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Jimmy Kimmel, back on air after Trump-led cancellation pressure, delivers a bold Christmas message on Channel Four, warning about threats to free speech and quipping about Trumps first year. Hell pay tribute to protesters who fought for his return, airing on Christmas Day at five forty-five PM.

Former soldier Joseph McCabe, 40, from Glasgow, jailed for 46 weeks for sexually assaulting four cabin crew members on a Jet2 flight from Edinburgh to Tenerife, causing the plane to divert. McCabe, who served in the armys Rologistic Corps, groped, slapped, and tried to hug crew members, despite warnings and a ban from Jet2. He was placed on the sex offenders register for ten years and will serve indefinite no-contact orders with victims.

EastEnders fans rejoice! Debbie Bates, played by Nicola Duffett, returns after thirty years, alongside her husband Nigel Bates, portrayed by Paul Bradley. The special episode, airing December 23rd at 7:30 p.m. on BBC One, focuses on Nigels dementia battle, intertwining past and present. Familiar faces like Barry Evans, played by Shaun Williamson, and Pat Evans, portrayed by Pam St. Clement, also make appearances. The episode, a collaboration with Dementia UK, promises an emotional journey through Walfords history while raising awareness for dementia.

West Midlands Police under scrutiny for banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match, amid allegations of antisemitism and inaccurate intelligence. IOPC investigates, government inspectorate reviews risk assessment, and MPs demand more details from top officers. Maccabi Tel Aviv fined and suspended for racist behavior at a separate match.

25-year-old flight attendant brutally murdered in Dubai hotel room by ex-husband, Albert Morgan, who traveled from Russia. Morgan, driven by jealousy and false accusations, stabbed the victim multiple times with scissors. He had previously stalked her and attempted to frame her. Morgan was caught on hotel CCTV and arrested, despite trying to flee and even sign up to fight in Ukraine. He is now in custody as investigations continue.

Brits deem Mr Blobbys novelty hit as the worst Christmas number one, topping a poll of two thousand people. The track, released in 1993, dominated the top ten, with other novelty songs like Bob the Builders theme and Ladbabys sausage roll parodies also making the list. Despite their memorability, these tracks are largely considered cringe-worthy earworms. Classics like Queens Bohemian Rhapsody and Shakin Stevens Merry Christmas Everyone fared better, while Kylies XMAS took this years number one over Whams Last Christmas, showing that nostalgia has its limits.

Erika Kirk, at Turning Point USAs AmericaFest, honored Caleb Chilcutt with a Charlie Kirk Courage Award. A slip-up led to a viral moment, with Erika correcting grift to gift and grit, sparking social media debate. The event marked the first major gathering since Charlie Kirks assassination. Erika and Chilcutt had a public feud, but later met for a productive talk.

Timothy Loehmann, the former Cleveland police officer who fatally shot Tamir Rice, has been fired again from his job as a ranger at Snowshoe Resort Community District in West Virginia. This marks the fourth time in seven years hes left a small department amid public backlash, following his history of lying on job applications and controversial shootings.

Letters to the editor highlight Palestine Action hunger strikers plight, media silence, and political indifference. Jane Kremer from Lisburn applauds activists courage, while Cornelia Allan from Hatfield points out mistletoes poisonous nature. Keith Nieland from Oakley shares his switch to a Honda e:NY1 Elegance. Readers also share their responses to how are you? with Sarah Carter from Canterbury saying medium and Joyce Blackledge from Formby declaring shes still here.