Here are the capital’s seasonal standouts to help you make the most out of the festivities

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These versatile machines can also dry laundry at a lower cost than a tumble dryer

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The International Swimming League was first established back in 2019

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The bust had previously been housed in the White House’s 123-year-old East Wing

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Do the retinol serum and peptide cream show visible results? As a 41-year-old beauty writer, I found out

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Turkey's top diplomat along with military and intelligence chiefs have visited Syria as a deadline for a deal between Damascus and Kurdish-led forces approaches

The last Powerball win was on September 6, with 45 straight drawings that have not produced a jackpot winner

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For a cheaper family holiday, why not try jetting out to Cape Verde and staying in one of these kid-friendly resorts and boutiques

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The program, which began in 2023, was initially intended to help grocers understand customer price sensitivity

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The eight-legged invertebrates were spotted off the British coast in their highest numbers since the 1950s, wildlife charity says

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These cities offer more than just shop stalls at their festive fairs – with everything from handmade gifts to enchanting light trails

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Previous years have seen up to 50 per cent off fashion, beauty and more

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Decades of research show syringe programs are extremely effective at preventing infectious disease among intravenous drug users and referring them to treatment

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Actor is remembered for her ‘professionalism, dedication and genuine kindness’

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The U.S.-brokered peace plan calls for a possible ‘pathway’ to a Palestinian state — something the settlements are aimed at preventing

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Extraction of the blockage could take ‘weeks to complete’, according to Thames Water

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Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Dec. 28-Jan. 3 include TV personality Gayle King, actor Denzel Washington and singer John Legend

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As the cold snap hits, here’s why heat loss increases and how better glazing can help keep your home warm for less

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Sarah Marshall finds Principe has all the tranquility of a Caribbean holiday without the crowds

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Research at the University of Dundee found that such incidents have increased three-fold since 2011.

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A 41-year-old man was arrested and charged in St Petersburg, Russia in connection with the suspected murder

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