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• Man arrested at Heathrow Airport after number of people believed to have been pepper-sprayed - BBC7 December 2025, 2:03 pm
  Man arrested at Heathrow Airport after number of people believed to have been pepper-sprayed  BBCSearch for suspects after 'pepper spray assault' at Heathrow Airport  Sky NewsMan arrested after people at Heathrow allegedly attacked with ‘form of pepper spray’  The GuardianArmed police respond to ‘pepper spray’ assault at Heathrow  The TelegraphHeathrow Airport Is Briefly Locked Down After Spray Is Used in Altercation  The New York Times
  
• Neser takes key wickets before Australia ease to 2-0 Ashes series lead over England - The Guardian7 December 2025, 2:03 pm
  Neser takes key wickets before Australia ease to 2-0 Ashes series lead over England  The GuardianThe Ashes 2025 LIVE: Australia vs England, second Test, Brisbane - cricket score, radio & highlights  BBCGeoffrey Boycott: England are irresponsible, rubbish and too far up their backsides to care  The Telegraph'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times'  BBCReasons for optimism hard to find after yet another crushing England defeat  The Times
  
• US may end support for Ukraine war effort, says Donald Trump Jr - The Guardian7 December 2025, 1:59 pm
  US may end support for Ukraine war effort, says Donald Trump Jr  The GuardianPresident Trump may walk away from Ukraine peace process, his eldest son says  Sky NewsPresident Trump may walk away from Ukraine peace process, son claims  lbc.co.ukTrump Jr. vows ‘patriotic capitalism' for stronger America  The Korea TimesTrump Jr. says Ukraine not US priority, Clinton warns against insecure ceasefire  Türkiye Today
  
• Admired British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73 - The Guardian7 December 2025, 1:17 pm
  Admired British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73  The GuardianBritish photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73  BBCMartin Parr 1952-2025  Magnum PhotosWorld-renowned Bristol photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73  Bristol24/7British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73: Foundation  France 24
  
• Young unemployed told to engage with jobs scheme or risk benefit cuts - The Guardian7 December 2025, 1:12 pm
  Young unemployed told to engage with jobs scheme or risk benefit cuts  The GuardianYoung people to lose benefits if they turn down work, says minister  BBCYoung people on benefits to be offered construction and hospitality work  BBCAlmost a million young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities  GOV.UKYoung people may lose benefits if they don't engage with help from new £820m scheme, government warns  Sky News
  
• Tragedy as man, 45, dies crossing the road in Manchester - Manchester Evening News7 December 2025, 12:50 pm
  Tragedy as man, 45, dies crossing the road in Manchester  Manchester Evening NewsPedestrian killed after hit by car in Ardwick Green  About ManchesterMan dies after being hit by car in Manchester  Rayo
  
• Paul McCartney joins uproar over EU ‘veggie burger’ ban - politico.eu7 December 2025, 12:42 pm
  Paul McCartney joins uproar over EU ‘veggie burger’ ban  politico.euPaul McCartney attacks EU over vegan sausage ban  The TelegraphPaul McCartney: Don’t let EU ban Linda’s vegetarian ‘sausage’  The TimesLet it be: Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney battles the EU over plans to ban plant-based products from using the words 'burger' or 'sausage'  Daily MailIs anyone really misled by the term ‘veggie burger’? Our research suggests consumers are savvy  The Conversation
  
• Chernobyl radiation shield 'lost safety function' after drone strike, UN watchdog says - BBC7 December 2025, 12:09 pm
  Chernobyl radiation shield 'lost safety function' after drone strike, UN watchdog says  BBCBombed Chornobyl shelter no longer blocks radiation and needs major repair – IAEA  The GuardianUpdate 331 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine  International Atomic Energy AgencyUN agency says Chornobyl nuclear plant's protective shield damaged  ReutersChernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says  CNN
  
• Keir Starmer says ‘hugely talented’ Angela Rayner will return to cabinet - The Guardian7 December 2025, 12:01 pm
  Keir Starmer says ‘hugely talented’ Angela Rayner will return to cabinet  The GuardianKeir Starmer says former deputy Angela Rayner will return to Cabinet | ITV News  ITVXRevealed: Streeting, Rayner and the pact for No 10  The TelegraphStarmer Says Rayner Will Return to Cabinet, Observer Reports  Bloomberg.comAngela Rayner forced to deny pact with Wes Streeting for Labour leadership  The Independent
  
• Company linked to raid on illicit weight-loss drug facility still selling unlicensed drugs - The Guardian7 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  Company linked to raid on illicit weight-loss drug facility still selling unlicensed drugs  The Guardian
  
• Katy Perry posts photo with Justin Trudeau in Japan - BBC7 December 2025, 11:33 am
  Katy Perry posts photo with Justin Trudeau in Japan  BBCKaty Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau after couple’s first diplomatic date in Japan  The IndependentDays After Trudeau's Post, Katy Perry Makes Their Relationship Instagram Official  NDTVKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau meet former Japanese prime minister  The TelegraphThe Post-Heartbreak Glow-Up Real? Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau’s Romance Shows What Happens When You’re Finally  Times Now
  
• Sean Dyche makes double Everton complaint and shares view on Hill Dickinson Stadium - Liverpool Echo7 December 2025, 11:22 am
  Sean Dyche makes double Everton complaint and shares view on Hill Dickinson Stadium  Liverpool Echo'He has to score, or we replace him' - Barry finally ends goal drought  BBCEverton 3-0 Nottingham Forest: Thierno Barry nets first Toffees goal  Sky SportsEverton turn on style and condemn Dyche to miserable return with Nottingham Forest  The GuardianKeane Injury Update & Everton Team News For Forest Clash  Everton Football Club
  
• Man fighting for life after early-morning ‘assault’ as bystanders perform CPR - Liverpool Echo7 December 2025, 10:55 am
  Man fighting for life after early-morning ‘assault’ as bystanders perform CPR  Liverpool EchoMan, 33, critical after West Derby pub fight  BBCMan, 33, in critical condition after sustaining serious injuries in fight outside pub  Manchester Evening NewsMan in critical condition after 'assault' outside Pub  ITVXMembers of the public carried out 'vital' CPR on the victim at the scene  facebook.com
  
• Abu Dhabi GP LIVE: F1 latest updates for huge title race decider - London Evening Standard7 December 2025, 10:40 am
  Abu Dhabi GP LIVE: F1 latest updates for huge title race decider  London Evening Standard'F1 title decider could hardly be better set up'  BBCLIVE: Abu Dhabi GP 2025 - Verstappen retakes lead from Piastri; Norris 3rd  ESPNAbu Dhabi GP Qualifying: Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris to pole to set up thrilling F1 title decider  Sky SportsAbu Dhabi Grand Prix betting tips, odds and F1 predictions: Flying Verstappen needs Norris to falter in tense finale  Racing Post
  
• Boy, 4, & woman, 60, die in fire after 'murderous attack on home' in Offaly as 3rd person injured & witness appeal made - The Sun7 December 2025, 10:27 am
  Boy, 4, & woman, 60, die in fire after 'murderous attack on home' in Offaly as 3rd person injured & witness appeal made  The SunOffaly: Woman and young boy die in Edenderry house fire  BBCMurder probe after two killed in Offaly house fire  RTE.ieMurder investigation launched after two people killed in Co Offaly house fire | UTV | ITV News  ITVXMurder inquiry launched by gardaí investigating Offaly fire that killed boy (4) and woman  The Irish Times