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Boris Johnson’s train narrowly escaped a Russian drone strike while returning from a security conference in Kyiv. The attack occurred minutes after he departed, prompting an evacuation of an EU delegation. Johnson remains unharmed and has called for increased support for Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing threat to civilian railways.
Terry O’Connor, 33, has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for defrauding his family of £200,000 over five years. He secretly set up banking facilities, stealing significant amounts from his grandfather, parents, siblings, and fleeing to Turkey before his arrest at Gatwick Airport.
A 9.5m-tall fibreglass shark at Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf in Brighton has prompted planning objections, with critics arguing it inaccurately depicts the species as “criminals”. Local authorities are set to review the installation’s retrospective planning application amid claims of environmental insensitivity.
‘I thought if I bought expensive, quality booze I wasn’t like an alcoholic.’
Fireworks illuminated skies over Paris, Rio and Sydney to celebrate the entry to 2024, while in Israel, Gaza and Ukraine, rockets and strikes marked the year’s earliest hours.
If you’re superstitious, avoid cleaning today!
Booking a holiday already?
The Royal Family are already filling out their calendar for 2024, although they don’t like to give too much away.
GameCentral looks at the upcoming year in video games, with release dates for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Tekken 8, Hades 2, and many more.
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