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Trump says $72bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem'

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The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.

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The Papers: Heathrow 'pepper spray attack' and 'Harry gun cop U-turn'

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A pepper spray incident at Heathrow Airport and a Home Office review of Prince Harry's UK protection leads Monday's papers.

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Festive invite overload? How to get better at saying no

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We often end up agreeing to do things we don’t want to do. Here are three ways to help you say no.

Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?

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Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

Being together brings us closer to our girls, say Southport families

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Parents of Alice, Bebe and Elsie tell BBC documentary they have supported each other through grief.

Starmer to host Zelensky for Ukraine talks in London

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The pair will be joined by France's Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Friedrich Merz on Monday.

Royal Navy unveils new Atlantic strategy to counter Russian threat

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Experimental underwater drones form part of a new plan to protect the UK's undersea cables and pipelines.

Wicked or Avatar? Hollywood gears up for Golden Globe nominations

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The Globes are the first major film awards to announce their shortlists as awards season heats up.

Can Japan get more female business leaders?

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The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

Watch the key moments as Selby beats Trump in UK Championship final

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Watch the key moments from the UK Championship final, as Mark Selby's beats Judd Trump to claim his third UK crown.

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'Phenomenal' Wharton pivotal to Palace win at Fulham - Hitzlsperger

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Match of the Day's Thomas Hitzlsperger and Shay Given praise Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton's skill and intelligence in the Eagles 2-1 victory over Fulham.

Brighton equaliser against West Ham leaves MOTD pundits 'frustrated'

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Match of the Day's Thomas Hitzlsperger and Shay Given dissect Georginio Rutter's late equaliser for Brighton in their 1-1 draw with West Ham, and share a number of "frustrations" that it was allowed to stand.

Selby holds off spirited Trump to win third UK title

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Mark Selby holds off a spirited Judd Trump fightback to win 10-8 and claim his third UK Championship title in York.

Nine-man Real Madrid implode in home defeat to Celta Vigo

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Real Madrid lose 2-0 at home to Celta Vigo in La Liga, going down to nine-men in the process after both Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras are sent off.

Sunday, Dec 7

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Matsuyama wins play-off at Hero World Challenge

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Japan's Hideki Matsuyama beats Sweden's Alex Noren in a one-hole play-off to win his second Hero World Challenge title in Albany.

Death of Venezuelan opposition figure in custody 'vile', US says

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Alfredo Díaz, 56, died in prison cell on Saturday, human rights groups say, prompting opposition outcry.

Little sleep, no pay: India's poll workers flag harsh conditions amid uproar over deaths

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The deaths of more than a dozen poll workers amid India's massive voter roll revision exercise have set off a controversy.

I'm A Celebrity 2025 winner crowned in series final

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The winner of the ITV reality show's 25th regular series is crowned in the Australian jungle.

Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships in youth employment push

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Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.

Murder investigation after child and woman die in house fire

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Mary Holt, aged 60, and Tadhg Farrell, aged 4, died in a house fire in County Offaly.

Man loses £13k after buying 'cloned' car in alleged fraud

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Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.

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Al Hilal prepare Salah bid - Monday's gossip

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Al Hilal are ready to offer Mohamed Salah a move away from Liverpool, who have already identified Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo as his replacement.

Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, president tells nation

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Patrice Talon says the situation is "totally under control" not long after explosions were heard in Cotonou.

'Best boss & team in Palace history' - but will it be a special season?

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Crystal Palace are enjoying their best ever season in the Premier League, but with questions behind the scenes, can they sustain the level to make it a special season?

GB win three golds at European Championships

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Great Britain finish third at the European Short Course Swimming Championships with three golds among 11 medals in Lublin, Poland.

'Future of darts' - Lawrie, 15, denied world title

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Scotland's Mitchell Lawrie is denied in his bid to become the youngest ever winner of a world darts title by Dutchman Jimmy van Schie.

How Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition by 'winning it my way'

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There were bumps in the road but Lando Norris has secured his first F1 drivers' title and says he is proud "because I feel like I made a lot of other people happy".

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Watch: The Women's Football Show

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Analysis and top stories from week 10 of the 2025/2026 Women’s Super League season.

Slough's player-manager was everywhere

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Slough Town's player-manager Scott Davies tried everything he could get his side into the next round, but fell to 3-1 loss against Macclesfield in the second round of the FA Cup.

Warning against mushroom foraging in California after fatal poisoning

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California's poison control system says there have been 21 poisonings in recent weeks from wild death cap mushrooms.