No fear of Roses wilting under the pressure as Thomas and Ó Sé offer reassuring hand – The Irish Times

On the final day before Christmas, a nurse shares a thoughtful and affordable gift idea for last-minute shoppers. She creates eight gift bags for her colleagues from items purchased at Home Bargains, including Santa themed chocolates, vitamin C masks, sweets, candy canes, and festive socks, all within a £5 budget. The nurse's kind gesture receives praise for its thoughtfulness and creativity, with many commenting on the sweet idea and her colleagues' luck. Full Article

Keir Starmer has pledged to reset the UK's relationship with the EU, aiming to improve economic ties with the bloc, despite criticism from Brexiteers. The EU is expected to demand acceptance of European Court of Justice rulings and access to British fishing waters, which has sparked backlash. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, emphasized the importance of considering the national interest in negotiations with the EU, US, and China, rejecting the notion that...

Laura-Jane Seaman died two days after giving birth to her fifth child at Broomfield Hospital due to a significant peritoneal haemorrhage that went unnoticed by staff despite her repeated concerns. The coroner's report highlighted "basic failures" in her care, with previous gross failures identified by healthcare professionals. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust acknowledged the need to improve training to prevent such incidents in the future. Full Article

Kim Kardashian has released a cover of "Santa Baby" produced by Travis Barker, accompanied by a bizarre 90s-style music video featuring Macaulay Culkin. This marks Kardashian's return to music after her regrettable 2011 song "Jam (Turn It Up)." Despite her past criticism of her singing abilities, Kardashian seems to be vying for the title of Queen of Christmas, challenging Mariah Carey's holiday music dominance.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjEMLkgUHXQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHp7sq1Tzn0 Full Article

Liz Truss served as the UK's shortest-serving prime minister for just 44 days before resigning. Truss criticized Rachel Reeves for unfunded tax rises following a decline in the economy, blaming her for the economic turmoil. However, Truss's remarks were met with confusion and criticism, as users pointed out the inaccuracies in her statements regarding tax increases and timing of events. Full Article

Gamers can celebrate the festive season by exploring special Christmas levels and set pieces in video games, including the charming Winter Wonder update in Astro Bot, the action-packed Christmas shopping level in Bayonetta 2, and the heartwarming community-focused missions in Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Additionally, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offers the magical Merry Mountain racetrack, while Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney presents a poignant case set during Christmas week. Animal Crossing New Horizons adds to the holiday...