When Donald Trump spoke about drug prices on 19 December, he struck a familiar note. Countries like France, Germany and Japan, he argued, were piggybacking on the United States by keeping their drug prices low. Trump claimed he had told the French president that France would have to double or triple its drug prices – and that France would ultimately give in. Thanks to this tough approach, Trump promised to cut US drug prices “by 700%”, a figure so nonsensical it barely merits scrutiny. Drug prices are eye-wateringly high.

Arsenal beat Crystal Palace on penalties at the EmiratesArsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted Gabriel Martinelli "could not carry on" as the Gunners were handed a fresh injury concern during their Carabao Cup quarter-final triumph. "He could not carry on so what we had to make the sub," Arteta explained following the victory. Despite the fitness setback, the Spanish tactician was delighted to see his squad edge closer to a Wembley appearance. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Stopper Kepa seized a rare opportunity to shine after spending the league campaign as understudy to David Raya. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT "I think we play so well and then they changed, they adapt a little bit," he told Sky Sports after the win.

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The published entries are part of a much larger document which has been passed down the generations – totalling 11 volumes of almost daily entries. But the sheer volume of entries meant that the 300 plus pages of the published work represented just a fraction of the whole. Were they to do so I might find the time to turn my attention to the nine volumes of my Great Great Grandfather’s diary! This year, very few of the entries have been published before. This time I have included a few extracts relating to family issues which demanded his attention despite the business of the festive season.

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A Norfolk council’s working from home policy has been branded ‘utter madness’ by a councillor who said he ‘regularly struggles to find anyone in the building’. “Of course there are exceptions to any rule, but to have an entire workforce on this policy is utter madness.”Breckland Council. Picture: LDRSBreckland first moved towards a remote working policy around a year before the pandemic. Rob Walker (right), has defended the council's policy. The concept, which has been discussed by 25 councils across the UK, has come under significant criticism in recent months.

Police and community wardens could be given new powers to tackle ticket touting in Ascot to protect residents and visitors during Royal Ascot. Ticket touting is selling, offering for sale, or advertising event tickets without the express written permission of the event organiser, and approaching members of the public with the intention of selling or exchanging tickets. A new consultation by RBWM looks at creating a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) – a common tool used to tackle antisocial behaviour – to crack down on this. If introduced, it would give police officers and community wardens the power to challenge anyone ticket touting or engaged in unauthorised selling. Before going ahead with this, the Borough is launching a public consultation to see if residents agree.

Charles will deliver the fourth festive message of his reign on Christmas Day, and the second staged outside a royal residence. In the background of the broadcast are Christmas trees that have been repurposed from the Princess of Wales’ Together at Christmas carol concert, staged at the abbey earlier in December before the King’s message was filmed. It has seen a surge in visitor numbers for exhibitions and open days since the broadcast on Christmas Day 2024. The King’s message is one of the rare occasions when he does not turn to the Government for advice and is able to voice his own views. The message will be transmitted on both television and radio at 3pm on Christmas Day.

NationwideNationwide has confirmed that its branches will not open on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. A statement from the bank said: “Nationwide branches will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day for the bank holidays. All branches will close completely on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. SantanderSantander will close early on Christmas Eve at 3pm, and remain shut over Christmas Day and Boxing Day. It has confirmed that all of its UK locations will be closed over Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

England vs Australia Fourth Test LIVE: UK times, toss, scorecard and where to watch Boxing Day clashEngland take on Australia in the fourth Ashes Test aiming to restore some pride in what has been a disastrous series Down Under. Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the fourth Test as will spinner Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazelwood. England vs Australia: Date and how to follow fourth TestThe fourth Test in this edition of The Ashes is running from Friday, December 26 to Tuesday, December 30. 6 90,000 spectators are expected to cram into the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing DayThe Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the fourth Test and there is expected to be close to 90,000 people in attendance. That will be available on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube channel.

When is McDonald’s open over Christmas and Boxing Day? Can I get McDelivery over Christmas and Boxing DayMcDelivery generally operates when participating restaurants are open, with available times matching the outlets’ business hours. However, for Christmas Day, whether McDelivery is available depends entirely on each of the few open stores’ decisions, as well as delivery partner availability in the area. On Boxing Day, McDelivery resumes widely as most restaurants return to standard operations. Only a handful of McDonald’s restaurants open on Christmas Day McDonald'sNew MenuMcDonald’s is set to reveal a new ‘secret menu’ in January 2026, complete with FIVE brand new items.

Arsenal are confident that their current squad has the mettle to clinch the Premier League title, viewing the January transfer window as a chance to invest in future talent. Following a successful summer of recruitment, Arsenal now boast a robust squad, enhancing their chances of maintaining their league-leading position. Read our Privacy PolicyRepeat Saliba transfer trick Young AC Milan left-back Davide Bartesaghi has been linked with a move to the Emirates ahead of the transfer window. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Sky Sports claim that Arsenal have been scouting the attack-minded full-back with a view to a potential transfer. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT In 2019, Arsenal secured the signature of Saliba, a promising teenage centre-back from Saint-Etienne.

15 hours agoNews SummaryThe article from The Guardian discusses the potential burst of the AI bubble, driven by massive investments from major tech companies like Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft. These companies are heavily investing in AI, contributing to an economic bubble similar to past industrial frenzies. The global AI race between the US and China is also highlighted, with China focusing on widespread AI implementation. The article warns of the risks associated with AI, including the need for regulation to prevent harm to society. The piece argues for a balanced approach to AI development, emphasizing the importance of using AI for humanity’s benefit rather than allowing it to dominate society.

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A prominent California farmer was arrested Tuesday in the Imperial Valley on suspicion of murdering his estranged wife, who was found mortally wounded in November in Arizona. AdvertisementMichael Abatti was booked into the Imperial County Jail on charges of first-degree murder and is awaiting extradition to Arizona. AdvertisementThe couple lived in El Centro before Kerri Ann Abatti left in 2023 for Pinetop-Lakeside, Ariz. — her hometown in the eastern White Mountains. He also thanked other agencies that had worked on the case, including the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office, Imperial County Dist. In return for 50% of the book’s proceeds, the couple provided approximately $60,000 in 2023 to Morgan’s endeavor — roughly one month before Kerri Ann Abatti moved to Arizona.