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The Imperial War Museums new digital tour, launched to honor LGBTQ+ individuals in wartime history, is sparking controversy. The tour, featuring personal stories tied to museum objects, includes tales of drag performances in Changi Prison and early transgender procedures. Critics argue it trivializes horrific events, while curators defend it as revealing erased histories. The exhibit, running until April 2026, has ignited debate on balancing diversity with historical accuracy.

Join the Daily Mail Quiz of twenty twenty-five, a thrilling family game that recaps the years wild events, from Donald Trumps historic White House return to Iga Swiateks Wimbledon triumph. Test your knowledge on royals, conflicts, disasters, and scandals, with new twists like Trumps Zelensky clash and Lando Norris Formula One victory. Perfect for tea or mulled wine, this Mastermind-style quiz captures twenty twenty-fives chaos and cheers.

Influencer Williams three-month-old daughter Estelle is fighting for her life after a heart condition led to cardiac arrest. Estelle, born with ventricular septal defects, underwent open-heart surgery but faces complications. The family, led by grandma Nielsen, hopes to raise awareness about these often-undetectable defects. Estelle is on full life support, and the next few days are critical. The familys GoFundMe has raised nearly twenty-two thousand dollars for medical bills and lost wages. They cling to hope for a miracle.

Top police officer, Shazad Sadiq, faces suspension over allegations of sexist remarks towards female colleagues. Sadiq, a forty-nine-year-old temporary inspector with Durham Constabulary, is accused of making inappropriate comments, including questioning female officers about their OnlyFans accounts and assigning a missing woman struggling with her sexuality to a female officer due to her motherly nature. He is also alleged to have blocked a female officer from a Taser training course, citing her hormones needing to settle after parental leave. Despite denying all claims, Sadiq remains suspended while the force investigates possible gross misconduct, leaving viewers and the force awaiting resolution in this unusual case.

Britains Economic Slide: UK Slips Behind Hong Kong and Finland in GDP per Capita by 2026 The UK faces a challenging economic outlook, with new forecasts indicating a decline in gross domestic product per person by 2026, placing it behind Hong Kong and Finland. Despite Labours promises to boost growth, progress has been limited, and the UK is already trailing countries like Iceland, the Netherlands, and Israel on a per-person basis. Labours tax hikes and heavy spending under Chancellor Rachel Reeves, along with businesses complaints about increased employer national insurance, minimum wage increases, and new worker rights, are contributing to the economic slowdown. Unemployment is rising, with a forecasted average of 4.8% in 2025, and public sector jobs are swelling. Growth is projected at just 1.4% for 2026, and the economy is expected to grow at a subpar rate of 1.5% annually over the next five years, leaving Britain stuck in the slow lane.

Two-year-old Isabele Louise de Sousa Silva tragically drowned in a bucket at her Brazilian home, while Clara Vitoria lost her life to piranhas in a river near Coari. Isabeles mother discovered her missing, found her unresponsive in a bathroom bucket, and rushed her to medical care. Despite efforts, Isabele passed away, leaving her community heartbroken. Claras parents noticed her missing, found her in the river, and attempted resuscitation, but she didnt survive. Both incidents highlight everyday dangers for young children, with police investigations ongoing.

Former supervisor of alleged Bondi Beach gunman shares chilling insights into his transformation from a polite, punctual worker to a mass murderer. Akram, who allegedly killed sixteen people at a Hanukkah festival, including his own father, was once a quiet loner on Rishys crew at Sydneys Crows Nest Metro station build. Rishy recalls Akrams strange behavior escalating over months, including a sudden outburst at a coworker and a disturbing prayer incident. Akram was also probed by ASIO in 2019 over suspected terror links. Rishy struggles with the haunting realization that his old crew prediction of Akram snapping may have come true.

Unwanted Christmas gifts? Dont toss them! Regifting, reselling, or donating keeps things sustainable and offense-free. North Yorkshires Dawn-Maria France regifts with zero guilt, passing on garden seeds to a gardening pal. Reselling spikes on platforms like Vinted, turning waste into cash for real needs. Charity shops welcome donations, turning duplicates or mismatches into treasures for others. Givers can help by slipping in a gift receipt for easy exchanges or store credit on pricier items. These tricks let holiday cheer circulate without the cringe, making next Christmas even better for everyone.