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Christmas Eve roundup: fatal stabbings in Portugal and London, Moscow bombing, Italy snowfall, UK bin changes & home-security tips, sports derby talk/Ashes injury woes, plus birthdays and sleep/tech quizzes
British 13-year-old boy reportedly stabbed to death in Portugal
Reports say a 13-year-old British boy was stabbed to death in Portugal.
Izuchukwu: Provincial pride makes interprovincial derbies special
Lock Cormac Izuchukwu says Irish interprovincial derbies feel special because they are driven by pride in representing each province, as Ulster prepare to face Connacht this weekend.
On Dec. 24, 1923, Coolidge Lights the First National Christmas Tree
On Dec. 24, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first national Christmas tree on the White House lawn.
Famous birthdays for Dec. 24 include Louis Tomlinson and Ricky Martin
Famous birthdays for Dec. 24 include musician Louis Tomlinson turning 34 and musician Ricky Martin turning 54.
Why Can’t I Sleep? Quiz
“Why Can’t I Sleep? Quiz” is an interactive questionnaire designed to help people identify potential causes of poor sleep, such as habits, bedroom environment, stress, or longer-term sleep problems. It asks about routines, recent changes, nighttime awakenings, and daytime fatigue, then offers research-backed tips on improving sleep through consistent schedules, better sleep hygiene, a more comfortable bedroom setup, stress reduction, and seeking medical advice if problems persist.
Merton bin collection dates changed for Christmas and New Year
Merton residents in areas including Wimbledon, Morden and Mitcham should expect changes to their usual bin collection days over the Christmas and New Year period.
Home security expert shares nine tips to keep your home safe during Christmas
Home security expert shares nine tips to help keep your home safe over Christmas, as about one in 100 UK homes are burgled each year.
Discussion: What Are People Using for Serial Consoles Today?
In a NANOG post dated Dec 23, Saku Ytti argues that “security” is often used as a convenient catch‑all objection, typically without comparing the cost of protections to the actual risk or defining metrics to evaluate whether security investments work. The result, he suggests, is a one‑way ratchet where organizations keep adding security controls without rolling them back when they fail to deliver measurable benefit.
Record Snowfall Covers Italy’s Prato Nevoso Ski Resort Ahead of the Holidays
Record snowfall has blanketed Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort ahead of the holiday season, with exceptionally heavy accumulation making road access difficult and creating challenging travel conditions.
Bomb in Moscow Kills Two Police Officers and a Man Near Site of Russian General’s Recent Death
A bomb detonated in Moscow, killing two police officers and one man near the location where a Russian general was killed by a car bomb two days earlier.
England hit by another injury setback before the Boxing Day Ashes Test against Australia
England have suffered another major blow ahead of the Boxing Day Ashes Test, with Jofra Archer ruled out of the final two matches with a left side strain. Already 2-0 down, Ben Stokes’ side will now be without both express pace options after Mark Wood’s earlier injury, losing their most effective and economical bowler as well as a useful lower-order batter. Gus Atkinson is tipped to replace Archer, while England may reshuffle the batting order and consider changes including Will Jacks and spinner Shoaib Bashir, as selection uncertainty and off-field scrutiny continue to surround the tour.
16-year-old stabbed a man multiple times outside Barnes station in a reported frenzied attack
A 16-year-old repeatedly stabbed a man outside Barnes station in September last year, leaving the victim needing lifesaving surgery.
Baxter says versatile Olly Woodburn could earn a new contract
Exeter head coach Rob Baxter says veteran back Olly Woodburn’s strong recent performances may be enough to merit a new contract with the club.
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