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• Charles set to give recovery update in cancer campaign video message

  12-12-2025 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The King stepped up his workload at the start of the year following positive progress with his cancer care and that has continued.
  
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• King shares 'good news' that his cancer treatment will be reduced

  12-12-2025 21:43 via standard.co.uk
  
  Charles credited the success to early diagnosis, successful care and following ‘doctors’ orders’
  
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• Woman charged with murder following death of 70-year-old in east London

  12-12-2025 21:20 via standard.co.uk
  
  Emma Nightingale, 36, of Blackhorse Road was charged with murder
  
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• Q&A: King’s latest update on his cancer as he delivers message to nation

  12-12-2025 21:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  Charles was diagnosed with cancer early in 2024 but has announced the ‘good news’ that his schedule of treatment is being reduced in the New Year.
  
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• King’s cancer journey: From diagnosis to new update on health

  12-12-2025 21:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  Charles was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 75 in 2024 – less than a year and a half into his reign.
  
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• Police appeal after woman, 80, left in critical condition by collision in west London

  12-12-2025 21:06 via standard.co.uk
  
  A 20-year-old man has been arrested and is assisting the police with their investigation
  
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• Charles announces ‘good news’ of reduction in his cancer treatment

  12-12-2025 21:06 via standard.co.uk
  
  The King’s cancer diagnosis was announced on February 6 last year and he postponed all public-facing engagements for almost three months.
  
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• Female paramedic punched in face by drunk man outside London pub

  12-12-2025 20:29 via standard.co.uk
  
  Emily Jackson, 31, was physically and verbally attacked by a man she was trying to treat
  
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• Man, 18, 'could have gone blind' if not rescued by restaurant staff after random 'bleach attack'

  12-12-2025 19:49 via standard.co.uk
  
  Quick-thinking staff at Caribbean Classic in Chessington stepped in to help the terrified group
  
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• Two men jailed over fatal attack at south London Wetherspoons pub

  12-12-2025 19:41 via standard.co.uk
  
  Charlie Prodromou, 63, was described as ‘a real family man’ and leaves behind three children and five grandchildren
  
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• Starmer: Doctors’ strikes as NHS battles flu ‘epidemic’ would be ‘beyond belief’

  12-12-2025 19:32 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said a good deal was on the table.
  
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• Trump, Andrew and Richard Branson among famous faces in newly released Epstein pictures

  12-12-2025 19:20 via standard.co.uk
  
  A new set of photos of the disgraced financier have been released by the US House Oversight Committee
  
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• Met announces extra policing for 'Unite the Kingdom' protest in London on Saturday

  12-12-2025 18:51 via standard.co.uk
  
  The protest will begin in Whitehall at 3pm, while a Stand Up To Racism rally will be held nearby from 1pm
  
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• PM meets Belgian leader for talks on unlocking Russian assets for Ukraine

  12-12-2025 17:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister hosted Bart De Wever at Downing Street meeting on Friday.
  
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• Photograph of Andrew among latest release of images from Epstein estate

  12-12-2025 17:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  Just under 20 pictures have been shared by Democrats on the US’s House Oversight Committee on Friday.
  
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• Who is Alistair Carns? The ex-marine turned MP tipped as Labour leader contender

  12-12-2025 17:38 via standard.co.uk
  
  Alistair Carns, a decorated former marine nicknamed ‘Action Man’, has emerged as a wildcard contender to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader
  
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• Young man dies after being hit by a car outside east London station

  12-12-2025 17:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  A Labour MP said they were ‘devastated’ by the news
  
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• City commuters beware: Northern line's Bank branch to close early during the week for four months

  12-12-2025 17:03 via standard.co.uk
  
  TfL says the Monday to Thursday early shutdown will avoid weekend closures
  
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• Met Office warns of ‘threats to life’ from fast-flowing rivers as heavy rain due

  12-12-2025 16:49 via standard.co.uk
  
  The forecaster said persistent downpours are likely in parts of western Scotland and north-west England on Saturday.
  
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• Man found guilty of murdering 46-year-old in unprovoked Tottenham attack

  12-12-2025 16:48 via standard.co.uk
  
  Okechukwu Iweha was killed in the attack in a north London park last year
  
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• ‘Not toys’: British backpacker jailed for fatal drunken e-scooter crash

  12-12-2025 16:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  Alicia Kemp hit 51-year-old Thanh Phan from behind in Perth, Australia, in May.
  
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• Fraudster posing as traffic warden steals victim's bank card and £500 near south-west London station

  12-12-2025 16:34 via standard.co.uk
  
  The conman approached his victim as they paid for parking near East Putney station
  
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• Fury as passengers at major London aiport hit with UK's highest drop-off fee as price hiked AGAIN

  12-12-2025 16:22 via standard.co.uk
  
  The airport is blaming the huge price increase on a business rate rise being brought in by Rachel Reeves
  
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• Police release footage of ‘relentless’ bottle attack on train

  12-12-2025 16:20 via standard.co.uk
  
  Thomas Craig, 48, was found guilty of attempted murder and serious assault last month over the incident on a ScotRail train in February 2024.
  
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• Film with alleged antisemitic imagery meant to provoke debate – Primal Scream

  12-12-2025 16:16 via standard.co.uk
  
  The group were reported to police for showing a video at a London gig which appeared to include imagery of the Star of David entwined with a swastika.
  
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• Reform UK: All the politicians who have defected as more Tories announce move

  12-12-2025 16:13 via standard.co.uk
  
  Here is a list of politicians who have recently defected to Reform UK
  
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• Days without migrant boat crossings nears longest stretch in seven years

  12-12-2025 15:47 via standard.co.uk
  
  December is traditionally one of the quietest months for migrants attempting the journey.
  
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• Stronger mental capacity assessments could be added to assisted dying Bill

  12-12-2025 15:17 via standard.co.uk
  
  Peers were urged to make more progress on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill during the final debate of the year on the legislation.
  
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• Moment Algerian migrant on bail caught brazenly stealing designer clothes from Selfridges

  12-12-2025 15:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  Dade Mustafa told police ‘no problem, no problem’ when confronted on London’s Oxford Street
  
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• Fact check: Teacher numbers and ‘Christmas decorations tax’

  12-12-2025 15:10 via standard.co.uk
  
  Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.
  
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