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Gorka Marquez shared a video on social media of himself dancing with his young daughter in Blackpool, where Gemma Atkinson and their children joined him for Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals. Gemma pointed out a humorous detail in the video, highlighting how she and Chyna Mills were child-free while Luba Mushtuk and Karen Hauer helped look after the kids. Fans reacted positively to the heartwarming family moment captured at the iconic Tower Ballroom. Full Article

In the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, Ukrainian forces have fired towards Russian positions at the front line. UK intelligence reports that Russia is facing its highest casualty rate since the war began 1,000 days ago, with an average of 1,498 casualties per day in November. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned Russian President Putin for his actions in Ukraine, pledging continued support for the country. Full Article

High Street retailers in the UK, including Tesco, Amazon, and Next, warn of job losses, price hikes, and store closures due to tax increases in the Budget and rising costs. The Treasury defends the measures as necessary for the country's foundation, but businesses fear the cumulative burden could lead to inevitable job losses and higher prices. The retailers call for phasing in the NI changes, delaying the EPR start, and reducing business rates to alleviate the £7bn cost increase next year. Full Article

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Nicole Kidman recently addressed some of her most iconic memes during an interview with British GQ, clarifying that certain viral moments, such as photos of her looking jubilant in sunlight and clapping at the Oscars, were not what they seemed. She explained that the photos were often taken out of context, with the sunlight moment actually being from a film and the clapping incident being due to a painful borrowed ring. Kidman also discussed a more recent meme-worthy moment at the 2022 Oscars and expressed her willingness to embrace being memed, especially in relation to her AMC ad.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiEeIxZJ9x0 Full Article

In Half-Life 2, a player reflects on the game's cleverness but criticizes its pacing and gameplay, expressing a preference for the dystopian city setting. Predictions for The Game Awards include debates on Shadow Of The Erdtree's eligibility and potential winners like Astro Bot. Black Friday deals, Sony's treatment of Bloodborne, and a new website design are also discussed, with a reader inquiring about a review of Loco Motive. Full Article

A new public sculpture resembling a giant poo emoji, the Periwinkle Shelter, was unveiled at Earnley Viewpoint in Medmerry Nature Reserve near Chichester, designed by Two Circles Design. Visitors have criticized the 4.5-meter sculpture as a waste of taxpayers' money, with some finding it humorous but inappropriate given the amount spent on public art. The sculpture, made of Sussex willow, aims to reflect the site's historical significance and was funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and administered by Chichester District Council. Full Article

Tractors and farm vehicles are lined up outside the Welsh Labour Party conference in Llandudno, as farmers protest controversial changes to inheritance tax rules. Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns farmers of no U-turn, leading to planned mass protests in Westminster and Whitehall. Despite government claims of fair share contributions, farmers express disillusionment, distrust, and betrayal, calling for policy rethink. Full Article

San Marino, the world's lowest-ranked national team, earned promotion in the Nations League after beating Liechtenstein 3-1, their first ever away win in 101 attempts. The historic victory was sealed by goals from Lorenzo Lazzari, Nicola Nanni, and Alessandro Golinucci, securing their place in League C. Despite being rooted to the bottom of FIFA's rankings, San Marino's triumph marks a significant milestone for the team and their dedicated fans. Full Article

The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special lineup includes athlete Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, known as "Nitro" from Gladiators, who will be partnered with Nancy Xu. Other celebrities confirmed for the show are comedian Josh Widdicombe, RuPaul's Drag Race UK finalist Tayce, and podcast host Vogue Williams. Former Christmas champions JB Gill and Jamie Borthwick are also expected to participate in the one-off special competition for the Silver Star trophy. Full Article