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Supply 'too reliant' on one asset, says water firm boss
South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton. Source link
Survivors and lawmakers voice frustration over partial Epstein file release
US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete. Source link
US seizes vessel off Venezuela's coast, officials say
The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. Source link
Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space
“It was the coolest experience!” said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight. Source link
Thomas Skinner claims BBC rigged Strictly vote removing him
The former contestant alleges he received an “anonymous” email from a BBC executive with stats showing he received “far more” votes. Source link
Who and what are in the Epstein files?
High-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson, can be seen in the long-awaited files. Source link
Imran Khan and wife given further jail terms after state gift fraud case
Pakistan’s former PM, who is already serving time in prison, plans to challenge the verdict. Source link
London's West End bucks Christmas shopping trends
While UK high streets saw a drop in footfall on Black Friday, the West End saw a rise in shoppers. Source link
'I thought I had flu but was told I had cancer'
Sophie Claxton, from Burnley, was 16 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Source link
Australian state plans to ban intifada chants after Bondi shooting
New South Wales will look at passing hate speech laws after Australia’s deadliest shooting in almost 30 years. Source link