The 12 most unusual Christmas traditions around the world … from the Independent Chris Wilson
Here are some of the weird and wonderful ways that countries around the world celebrate the festive season Read More
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China ramps up tensions with Britain over Jimmy Lai conviction … from the Independent Shweta Sharma
Beijing has summoned envoys from both the UK and US in response to widespread international condemnation of the Lai verdict Read More
Child among five killed as plane transporting patients crashes off Texas … from the Independent Ap Correspondent
Mexico’s Navy said the plane was helping with a medical mission with the Michou and Mau Foundation Read More
Essential gardening jobs for each month of the New Year … from the Independent Hannah Stephenson
Mark your calendar for those important seasonal tasks. Read More
UK snow forecast: Met Office gives verdict on white Christmas … from the Independent Nicole Wootton-Cane
The Met Office is predicting a fall in temperatures from Wednesday Read More
King Charles’ former butler lifts lid on Royal Family Christmas: Favourite tipples, cheeky gifts and William’s secret shopping trips … from the Independent Lucy Leeson
King Charles’ former butler has given a rare insight into the Royal Family’s Christmas, from the monarch’s favourite tipples, cheeky gifts and Prince William’s secret…
Bureaucratic mishap delayed gun license for accused Bondi Beach shooter … from the Independent Rod McGuirk
Reporters asked Minns on Monday why the father was allowed to own guns Read More
Asian shares climb after US stocks rise at the start of a holiday-shortened week … from the Independent Elaine Kurtenbach
Asian shares are mostly higher after benchmarks on Wall Street rose at the start of what’s expected to be a relatively calm holiday week Read More
These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list … from the Independent Natalie Wilson
Warnings against travel abroad from the UK have been issued for countries including Mali, Russia and Syria Read More
How to shorten your cold by days – without medication … from the Independent Mary J. Scourboutakos
This practice decreases both the duration of illness and the need for antibiotics Read More
Japan’s former emperor turns 92 as heart condition stabilizes after health concerns … from the Independent Mari Yamaguchi
Japan’s beloved former Emperor Akihito is marking his 92nd birthday as his heart condition stabilizes, palace officials say, following health concerns earlier this year Read More
Kim Jong Un and daughter pictured visiting mountain resort, eating BBQ and testing beds in bizarre photoshoot … from the Independent Maroosha Muzaffar
Opening of luxury resort continues North Korean leader’s tourism push Read More