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Ghana official rejects 'Detty December' label
The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria’s wild, end-of-year party seasons. Source link
Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies at 74
The singer has died in hospital on Monday following a short illness, his family said. Source link
Chris Rea: The car enthusiast whose love of driving inspired his songs
The rock and blues singer’s love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs. Source link
Zendaya and Tom Holland in surprise curry house stop
Pradip Karanjit says Tom Holland and Zendaya visited the restaurant on Saturday. Source link
Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026
Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis have already accrued millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide. Source link
Jimmy Kimmel to say 'fascism has had a great year' in Channel 4 Christmas message
Channel 4 said Kimmel would deliver a “deeply personal and characteristically jovial address” Source link
Stone Roses' Mani's star-studded Manchester send-off
Mani’s coffin was carried out of Manchester Cathedral by Liam Gallagher and his Stone Roses bandmates. Source link
'Year of octopus' declared after warmer seas lead to record UK numbers
The Wildlife Trusts say its is ‘flabbergasted’ by the sighting of the highest number of octopuses since 1950 Source link
Ex-BNP leader Nick Griffin accused of stirring up racial hatred with cartoon
Nick Griffin appeared in court via video link in a private prosecution by the Campaign Against Antisemitism. Source link
'Put wellbeing first' to avoid festive overwhelm
Guernsey health experts share tips on looking after wellbeing and avoiding overwhelm over Christmas. Source link