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Mouth painter's work printed on Christmas card
Rob Trent learnt to paint using his mouth as a child, now his art has been used on a Christmas card.

Alibaba Releases AI Glasses in Rare Consumer Gadget Foray

Biffy Clyro to scrap US tour over 'genius' visa error
The band say "some genius" filled in the wrong dates on their visa form, making the tour impossible.

Stone-throwing anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' president

These Nepalese homestays are transforming Himalayan travel

Wildlife trade body rejects new eel protections

Russia convicts and hands life sentences to 8 people over attack on a key bridge to Crimea

GB emerging from 'exceptionally difficult period'
Great Britain's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on Thursday was on, then off, and now back on - but amid turmoil and 'civil war', how did we get here?

What's the real cost of cheap, fake football shirts?
Fake football kits can be as much as £70 cheaper than the real deal, but experts have raised concerns they could be harmful.

Asahi says 1.5 million customers' data potentially leaked in cyber-attack
The ransomware attack in September crippled Asahi's Japan operations and caused a drinks shortage.

US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shooting
The alleged gunman in the Washington shooting is an Afghan national who entered the US in September 2021.

Ball collides with fan at Aussie PGA event
Marc Leishman gets a small slice of luck in the first round of the Australian PGA Championship as his ball is stopped by a spectator.

‘It’s up to the player’: Matildas coach won’t say whether Kerr will play against Kiwis
The final call on her participation in Friday night’s game will be left to the recovering striker, but Joe Montemurro is clearer on Mary Fowler’s Asian Cup selection.

Patience a virtue for Snowden in chase for Rosehill stakes races
Veteran trainer Peter Snowden hopes a cautious approach will lead to stakes success for his team at Rosehill on Saturday.

Is ServiceNow Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

China state planner asks humanoid robot firms to avoid repetitive products

Nvidia's bumpy November

New Zealand's biggest navy ship made transit through sensitive Taiwan Strait this month
Defence Minister Judith Collins said the supply vessel made its way through the Strait at the start of November on its way to the North Asian region.

Nepal's Most Beautiful Valley (and Why Tourists Rarely See It)

How world's best are spearheading British doubles boom
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool tell BBC Sport about finishing the year as the world's top-ranked doubles pairing - and why British doubles is in such good shape.

England plan extra training before second Test
England add training sessions to their schedule in Brisbane following their hammering by Australia in the first Ashes Test.

Australia's beloved weather website got a makeover - and infuriated users
Nicknamed the Bom, the country's weather agency has been heavily criticised over a recent redesign.

Year after ceasefire, peace eludes south Lebanon as Israeli strikes continue
A year on from a ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel is continuing attacks on what it says are Hezbollah's efforts to recover from their war.

Chris Mason: Reeves chooses to tax big and spend big
In a Budget dogged by months of leaks, Labour hopes its big tax and spend plans pay off.

He once went viral for his strange swing. It just won this Aussie golfer a $260,000 car
Sydney’s Daniel Gale scored a memorable hole in one on the opening day of the Australian PGA Championship – and a luxury BMW for good measure.

‘Why did I just do that?’ Head’s revelation behind Archer Ashes blast
Travis Head admits he was worried his batting fireworks to seal the first Test in Perth may put an even bigger target on his back for England’s quicks for the remainder of the series.

Daniel Gale hits hole in one at Australian PGA
Western Sydney golfer aced the par-3 11th at Royal Queensland - and won a $260,000 BMW.