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Jethro Tull founding member dies aged 82
Lead singer Ian Anderson says Mick Abrahams was “vitally important” to the band’s early line-up. Source link
Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime
Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power. Source link
Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say
UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year. Source link
Busiest ever Christmas Eve for air travel, says civil aviation body
Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record. Source link
Ho Ho No! Santa pulled over for speeding in Ohio
A man and his wife in Fulton County were stopped by a sheriff while dressed as Santa and Mrs Claus. Source link
Watch: Huge fireball as tanker explodes on Italian motorway
The vehicle had earlier been involved in a crash and everyone in the surrounding area was safely evacuated before the blast. Source link
Tributes to TikTok star gaming gran who died aged 78
Agnes, or EpicGamerGrandma as she was known online, passed away in hospital after suffering from a stroke. Source link
Starmer backs down in farm tax row – but why now?
A U-turn on inheritance tax plans for farmers raises more questions about political judgement in government. Source link
BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn
BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak. Source link
Latest peace plan offers possible Ukrainian withdrawal from east, Zelensky says
On the key question of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a “free economic zone” is a potential option. Source link