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British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims
Alaa Abd El Fattah has faced backlash over old social media posts where he called for the killing of Zionists. Source link
Longplayer: The 1,000-year-long musical composition
The composition, by Jem Finer of the Pogues, has been playing since 31 December 1999. Source link
Labour criticises Tory shadow minister for representing Abramovich
Labour says it is “indefensible” for Lord Wolfson to keep his role while acting as a lawyer for the Russian billionaire. Source link
Eurostar cancels all trains out of London as power outage hits Channel Tunnel
Le Shuttle has also had to suspend services between Folkestone and Calais over a “power supply issue”. Source link
Guinea junta chief takes lead in controversial election as social media restricted
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll. Source link
Why is K-pop band NewJeans on the rocks?
The group is losing one of its members – in yet another twist in a bitter year-long feud with its record label. Source link
X Factor contestant Chico denies drink driving
The 54-year-old is accused of drink driving in Southgate on 13 December. Source link
Saudi Arabia backs call for UAE to leave Yemen after strike on separatist-held port
The UAE denies Saudi claims it sent a shipment of weapons to separatists and pushed them to launch offensives against the Yemeni government. Source link
Papers reveal Blair said voters had no appetite for more Welsh powers
Records from 2004 show Tony Blair saying his government had ‘lanced the boil of separatism’. Source link
Blue Origin astronaut reveals depression after 'tsunami of harassment'
Blue Origin’s all-female crew, which included scientist Amanda Nguyen, was launched into space in April. Source link