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  1. Young people on benefits to be offered construction and hospitality work

    The government says it will fund training and work experience for 350,000 not in work or education.
  2. Staff and tourists among 25 killed in Goa nightclub fire

    Officials believe a gas canister explosion triggered the fire which tore through the busy nightlife venue.
  3. King and Queen reveal this year's Christmas card

    The card features of photograph of the royal couple taken in April during their state visit to Italy.
  4. Ukrainian city hit by 'massive' strike as peace talks in US conclude

    Russia carried out strikes on Kremenchuk, while its defence ministry said it had shot down 77 Ukrainian drones in several locations.
  5. Police did not mean to imply Jewish community supported Tel Aviv fan ban, force says

    A West Midlands Police chief told MPs Jewish community members supported the ban on Maccabi fans.
  6. Can you ban kids from social media? Australia is about to, but some teens are a step ahead

    The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either.
  7. 'Ketamine Queen' spiralled before Matthew Perry death, friends tell BBC

    A new BBC documentary sheds light on how Jasveen Sangha ended up being charged in the Matthew Perry case.
  8. Wham-ageddon: Can a new song really become Christmas number one?

    This Christmas, to save you from tears, there’s some genuine competition, our music correspondent finds.
  9. Netflix deal puts Gary Lineker in podcast super league - but can he succeed?

    In a big money move, Lineker will go head-to-head with his old employer with The Rest Is Football.
  10. Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax

    Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.
  11. England given UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes

    England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer's tournament.
  12. The Papers: Starmer to 'fight on' and 'Dad's plea to Meghan'

    A mix of stories leads Sunday front pages.
  13. Salah says he has been 'thrown under the bus' by Liverpool

    Mohamed Salah says he has been "thrown under the bus" at Liverpool and his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down.
  14. Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war

    For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.
  15. Hong Kong votes in election as city mourns deadly fire

    The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire.
  16. 'F1 title decider could hardly be better set up'

    The maths and task seem simple for Lando Norris heading into the F1 title decider but Max Verstappen retains hope of "some Abu Dhabi magic".
  17. How the solar storms that cause the Northern Lights can wreak havoc on Earth

    The aurora borealis can bring stunning night skies, but hidden dangers can accompany the Northern Lights to disrupt life on earth as Chris Fawkes explains.
  18. And the winner for the worst artwork goes to...

    The prize is awarded to the person who creates a bad piece of art using the least amount of effort.
  19. Buddy the Reindeer breaks free from Christmas show

    The animal, named Buddy, fled a festive celebration on the coast and went on the run for hours.
  20. Search for workmen who wrote names on Palace ceiling

    Names and dates were found scribbled on the ceiling during work to restore the Great Hall paintings.
  21. Pavarotti statue frozen knee-deep in ice rink strikes wrong note in Italy

    The opera legend's widow said the town had made an "absurd decision" after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue.
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  23. Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships

    Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.
  24. Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?

    And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?
  25. A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit

    The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights
  26. Johnny Depp braves the perilous seas as Captain Jack Sparrow

    Young Henry Turner seeks out Jack Sparrow to help him locate Poseidon's trident.
  27. 'A clear challenge to Slot's authority in Salah's show of rebellion'

    Mohamed Salah's astonishing public attack on Liverpool and Arne Slot piles pressure on the troubled head coach, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
  28. Salah says he has been 'thrown under the bus' by Liverpool

    Mohamed Salah says he has been "thrown under the bus" at Liverpool and his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down.
  29. Atkinson dismissed cheaply as England near second Test defeat

    Gus Atkinson is dismissed for three runs after pulling his shot directly to Australia captain Steve Smith at mid-wicket, as England lose their third wicket in four overs to slump to 231-9 on day four of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
  30. 'F1 title decider could hardly be better set up'

    The maths and task seem simple for Lando Norris heading into the F1 title decider but Max Verstappen retains hope of "some Abu Dhabi magic".
  31. Evening World Cup kick-offs for England, but Scotland face 2am opener

    England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer's tournament.