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1. ‘My family is being evicted at Christmas, I had to tell my children we couldn’t afford presents this year’

   From May, landlords will be banned from using Section 21 notices under Labour’s new Renter’s Rights Act. Until then, they can still administer these ‘no-fault’ notices to remove a tenant without reason at two months’ notice

2. Experts reveal the top 3 finance trends to know for 2026

   The finance trends that could shape your money in the upcoming year

3. Russia wants to build a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next few years

   Project aims to supply energy for its lunar space programme

4. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Police officers killed in another deadly Moscow car bomb blast

   Fresh blast rocks the same site in Moscow where Russian general was killed on Monday

5. White Christmas? Met Office reveals where snow could fall with Christmas Day weather forecast

   Temperatures may be low in much of the country, but will we see snow?

6. Netflix viewers overjoyed as classic sci-fi series returns in 2026

7. Bill Maher says Larry David is ‘not my friend’ anymore after falling out

   ‘Seinfeld’ creator wrote a satirical story critiquing Maher earlier this year

8. Norad Santa tracker live: Follow Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the globe

   Norad is tracking St Nick’s speedy trip around the globe as he delivers presents worldwide

9. Trump tears into ‘pathetic trainwreck’ Colbert and late night hosts before wishing everyone Merry Christmas

   President Donald Trump calls Stephen Colbert a ‘pathetic trainwreck’ before abruptly shifting tone to wish followers a happy holiday in latest Truth Social posting spree

10. The simple science-backed methods to stay fit over Christmas

    Research shows that simple, practical strategies can help people stay active through Christmas and into the new year