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1. UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan start time, card and how to watch fights tonight

   The men’s bantamweight title is up for grabs, after Alexandre Pantoja defends his belt against Joshua Van

2. Florida man arrested for having ‘hoax weapon of mass destruction’ after his ‘dirty bomb’ claim scrambled explosive experts and closed roads: police

   Benjamin Johnson, 43, was arrested after police found weapons and a radioactive container in his truck near a Publix in Davenport, Florida, where he said he was living with his dog

3. The Handmaid’s Tale author fears her dystopian novel can ‘now happen anywhere’

   ‘I don’t think we’re going to get the outfits, but the rest of it seems more and more plausible,’ says Margaret Atwood

4. UFC 323 live: Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan UK start time tonight, undercard results and updates

   Dvalishvili defends his bantamweight belt in a rematch with ex-champion Yan, after Alexandre Pantoja’s flyweight title defence against Joshua Van

5. Man wounded in second stabbing attack on North Carolina commuter train since August

   Police in North Carolina have charged a 33-year-old man with stabbing someone on a commuter train in Charlotte

6. New study reveals potential health risk behind tattoos

   Researchers called the findings ‘crucial’ for informing the general public of the potential health concerns around tattoos

7. Police ‘apologise to Jewish community’ over Tel Aviv fan ban claim

   The decision not to allow supporters of the Israeli team to attend the Europa League game against Aston Villa in early November sparked political uproar

8. The many ways that baking is winter therapy. With a delicious ending

   Baking is more than just creating delicious treats

9. Watch: Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s dramatic Aston Villa loss

   Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said he expects his side to “bounce back” after a dramatic defeat at Aston Villa (6 December).

10. National park entry to be free next year on Trump’s birthday - but not Juneteenth or MLK Day

    NPS also announced that, starting in 2026, entry free days will only apply for American citizens and residents.