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Jewellery worth £10m stolen from north London home
The stolen items include two De Beers butterfly diamond rings and a Van Cleef diamond necklace.BBC News - 18m -
Aspinall cruises into quarter-finals at Worlds
Nathan Aspinall cruises into the PDC World Championship quarter-finals after dramatic wins for Chris Dobey and Callan Rydz.BBC News - 21m -
In 2024, Fandom Conquered the World
From MAGA to Moo Deng, fans had more power in 2024 than ever before.Wired - 5h -
World endures 'decade of deadly heat' as 2024 caps hottest years on record
UN secretary general, António Guterres, says ‘we must exit this road to ruin’ in annual new year message. The world has endured a “decade of deadly heat”, with 2024 capping 10 years of ...The Guardian - 7h -
London lawyer hiring frenzy hits record as pay wars rage
Partner moves across City hit highest number in at least a decadeFinancial Times - 12h -
London’s best new restaurants of 2024
This year’s top tables, as selected by FT editors and writersFinancial Times - 12h -
Eye Opener: South Korea impeaches acting president
South Korean lawmakers have impeached the nation’s acting leader, Han Duck-soo, just weeks after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached after briefly declaring martial law in the nation. Meanwhile, ...CBS News - 2d -
‘Illegally smuggled’ cannon at Tower of London subject of dispute with Ireland
Newly released documents show Irish officials sought return of cannon sold by ‘gang of British treasure hunters’. Rare cannon allegedly smuggled out of Irish waters by a gang of British treasure ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Evening: Record Homelessness in the U.S.
Plus, how to get fitter in 2025.The New York Times - 2d -
Eye Opener: Severe storms in the South delay travel
Severe storms in the South, including tornadoes, delay travel and leave a trail of destruction. Meanwhile, the incoming Trump administration reveals immigration plans. All that and all that matters ...CBS News - 3d -
Man charged after car hit four people in London
One victim remains in a critical condition after four people were hit by a car in central London.BBC News - 3d -
London-listed miner pauses Mozambique operation amid political unrest
Gemfields makes decision over ruby mining after groups ‘took advantage’ of situation to try to invade its site. The London-listed mining company Gemfields said it had temporarily halted its ruby ...The Guardian - 3d -
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As a student in London I yearned for home, until I found paradise: a vast old villa with perfect housemates | Andrew Martin
We cooked ragu and listened to records while lying on chaises longues. Then the M11 link road was built – and everything changed. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember ...The Guardian - 3d -
London hit by record downturn in affordable housing
High inflation, interest rates and building safety costs are driving collapse in constructionFinancial Times - 3d -
'Unreal': Lamar breaks Vick's QB rushing record
Ravens star Lamar Jackson overtook Michael Vick for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in NFL history.ESPN - 3d -
Whooping cough cases approach near record numbers
There have been more than 30,000 cases of whooping cough reported in the U.S. this year.The Hill - 4d -
The National Mall, Central Park and More Venues the N.H.L. Should Use
The league’s Winter Classic showcase should move beyond outdoor stadiums and into popular landmarks, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 4d -
Injured Halep withdraws from Australian Open
Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying and will delay the start of her 2025 season after feeling pain in her knee and shoulder.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
James sets Christmas Day record in Lakers win
LeBron James claims a history-making Christmas Day win as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors.BBC News - 4d -
In a Japanese restaurant in west London, this Chinese woman felt truly at home | Xinran
In my younger years I travelled all over China. But on a culinary tour of Bayswater with my son, I tasted belonging. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or ...The Guardian - 4d -
2024 Was a Bad Year for the World's Autocrats
Regimes fell in Syria and Bangladesh, marking unexpected defeats against a rising tide of authoritarianism in the world.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Deadline to record forgotten footpaths to be scrapped
Walking campaigners welcome the move, which the government says will help prevent paths from being lost.BBC News - 4d -
Number of Londoners moving out of UK capital falls to lowest since 2013
Research highlights impact of decade of faster house price rises in rest of countryFinancial Times - 4d -
Is anything open on Christmas Day? Here's what's open and closed.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.CBS News - 4d -
Buffs add record insurance coverage for star duo
Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to play in the Alamo Bowl.ESPN - 4d -
Man arrested after pedestrians hit by car in London’s West End
Four people taken to hospital after incident, which police say was not terrorism-related, in early hours of Christmas Day . A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after ...The Guardian - 5d -
Where in the world? The Christmas travel quiz
From flags to film locations, test your travel knowledge with our fiendish picture quiz (answers at the bottom). Which country were these 2024 films and TV shows shot in? Half a point for each ...The Guardian - 5d -
A full list of stores open on Christmas Day 2024
These retailers will be welcoming customers on Dec. 25.NBC News - 5d -
Eye Opener: Holiday travel disrupted by rough weather
Rough weather across the West and Northeast affects holiday travel plans. Also, Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to charges in the killing of United Healthcare's CEO. All that and all that matters ...CBS News - 6d -
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We should all sing the praises of City of London churches
These historic buildings remain important places of sanctuary, heritage and inspiration for manyFinancial Times - 6d -
US chiefs are leaving the corner office in record numbers
Soaring stock markets have allowed company leaders to cash out rather than deal with turmoil in 2025Financial Times - 6d -
Dissecting the world’s rarest whale – in pictures
Conservationists and scientists in New Zealand were astonished to find the world’s rarest whale washed ashore in South Island in July. As only the seventh spade-toothed whale identified, and with ...The Guardian - 6d -
Crosby Ties Lemieux For Impressive Penguins Record
The current Penguins captain has tied the franchise legend atop impressive listYahoo Sports - 6d -
Cross loses as record number of seeds out of Worlds
Former champion Rob Cross is knocked out of the 2025 World Darts Championships as a record number of seeds fall in the second round at Alexandra Palace.BBC News - 6d -
Airlines see busiest Christmas season on record
Consumers in UK and US still prioritising holidays and travel over other discretionary spending, say industry bossesFinancial Times - 6d -
Walmart accused of illegally opening costly accounts for drivers
Walmart and Branch Messenger, a payments platform, accused of deceiving workers about pay from retailer for two years.CBS News - 6d -
Kremlin denies reports Asma al-Assad is seeking divorce and a return to London
UK-born wife of ousted Syrian leader is a divisive figure around world and, like her husband, is under sanctions . The Kremlin has denied Turkish media reports suggesting that Asma al-Assad, the ...The Guardian - Dec. 23 -
Record number of Americans expected to travel this holiday season
More than 119 million Americans will travel for the holiday season, according to AAA. Megan Spurrell, associate director of articles for Condé Nast Traveler, has tips on what to expect.CBS News - Dec. 23
