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London records worst-ever death toll from teenage homicides in 2021

The latest stabbings have prompted renewed discussion about the possible causes of youth violence, with experts suggesting these include a rise in the number of children who are vulnerable, increased pressure on services such as policing, and social media fuelling the conflict.

Tech News

Thousands of .eu domains in the UK taken offline because of Brexit

The final step in the process to remove the .eu domain from Britain took place on Monday because of Brexit.

United Kingdom

English Channel migrant crossings treble to a record 28,000

At least 28,395 migrants reached the English coast in small boats in 2021, compared to 8,400 the previous year.

Earth News

Return of the tequila fish gives scientists something to cheer about

The 7cm fish has been reintroduced to Mexico nearly 20 years after it disappeared from the wild.

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Travel News

France updates its Eurotunnel rules for Brits with EU homes

UK nationals with homes in Europe can now drive through France, but only under certain conditions.

United Kingdom

COVID scientists, Daniel Craig get UK New Year's honours

Almost one in five of the honours were for coronavirus-related service.

World News

Demand for COVID-19 self-test kits skyrocket in Europe

In France, the leader in rapid diagnostic tests, Biosynex, has hired 200 temporary staff to meet soaring demand, amid record case numbers and end-of-year holidays.

Food and Drink

English sparkling wine production gaining in POP-ularity

Step aside, Champagne — English sparkling wine is having a boom, with sales having increased and demand going up.

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II remembers husband in Christmas speech

The monarch said she understood the pain of missing loved ones for the holidays, but also said that Christmas can still be the time for joy, especially for children.

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UK police arrest armed intruder on Windsor Castle grounds

A 19-year-old man armed with a weapon breached the premises, Thames Valley Police official said.

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UK PM Boris Johnson urges public to get vaccinated in Xmas address

The Prime Minister has rejected harsher virus restrictions in England over Christmas despite the UK setting a new record on Thursday of almost 120,000 cases in 24 hours.

United Kingdom

Omicron cases 70% less likely to be hospitalised, UK report suggests

The study from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found people infected with Omicron were 50 to 70 percent less likely to be admitted to hospital than those infected with the Delta variant.

Sport

Man City defender Benjamin Mendy charged with seventh count of rape

Mendy is due to go on trial next year. He was refused bail and has been held in a prison in Liverpool since his arrest last August.

Culture news

Harry Potter cast back on screens for franchise's 20th anniversary

Muggles can experience the return of the magical cast at 8 pm on January 1, 2022, on Sky Max and HBO.

United Kingdom

London's 'Big Ben' fully visible again to ring in the New Year

"It's an international symbol, an international symbol of democracy, and [...] it was the only bell allowed to ring during the Second World War. So that was the sound of liberty and hope."

United Kingdom

Omicron cases have reduced hospitalisation risk, early studies say

Early studies suggest that Omicron COVID cases have a reduced risk of hospitalisation, compared with the Delta variant.

United Kingdom

UK daily COVID-19 infections pass 100,000 for the first time

The UK registered a record-breaking 106,122 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours ahead of the holidays.

Destinations

Visit these historical European towns for a magical fairytale escape

From snow-covered villages to towns carved into the cliffside, there are many storybook destinations to be found across Europe.

Money

Arsenal fan token ads broke rules by 'trivialising' crypto risk

The ban is the first time adverts for football club "fan tokens" have been found to have broken the rules by the UK's advertising regulator.

United Kingdom

'Our position is unchanged': New Brexit minister but same old problem?

Truss was appointed to lead the UK's post-Brexit negotiations after the surprise resignation of Lord David Frost.