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• Trump campaign co-manager calls Lord Peter Mandelson an 'absolute moron' as peer is confirmed as Starmer's new US ambassador

  The co-manager for Donald Trump's presidential election campaign has called Lord Mandelson an "absolute moron" - as the peer was officially announced as the next UK ambassador to the US.

• Prince and Princess of Wales to launch mental health programme in Sandringham

  The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to work with a local charity to launch a mental health programme to support those living on the Sandringham Estate and in the surrounding areas.

• Britons told to expect 'exceptionally mild' and 'fairly nondescript' Christmas

  Britons have been told to expect an "exceptionally mild" Christmas day.

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Entertainment

• Mufasa: The Lion King - six key things to know before watching the prequel

  Disney has added another film to their most successful franchise, The Lion King - this time following Mufasa's journey from a cub to becoming the king of Pride Rock.

• Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner engaged as she says she feels 'utterly blessed'

  Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.

• 'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa

  When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.

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Strange

• Mosh pit nappy, designed to avoid queues at gig loos, sells out

  An adult incontinence nappy, designed for concertgoers to avoid long queues at toilets, has gone on sale.

• US city tells residents to stop sticking googly eyes on its statues

  A council in the US has asked its residents to stop sticking googly eyes on the city's art.

• Mystery drones spotted over New Jersey - and authorities have 'no clue' who is flying them

  Large drones have been spotted flying over New Jersey and New York City in recent weeks - but no one knows who's operating them.

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Technology

• Tesla recalls almost 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure issue

  Tesla has recalled almost 700,000 of its electric vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system.

• 'Blob-headed' fish and semi-aquatic mouse among 27 newly discovered species in Peru

  A "blob-headed" fish and a semi-aquatic mouse are among 27 newly discovered species found in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest in Peru.

• Stonehenge's purpose may have been to unify ancient Britain after scientists make discovery about stones' origins

  Stonehenge may have been built to unite the early people of Britain - long before there was a kingdom, a new study has suggested.

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Business

• High street giants plot new warning to Treasury over retail jobs

  Retail giants including Asda, Marks & Spencer, Primark and Tesco will mount a new year campaign to warn Rachel Reeves that plans to hike business rates on larger shops will put jobs and stores under threat.

• Surprisingly low retail sales in key Christmas shopping month - ONS

  The UK's retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show.

• Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship

  It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.

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Sports

• Usyk vs Fury 2: Ignacio Robles named as replacement judge after coin toss determined outcome

  Ignacio Robles will be the third judge in Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship clash with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night following a coin toss.

• Usyk vs Fury 2 - Who wins? Big fight predictions ahead of Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury heavyweight title rematch

  Experts, fighters and pundits have their say ahead of the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the WBO, WBA and WBC world heavyweight titles in Riyadh.

• Usyk vs Fury 2: Tyson Fury weighs in almost four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of Saturday's heavyweight fight

  A leather-jacket wearing Tyson Fury weighed in just under four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their heavyweight rematch as both fighters remained fully clothed as they stood on the scales.

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Politics

• Trump campaign co-manager calls Lord Peter Mandelson an 'absolute moron' as peer is confirmed as Starmer's new US ambassador

  The co-manager for Donald Trump's presidential election campaign has called Lord Mandelson an "absolute moron" - as the peer was officially announced as the next UK ambassador to the US.

• Was Trump's aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Peter Mandelson a 'moron'?

  This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".

• Sue Gray, Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, nominated for peerage

  Sir Keir Starmer has nominated his former top adviser Sue Gray for a peerage.

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World

• Germany: At least two dead and almost 70 injured after car ploughs into crowd in city of Magdeburg

  At least two people - including a young child - have been killed and dozens of others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany.

• Magdeburg: What we know so far about German Christmas market attack

  A police investigation is under way after a car was "driven at speed" into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany.

• Magdeburg: Police arrest suspect after attack at German Christmas market

  The moment the suspect in a fatal attack on a German Christmas market was arrested has been captured on video by a passer-by.

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