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Applications for Portuguese passports by British Sephardic Jews has increased by 7,900% since June.

Police appeal for witnesses as detectives launch murder probe.

Police say alleged victim was knocked off his bike by a car before being knifed.

Fireworks are starting to light up the skies over the world's major cities despite fears of terrorism

Ed Whitlock ran a marathon is less than four hours in October 2016.

Meat company forced to pay £14,000 in fines and costs after admitting causing unnecessary suffering to birds.

The group in Benidorm, Spain, told one onlooker they called themselves 'The Offenders'.

The vehicle lurched in reverse gear as the ignition was turned on.

Fans seen ducking for cover with shots fired as rapper leaves Wallingford theatre.

Fake vodka laced with paint solvent has been seized as part of this ongoing hazard to revellers

Alma Deutscher, who began composing aged four, says she uses skipping for inspiration.

Annis Lindkvist and her sister Emma befriended Jimmy Fraser and gave him a special festive vacation.

Pleas follow claims by health chief Simon Stevens that the NHS is treated as 'National Hangover Service'.

Promotional loss leaders sees supermarket slashing prices on a range of brands.

Many countries have banned fireworks display on New Year's Eve and are restricting entry of heavy vehicles into cities.

More than 2 million transgender people live in India.

54 others have also been injured in the attack at a busy market in central Al Sinak neighbourhood.

The Met office predicted fog and rain in parts of northern UK on New Year's Eve.

Tsai Ing-wen will visit Houston and San Francisco on her way to and from Latin America, her office said.

Pentagon spokesperson Peter Cook said they are doing all they can to track down the Islamic State chief.

Ban described his two-term period at the helm of the global body as something of a fairy tale.

The chancellor said she plans to implement new security laws in the wake of the deadly terror attack in Berlin.

Police allegedly believe Amiridis was the victim of a crime of passion.

Services are already stretched due to winter emergencies, Simon Stevens said.

Whether you are in London, Manchester or Edinburgh, there is something for everyone.

From the ball drop in New York City's Times Square to grape eating - it's not all about Auld Lang Syne.

Andy Murray and Mo Farah are to receive knighthoods, while 100 Rio Olympic athletes are to be honoured.

Putin has announced he would not make any retaliatory moves until Trump takes office on 20 January.

The Israeli Directorate warned holidaymakers to be alert during the New Year's celebrations.