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EXTREME CLOSE-UP
Hollywood is poison - and few films understand its horrors like Billy Wilder's 'Sunset Boulevard'
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December 08, 2025
The Independent
China accused of locking radar of Japanese fighter jets
Tokyo says Chinese fighter jets repeatedly locked onto Japanese military aircraft with fire-control radar in an incident that represents one of the most serious military escalations between the two countries in years.
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December 08, 2025
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Lib Dems want probe into Reform's crypto donations
The Electoral Commission has been asked to investigate cryptocurrency donations to Reform UK amid claims Nigel Farage may have “abused his public position as an MP”.
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December 08, 2025
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Ex-equalities watchdog head 'confused' by Farage response to racism claims
The former head of the equalities watchdog has questioned Nigel Farage’s response to allegations of racism during his teenage years, asking why he has not offered “an unreserved apology for any distress caused”.
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December 08, 2025
The Independent
IT'S TIME TO STOP
Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw are miscast in the BBC and Disney's last joint Whoniverse offering, the bland spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'
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December 08, 2025
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PM says 'talented' Rayner will make cabinet comeback
Sir Keir Starmer has said “hugely talented” Angela Rayner will make a comeback to his cabinet as he slammed “misogynistic” criticism of her.
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December 08, 2025
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Risk of the ailing Probation Service being 'set up to fail'
Warning over biggest justice system reforms in a generation
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December 08, 2025
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Global measles surge 'being fuelled by misinformation
Crumbling health systems and 'decline in living standards' could also be behind waning vaccination rates, say scientists
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December 08, 2025
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England just don't get it and reaction to latest Ashes thrashing leaves bitter taste
Well, don't say it out loud.
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December 08, 2025
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How Norris won the F1 title and repelled Verstappen
This time on Yas Island, there was no incomprehensible twist of Formula 1 fate.
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December 08, 2025
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Royals more dramatic than Downton Abbey, says Harry
Prince Harry has joked that life with the royal family was “like Downton Abbey” — but with more “drama” than the hit show.
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December 08, 2025
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Police 'apologise to Jewish community' over fan ban
A West Midlands Police chief did not mean to imply to MPs that there were members of the Jewish community who had explicitly expressed support for the exclusion of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a football match, the force has said.
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December 08, 2025
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Starmer to host Zelensky as Ukraine at ‘pivotal moment’
Sir Keir Starmer will meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in London today alongside other EU leaders as Ukraine considers next steps after US peace talks.
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December 08, 2025
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UK to deploy AI against Russian submarine threat
The UK will use AI to “track and deter” Russian submarines as part of a new multi-million-pound hi-tech force to protect Britain’s undersea cables and pipelines.
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December 08, 2025
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Young could lose benefits if they don't accept job offers
Young people on benefits will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality, and could lose some of their financial support if they say no under new government plans to drive down unemployment.
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December 08, 2025
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ChatGPT's 'code red' could be pin that pops AI bubble
OpenAI boss Sam Altman declared a \"code red\" after Gemini 3's launch. With data breaches and fears of an AI bubble growing, Anthony Cuthbertson warns the firm is in trouble
4 min |
December 08, 2025
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Twenty hurt after pepper spray attack at Heathrow
A three-year-old girl was among 21 people injured after a suspected pepper spray attack at Heathrow airport which caused Severe travel disruption for passengers.
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December 08, 2025
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Robinson warned by bishop not to exploit Christianity
The Church must resist the exploitation of Christianity by far-right populists such as Tommy Robinson, a bishop has said ahead of a carols event organised by the anti-migrant activist.
3 min |
December 08, 2025
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Escapism on the high seas for both heroes and villains
Cruise veteran Marc Shoffman discovered myriad marvels aboard 'Destiny', the latest addition to the Disney Wish fleet
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December 07, 2025
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A day to spare in Santiago – what should I see and do?
Q What would you recommend doing if you only had one day in Santiago, Chile?Janice T
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December 07, 2025
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'Growing up, I was so desperate to find my safe space and my community'
With a starring role in a new 'Doctor Who' spin-off series, Russell Tovey sits down with Helen Coffey to talk climate change, incel culture, and queer representation on screen
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December 07, 2025
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Unions fight £54bn Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros
US unions are calling for the Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery merger to be blocked.
3 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
DIFFERENT STROKES
With a new exhibition celebrating rival artists Turner and Constable at the Tate Britain, Michael Hodges explores the parts of England that inspired some of their greatest works
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December 07, 2025
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Villa muscle into title race and leave Arsenal flailing
Emi Buendia scored with the last kick of the game as Aston Villa blew the Premier League title race wide open with a dramatic 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal.
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December 07, 2025
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Victims must be put first in tackling court backlog crisis
In the early 2000s, I was a young crown prosecutor in Nottingham Magistrates' Court, discussing with colleagues the poor state of the criminal justice system.
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December 07, 2025
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Tanaka's last-gasp equaliser heaps more misery on Slot
It was a pivotal week for a manager who required results to quell talk about his position.
4 min |
December 07, 2025
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Attack tells a worrying story about who Farage really is
Nigel Farage's response to an interview reveals more about the man than we could ever have guessed, and the urgent need for the BBC to protect itself
4 min |
December 07, 2025
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Trump's war on drugs is fraught with danger for him
Back in the dim, distant mists of September, Donald Trump decreed that the US Department of Defense, sitting under the purview of the Pentagon, should be rebadged as the Department of War – ideally said with a deep, macho roar like in those action movie trailers.
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December 07, 2025
The Independent
Starc sends woeful England sliding towards second loss
England (134/6) trail Australia by 43 runs: The tourists are facing a 2-0 Ashes series deficit after a Brisbane battering
3 min |
December 07, 2025
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The last Christmas at Royal Lodge - how bad could it be?
Having been strong-armed into surrendering the lease on the 30-room manor, he is expected to relocate - as soon as is “practicable” - to a more modest property on the Sandringham estate, where, historically, he would join the royal family for the season’s festivities.
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