BBC News

1. Democrats release latest batch of Epstein photos as justice department deadline looms

   The materials include photos of women's passports, and Lolita quotes written across a woman's body.

2. Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders decide on Russia's frozen assets

   The EU is deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros of Russian money to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

3. UK names Christian Turner as ambassador to US, replacing Peter Mandelson

   Turner has spent a nearly 30-year career working across Whitehall and the Foreign Office.

4. Will pre-Christmas interest rate cut be enough to boost UK economy next year?

   The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy.

5. HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job

   Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'.