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the guardian today Saturday 23 Dec 2017 Headlines More » Blue passports could put UK citizens at back of queue, EU officials say Theresa May's decision to change passport colour as expression of 'independence and sovereignty' could mean travel delays Christmas getaway sees disruption on roads, rail and at airports Broadcasters release box sets to tackle slump in festive viewing figures Dozens killed in Philippine mudslides and floods as storm hits Grosvenor Crescent rated the most expensive street in England and Wales North Koreans working overseas must return home under new UN sanctions Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Princess Michael of Kent apologises for wearing 'racist jewellery' The royal wore the blackamoor brooch to the Queen's Christmas lunch, attended by Prince Harry's fiancee Meghan Markle Two heterosexual Irish men marry to avoid inheritance tax on house Roberto Firmino saves point for Liverpool after Arsenal's crazy five minutes Blind date: 'He ordered six desserts' 'My parents' life was a charade. Mum hated every minute of it' Man charged with murder after woman killed in Aldi stabbing Sport More » Fifa trial: two ex-soccer officials found guilty on multiple charges of corruption The 100 best footballers in the world 2017 Tom Curran in line for England debut in fourth Ashes Test against Australia Comment is free More » If only we could be like the animals, unaware of this year's pains. But we would lose the joys | Ian Jack Mary had a baby. So did I. Neither of us needed wise men | Nell Frizzell The BBC gives the church airtime at Christmas. Rejoice! | Deborah Orr Culture More » 2017: the year in pop culture French & Saunders, Black Mirror and Doctor Who: your Christmas TV planner Ed Sheeran scores first Christmas No 1 with Perfect Business More » Bitcoin loses a quarter of its value in one day's trading The Entertainer won't let a tough year ruin the toy chain's Christmas Technology More » Apple faces lawsuits over its intentional slowing of older iPhones As Google AI researcher accused of harassment, female data scientists speak of 'broken system' Travel More » The best travel discoveries of 2017 – chosen by Guardian writers Pack a bag – or get your coat! It's the Christmas travel quiz 2017 Life and style More » Tim Dowling: the Christmas-tree seller emerges from a cabin, scowling Experience: I'm a turkey whisperer Football Comment is free Environment

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