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1. Many in favour of AI being used to create new work from musicians who have died

   Research by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) found Michael Jackson was the most popular choice, followed by Freddie Mercury.

2. Household energy bills to rise as snow and gales forecast

   The 0.2% increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap comes as a swathe of cold health alerts are issued for large areas of the UK.

3. Bucket hats to strawberries and cream sandwiches – what we bought in 2025

   From sausage rolls drenched in KFC gravy and a wonky Christmas tree giveaway, here’s what excited consumers this year.

4. Thousands to celebrate Edinburgh Hogmanay after last year’s cancellation

   Scotland’s capital will welcome tens of thousands of people to celebrate the new year.

5. Uganda vs Nigeria LIVE: AFCON result, match stream and latest updates today

   Super Eagles finish their Group C campaign on a high at the Africa Cup of Nations

6. Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal and Chelsea want Yildiz; Man Utd eye shock McTominay move; Semenyo latest

   Clubs working on some big deals ahead of start of January window

7. World Darts Championship 2026: Schedule and results as Luke Humphries wins but Michael van Gerwen exits

   Gary Anderson stuns Van Gerwen as Humphries joins Luke Littler in quarter-finals at Alexandra Palace

8. Arsenal: Unai Emery reveals reason for ignoring Mikel Arteta handshake after Aston Villa defeat

   The two managers greeted each other at kick-off but not full-time

9. New Year’s Eve revellers warned over chilly temperatures at fireworks displays

   Meteorologist Simon Partridge said it will be ‘cold regardless of where you are’ as 2026 begins.

10. Bridgerton’s Adjoa Andoh teases season four and reveals what the cast is really like

    The Lady Danbury actress also disclosed something surprising about her husband, author Howard Cunnell