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Questions about IVF pioneer after two discover they share biological father

Roz Snyder, 52, and David Gertler, 51, recently found out via DNA tests that they are half-siblings.

Tesla recalls almost 700,000 vehicles due to tyre warning light problem

The Elon Musk-owned company said it is providing a free software update to fix the problem.

Kenny MacAskill says he has ‘always believed’ Masud is Lockerbie bomber

The former Scottish justice secretary spoke out ahead of the trial in the US next year of Libyan Abu Agila Masud – who denies three charges.

Death toll rises to five after car driven into Christmas market in Germany

A Saudi doctor intentionally drove a black BMW into the market on Friday evening, authorities said.

Thousands greet sun with cheers at Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

The neolithic monument in Wiltshire is built on the alignment of the midsummer sunrise and the midwinter sunset.

Prince and Princess of Wales to launch mental health programme in Sandringham

The pilot will aim to reach across the 1,500 strong community in Northwest Norfolk, nearly half of whom live on the Sandringham Estate.

16 injured after rocket fired from Yemen hits Tel Aviv

The attack comes less than two days after a series of Israeli air strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebel-held capital Sanaa and port city of Hodeida.

Brighter days ahead celebrated at Irish Winter Solstice gatherings

Some of Ireland’s most ancient sites including Navan Fort in Co Armagh and Newgrange in Co Meath hosted gatherings.

Cabbies give Christmas lights trip to children from Great Ormond Street Hospital

Eight children and their families were collected from the central London hospital by cabs decorated with tinsel and Christmas lights.

Windy weather brings potential disruption to Christmas getaway travel

Yellow warnings for wind are in place from 7am on Saturday to 9pm on Sunday.

Southern Water pledges £9.7m compensation after Hampshire outage

More than 58,000 homes went without water following issues at a water supply works.

Germany mourns victims after BMW driven into Christmas market

Two people were killed when the suspect drove into a market in Magdeburg teeming with holiday shoppers, authorities said.