54 m. ago ‘They decided to kill us with cold’: Ukrainians struggle against Russian assault on power network

Chernihiv residents say they are without power for 14 hours a day as they gather in ‘invincibility points’ to charge up and warm upValentyna Ivanivna showed off her new head torch. It was a present from her grandson, she said. Most evenings she wears it while doing household chores: cooking dinner, washing up and stacking plates. “It’s impossible to plan anything without power. You can’t even invite people round for a cup of tea because the kettle won’t work. It’s stressful and exhausting for everyone,” she explained.Ivanivna lives in Chernihiv, an ancient Ukrainian city known for its early medieval cathedrals. The border with Belarus and Russia is a short drive away, across a landscape of pine forests, villages with geese and the occasional wandering moose. In 2022, Russian troops invaded and occupied most of the oblast. They bombed and laid siege to Chernihiv, pulling out after six weeks and rolling north. Continue reading...

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54 m. ago Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford prediction, odds and betting offer

The Albion went to the international break on a high note and will be looking to maintain that momentum when they face Brentford in the Premier League this weekend

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84 m. ago Uri Geller used Robert the Bruce's spoon to assist Scotland to World Cup glory

The famous psychic has claimed responsibility for the national team's Hampden heroics.

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1 hour ago The 4 World Cup dream groups Scotland could land as best case scenario revealed by Jury

We're on our way to USA and the Jury has some thoughts on who we'd like to play when we get there

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6 h. ago Tottenham coach Thomas Frank votes to banish ‘traitors’ in Arsenal team ahead of north London derby

The Spurs boss coached both David Raya and Christian Norgaard at Brentford. The pair now play for Arsenal

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7 h. ago North Korean footballers repeatedly PUNCH Japanese players as bizarre scenes force FIFA plea

North Korea and Japan met for an U17 World Cup match in Qatar this week, with the two sides skipping the usual handshakes during their pre-match greetings in incredibly strange scenes

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10 h. ago Lewis Ferguson lifts lid on Scotland heartbreak that fuelled his rise to World Cup

The Bologna star also names the family member who missed his and Scotland's big moment

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11 h. ago East London boozer bans children after punters complained pub was starting to resemble a 'creche'

William The Fourth announced the new rule in a post on Instagram amid complaints the boozer was beginning to resemble 'a creche'.

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11 h. ago Story behind forgotten Scotland goal and the player who has a case to be in Steve Clarke's World Cup XI

Ferguson reveals inspiration behind Scotland corner kick routine

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12 h. ago Manchester United: Ruben Amorim reveals attempts to delay AFCON exits for key trio

Resurgent Red Devils set to be hit hard by departures for Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next month

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12 h. ago ‘I wouldn’t compare us’: Sindre Walle Egeli, the Ipswich teenager who has outscored Haaland

Record scorer for Norway’s age-group sides discusses his World Cup hope, being frozen out at 15 and fake tickets heartbreak at AnfieldLiverpool against Aston Villa on 18 January 2014. It was impossible to measure the excitement in an seven-year-old from Norway making his first pilgrimage to Anfield. Inside was the promise of watching his favourite player, Daniel Sturridge, and the rest of a freewheeling side throwing everything at a title push. But as Sindre Walle Egeli and his family reached the turnstiles, the cruelest of realities dawned.“It’s not a good memory,” Walle Egeli says. “We showed up, ready to go, and it turned out we’d got fake tickets. I don’t know what happened, maybe my parents bought from some shady people. It was heartbreaking.” Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Ireland crash victim brought 'light, laughter and adventure' as funerals held today

Mourners gathered today for the funerals of two of the victims of a tragic road accident in Ireland

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12 h. ago Trump's Ukraine deal stuns Europe as his unprecedented NATO pledge forces Kyiv into an impossible choice

Ukraine and Russia are about to enter their fourth year of ongoing conflict while Trump has pressed for a deal between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.

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13 h. ago Co Louth crash victim brought 'light, laughter and adventure' as funerals held today

Dylan Commins' funeral took place just hours after his pal Alan McCluskey was laid to rest today (November 21) after they both lost their lives in a horror car crash

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13 h. ago The 'incredible' route people often overlook in their lifetime is right here in UK

Travel experts Mr and Mrs D Adventures are urging anyone in the UK to take a trip along a stunning 820km circular route from showcasing breathtaking scenery, ancient castles and dramatic coastlines

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13 h. ago Trump pledges to fight for Ukraine in blockbuster peace plan that includes 'unprecedented' promise

Ukraine and Russia are about to enter their fourth year of ongoing conflict while Trump has pressed for a deal between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.

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13 h. ago The bizarre moment North Korean footballers PUNCH their Japanese rivals instead of traditional pre

Players could be seen fist bumping and high fiving at the start of the pre-match routine ahead of the Under-17 World Cup tie, which escalated as the Japanese side walked further down the line.

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13 h. ago Amorim expects Sesko back before attacking duo depart for Africa Cup of Nations

Manchester United centre-forward out for a ‘few weeks’Mbeumo and Diallo in line for Afcon trip in DecemberRuben Amorim has revealed Benjamin Sesko’s knee injury will rule him out of action for “a few weeks” but Manchester United’s head coach is hopeful the striker can return before he loses Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo to the Africa Cup of Nations.Sesko sustained the injury after coming on as a substitute in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham prior to the international break. Asked how long the 22-year-old will be out of action, Amorim said: “He’s going to stay a few weeks out. I don’t know how long, but he’s not that serious. We have to be careful with him. He’s going to recover, he’s feeling better. So in a few weeks, I expect to have Ben.” Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Jim Delahunt runs the rule over Rangers vs Livingston, Celtic’s trip to St Mirren, all the weekend action plus his acca

PARTICK have made Firhill a Championship fortress this season and I'm backing Thistle to keep the home fires burning by beating league leaders St Johnstone. Mark Wilson's Jags suffered their only home defeat in 11 games when losing 4-0 to eventual League Cup finalists Celtic but they're 5-2-0 in the league on home turf and...

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14 h. ago Afcon 2025 fixtures: Dates, start times and full schedule for Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco host the 24-nation tournament as Ivory Coast return to defend their crown

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