Gaza.However since then, five countries – Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and I
  
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• Could UK revive conscription after Army minister’s ‘war footing’ warning?

  12-12-2025 11:25 via metro.co.uk
  Soldiers from the Royal Welsh during operation Ghaulish on April 22, 2025 in Sissonne, France (Picture: Getty)The c-word – conscription – once a dirty word in Britain, is back in debate after Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, warned that Europe must brace for a war on a scale ‘our grandparents and great-grandparents ​endured’.Only hours later UK’s armed forces minister, Al Carns, said the country is nearing a conflict and that the ‘shadow of war was a
  
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• Taylor Swift breaks down in tears paying tribute to Southport victims

  12-12-2025 11:19 via metro.co.uk
  Taylor Swift cries over Southport victims in Eras documentary (Picture: Disney Plus/Taylor Swift)‘I have a hard time explaining it,’ said Taylor Swift as she broke down in tears, reflecting on the victims of the Southport stabbings.Three children died, and five were left critically injured after the attack carried out by Axel Rudakubana, 18, at a Taylor-themed dance party in Liverpool last year.He was jailed for at least 52 years for the deaths of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stan
  
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• 6 fruits to eat for healthier and better skin, according to science

  12-12-2025 11:17 via metro.co.uk
  Bad skin is something we all experience. For some people it’s a persistent problem that doesn’t seem to have a magic answer. However, certain foods have been found to improve skin and make it healthier. So, which science-backed fruits could truly make a difference if you add them to your diet? (Picture: Getty Images)1. Golden kiwi A new study has revealed that golden kiwis improved collagen production, skin thickness, and skin regeneration among 24 study participants who ate two gol
  
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• Swedish royals issue new statement on Princess Sofia's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein as photo emerges of her 'that was sent to the paedophile as a birthday present'

  12-12-2025 11:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Swedish royal family has issued a fresh statement on Princess Sofia 's relationship with Epstein after a photograph emerged that was purportedly sent to the billionaire on his birthday.
  
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• Putin looks seriously miffed after he’s silenced for 34 seconds during speech

  12-12-2025 11:13 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 PageVladimir Putin was silenced for 34 seconds as he started a major speech to world leaders in an apparent microphone blunder.The Russian dictator looked visibly annoyed as his microphone failed to work at the International Forum on Peace and Trust session in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat.Following applause, Putin, 73, tried several times to start his
  
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• Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank arrive for palace christening of Beatrice's daughter Athena - with Andrew and Fergie expected to come out of exile to attend ceremony

  12-12-2025 11:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Princess Eugenie has arrived at Clarence house for the christening of Beatrice baby Athena.
  
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• Pep Guardiola’s ‘broken promise’ as partner of 30 years ‘moves out of family home’

  12-12-2025 11:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola's contract extension with Manchester City reportedly impacted his marriage, with a new development regarding his wife emerging from Spain
  
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• Wes Streeting rubbishes claims of Angela Rayner 'joint ticket' plot for No10

  12-12-2025 11:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary Wes Streeting categorically rules a leadership challenge with ex-Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner after reports claimed his allies were seeking a 'joint ticket'
  
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• Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's Christmas delivery rules and deadlines

  12-12-2025 11:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Here's everything you need to know about booking deadlines and festive ranges
  
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• Mikel Arteta gives Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber injury update ahead of Arsenal vs Wolves

  12-12-2025 11:05 via metro.co.uk
  Rice and Timber missed the win over Club Brugge midweek (Picture: Getty)Declan Rice could be available for Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Wolves on Saturday.The Gunners midfielder missed the Champions League victory over Club Brugge midweek through illness.Rice has been ever-present in Mikel Arteta’s starting XI this season, suffering a calf injury in the win over Brentford last week only to return against Aston Villa three days later.The England international hopes to take his
  
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• Safest areas in UK if WW3 broke out as Putin mouthpiece warns 'nuke strike is inevitable'

  12-12-2025 11:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Russia has drawn two 'red lines' that, if crossed, would see Putin launch attacks on the UK and Europe. As tensions escalate, we map out the safest areas in the UK if a strike did hit
  
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• Only geniuses can find two different digits hidden in number grid

  12-12-2025 11:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Do you have what it takes to solve this number grid brainteaser? People are being asked to spot the two different digits hidden in a grid showing the number '67', so can you do it?
  
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• Royal Family LIVE: Disgraced Andrew and Fergie to attend major event as royals gather

  12-12-2025 10:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Princess Beatrice is believed to be having her daughter Athena christened today at St James Palace in London with her disgraced parents Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson looking set to attend
  
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• The Game Awards 2025 round-up: every big announcement of the show

  12-12-2025 10:55 via metro.co.uk
  The show had plenty of surprises… even if a bunch had leaked already (The Game Awards/X)Winter’s E3 stand-in has wrapped up and featured a bevy of new game reveals from Disney, Capcom, Sega, and Larian Studios.While we don’t doubt fans of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 were happy to see the game clean up at The Game Awards 2025 last night, that wasn’t the reason most people tuned in – it was to see the new game reveals.Admittedly, a number of the bigger announcements
  
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• Wes Streeting issues NHS collapse warning - 'can't guarantee patient safety'

  12-12-2025 10:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the health service is facing its worst challenge since the Covid pandemic as resident doctors gear up for a pre-Christmas strike
  
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• Meghan Markle makes sudden Harry announcement hours before King's cancer update

  12-12-2025 10:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Sussex has made a surprise announcement about her upcoming plans with Prince Harry, after a tumultous couple of weeks dealing with her estranged father's health woes
  
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• Man charged with threatening to kill minister at centre of expenses scandal - but there's a strange twist

  12-12-2025 10:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stephen Ly allegedly sent the Communications Minister two threatening emails in November.
  
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• Home Bargains selling 'ultimate' beauty gift that 'stores all your essentials'

  12-12-2025 10:42 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The retailer is stocking a beauty product that could be ideal for festive gifting
  
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• Bonnie Blue fined £9 and banned from Bali for 10 years after ‘Bangbus’ arrest

  12-12-2025 10:41 via metro.co.uk
  Tia Billinger, known as Bonnie Blue, appearing in court in Bali where she was found guilty of traffic violations (Picture: AFP or licensors)
  Adult content creator Bonnie Blue has been hit with a £9 fine and banned from Bali for ten years.The Brit, whose real name is Tia Billinger, was convicted of a traffic violation after buying blue pick-up truck without valid vehicle registration documents.The 26-year-old was arrested while touring the Indonesian island in the vehicle, named the &lsquo
  
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• NHS could 'collapse' this winter under twin threats of 'superflu' and Christmas strikes, Wes Streeting warns

  12-12-2025 10:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Writing in The Times on Friday, Wes Streeting said the NHS faces a 'challenge unlike any it has seen since the pandemic'.
  
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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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• The £12 UK train where you can see polar bears from your seat

  12-12-2025 10:33 via metro.co.uk
  The formidable creatures can be seen roaming about less than two hours from London (Picture: Getty/Alex Michie)The UK has its fair share of scenic rail routes, showcasing everything from rugged Scottish countryside to the spectacular Cornish coast.But did you know there’s a journey where you can see polar bears roaming about and taking a dip?No, we haven’t lost our marbles. There really are polar bears in the UK, and you can catch a glimpse of three of these formidable creatures beh
  
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• Cody Gakpo injury latest ahead of Liverpool vs Brighton

  12-12-2025 10:28 via metro.co.uk
  Cody Gakpo is out for weeks due to a muscle injury, according to Arne Slot (MTB-Photo/Shutterstock)Cody Gakpo will miss Liverpool’s Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday due to a muscle injury.The Netherlands international, who has five goals and four assists in all competitions this season, missed Liverpool’s 1-0 win away to Inter in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Speaking at his press conference on Friday, Slot revealed that Federico Chiesa is also available aft
  
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• BBC doctor says anyone with 'real' Christmas trees should take 9p pill

  12-12-2025 10:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It could be the reason behind some new problems that people thought were long gone
  
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• UK’s military power explained after warning ‘war knocking at Europe’s door’

  12-12-2025 10:25 via metro.co.uk
  MPs have repeatedly warned that defence spending is lacking despite growing geopolitical threatsThe British military has been shrinking for years – and its capabilities have faced more scrutiny after yesterday’s sobering warning from NATO.Each of the 32 Nato member countries – including Britain – must prepare for a war on a scale ‘our grandparents and great-grandparents ​endured’.Nato chief ‌Mark Rutte urged allies to step up their d
  
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• UK 'rapidly developing' plans to prepare for war - and civilians will play their part

  12-12-2025 10:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  NATO chief Mark Rutte has claimed the UK and other allied nations are next in Russia’s sights
  
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