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Melania Trump issues call for White House holiday volunteers and performers
Melania Trump has opened applications for volunteers and performers for the White House’s 2026 Christmas celebrations. The appeal continues the annual tradition of involving members of the public in decorating the executive residence and providing entertainment at December holiday open houses. Applicants from every US state and territory may apply. Decorator volunteers must be at…
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Salah, Stones & Sancho – Premier League free agents
With the 2026-27 Premier League season approaching, several notable players who featured in the top flight last season remain without a club. BBC Sport has compiled a list of prominent out-of-contract free agents, spanning established internationals to squad players whose futures at their former clubs have ended, whether through choice, injury, off-field issues or relegation.…
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Man and woman who died at Fistral beach in Cornwall ‘fell from rocks’ as bystanders desperately tried to save them
A man and woman have died at Fistral beach in Cornwall, Britain’s best-known surfing spot, after reportedly falling from rocks into the sea. Bystanders attempted to rescue the pair before emergency services arrived, but both died at the scene. The incident is part of a wider spate of water-related deaths reported across the country amid…
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Selfie-hunting influencers spark chaos in the Dolomites as huge queues form to climb mountain for view of world-famous triple peak
Overcrowding has become a serious problem in Italy’s Dolomites as social media influencers flock to a popular mountain viewpoint to capture the perfect photo of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the region’s famous triple-peaked rock formation. Huge queues have formed as visitors climb the mountain purely for a selfie opportunity, causing congestion and disruption in…
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NASA scientist who retrained as investment adviser before blowing clients’ cash on luxury holidays is ordered to repay £650,000
A former NASA scientist who retrained as an investment adviser has been ordered to repay £650,000 after defrauding clients and spending their money on luxury holidays. The case highlights how a career switch into financial advice, ostensibly lending credibility from a scientific background, was instead used to misappropriate client funds for personal gratification rather than…
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Rotting in solitary with a target on his back: Inside Axel Rudakubana’s new life in Broadmoor as experts reveal transfer from prison will be NO ‘holiday’ for Southport monster
Axel Rudakubana, the 19-year-old who murdered three young girls at a Southport dance class in July 2024, has been transferred from HMP Belmarsh to Broadmoor high-security psychiatric hospital. The move has sparked controversy, with prison officers’ union representatives accusing him of “manipulating the system” to secure an easier existence, but a former Broadmoor psychiatrist has…
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SpaceX just about nails Starship test flight 13
SpaceX’s 13th Starship test flight launched successfully on Friday evening from Texas, achieving most of its objectives despite a rough landing for the Super Heavy booster. The mission is significant because it tested several reusability technologies that SpaceX needs to make Starship a viable, rapidly turnaround-able launch system, including heatshield performance data and manoeuvres designed…
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Armed riot police with shields clash with anti-tourism protesters in Mallorca as demonstrations turn violent
Riot police in Mallorca clashed with demonstrators taking part in anti-tourism protests after the gatherings turned violent, according to reports. The unrest reflects growing tensions in the Balearic Islands, where residents have repeatedly staged demonstrations against mass tourism, which they blame for driving up housing costs, straining local infrastructure and eroding quality of life for…