UK - The Independent

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1. The true story behind Peanuts’ classic Christmas song revealed

   ‘Christmastime is Here’ became the theme song for the 1965 animated special, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

2. Rick Stein’s tips for cooking the perfect roast potatoes – and other Christmas classics

   The beloved chef offers his tips for cooking everything from turkey to the sprouts

3. Powerball players told to check tickets to claim prizes after last night’s draw

4. Man appears in court charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife

   Philip Young is charged with 56 sexual offences against his ex-wife Joanne Young

5. Horse Racing Betting Sites UK: Best Racing Bookmakers (December 2025)

   Compare over 50 licensed horse racing betting sites and find out which bookmakers make the grade as the best horse racing betting sites for 2025

6. Trump flew on Epstein’s plane ‘many more times’ than previously reported, DOJ emails claim in latest files release

   Justice Department releases thousands more files in connection with Epstein and Maxwell investigations

7. Parents weigh sending kids back to Camp Mystic after flood killed 25 girls

   Two victims have still not been found, including an 8-year-old Camp Mystic camper

8. ECB issues statement after video appearing to show England’s Ben Duckett goes viral

9. Experts share the truth about nighttime workouts

   Experts say that intense workouts at night can affect sleep quality

10. The Louvre seen tightening security with similar measures robbers took in October

    The Louvre didn’t publicly comment about Tuesday’s security operation