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Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine and Gaza in pre Christmas call

Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to US President Donald Trump for what will likely be their final phone call of 2025.

Rob Cross reaches World Championship third round with victory over Ian White

Rob Cross eased into the third round of the PDC World Championship with a 3-1 win over veteran Ian White.

Australia win Ashes as England fall short in record chase

England’s Ashes dreams were snuffed out as they succumbed to an 82-run defeat in Adelaide, where an injury to Nathan Lyon gave them hope of pulling off a miracle.

Food industry workers say they are not paid enough to afford basics report

Many workers in the food industry believe their wages are insufficient to meet basic needs such as food and energy, according to a new report.

NHS services up and running this weekend as doctors enter final days of strike

Officials have urged people to come forward for NHS care as normal as services “remain up and running this weekend” as resident doctors enter the final 48 hours of their five-day strike.

Helen Mirren hails fantastic cello restoration on The Repair Shop

Dame Helen Mirren has praised the “fantastic” restoration of a beloved cello dating back to the Second World War, in a first look at the upcoming Christmas special of The Repair Shop.

CONGESTION WARNING AS FESTIVE TRAVEL SET TO PEAK TODAY

Traffic in the run-up to Christmas is expected to peak today with about 24.4 million cars expected on the UK’s roads.

Black holes to be shown in action in first 3D movies created using AI

A multimillion-pound research project will see some of the world’s leading experts use artificial intelligence to create the first-ever 3D movies of black holes.

Idris Elba waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London

Actor Idris Elba has said it is “surreal” to have his likeness made into a waxwork at Madame Tussauds in London.

Two out of three ambulance workers fear being attacked over festive season

Two out of three ambulance workers fear being attacked doing their job over the festive season, according to a new report.