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  • Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh’s first female PM at state funeral

    Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh’s first female PM at state funeral

    Kelly Ng,

    Shahnewaz Rocky,BBC Bangla, Dhakaand

    Anbarasan Ethirajan,BBC World Service Global Reporter, London

    AFP via Getty Images A large crowd gathers on the street to pay their respects to Khaleda Zia. One man holds up a flag featuring her face near the front of the crowd.AFP via Getty Images

    Hundreds of thousands of people gathered as a motorcade carrying Khaleda Zia’s body drove through Dhaka

    Hundreds of…

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  • New year, new gym injuries

    New year, new gym injuries

    As Christmas fades into memory, many of us turn our attention to the new year and the promise of a fresh start. For millions of people, that means joining a gym in the hope of exercising more and improving their health.

    In the UK alone,…

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  • Top TV trends to expect from CES 2026: RGB TVs galore, plus a shift in average TV sizes

    Top TV trends to expect from CES 2026: RGB TVs galore, plus a shift in average TV sizes

    Like every year, a slew of new TVs are waiting to be unveiled at CES. Unlike every other year, the big TV brands seem to have quite similar ideas on how to innovate. To sum it up,…

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  • Works to begin at Inverness Crematorium

    Works to begin at Inverness Crematorium

    From 5 January 2026, construction is scheduled to begin at Inverness Crematorium as part of a project to upgrade the current cremators.

    Councillor Graham MacKenzie, Chair of Highland Council’s Communities and Place Committee said: “The Cremator Replacement Project at Inverness Crematorium is a major initiative aimed at meeting forthcoming UK Government emission standards, upgrading to modern and more efficient cremators and improving the overall quality of service facilities.”

    The construction works will include the refurbishment of the small chapel to better accommodate direct cremations and smaller services, as well as upgrades in the main chapel, featuring a new catafalque and refurbished committal area.  A new extension will be built to house the new cremators and abatement systems.  These improvements will introduce advanced cremation technology and enhanced chapel spaces, all while ensuring continuity of service through a carefully phased construction programme.

    The project is expected to be completed by late 2026, restoring full operational capacity and ensuring compliance with new environmental regulations.

    During the refurbishment, there will be an impact on service delivery and Funeral Directors have been informed of the temporary arrangements.  Chapel service times will be reduced to three per day at 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00, with an increased number of direct cremation slots available.  At certain stages of the project, overall capacity may be limited to five cremations per day.

    Cllr MacKenzie continued: “We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation during this essential project, which will ensure ongoing high quality facilities to the public and continuing compliance with environmental standards.”

    31 Dec 2025

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  • Indian rupee enters 2026 on the back foot after worst annual drop in three years – Reuters

    1. Indian rupee enters 2026 on the back foot after worst annual drop in three years  Reuters
    2. Rupee kicks off 2026 weaker on corporate dollar demand  Reuters
    3. Indian rupee traders look for cues after RBI dominates recent price action  Business Recorder
    4. USD/INR Monthly Forecast January 2026: Skeptical Trading and Upwards Trajectory Continue  DailyForex
    5. Rupee falls 10 paise to close at 89.98 against US dollar  ET EnergyWorld

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  • New Year’s Eve 2025 live: Celebrations begin as 2026 kicks off in part of Kiribati

    New Year’s Eve 2025 live: Celebrations begin as 2026 kicks off in part of Kiribati

    When will the clocks strike midnight around the world?published at 09:28 GMT

    We’ve just started our live coverage from the London newsroom, and 2026 still feels a little way off for us.

    But in some parts of the world, celebrations…

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  • Campaign aims to help smokers in Portsmouth find happiness – Portsmouth City Council

    1. Campaign aims to help smokers in Portsmouth find happiness  Portsmouth City Council
    2. ‘Stop Smoking, Feel Happier’ Campaign Comes To Isle Of Wight  Isle Of Wight Radio
    3. Campaign urges smokers to quit for happiness and health  Haslemere Herald

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  • The quirkiest stories from the world of physics in 2025 – Physics World

    The quirkiest stories from the world of physics in 2025 – Physics World






    The quirkiest stories from the world of physics in 2025 – Physics World