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Star Wars: The Last Jedi is set to cross $1 billion at the worldwide box office this weekend, which will make it one of the fastest films ever to hit the milestone.

Erica Garner, the eldest daughter of police brutality victim Eric Garner, has died aged just 27. She became an outspoken Black Lives Matter campaigner after her father's death.

The government has been accused of withholding £2.5bn earmarked for charities, much of which is to be recouped from the sale of assets built for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Jacob Lavender, 11, was last seen on the evening of 30 December in Shalvey, Australia. Police officers searched the surrounding area but could not find him.

One of Asia's most colourful leaders did not mince his words this year delivering expletive-laden remarks.

Following four terror attacks in London in 2017 and the threat level at 'severe', the Metropolitan Police plans to have fewer officers on London's streets on New Year's Eve.

A Welsh grandmother has hailed the positive effect cannabis has had on her battle with the constant pain of Multiple Sclerosis.

Manchester United have been leading the race to sign Bordeaux winger Malcom but Mauricio Pochettino's side make first bid.

Fireworks at River Thames is all set to enchant Britons on New Year's Eve as the clock tics 12 in order to welcome 2018.

Counter Terrorism officers in South Yorkshire have arrested a fifth man as part of an ongoing investigation.

The Nepali government voted to ban foreign solo climbers from Everest following concerns over the number of deaths on the world's highest mountain, plus certain disabled climbers.

Braun Strowman tipping over an ambulance with unconscious Roman Reigns inside features on the video.

"So excited and blessed to share with you guys how I'm starting my 2018 ❄️ Magazine: Vogue Brasil (January 2018)," the 19-year-old model wrote on Instagram.

The nude photo of Bella Thorne has already racked-up more than 578,000 likes and hundreds of comments on the social media application.

The organisers have replaced the gala with a laser light and sound show titled Light Up 2018 to attempt for a Guinness World Record title.

The 51-year-old is seen soaking the sun in a purple two-piece and paired it with blue ocean waves in the background.

Leon Goretzka is reportedly wanted by Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Juventus.

Thierry Henry wants Arsenal to sell Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez in January as they would be available to move out on a free transfer in the summer.

Models Sophie Applegarth and Julie Iovenitti have defended themselves after dressing up as legendary tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, complete with blackface.

Alvaro Morata left Real Madrid and made a switch to Chelsea, where he reunited with Antonio Conte. The Italian boss signed him at his former club Juventus.

A report predicts millennials will enjoy the biggest and most wide-reaching inheritance boom of any post-war generation, but that it still won't be enough to even out inequality.

34-year-old Pudit Kittithradilok pleaded guilty to running the pyramid scheme, which saw 40,000 people invest £120m into his companies

Scientists reportedly plunged a 10Km-long acoustic probe into the ocean, which is reportedly capable of recording sounds 9.3Kms away.

Philip Clements sold his only home in Kent to buy a lavish apartment for his young partner to give him financial security.

Barry's (Grant Gustin) trial for the murder of Clifford DeVoe begins in the Flash season 4 episode 10.

Barcelona have been on the trail of Gremio midfielder Arthur and are keen to bring him to the Camp Nou. They will have to pay his £44.4m release clause to sign him.

Liverpool have recently completed a world record deal for Virgil van Dijk which has opened up speculation about a possible January move for Coutinho.

Two years after the mass sex attacks by migrants in Cologne on New Year's Eve, Berlin's main street party will host a tented safe zone for women.

Satellites captured the giant iceberg colliding with Larsen C's northern rift, which may result in the "opening" of some of existing rifts in the ice shelf.