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Jake Paul will fight French mixed martial artist Cedric Doumbe in Dubai on Christmas Eve as the American makes his comeback after a year out. Paul, 29, will be favoured to make a successful return to the ring when he faces Doumbe, a decorated kickboxer, in an eight-round cruiserweight boxing contest at Coca-Cola Arena on December 24. Paul (12-2, 7 KOs) has n

Τα Χριστούγεννααποκτούν τον ξεχωριστό ρυθμό και την κομψότητα μιας άλλης εποχής, καθώς η παγκοσμίου φήμης Glenn Miller Orchestra έρχεται για πρώτη φορά στη Θεσσαλονίκη, την Κυριακή 27 Δεκεμβρίου 2026, με τη γιορτινή μουσική παράσταση «Swinging Christmas», στο Μέγαρο Μουσικής Θεσσαλονίκης. Το κοινό θα έχει την ευκαιρία να απολαύσει ένα ξεχωριστό μουσικό ταξίδ

Bonnie Tyler's last studio recording will be released as a Christmas single on November 13.

Puddle Jumpers says thieves have targeted their Adelaide storage facility, stealing more than $20,000 worth of goods, including toys and shoes destined for vulnerable families.

VIDÉO - La chanteuse américaine s’apprête à hanter de nouveau, comme chaque année depuis 1994, les ondes radio et les marchés de Noël avec son titre traditionnel.

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The latest round of job cuts will take place within weeks with payouts worth far less than the millions paid to former executives who resigned following a scandal.

Not everyone wants time off at the end of the year. Perhaps you're planning a holiday for later, it isn't your turn to have the kids, or you don't celebrate Christmas. So can an employer force you to?

Why wait until Christmas to start unwrapping? Advent calendars make the case for treating yourself all December long, and this year’s lineup goes well beyond the usual bite-sized chocolates. This year, brands are finding increasingly creative ways to cash in on the tradition. Nespresso has teamed up with Swarovski for a sparkly caffeine fix, Lego […]

Ian Rankin’s The Heights, his first stand-alone book in two decades, continues crime fiction’s grand tradition of exploring corruption and exploitation

Whether you're shopping on a budget or ready to splurge over $400, these picks range from practical stocking stuffers to standout surprises, with something for every interest and price point.

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While directing the comedy-horror film “Christmas at the Kringles,” Kevin Lewis found himself filled with a holly jolly spirit. “When I was shooting some of these scenes, it was so hard for me not to mess them up because I was busting a gut,” he says. “I remember thinking, ‘Gosh, you should do some more […]

One lucky reader will enjoy a festive break this December

Darwin City Council's rejection of Christian group March for Jesus from the city's Christmas pageant this year has prompted a heated dispute with the Northern Territory government.

Jeremy Rockliff made a social media post saying he was aware of "efforts made to remove all references to Christmas" in a primary school's celebrations, the same day the Education Department wrote to his office to say Christmas remained an important part of the event. But he says he did not see the letter until the next day.

October and early November are when Christmas cakes are traditionally made, and this weekend is the ideal time to do that. But first, read this to get into the spirit of things...

I must have missed the Halloween decorations when I was tardily enjoying the beach back in August

Dublin Airport goes early with festive decoration

Ecommerce giant posts disappointing sales and guidance despite booming cloud unit

“The Other Bennet Sister” has revealed more first-look images at its upcoming Christmas special, giving a sneak peek into how Mary (Ella Bruccoleri) settles into married life with Tom Hayward (Dónal Finn). Production recently wrapped in Wales on the three-part special, which is produced by Bad Wolf for the BBC and BritBox. It sees the […]

The only thing rarer in the horror canon than a good holiday film is a good comedy. “Christmas at the Kringles” manages to miss the overlap in that Venn diagram by being awful on both counts: deeply cynical about the Yuletide season but also just completely unfunny. This failure all the more baffling given a […]

Jake Paul has announced he will make his return to the ring in Dubai on Christmas Eve. Paul has not fought since suffering a double jaw fracture in a knockout defeat to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in December 2025. The American required surgery and had titanium plates and screws inserted into his face, raising serious doubts as to whether he w

Fruit, nuts, spices and strong liquor — that’s the recipe for the kind of traditional Christmas cake that is made two months in advance. This is the one we made a year ago, and now is the best time to get yours made. It’s best to make a family occasion of it, creating memories along with a cake to look forward to.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. CEO Lourenco Goncalves says he hopes to bring back laid-off Stelco workers before Christmas if a plan to increase Canadian sales succeeds.

After a 10 month investigation, a woman who allegedly burning down a regional NSW town’s Christmas tree has been charged.

Chalmers, Gallagher and Albanese have to play a larger role in easing demand in the Australian economy to deal with global inflationary pressures.

Artificial Christmas trees are reusable for 10 to 20 years if stored properly, experts say. Shop top-rated options from Amazon, Target, Balsam Hill and more.

The private equity owners of the 188-year-old retailer are hoping to strike a deal with landlords and suppliers sooner rather than later.

A Tasmanian senior secondary college has withdrawn invitations to politicians for its end-of-year celebrations, as the fallout from the premier's social media post about another school's Christmas event continues.

EXCLUSIVE: Stoic has acquired international sales rights (excluding North America) for Unbearable Christmas, the holiday comedy starring SNL alum Alex Moffat, Julia Stiles, David Cross, Caroline Rhea, Mena Suvari, and Stephen Root. Stoic will officially launch sales for all available international territories at the upcoming American Film Market (AFM) in Los

Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.

Salvation Ministries founder, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has warned Christians against buying Christmas clothes without first paying their tithes. Read More: https://punchng.com/its-dangerous-to-buy-christmas-clothes-without-paying-tithes-cleric/

From European Christmas markets to tropical island feasts, there’s more than one way to make the festive season memorable.

People booking domestic flights in September paid 5.1% more year on year.

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Stats NZ's latest data showed people booking domestic flights in September were paying 5.1 percent more than the same time a year earlier.

The robots, stomping their little feet and making tiny R2-D2 noises, sat, fell down dead for a "nap," and summersaulted on voice command.

Businesses are being encouraged to sign up to the love Galway/Grá do Ghaillimh gift card

There are a few things we should all bear in mind before reserving a big table for the festive season

The reroute is now estimated to cost $121,000, down from $303,000 in 2024.

A post on social media by Tasmania's premier decrying an apparent attempt to "remove references to Christmas" has spiralled into a culture war and left Jeremy Rockliff's 'nice guy' image in question.