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Professional chef Dean Parker of Glasgow restaurant Celentano’s reveals his secret ingredient for Brussels sprouts: hazelnuts and miso butter. This unconventional combination adds crunch and umami tang to the dish, creating a decadent and creamy texture. Another tip from chef Tommy Heaney is to par-boil potatoes ahead of time, refrigerate or freeze them, and then finish them in the oven with garlic and rosemary for a time-saving Christmas feast preparation. Full Article

King Charles has been briefed by British security services regarding his brother Prince Andrew's relationship with an alleged Chinese spy, known as H6, who was a close confidante of Andrew and barred from entering the UK on national security grounds. Andrew's office stated that no sensitive information was discussed and that he followed government advice to cease contact with the individual. This comes after Andrew's association with Jeffrey Epstein led to his removal from royal...

In Cairo, an Israeli strike on a post office in Gaza killed 30 Palestinians and wounded 50, with the Israeli military targeting an Islamic Jihad member. The strike, which occurred in the Nuseirat camp, led to a total death toll of 66 in the enclave and sparked accusations of the group using civilians as shields. The camp, originally for Palestinian refugees, is now densely populated with displaced people from the region. Full Article

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1 sees Australia's openers, Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney, forming a solid partnership while frustrating the Indian bowlers. India won the toss and chose to field, with both teams aiming to break the 1-1 series tie. Despite some close chances, Australia's openers are holding strong, with India's bowlers eager for breakthroughs. Full Article

An Alabama woman accused Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13, but inconsistencies in her story have been noted, such as her father not recalling picking her up after the alleged assault. Jay-Z denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit frivolous, while the woman's attorney stands by her claims and is vetting them further. The woman, now 38, shared her story with NBC News, stating she hopes to empower others to come forward...

Former Syrian military official Samir Ousman Sheikh was charged by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles with multiple counts of torture allegedly committed at a prison he oversaw. Sheikh, arrested in July and initially indicted on immigration fraud charges, now faces three counts of torture and one count of conspiracy to commit torture for his involvement in brutalizing political dissidents at the Damascus Central Prison. The indictment accuses Sheikh of personally carrying out violent...