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1. Elon Musk’s X restricts Grok photo editing amid concerns about sexualised images

   The climbdown marks a rare victory for the prime minister after the government said it would bring into force a law making the creation of non-consensual sexual images illegal after the row

2. Should you stop saying ‘please’ in your ChatGPT prompts? An expert explains

   The idea does sound plausible because AI systems process text incrementally

3. Passenger fury at Aer Lingus after last-minute transatlantic flight cancellations

   Exclusive: Irish airline could face payout of millions for short-notice flight groundings

4. 15 best flasks and travel mugs that will keep drinks hot (or cold) for hours

   Whether you’re camping or commuting, keep your beverage at the ideal temperature with these flasks

5. Trump accused of exaggerating Russian threat to Greenland as European troops arrive

   Military reinforcements from France, Germany, Norway and Sweden are to help boost Arctic security amid ongoing US threats to take the territory

6. Two dead in Bangkok after another Thai construction crane collapses

   Latest accident intensifies scrutiny of safety standards of country’s major infrastructure projects

7. UK economy in surprise return to growth in November despite Budget uncertainty

   The boost was driven by an increase in car production after Jaguar Land Rover reopened its factories following a major cyber attack

8. I’ve found Claudia Winkleman’s duck jumper – plus full outfits from The Traitors season 4

   Claudia and her stylist, Sinead McKeefry, are playing a blinder with the presenter’s outfits

9. ICE shooting latest: Minneapolis mayor hits out at ‘Trump’s chaos’ after another person shot by federal agent

   Department of Homeland Security claims officer shot man in leg ‘fearing for his life’ after being attacked by two protesters on latest night of unrest

10. South East Water could have licence revoked amid fears water supply issues could take days to resolve

    Thousands of properties in Kent and Sussex left without drinking water for the sixth day running