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Couple together for 73 years will spend Christmas apart after being forced into separate care homes
The daughter of an elderly couple wrote that she was suddenly told her elderly parents would be put into separate care homes - she wanted them to stay together for Christmas.
A Christmas miracle! Reindeer antlers could hold the secret to human skin regeneration
Reindeer antlers are covered in velvet – a type of fuzzy, hairy skin – which has the ability to "almost perfectly" regenerate.
#AVeryMerryMuslimChristmas: Muslim contribution to charities gets recognised
People are celebrating the contributions Muslims have made to good causes with #AVeryMerryMuslimChristmas.
Why people in love are more likely to cheat on each other during Christmas
Explaining that there are many reasons responsible for cheating, Australian sexologist Nikki Goldstein concludes: "One reason is often when there is trouble at home."
This nine year-old returned his Xbox so he could buy blankets for the homeless
Mikah, a nine-year-old boy from Ohio, showed how it was better to give than receive after he returned his Xbox to help rough sleepers.
All the sexist parts of 'Love Actually' you never noticed before
Seen by many as a great rom-com and Christmas film, Love Actually is more problematic than people realise. Here's all of the sexist moments that'll make you rethink the film.
Office Christmas party ends in tragedy as two die in Melbourne balcony collapse
Fatal balcony collapse in Melbourne, Australia, kills two women including Cheryl Taylor and injures 17 others as people gathered for office Christmas photo.
Revealed: One in four professionals dread the office Christmas party
New study suggests not everyone is cock-a-hoop about the workplace jamboree.
Power finally restored at Atlanta airport after outage grounded over 1,000 flights
Delta, which has its biggest hub operation in Atlanta, was the hardest hit, while international flights were diverted.
World's smallest Christmas card is so tiny you could fit 200 million on a postage stamp
The technology used to make the tiny object are currently helping to understand materials on the microscopic scale.
Brexit could see 'dirty turkey' end up on your Christmas dinner table
Researchers found that American poultry is washed in up to four chemical disinfectants that do not meet EU safety standards.
Girl, 7, writes heartbreaking letter to Santa asking for food and a blanket
Ruth Espiricueta, a teacher at Monte Cristo Elementary school, in Texas, shared a letter to Santa from a student who asked for food and a blanket.
Watch Barack Obama surprise kids at a youth club dressed as Santa
Former president of the United States, Barack Obama surprised children at an after-school club in Washington DC dressed as Santa with a large sack of presents.
Know somebody with a mental health illness? Here's what not to say to them over Christmas
Being mindful of someone struggling with mental health is important at the best of times, but Christmas can bring its own extra layer of pressure. Here's what not to do.
Facebook appeal sees couple reunited with long-lost son after 30 years
A couple from Dubuque, Iowa, appealed to their Facebook followers to help them reunite with their adopted son. Just 24 hours later they were speaking with him over the phone.
How to cater for vegetarian and vegan guests at Christmas
Meat doesn't have to been the table centrepiece during the festive season, so try these Xmas food tips.
The Queen gives all of her staff an £8 Christmas pudding from Tesco
Royal couple give all 1,500 members of staff a Tesco Christmas pudding. Last year the desserts came form Fortnum and Mason- a much pricier present.
20 easy Christmas dinner hacks to guarantee a stress-free roast
Christmas dinner is a tough time for the head chef. Follow these IBTimes UK top tips to save the day.
Backlash against 'snowflakes' after university apologises for dreaming of a white campus
University College London's Twitter apology for White Christmas backlash sparks even angrier backlash against "snowflakes".
How to help the million old people who face Christmas alone
Over 1.8m older people are chronically lonely, and Christmas is no different. Here are five easy ways to help this festive season.
This couple shared an uplifting family video. They got a torrent of racist abuse in return.
Madison and boyfriend Chris uploaded an innocent video of her parents surprising him with a car. The result was an unexpected onslaught of vicious racist abuse.
Why Justin Bieber won't be celebrating Christmas with Selena Gomez
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez reportedly won't be together during Christmas because of the Same Old Love singer's commitments with her family.
Harry Styles surprises James Corden with an unexpected Christmas gift on Carpool Karaoke
Miley Cyrus, The Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Pink, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith also made an appearnace on the latest episode of Carpool Karaoke.
London's Euston station to host dinner for 200 homeless people over Christmas
London's Euston station will open its doors to 200 homeless people on Christmas, offering them dinner and a place to sleep.
Porn site Brazzers shoots for Christmas number one with this single and (fairly SFW) music video
Adult entertainment website Brazzers released a free Christmas single and (SFW) music video which tells the story of a jealous Mrs. Claus.
This is why you shouldn't put Christmas lights on palm trees
Twitter was left giggling after one account shared a photo of Christmas lights on palm trees in Italy - as the lights had a phallic effect.
Is Netflix being funny or creepy with its A Christmas Prince-shaming tweets?
A tweet by video streaming giant Netflix has divided opinion on the internet - was it funny or did it shame users?
Santa wins big on slot machine and showers ecstatic shoppers with hundreds of dollars
Tyler Ketz is seen opening a zipper bag full of single dollar notes and tossing it over a balcony at the Mall of America, Minnesota.
Britain's best boss? Entire company flown to Spain for weekend Christmas work party
Arabella Lewis-Smith paid for all 20 of her employees to go on a Christmas work outing to Spain's capital, Madrid.
Blood diamonds: How to buy gemstones with a clear conscience
More and more shoppers want to know that the diamonds they buy are not linked to human and environmental misery.