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Barry Manilow will have surgery for cancerous spot on lung

Singer Barry Manilow has revealed he has a cancerous spot on his lung and will undergo surgery.

Driving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea dies at 74

Singer Chris Rea, whose songs include the festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family said.

Artwork thought to be by Banksy appears at foot of London skyscraper

Two people lie on the ground looking up at a London skyscraper in the latest artwork thought to be by graffiti artist Banksy.

David Walliams dropped from Waterstones Childrens Book Festival

Children’s author and comedian David Walliams has been removed from the line-up for the Waterstones Children’s Book Festival, the book chain has said.

Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow

A Russian general was killed on Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in Moscow.

Jimmy Kimmel to deliver Channel 4s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message

US chat show host Jimmy Kimmel will deliver Channel 4’s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message, saying it has been a “great year” from “a fascism perspective”.

Job vacancies fell for fifth month in a row in November report

Job vacancies fell for the fifth month in a row in November as employers remained cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a report.

DVLA action doesnt touch side of whats needed for number plate crackdown

Driving authorities must crack down on a “number plate wild west”, an MP has said, after figures showed just a fraction of suppliers faced an audit this year.

New equalities chair warns against demonisation of migrants

The new chairwoman of Britain’s equalities watchdog has warned against the “demonisation of migrants” and said it would be “a mistake” for the UK to withdraw from a longstanding international treaty on human rights.

Doctors return to work as hospitals work to recover from strike disruption

Hospitals in England are working to recover from disruption caused by strikes in the run-up to Christmas.

Accused Bondi gunman recorded terror attack motivation video police say

A gunman accused of killing people on Australia’s Bondi Beach recorded a video outlining what police allege was his motivation for a “meticulously” planned attack on a Jewish celebration, court documents show.

Cost of raising child to 18 revealed as parents struggle to cover essentials

The costs of raising a child in 2025 have been revealed by a new report which warns many families are still struggling to afford to buy essentials for their children.