42 m. ago Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka, Alcaraz and Raducanu in action on day one – live

The first grand slam of 2026 is under way in Melbourne Britain’s Fery delivers upset with win over seed Cobolli Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: email DanielI’m not sure why, but I can’t get commentary on Bublik v Brooksby, which isn’t helpful, but Bublik leads 3-1; Tiafoe is up a break in set three, so at 4-2 is only two games away from seeing off Kubler; Zheng leads Korda by a break at 4-3 in the fifth; and Norrie is up a set on Bonzi, but serving to stay in the second at 4-5.We’re away on Laver, Sabalenka in dayglo straight out of 1989 and Rakotomanga Rajaonah immediately makes 0-30 on her serve. Oh! And when the champ swats a backhand long, she’s down three break points! All three are saved, but then the underdog raises a fourth on advantage, thrashes a deep return, and Sabalenka nets a forehand! Rakotomanga Rajaonah need only hold five times and she’s a set up! Er yeah, let’s see Continue reading...

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66 m. ago It’s so toxic at Spurs even West Ham were shocked: Frank’s race looks run | Jacob Steinberg

Saturday’s visiting fans know a thing or two about being a dysfunctional club but the level of hate inside Tottenham’s gleaming home surprised even themIt comes to something when the level of discontent at Tottenham had people who have spent all season watching West Ham wondering if it was all a bit much. There were cries of mutiny whenever Guglielmo Vicario tried to play out from the back, jeers at half-time and, of course, sustained boos when another home defeat for Thomas Frank’s nervous wreck of a team ended with one last cross from Djed Spence drifting sadly out of play in the ninth minute of added time.At times it felt like not knowing how to leave the room after accidentally walking in on a bitter row between a warring couple. How is anyone supposed to function in such a poisonous atmosphere? Somehow, the malaise at West Ham felt mild by comparison. At least the anger in east London tends to be focused mainly at the board for the failure to kick on since swapping Upton Park f...

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2 h. ago Bride dies 7 weeks after wedding as mum backs brain tumour clinical trials

Natalie, 31, from Warwickshire died in November 2021 after battling a brain tumour since 2017, with her mum now supporting a new initiative to help other families

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3 h. ago Elephant seals return to Año Nuevo State Park. Visitors watch battling bulls and 75

Every winter, about 10,000 elephant seals make their way to California’s Año Nuevo State Park, to fight, mate and give birth

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4 h. ago Martin Lewis issues 'warning' to 'always' do one thing which could save you £510

The expert warned Brits to "always" do one thing when renewing their insurance

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4 h. ago Martin Lewis' 'perverse warning' to save hundreds of pounds on insurance

The expert told people to "always" take one step to ensure they're not paying too much

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5 h. ago Bride reads out cheating fiancé's incriminating texts at wedding in 'ultimate revenge'

A woman had been with her fiancé for six years when she received an anonymous text message the night before her wedding containing screenshots of his affair - so she decided to expose him in front of all their guests

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7 h. ago SARAH VINE: The real reason stars like Meghan are all obsessed with 2016

Barely has the new year got under way and already the internet has decided it's had enough of 2026. Social media is in the grip of a wave of nostalgia for 2016.

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9 h. ago Museums and libraries boosted with major new funding package to save them from closure

The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy will next week unveil funding for more than 1,000 arts and cultural organisations across England, including £114 million for local museums outside London

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10 h. ago Elle Brooke turns into human champagne flute as she asks 'is this enough proof?'

Elle Brooke has reignited her online fame by posting a cheeky champagne-drinking video with the caption "When he asks if I swallow...", sparking a wave of racy comments

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11 h. ago Families could save 17% on energy bills after smart meter pledge

An accelerated rollout of the digital gas or electricity meters will put an end to estimated bills and allow accurate tracking of people’s usage to cut bills, and save water

Science

11 h. ago Oliver Glasner launches tirade at Crystal Palace hierarchy over sale of captain Marc Guehi to Man City

The Eagles slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Sunderland – their 10th successive game in all competitions without a win.

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13 h. ago Only a thrilling final can save a predictable Africa Cup of Nations from being forgotten | Jonathan Wilson

Despite high-quality matches, Senegal’s meeting with hosts Morocco may pale with the World Cup loomingSometimes a tournament’s greatest strength can be its greatest weakness. In part because of the excellent playing conditions, this has been an Africa Cup of Nations devoid of shocks. The better teams keep winning. There has been a lot of good football, but not a huge amount of memorable football.And the consequence is that, in the final, we have the two best teams, or certainly the best team in north Africa against the best team in sub-Saharan Africa: the hosts and World Cup semi-finalists Morocco against Senegal, who have reached three of the past four Afcon finals. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Glasner blasts Crystal Palace board for ‘abandoning’ team with Guéhi sale

Manager makes outburst after 2-1 defeat at SunderlandAustrian angry club sold captain one day before gameOliver Glasner accused Crystal Palace’s board of “abandoning” his team in the course of a scathing post-match deconstruction after the 2-1 defeat at Sunderland.At times the Austrian, who on Friday announced he would be leaving Selhurst Park at the end of this season, sounded as if he was talking himself out of the remaining few months of his contract. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Cristian Romero demands one thing from Tottenham after 'disaster' West Ham defeat

Spurs captain says the club are in a difficult moment

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14 h. ago Shadow London minister Gareth Bacon says ‘zero chance' he will defect to Reform

This comes after Robert Jenrick’s bombshell defection left Westminster reeling and wondering who will jump ship next

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14 h. ago 'The new sheriff in town!': Surreal Robert Jenrick defection notes REVEALED as turncoat Tory summoned up the courage to jump ship to Reform

A private 'media plan' drawn up by the former Shadow Justice Secretary while he was plotting to join Nigel Farage's party also called his move 'the biggest defection story Reform has ever had.'

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15 h. ago Child mortality crisis continues in Gaza, with more than 100 killed since ceasefire

Eight children have died of hypothermia this winter, says health ministry, amid reports maternal and newborn care in territory has been dismantled A 27-day-old baby died in Gaza on Saturday from severe cold, bringing the number of children in the region who have died of hypothermia since the start of the current winter season to eight, according to the Palestinian health ministry.Medical sources confirmed to the news agency Anadolu that the newborn, named Aisha Ayesh al-Agha, died as a result of freezing temperatures, and that when she was brought to Nasser hospital in Khan Younis it was already too late to save her. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Man City wonderkid, 21, carried off on stretcher after horror injury as opponent comes over to apologise

MANCHESTER CITY loan striker Divin Mubama was carried off on a stretcher after a bad challenge by QPR captain Jimmy Dunne. The game was held up for over six minutes so that the Stoke forward - who has been at the bet365 Stadium all season - could have treatment. Eventually, a stretcher was called for...

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16 h. ago Migrants brave icy cold sea to pile onto overloaded dinghy for latest Channel crossing to UK

Dramatic images show dozens of people sitting along the sides of the low-slung boat, many wearing dark clothing and life jackets, as it cut across the grey sea towards Britain.

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