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1. Man arrested in Florida after alleged robbery without wearing any clothes

2. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky denies drone attack on Putin residence after Trump says it angered him

   Moscow says 'such reckless actions will not go unanswered'

3. Winter storm packing snow and strong winds to descend on Great Lakes and Northeast

   A wild winter storm is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast

4. Forget having a boyfriend – these are the trends that will be embarrassing in 2026

   Last year, Vogue declared having a boyfriend was embarassing and as we enter a new calendar year, we have 12 months of new possibilities of what is hot and what’s definitely not. Helen Coffey wades into the debate and decides who or what will be out in the cold for at least 365 days

5. The 26 best wines and spirits for New Year’s Eve – from champagne bargains to party reds

   From supermarket champagne steals and elegant English fizz to easy-drinking whites, festive reds and cocktail-ready spirits, Rosamund Hall selects 26 brilliant bottles to see out the year in style – whether you’re hosting a blow-out party or calling it a night by 9pm with a glass in hand

6. My Christmas week in the most miserable place in Britain

   Blackpool, the declining seaside resort named as the nation’s ‘misery capital’, is hardly the Maldives, but mum of two, Charlotte Cripps, who tore herself away from Notting Hill to spend Christmas there, says it’s great as long as you embrace it for what it is

7. 20 TV shows everyone will be talking about in 2026, from Pride & Prejudice to Dear England

   There’s plenty to get excited about over the next 12 months, whether it’s psychological thrillers, period dramas, Irish comedies or returning favourites. Ellie Harrison and Katie Rosseinsky take a look

8. This surprise Baltic capital proved to be the perfect winter city break

   History, geopolitics, snow, markets and a giant Tony Soprano statue. Rich Booth discovers that Vilnius at Christmas has it all

9. China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills

   China’s People’s Liberation Army is staging a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan

10. Khalida Zia death: Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister dies aged 80

    Former leader’s death closes rare chapter of women-led politics in South Asia