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The real story of Father Christmas 👇
It has taken over 1,500 years for Santa to become the jolly man we know today. It all started in 4th-century Turkey …
It has taken over 1,500 years for Santa to become the jolly man we know today. It all started in 4th-century Turkey …
The real story of Father Christmas — by Waldemar Januszczak
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December 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The real story of Father Christmas 👇
It has taken over 1,500 years for Santa to become the jolly man we know today. It all started in 4th-century Turkey …
It has taken over 1,500 years for Santa to become the jolly man we know today. It all started in 4th-century Turkey …
After a year of high-profile shootings, Texas loosens gun laws
Despite 60% of Americans favouring stricter gun controls, a reversal of policy has emerged in Texas, which has also legalised sawn-off shotguns
Despite 60% of Americans favouring stricter gun controls, a reversal of policy has emerged in Texas, which has also legalised sawn-off shotguns
After a year of high-profile shootings, Texas loosens gun laws
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December 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
After a year of high-profile shootings, Texas loosens gun laws
Despite 60% of Americans favouring stricter gun controls, a reversal of policy has emerged in Texas, which has also legalised sawn-off shotguns
Despite 60% of Americans favouring stricter gun controls, a reversal of policy has emerged in Texas, which has also legalised sawn-off shotguns
The Times US News Quiz of 2025
The past year in America has been full of cancellations, kissing scandals and Oval Office chaos — but how much can you recall? Test your knowledge 👇
The past year in America has been full of cancellations, kissing scandals and Oval Office chaos — but how much can you recall? Test your knowledge 👇
The Times US News Quiz of 2025
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December 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Times US News Quiz of 2025
The past year in America has been full of cancellations, kissing scandals and Oval Office chaos — but how much can you recall? Test your knowledge 👇
The past year in America has been full of cancellations, kissing scandals and Oval Office chaos — but how much can you recall? Test your knowledge 👇
Overall the index remains up almost 20% in 2025
FTSE 100 edges down in shortened Christmas Eve trading
Overall the index remains up almost 20 per cent in 2025
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December 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Overall the index remains up almost 20% in 2025
Tom Glover of RWE UK urged ministers to stay the course on offshore wind despite rising concern over electricity prices
Too much focus on expensive bills, says energy boss
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December 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Tom Glover of RWE UK urged ministers to stay the course on offshore wind despite rising concern over electricity prices
John Sturgis follows the route of the Tottenham Outrage, a 1909 crime spree by Latvian anarchists that sparked a national outcry mirroring the debates of 2025
The Wild West in Walthamstow: retracing a brutal London shootout
John Sturgis follows the route of the Tottenham Outrage, a 1909 crime spree by Latvian anarchists that sparked a national outcry mirroring the debates of 2025
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December 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
John Sturgis follows the route of the Tottenham Outrage, a 1909 crime spree by Latvian anarchists that sparked a national outcry mirroring the debates of 2025
American billionaire, 84, has followed close friend and Luka Modric in becoming latest celebrity to come on board at club as they look to boost global appeal
Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as Swansea City minority owner
American billionaire, 84, has followed close friend and Luka Modric in becoming latest celebrity to come on board at club as they look to boost global appeal
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December 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
American billionaire, 84, has followed close friend and Luka Modric in becoming latest celebrity to come on board at club as they look to boost global appeal
Farmers who have been forced to think about their deaths for the year are celebrating the government’s climbdown over the rules on agricultural property
‘Inheritance tax U-turn means we can keep the family farm’
Farmers who have been forced to think about their deaths for the year are celebrating the government’s climbdown over the rules on agricultural property
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December 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Farmers who have been forced to think about their deaths for the year are celebrating the government’s climbdown over the rules on agricultural property
What is the oldest Tube line? Which men’s football club has won the most trophies? Test your knowledge
How London are you? Take the quiz to find out
What is the oldest Tube line? Which men’s football club has won the most trophies? Test your knowledge
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December 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
What is the oldest Tube line? Which men’s football club has won the most trophies? Test your knowledge
From 2027, pensions will fall into inheritance tax — with bills due within six months — raising the risk of forced sales of illiquid assets held in self‑invested personal pensions, including commercial property ⬇️
Inheritance tax on pensions could lead to a fire sale on properties
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December 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
From 2027, pensions will fall into inheritance tax — with bills due within six months — raising the risk of forced sales of illiquid assets held in self‑invested personal pensions, including commercial property ⬇️
Footage shows turkeys allegedly being kicked into pens by KellyBronze workers
Turkey farm backed by Jamie Oliver investigated by RSPCA
Footage shows turkeys allegedly being kicked into pens by KellyBronze workers
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December 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Footage shows turkeys allegedly being kicked into pens by KellyBronze workers
An updated Ukraine 20-point plan sent to Russia includes Kyiv holding elections and the country being allowed to retain its bid to join Nato
Zelensky hints at demilitarised zones in latest peace proposal
An updated Ukraine 20-point plan sent to Russia includes Kyiv holding elections and the country being allowed to retain its bid to join Nato
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December 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
An updated Ukraine 20-point plan sent to Russia includes Kyiv holding elections and the country being allowed to retain its bid to join Nato
Epstein files add more scandal to the inglorious story of the former prince
Andrew headlines further justify King’s shrewd decision
Epstein files add more scandal to the inglorious story of the former prince
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December 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Epstein files add more scandal to the inglorious story of the former prince
Gold has risen above $4.5k an ounce for the first time, buoyed by safe-haven demand and expectations of US interest rate cuts, with silver also hitting record levels ⬇️
Gold and silver extend rallies to hit record highs
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December 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Gold has risen above $4.5k an ounce for the first time, buoyed by safe-haven demand and expectations of US interest rate cuts, with silver also hitting record levels ⬇️
Long dismissed by the French intellectual class, the author of Count of Monte Cristo is enjoying a revival as TV, film and theatre embrace his work
Swashbuckling Dumas has last laugh over elite
Long dismissed by the French intellectual class, the author of Count of Monte Cristo is enjoying a revival as TV, film and theatre embrace his work
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December 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Long dismissed by the French intellectual class, the author of Count of Monte Cristo is enjoying a revival as TV, film and theatre embrace his work
The US has issued bans against five British and European staff, including Imran Ahmed, for ‘coercing American platforms to punish viewpoints they oppose’
Starmer ally faces deportation from US for ‘censoring free speech’
The US has issued bans against five British and European staff, including Imran Ahmed, for ‘coercing American platforms to punish viewpoints they oppose’
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December 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The US has issued bans against five British and European staff, including Imran Ahmed, for ‘coercing American platforms to punish viewpoints they oppose’
Michael Odell meets DJ AG, aka Ashley Gordon, who hosts raves in retirement villages
The DJ who is bringing joy (and some banging tunes) to care homes
Michael Odell meets DJ AG, aka Ashley Gordon, who hosts raves in retirement villages
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December 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Michael Odell meets DJ AG, aka Ashley Gordon, who hosts raves in retirement villages
In the UK 2.3 million older people expect to eat Christmas dinner alone while many others will be missing family. Julia Samuels shares her advice for the season
The lonely grandparent’s guide to Christmas — by an expert (and grandma)
In the UK 2.3 million older people expect to eat Christmas dinner alone while many others will be missing family. Julia Samuels shares her advice for the season
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December 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
In the UK 2.3 million older people expect to eat Christmas dinner alone while many others will be missing family. Julia Samuels shares her advice for the season
Young people joining the NHS Pathways trial will be advised on fertility preservation before treatment begins
Peers urge Streeting to scrap puberty blocker trial for children
Young people joining the NHS Pathways trial will be advised on fertility preservation before treatment begins
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December 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Young people joining the NHS Pathways trial will be advised on fertility preservation before treatment begins
Restaurants are already using a swift blow from a sharp knife to dispatch them, but langoustines are a different kettle of fish
In London it’s hard to find a lobster they boiled alive
Restaurants are already using a swift blow from a sharp knife to dispatch them, but langoustines are a different kettle of fish
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December 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Restaurants are already using a swift blow from a sharp knife to dispatch them, but langoustines are a different kettle of fish
Left-wing leaders have not won a single presidential election in the region this year. The collapse of Venezuela is only one factor
Trump, tariffs and trouble next door: why Latin America is shifting right
Left-wing leaders have not won a single presidential election in the region this year. The collapse of Venezuela is only one factor
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December 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Left-wing leaders have not won a single presidential election in the region this year. The collapse of Venezuela is only one factor
An Essex local authority is looking to ban “for sale” signs in one of its heritage spots to protect its historic character
Essex council seeks ban on ‘for sale’ signs in conservation area
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December 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
An Essex local authority is looking to ban “for sale” signs in one of its heritage spots to protect its historic character
Stock textbook phrases are being replaced with modern vocabulary designed to help pupils speak more fluently as part of curriculum overhaul
GCSE languages pupils to stop asking ‘ou est la piscine?’
Stock textbook phrases are being replaced with modern vocabulary designed to help pupils speak more fluently as part of curriculum overhaul
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December 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Stock textbook phrases are being replaced with modern vocabulary designed to help pupils speak more fluently as part of curriculum overhaul
The director embraced the high seas for his most ambitious project so far
The epic lengths Christopher Nolan has undertaken for The Odyssey
The director embraced the high seas for his most ambitious project so far
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December 24, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The director embraced the high seas for his most ambitious project so far
Recently released documents show the FBI sought to interview the former prince as part of an investigation into Nygard in 2020
Epstein files highlight Andrew’s ties to sex offender Peter Nygard
Recently released documents show the FBI sought to interview the former prince as part of an investigation into Nygard in 2020
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December 24, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Recently released documents show the FBI sought to interview the former prince as part of an investigation into Nygard in 2020