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• Nigel Farage sang antisemitic songs to Jewish classmates, former Dulwich pupil claims

  Nigel Farage sang antisemitic songs to Jewish schoolmates - and had a "big issue with anyone called Patel", a former schoolfriend has claimed.

• Crafted for one man - this was a World Cup draw like no other

  This was a World Cup draw like no other. Crafted less for the teams but for one man.

• 12-year-old girl from Gaza receives vital brain operation after Israeli bombing near her home

  The 3D picture we're shown of Maryam's skull shows a gaping hole.

• Young Germans react to voluntary military service plans

  Germany's parliament has voted to reintroduce voluntary military service, but getting Gen Z recruits could prove tricky.

• Duchess of Sussex 'reaches out' to estranged father after reports of leg amputation

  Meghan Markle has "reached out" to her estranged father after reports he had his leg amputated, her spokesperson has said.

• Giving up territory would be 'unjust peace', says Ukraine's armed forces chief

  It would be "unacceptable" for Ukraine to "simply give up territory" in any peace deal with Russia, the head of the Ukrainian armed forces has told Sky News. 

• The Ashes: Live updates from second Test

• Celebrities join the Princess of Wales for a carol service to thank Britain's volunteers

  The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have attended the Together at Christmas carol service where they were joined by Hollywood stars.

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Sport

• 2026 World Cup draw: England and Scotland learn group stage opponents for tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico

  England have been drawn in a group with Croatia, Panama and Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, while Scotland will face five-time winners Brazil, Morocco and Haiti.

• World Cup 2026 draw: Teams, pots, UK time, how it works and who England and Scotland could face as Donald Trump attends star-studded ceremony

• Tom Curry: England flanker avoids disciplinary action for Felipe Contepomi 'tunnel bust-up' after Argentina win

  England flanker Tom Curry will not face disciplinary action following his alleged tunnel bust-up with Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi.

• Rassie Erasmus: South Africa head coach signs four-year contract extension

  South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has extended his contract for a further four years.

• Rory McIlroy nine strokes behind Australian Open leaders after strange encounter with banana peel in Melbourne

  Rory McIlroy had a bizarre encounter with a banana peel lodged in long grass as he shot a three-under 68 on Saturday at the Australian Open.

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Entertainment News

• Netflix agrees blockbuster $72bn deal for Warner Bros studios

  Netflix has agreed a $72bn (£54bn) deal to secure Warner Bros Discovery's film and TV studios and supercharge its library through rights to top franchises including Harry Potter and Game Of Thrones.

• Celebrities join the Princess of Wales for a carol service to thank Britain's volunteers

  The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have attended the Together at Christmas carol service where they were joined by Hollywood stars.

• Jamie Oliver revives high street Italian restaurant chain, six years after collapse

  Jamie Oliver is relaunching his high street chain, Jamie's Italian, six years after the business collapsed, causing hundreds of job losses.

• Israel allowed to take part in Eurovision 2026 - as several countries withdraw

  Israel will be allowed to compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, organisers have said - with several broadcasters saying they will now boycott the event.

• Industrial action on agenda as actors balloted by Equity over AI scanning concerns

  Thousands of members of actors' trade union Equity are being asked whether they would support industrial action over artificial intelligence protections.

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