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1. Stalker facing sentence after targeting Myleene Klass with ‘unhinged’ mail

   Paranoid schizophrenic Peter Windsor, from Birmingham, has been told he faces a custodial sentence or a hospital order.

2. Australia unveils national gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi terror attack

   Fifteen people died and dozens more were injured when gunmen opened fire on a crowd of more than 1,000 celebrating Hanukkah.

3. Idris Elba waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds London

   The waxwork is the actor’s first figure at the Baker Street attraction.

4. Consumer confidence improves but remains subdued ahead of Christmas

   GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index improved by two points to minus 17 for December.

5. Black holes to be shown in action in first 3D movies created using AI

   Experts in black hole astronomy and artificial intelligence will combine for the project at Heriot-Watt University.

6. Ed Sheeran says becoming a father has helped him to ‘make good decisions’

   The singer has said becoming a dad encouraged him to change his lifestyle.

7. Firms could set own contactless card limits under changes planned by regulator

   The Financial Conduct Authority’s rule changes will take effect from March 19.

8. Rare specimens collected by naturalist Gerald Durrell donated to museum

   The donation of more than 550 specimens and samples is now available for scientific research.

9. Bruno Fernandes clarifies Manchester United sale comments as 'different path' revealed

   Red Devils captain claims to have turned down two transfer offers

10. Oliver Glasner issues Crystal Palace transfer update as Eagles face Conference League play-off

    Eagles forced to rely on four academy talents amid fixture congestion worries