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Starmer backs down in farm tax row - but why now?
The government's partial U-turn on what opponents dubbed the "farms tax" was a Christmas present for those who had campaigned against the…
Susan Darwin
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Latest peace plan offers possible Ukrainian withdrawal from east, Zelensky says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has given details of an updated peace plan that offers Russia the potential withdrawal of Ukrainian…
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Google is betting on carbon capture tech to lower data center emissions. Here’s how it works
As AI data centers spring up across the country, their energy demand and resulting greenhouse gas emissions are raising concerns. With…
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Russia: Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow
Three people - including two police officers - have been killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian authorities have said. Two traffic…
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Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein is the story that will not go away
Every time you think the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor story must have finished, there is another twist. The latest batch of documents from…
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I’m a founder: here’s why I spend my holidays at the doctor’s office
Fluorescent lights that softly hum. Magazines nobody reads. A television mounted in the corner playing cable news as a receptionist…
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NFL: Why Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce could be set to retire
Travis Kelce has considered retirement before, after the Philadelphia Eagles prevented Kansas City winning a third straight Super Bowl…
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Buildings could still burn under 'spineless' new safety law, industry leader warns
Government plans to turn post-Grenfell fire safety guidance into law have been strongly criticised by a leading voice in the construction…
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Young people are lying about work to their families at the holidays
To quote Vince Vaughn in Four Christmases: “You can’t spell ‘families’ without ‘lies.’” That’s a cynical view, for sure, but when it comes…
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Should you track your family’s location?
This story first appeared in Advisorator, Jared’s weekly tech advice newsletter. Sign up to get more insights every Tuesday. On a recent…
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Someone thought I was actually the woman from Baby Reindeer and screamed in my face, says actress
Baby Reindeer was one of the standout television moments of the past few years and it catapulted actress Jessica Gunning to stardom. She…
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Stranger Things: What could happen next as the show's finale looms?
Helen BushbyCulture reporter Spoiler warning: This contains some details about what has happened in the show so far, but does not reveal…
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How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out
Katie RazzallCulture and Media Editor Listen to this article Christmas is a time when families get together if they can - and, until this…
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Brazil's Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has been permitted to leave prison to undergo surgery on Christmas Day following approval from…
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Brooks Koepka: Five-time major winner announces departure from LIV Golf
Florida-born Koepka, who is married and has a young son, turned professional in 2012 and won nine PGA Tour events during his nine seasons…
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In a world of AI, the smartest leaders lead with heart
At the Exceptional Women Alliance, we enable high-level women to mentor each other to achieve personal and professional happiness through…
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Why leaders should encourage disagreement
Leadership is becoming both easier and harder. Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how we work, especially over the past year, as…
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King's Christmas speech to come from Westminster Abbey
Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent This year's Christmas message from King Charles III will be delivered from Westminster Abbey. This…
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Libya's army chief killed in air crash
The Libyan army chief has been killed in an air crash in Turkey, Libya's prime minister has said. Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and…
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Collaborative AI agents are key to retail supply chains
In a recent meeting with a large retailer, my contact shared that each buyer on her team receives over 100 emails daily referencing data…
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Antoine Semenyo: Manchester City in advanced talks with Bournemouth forward
From a financial perspective, well-placed sources insist interested clubs are all willing to pay a very similar remuneration package to…
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Donald Trump travelled on Epstein's plane more than previously thought, prosecutor says
Alex Smithand Anthony Reuben,BBC Verify US President Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on the private jet of late convicted sex…
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Wegovy is coming in pill form. Here’s when, how much, and how well it works
People who are squeamish about needles will soon have an alternative, as the Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of…