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Giving up alcohol for new year and beyond could bag you a ‘free’ holiday
Going alcohol-free for 10 weeks could potentially in the equivalent of five nights in the sunny Algarve.
15 killed and 66 injured as plane crashes in Kazakhstan
At least 66 others survived with injuries, and 50 were taken to hospital in Almaty.
Update: how to apply for post-Brexit settled status for EU citizens
Update 26/12/19: All your questions on applying for settled status answered.
In Pictures: Solar eclipse ‘ring of fire’ delights crowds across Asia
The moon passed in front of the sun in a spectacular natural phenomenon on Boxing Day.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny detained again by Moscow police
He has been jailed repeatedly in recent years for organising or participating in unsanctioned protests.
Ex-Archbishop of Canterbury in climate change warning
Rowan Williams also criticised conspiracy theorists.
Boxing Day hunts to ride out as campaigners call for tougher laws
The League Against Cruel Sports said it will continue to lobby MPs to strengthen the Hunting Act.
You will always be welcome to come back, EU chief writes in open letter to UK
European Commission vice president Frans Timmermans has written a ‘love letter’, lamenting Britain’s looming departure from the bloc.
Sadiq Khan welcomes homeless to City Hall
The mayor donned a Santa hat and served meals to the visitors.