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Who and what is in the Epstein files?
High-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson, can be seen in the long-awaited files.
US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria
The US says it struck dozens of targets across Syria in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on US forces there.
What's really going on with flu this winter?
We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?
Rosenberg: Was Putin's response to my question about war in Europe an olive branch?
Russia's leader told our Russia editor that claims an attack on Europe was planned were "rubbish".
Australia was seen as a world leader in gun control - Bondi has exposed a more complicated reality
It introduced stricter gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but some say they now need to be tightened further.
Timothée Chalamet teams up with EsDeeKid to quash alter-ego rumours
Speculation has run riot that the US actor had been leading a double life as the masked rapper.
Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons
Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.
From beating the traffic to opening hours: How to navigate the Christmas break
Practical advice to help you get organised and cope this festive period.
I've worked just as hard as the other Strictly finalists, says Amber Davies
Saturday night is also the last time Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will present a Strictly final.
Are these AI prompts damaging your thinking skills?
Generative AI tools have become hugely popular but some experts worry about the effect they have on the brain.
The Papers: 'Epstein files and photos released' and 'Walliams is axed'
The release of the Epstein files and HarperCollins UK's axing of author David Walliams leads Saturday's front pages.
Blank canvas or tone-deaf? Pantone's white Colour of the Year sparks backlash
Some critics have labelled the decision as "Pantonedeaf" and designers are divided in opinion.
Family of stabbed girl say 'our hearts are broken'
The nine-year-old's family say she was "the most beautiful little soul" who was "full of light".
Masked gunmen and poisoned gravy - how my wife plotted to kill me
Michelle Mills conspired with Geraint Berry to murder her husband, Christopher Mills.
Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list
Lucknow recently joined a select list of global cities recognised for their fine food.
Kylie is Christmas number one - she'll do a jigsaw to celebrate
The pop star tops the Christmas charts, but says she's planning a low-key celebration in Australia.
Woman's shock as goose smashes through front door
Wildlife rescuers think the Canada goose misjudged its descent before smashing through the door.
Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain
Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.
Foreign prison officers exempted from stricter visa rules
It follows warnings some jails were facing a staffing crisis after salary requirements were raised.
Photo of Andrew lying on laps at Sandringham in new Epstein files
The photo appears to have been taken in the saloon room at Sandringham, the royal estate in Norfolk.
When roads will be busiest and supermarket hours: How to navigate the Christmas break
Practical advice to help you get organised and cope this festive period.
William takes George to homeless charity he visited as a child with Diana
Prince William brings his son, aged 12, to the Passage charity, where he was once brought by his mother, Diana.
Appeal to all MI5 staff for information in BBC spy case
The inquiry head says it is "surprising" that new material is being uncovered years after the case began.
Strictly stars gear up for final, with Tess and Claudia set to bow out
Celebrities Amber Davies, George Clarke and Karen Carney are vying to be crowned winners.
What's really going on with flu this winter
We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?
Famous faces, court documents and redacted pages - what's in the Epstein files
High-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson, can be seen in the long-awaited files.
Australia was seen as a world leader in gun control - Bondi has exposed a more complicated reality
It introduced stricter gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but some say they now need to be tightened further.
Imran Khan and wife given further jail terms after state gift fraud case
Pakistan's former PM, who is already serving time in prison, plans to challenge the verdict.
US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria
The US says it struck dozens of targets across Syria in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on US forces there.
Tributes to 16-year-old who died after London Underground station incident
The teenager's family remember their daughter as a bright and beautiful girl.
Rosenberg: Was Putin's response to my question about war in Europe an olive branch?
Russia's leader told our Russia editor that claims an attack on Europe was planned were "rubbish".
David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after publisher drops him
Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, having sold more than 60 million books.
I adopted a boy and then at Christmas, his baby sister too
Sarah from Shropshire is about to celebrate her third Christmas with her adopted children - siblings.
Rhino calf born at park takes wobbly first steps
The moments after Mo's birth were captured on camera by the team at Cotswold Wildlife Park.
From backstage to centre stage - how a stand-in Dame saved the day
A light operator, with a university performance degree, stepped in with no rehearsal time.
We couldn't find a buyer for our home, so we're selling raffle tickets for it instead
After failing to sell the traditional way, Jennie and John Bailey decide a different approach.
Bournemouth Echo
South Western Railway to trail new 'cutting-edge wifi' in the New Forest
Hundreds of passengers between London and the south of England this Christmas can now benefit fromWi-Fi as South Western Railway (SWR) starts a new trial today (December 20).
New burger bar opens with aims to bring 'something different' to Southbourne
A new burger and cocktail site called Samoa has opened its doors in Southbourne high street.
Busy main road flooded after drainage system became 'overwhelmed'
HEAVY rainfall has left roads across Dorset submerged, following a yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office.
Group gives two trolleys of food to food bank
A Wimborne-based wellness networking group has been raising funds to purchase food for donation to the Wimborne Food Bank, which continues to see high demand for essential items.
'He didn't care at all': Woman blasts 'negligent' bus driver following fall
A woman has said she is “shocked” at the actions of a bus driver after she was injured in a fall on a bus after fight erupted.
Highcliffe hotel owner steps down after 'emotionally demanding' planning battle
Bradley Green confirms he has stepped away from The Lord Bute following an 'emotionally demanding' two year 'planning battle'.
Bournemouth restaurant to close permanently this week
A CARIBBEAN restaurant in Bournemouth is set to close its doors permanently this Sunday.
'No reason to have cars going through Keyhole Bridge'
Keyhole Bridge then onto Poole Park, and the Whitecliff and Baiter segregated cycle and pedestrian paths are taking so many cars off the road, especially at rush hour and school pick up time, it has exceeded all expectations.
Workshop lights up club event with a festive flourish
Wimborne Gardening Club hosted a festive Christmas workshop by Carnival Flowers. Next meeting: 5 Jan 2026, with a talk on Highcliffe Castle’s history.
PICTURES: Hundreds flood to Bournemouth as Christmas just days away
Hundreds of shoppers flooded Bournemouth town centre over the weekend, grabbing their last-minute gifts in the lead up to Christmas.
Pedestrian sustains life-changing injuries after crash
A man has suffered life-changing injuries following a crash in Poole.
The 'stunning' circular walk in Dorset that passes through two scenic villages
The Commoners' Ways walk in Dorset passes through Kingston and Corfe Castle, with it being considered a "stunning route"
Woman bailed after crash that seriously injured cyclist
A woman has been released on police bail after a crash that left a cyclist with serious injuries.
Christmas shopping hours at The Dolphin in festive run-up
Christmas shoppers will be flocking to The Dolphin in Poole over the next few days.
Police probe after man found injured at property
A man has been arrested after a person was found injured at a property known to authorities.
Emergency response as person spotted in water near Sandbanks
The coastguard was called to Sandbanks following reports of a person in the water.
Unconscious paddleboarder at Mudeford prompts emergency response
Emergency services were called to Mudeford after receiving reports of an unconscious paddleboarder.
NHS reassurance as doctors strike this weekend
The NHS is urging the public to continue coming forward for care as normal during the final two days of resident doctors’ strike action taking place this weekend.
Council shares advice on how to 'stay well and warm' this season
BCP Council has advised residents how they can stay well and warm this festive season.
The roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week:
Last chance to view 'unusual multi-coloured' meteor shower in UK tonight
Tonight (December 20) is the last chance to see the Geminid meteor shower in the UK. Here is how best to spot it.
'Do not eat': Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Lidl & more UK supermarkets issue warnings
Items sold at Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Poundland and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.
'Stop using immediately': Sainsbury's, M&S, B&M and more pull items from sale
Customers at Sainsbury's, Amazon, John Lewis, Asda, Tesco, M&S, B&M and other major UK retailers have been warned to stop using products “immediately”
Millions of pensioners and DWP benefits claimants to receive bonus cash payment
Millions of pensioners, as well as those in receipt of benefits will receive a £10 bonus cash payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this month.
How to stretch your supermarket loyalty card rewards for the big Christmas food shop
Make the most of your loyalty card rewards with Morrisons, Lidl, Iceland, and Co-op, Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda ahead of this weekend's big Christmas shop
What is the cheapest supermarket for Christmas dinner in 2025?
Christmas dinner should cost slightly less this year in rare price drop, as supermarkets battle it out for the festive big shop.
Council unveil 'ice-cold' new identities for fleet of gritters
BCP Council have unveiled the new 'ice-cold' identities for their fleet of gritters.
Formula 1
11 times F1 drivers took another driver’s car number
With Max Verstappen announcing his switch to Daniel Ricciardo’s old number 3, and Lando Norris set to take on the champion’s number 1 next season – car numbers are back in focus. Here are 11 times drivers went on to race with another driver's number.
Vesti on life as Mercedes reserve and his F1 plan
After a hot lap of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti tells F1.com about what his role entails and how he plans to make his Formula 1 dream happen.
Why Sainz feels ‘vindicated’ after his first Williams year
Carlos Sainz embarked on a new adventure in 2025 when he joined Williams and set about playing a key role in their planned return to winning ways. At the end of a rollercoaster season, which featured early headaches, hard-fought breakthroughs, memorable podium finishes and a remarkable rise to P5 in the Teams’ Championship, he joined F1.com to review it all…
Windows Central
Voxel destruction, decade-long time loops, and perfect for handhelds — Plot Twist’s 'Erosion' is set to launch on Xbox Game Pass in 2026
Erosion, the time twisting voxel sandbox from Plot Twist and Lyrical Games, is one to watch. The game challenges players to master the manipulation of time in order to save the protagonist’s daughter from an evil warlord.
Steam Deck LCD production is ending — Valve's budget handheld gaming PC will no longer be available once stock is gone
The Steam Deck LCD helped define modern PC handhelds, but its quiet exit may signal a shift toward higher-priced hardware across Valve’s lineup.
Battlefield 6 devs tease what's next in Season 2 and 2026, poised to finish this year as its best-selling game — "we’ll keep evolving the experience with you"
As the Battlefield 6 team goes on holiday break, its devs have teased some of the content players can look forward to in Season 2 and 2026.
Two years later, the perfectly scored Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is still the headset we recommend for high-end gaming audio
Amazon has a massive discount for the beloved and sound-rich Razer Blackshark V2 Pro for Xbox as part of its holiday deals.
Overspending on extravagant Xbox headsets? — This budget pick gives you quality audio for a fraction of the price
The LucidSound LS15X is a great wireless gaming headset for Xbox and PC that offers crisp sound, an attractive design, and long battery life for a budget-friendly price, now even cheaper at Amazon.
"I did not see it coming. I was absolutely blindsided" — star of Xbox's canceled Perfect Dark reboot and the next Tomb Raider shares her "devastating" story
Actress Alix Wilton-Regan was starring in Xbox's now-canceled Perfect Dark reboot, and has now told her story about how "devastating" it was when the axe came down on the project.
My top 14 handheld games I played in 2025 — Indies and AAA titles I recommend for Steam Deck, Xbox Ally X, Legion Go 2, and more
I played dozens of games on my handheld gaming PCs this year, but 14 of them stood out from the crowd. Here are my favorite games I played on handhelds this year.
POLL: Is anyone out there actually using Microsoft Copilot? 📊
Windows Central readers, I'm curious if you're actively using Microsoft Copilot. If so, what are you using it for? If not, why not? Are you using an alternative AI? Let us know.
"Is there a place and what's the right one?" Bethesda's Todd Howard suggests iconic Fallout actor could come to the TV show — he might even be in Season 2
Could we see Fallout's beloved narrator Ron Perlman get a role in the TV show? New comments from Todd Howard suggest it's a very real possibility.
If your Xbox or ROG Ally is running hot or stuttering, disabling CPU boost is an easy fix that can make games feel noticeably better — here’s how to do it
CPU Boost is useful for short tasks, but during gaming it can limit GPU power. Here is a guide on how to disable it and when it makes sense to do so.
Steam Deck's biggest competitor is now just $489 — Enjoy Xbox and PC titles on the go with this gaming handheld for Christmas
The Xbox Ally, the Xbox spinoff of the critically-acclaimed ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld, has received a 30% discount sale as part of Amazon's Super Saturday event.
The 15-inch Surface Laptop 7 with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD is 30% discounted — a rare deal as memory prices keep climbing
Amazon's Super Saturday Deals sale has acquired a lucrative 30% discount on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch), which we regard as one of the best Copilot+ laptops ever made for its excellent design, performance, and battery life.
A Kinect‑style console outsold Xbox, and Nex’s CEO breaks down the strategy that made it a surprise hit — “Nintendo expanded the audience”
Nex Playground has outsold Xbox hardware in the U.S., with its CEO pointing to Nintendo Wii lessons and a subscription model inspired by long-term sustainability.
Blizzard’s president says the studio is targeting one or two major game launches per year as it ramps up under Xbox — "Our fans are hungry."
Blizzard Entertainment president Johanna Faries says she wants the company to have one or two big launches a year, focusing on established games instead of new IP.
The Surface Laptop 7 with a Snapdragon X Elite is down to $699.99 — and you can still get it before Christmas
The Surface Laptop 7 just dropped to $699.99. It’s a major discount on the Snapdragon X Elite model that can still arrive before the holidays.
Laffgaff
Which toy company is the largest tyre manufacturer in the world?
LEGO.
Retired Sailor
What did the retired sailor say? Long time, no sea.
Itsfoss
Watch Out Elasticsearch! Tiger Data's PostgreSQL BM25 Search Extension Goes Open Source
Previously proprietary PostgreSQL extension is now freely available on GitHub.