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Pope deplores Gaza cruelty in first Christmas address
Pope Leo XIV used his inaugural Christmas Day sermon to remember the people of Gaza, who he said have been “exposed for weeks to rain, wind and cold”, saying that the world’s numerous conflicts can only be resolved through genuine dialogue.
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December 26, 2025
The Independent
How children of divorce can have a drama-free December
Like many children of divorce, my parents' separation happened when I was too young to have any say over where I spent Christmas.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Epstein files link Andrew to second wealthy sex offender
The FBI sought to interview Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as part of an investigation into a second wealthy sex offender, the latest release from the Epstein files has revealed.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Million more documents could be linked to Epstein
Over a million more documents “potentially” tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case have been uncovered, and it may take weeks to release them all, DOJ officials admitted on Christmas Eve.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
A slice of festive whimsy
'Finding Father Christmas' is an unusual blend of detective thriller, grief memoir and science lesson
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Palestine Action protesters pause prison hunger strikes
Two protesters in jail for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group have paused their hunger strike due to their deteriorating health.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Homebuyers promised zero energy bills for 10 years
Tens of thousands of future homeowners could soon benefit from a scheme that would eradicate their energy bills, as Octopus Energy collaborates with a number of housebuilders to deliver savings.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
The year's ultimate fighters
As the year of UFC action ends, here are the fights, fighters and finishes that stood out
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Rocket strikes, prayer and nightly calls from the Pope
As the only Catholic church in Gaza prepares for Christmas, its priest tells Bryony Gooch how his dedicated parishioners have maintained their faith in the face of Israeli destruction
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
I've given festive gifts a miss for years - you should try it
The tree is up, the tinsel is shimmering under flashing Christmas lights, and the big day is just around the corner.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
THRILLS AND CHILLS
A recurring dream is the theme of this year's BBC Christmas ghost story, written by Mark Gatiss. It's another triumph for a series that started over 50 years ago
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
I wondered what happened to my bully - so I called him
As antisemitism grows virulently around the world, Jonathan Margolis reflected on the persecution he suffered at school, especially from one tormentor. So he tracked him down
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
'I actually screamed. I was so, so thrilled. I just thought that's such a genius idea'
The Irish actor Philippa Dunne reveals to Hannah Ewans the secrets behind the festive episode of the BBC's 'Amandaland' and what it was like acting with the two iconic 'Ab Fab' actors
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
What is the secret to being understood everywhere?
Q You travel all over the world, doing things most travellers wish they could, many times off the beaten track, travelling on local buses, hitching rides and so on.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Aviation revelation: the 10 most popular routes in 2025
And the journey with most passengers is... a domestic link in South Korea, from a secondary airport
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Russia plans nuclear power plant on the moon by 2036
Russia is reportedly planning to establish a nuclear power plant on the moon within the next decade.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
I tend to enjoy Christmas, but only if I do it my way
I hate Christmas!
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Bargain hunters wait to buy presents in Boxing Day sale
While the pre-Christmas shopping frenzy peaks, 25 per cent of festive shoppers will delay buying some gifts until after Christmas Day, a survey has revealed.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
The F1 2025 awards go to...
Lando Norris won the 2025 drivers' world championship, but who else impressed? Kieran Jackson picks through the good, the bad and the ugly of an entertaining and dramatic season
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Stokes offers his support to Duckett after viral video
England captain Ben Stokes is offering his full support to under- fire Ben Duckett, after a viral video on social media put the opener in the spotlight. The tourists' boozy break in Noosa between the second and third Ashes Test matches has sparked controversy.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Ukraine unveils details of 20-point peace initiative
Ukraine has unveiled the latest 20-point peace proposal brokered by the US to bring an end to the war with Russia.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
I'm thriving 25 years after being diagnosed with HIV
Susan Cole was given seven years to live by doctors in 1999
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
‘We'd leave a space at the table in case he came home’
The parents and siblings of missing children tell how, years later, they still struggle to get through the festive season
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Renters made homeless as ‘no-fault’ eviction ban nears
“We were really hoping that this was somewhere where we could really be long-term,” says Kristina.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
'Milestone moment' for the families of missing children
Generous response from our readers sees The Independent hit its Christmas appeal target to set up a SafeCall hotline
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Many still struggling with cost of living, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has acknowledged that many are “still struggling with the cost of living” in a Christmas message that noted “hardship can feel even more acute” over the festive period.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Sinkhole ruins Canal boat Christmas holiday plans
A retired couple from the United States who were looking forward to their first Christmas on their canal boat will now have to stay in a hotel after a huge sinkhole opened up in Shropshire.
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December 25, 2025
The Independent
Farmers rejoice as Starmer caves in on inheritance tax
Threshold raised to £2.5m after a year of intense pressure
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December 24, 2025
The Independent
What's the best way to deal with hunger strike protests?
A third Palestine Action prisoner on hunger strike has now ended their protest.
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December 24, 2025
The Independent
What to read in 2026
No guarantees, of course, but Annabel Nugent is sure that this shortlist of hot books will be some of next year's best
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