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1. Fury over ‘grotesque’ fencing erected around popular London NYE fireworks viewing spot

   Residents have slammed the decision to close the park as ‘ridiculous’

2. Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more supermarket opening times for the New Year

3. Queen recalls having to fight off attacker on train as a teen

4. Eurostar live: Passengers face more delays and cancellations despite Channel Tunnel now open

   Thousands of passengers face delays as services cancelled close to new year

5. Macaulay Culkin says fans must abide by three ‘rules’ before approaching him

   The ‘Home Alone’ star, now 45, said that it took him years to realise he was ‘in charge’ of his interactions with the public

6. What the UK bought in 2025 – from bucket hats to Labubu toys

   Here’s what got consumers to part with their money this year

7. What to watch over new year, from Here We Go to Avatar

   At home and at the cinema, this festive season is a feast of comedy, drama, competitive ping-pong and Tom Hiddleston. Ellie Harrison and Adam White have picked the highlights

8. Travis Head hopes Ashes rivals meet for post-series beer amid England drinking controversy

   Head wants to revive a tradition that fell by the wayside after the 2023 series

9. Russian drones blast Ukraine's Odesa and injure 6, including children

   Russian drones have attacked apartment buildings and the power grid in Odesa, Ukraine, injuring six people, including children

10. Huge crowds gather in Dhaka for funeral of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia

    Hundreds of thousands attend prayers outside parliament as Bangladesh declares three days of mourning for its first female prime minister