Friday, December 13, 2024

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A teenager who sparked Syria's civil war has spoken of his historic role in over a decade of bloodshed, the NHS is preparing for a 'tidal wave' of flu, and a body has been found in the search for rugby star Tom Voyce.

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1| I sparked Syria's revolution as a teenage boy – now I'm here to finish it

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2 | Chinese businessman with close ties to Prince Andrew banned from UK over security fears

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3 | UK economy shrinks again in another blow to Reeves, new figures show

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4 | Evicted couple set to lose business and home as no fault notice served

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5 | Couple who forced 'extreme' vegan diet on three year-old son and buried his body in their garden jailed

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