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1. Glenn Close, 78, reveals she’s building a replica of family home where she plans to live out final years

   The actor says the home is inspired by a cottage her grandparents lived in when she was child

2. Iconic Dutch museum to open new branch

3. The Christmas spice found to control blood sugar and protect brain cells

   Studies suggest ginger has many health benefits – from managing pain to reducing inflammation

4. Singer who toured with One Direction killed in accident

5. Last chance to be vaccinated against flu in time for Christmas, UKHSA warns Britons

   The number of people in hospital in England with flu is at a record high for this time of year

6. Bank of England lacked access to data to help with Covid-19 response – governor

   Andrew Bailey told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that policymakers would have benefited from having easier sight of data, such as universal credit.

7. Bulletin PM briefing: Europe put on war footing and Time ‘Person of the Year’ revealed

8. Nestlé changes recipe for Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband bars

9. Girl Scouts roll out a new flavor as annual sales of its tasty treats begin

   “Exploremores” is the newest flavor to kick off Girl Scout cookie season

10. New €10 train tickets launched from Amsterdam to Berlin

    The first journey is scheduled to depart in March 2026, with every passenger guaranteed a reserved seat