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• University threatened with legal action after protest at event - BBC22 December 2025, 12:08 am
  University threatened with legal action after protest at event  BBC
  
• Why our railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas - BBC22 December 2025, 12:03 am
  Why our railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas  BBCUK's worst rail firms are now cancelling 700 trains a day - the lines affected  The i PaperThe Christmas travel chaos to expect this year  The IndependentWarning for Kidderminster rail passengers over changes at Christmas  Kidderminster ShuttleChristmas and New Year – South London public transport and travel information 2025  Brixton Buzz
  
• Alexander Isak injury may force Liverpool to add to attacking ranks in January Transfer Window - Paper Talk - Sky Sports21 December 2025, 11:51 pm
  Alexander Isak injury may force Liverpool to add to attacking ranks in January Transfer Window - Paper Talk  Sky SportsLiverpool fear significant lower leg injury for Isak  BBCLiverpool fear Alexander Isak has fractured leg after horror injury against Spurs  The GuardianAlexander Isak: Fears Liverpool striker sustained broken leg against Tottenham  The New York TimesArne Slot press conference: Analysis of Spurs 1-2 Liverpool, injury latest on Bradley and Isak  Liverpool FC
  
• Plaisier knocks out Price as Littler rolls on at World Championship - PDC21 December 2025, 11:30 pm
  Plaisier knocks out Price as Littler rolls on at World Championship  PDCPDC World Darts Championship: Gerwyn Price knocked out while Luke Littler wins  BBCWesley Plaisier claims ‘biggest victory’ in stunning upset of Gerwyn Price  The GuardianLuke Littler: NHS worker David Davies says teenager is 'a different breed' as he aims to cause major upset at World Darts Championship  Sky SportsWorld Darts Championship 2026 RECAP: Luke Littler beats David Davies, Gerwyn Price out  BBC
  
• Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy - BBC21 December 2025, 10:30 pm
  Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
• A memorial ends - but Bondi tragedy has left Australia reeling, again - BBC21 December 2025, 10:18 pm
  A memorial ends - but Bondi tragedy has left Australia reeling, again  BBCBondi couple who died in each other’s arms buried in Sydney  The Times‘We are unbreakable’: defiance marks Bondi attack commemoration after PM is booed  The GuardianAustralia confronts grief and discord in wake of Bondi Beach massacre  Financial TimesAustralia pays tribute to victims of antisemitic attack at Bondi  Euronews.com
  
• Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says - BBC21 December 2025, 10:03 pm
  Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
• Amadeus review – this Mozart series is a pale, petty version of the movie it’s based on - The Guardian21 December 2025, 10:00 pm
  Amadeus review – this Mozart series is a pale, petty version of the movie it’s based on  The GuardianHow Amadeus turns a wild rumour about Mozart and Salieri into unmissable Christmas TV  The IndependentAmadeus: a remake actually worth doing  New StatesmanSky’s Amadeus hits some high notes, but Mozart’s genius remains elusive  The TelegraphWill Sharpe and Paul Bettany reveal the Amadeus scene they were “terrified” to film  Radio Times
  
• Jimmy Kimmel to Deliver ‘Deeply Personal’ Christmas Day Message on U.K.’s Channel 4 - Variety21 December 2025, 10:00 pm
  Jimmy Kimmel to Deliver ‘Deeply Personal’ Christmas Day Message on U.K.’s Channel 4  VarietyCancelled US comedian Jimmy Kimmel to deliver Christmas message to UK  The GuardianKimmel Christmas message to U.K. viewers to hail great year "from a fascism perspective"  AxiosJimmy Kimmel to Deliver Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message 2025  The Hollywood ReporterJimmy Kimmel To Deliver Christmas TV Speech Reflecting On “Really Great Year” For Fascism  Deadline
  
• Gripes and infighting on display as Maga stars gather at Turning Point conference - The Guardian21 December 2025, 9:48 pm
  Gripes and infighting on display as Maga stars gather at Turning Point conference  The GuardianMAGA media mess deepens at Turning Point convention  AxiosMAGA civil war steals the spotlight at 'AmericaFest' conference  France 24At Turning Point’s annual gathering, young conservatives fret about the future  CNNMAGA civil war over Israel erupts into the open at Turning Point USA conference  The Times of Israel
  
• James Ransone, US actor known for The Wire, dies aged 46 - The Guardian21 December 2025, 9:37 pm
  James Ransone, US actor known for The Wire, dies aged 46  The Guardian'The Wire' Star James Ransone Dead at 46 After Apparent Suicide  TMZActor who starred in hit TV series and horror films dead at age 46  The IndependentJames Ransone Tributes: Spike Lee Remembers “My Dear Brother” Following ‘Inside Man’ & ‘Red Hook Summer’ Star’s Death  DeadlineThe Wire actor James Ransone dies aged 46  The Telegraph
  
• US reportedly pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela - BBC21 December 2025, 9:13 pm
  US reportedly pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela  BBCUS Pursuit of Third Oil Tanker Intensifies Venezuela Blockade  Bloomberg.comThe oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives  AP NewsUS intercepts second merchant vessel off coast of Venezuela in international waters  The GuardianUS seizes another tanker off Venezuela - as Brazil issues warning  Sky News
  
• Why Rogers' return to form has ignited Aston Villa's title challenge - Premier League21 December 2025, 8:55 pm
  Why Rogers' return to form has ignited Aston Villa's title challenge  Premier LeagueAston Villa vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League score, team news, radio & updates  BBC'Fighter' Rogers shows importance as Villa stay in title race  BBCMorgan Rogers’ golden spell spearheads Aston Villa’s most unlikely title charge | Jonathan Wilson  The GuardianAston Villa 2-1 Man Utd: Morgan Rogers scores two stunners as Unai Emery’s side win again to close gap on Arsenal  Sky Sports
  
• Police watchdog may investigate West Midlands Police over Maccabi fan ban - BBC21 December 2025, 8:35 pm
  Police watchdog may investigate West Midlands Police over Maccabi fan ban  BBCWatchdog orders West Midlands police to explain Tel Aviv ban  The TimesUK police recalled after banning Maccabi TLV fans  The Jerusalem PostBirmingham council leader questioned over Maccabi ban and says 'concerned'  Yahoo News UKOver 100 peers demand probe into police ban on Maccabi fans  Jewish News
  
• Mass clearout of England leadership not in ECB plans after Ashes failure - The Guardian21 December 2025, 8:00 pm
  Mass clearout of England leadership not in ECB plans after Ashes failure  The GuardianAshes 2025-26: How England lost latest Ashes series down under in just 11 days  BBCArrogant England’s cricket machine collapses like a castle of dust in 11 days | Barney Ronay  The GuardianThe Ashes: England coach Brendon McCullum admits to error on tourists' preparation after Australia seal victory  Sky SportsEngland's failure demands change  ESPNcricinfo