41 m. ago Trump deploying military to Chicago on ‘flimsy pretext’, Illinois lawsuit alleges – live

Complaint filed by Illinois says ‘these advances in President Trump’s long-declared ‘War’ on Chicago and Illinois are unlawful and dangerous’Illinois sues Trump seeking to block deployment of national guardThe supreme court has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s challenge of her criminal conviction for recruiting and grooming minors, who were sexually abused by her former boyfriend and companion Jeffrey Epstein – the disgraced financier who died in a New York prison in 2019.Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year-sentence for her crimes. She was recently moved to a minimum-security prison in Texas. Continue reading...

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61 m. ago Derek McInnes would be the smart move for Rangers – he learned from the best in Walter Smith, says Kris Boyd

DEREK McINNES has turned down the chance to become manager of Rangers once before. He wouldn’t do it again. Should Ibrox chairman Andrew Cavenagh make an approach to Hearts for their boss then I’m convinced it would happen. Del is a shrewd operator. There would be assurances he’d want before he agreed to replace Russell...

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69 m. ago Rasmus Hojlund reveals three reasons he finally agreed to Manchester United exit

Rasmus Hojlund joined Napoli this summer on a season-long loan deal with an obligation to buy, but the Denmark striker wasn't always set on a move.

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1 hour ago Woman at centre of Christian Horner sex texts scandal is paid HUGE fee to drop her allegations, as he looks to move on with wife Geri Halliwell

EXCLUSIVE: The employee, whose identity is protected by legal anonymity, has agreed to move on and drop her allegations in return for the fee.

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2 h. ago Uefa gives ‘reluctant’ approval for domestic games to be played abroad this season

Governing body says go-ahead shouldn’t set precedentBarcelona poised to play in US and Milan in AustraliaUefa has given its “reluctant” approval to Serie A and La Liga each playing a domestic game abroad this season. The decision clears a path for Barcelona and Villarreal to meet in Miami in December and for Milan and Como to play in Perth, Australia, in February. Uefa said in a statement that it had “reiterated its clear opposition to domestic league matches being played outside their home country” but that because “the relevant Fifa regulatory framework – currently under review – is not clear and detailed enough, the Uefa Executive Committee has reluctantly taken the decision to approve, on an exceptional basis, the two requests referred to it”.The move comes after the Italian and Spanish football federations applied for those matches to be played abroad. Uefa said its national associations had agreed to engage with it before submitting any future requests. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Illinois sues to block Trump from deploying national guard troops to Chicago – live

Complaint filed by Illinois says ‘these advances in President Trump’s long-declared ‘War’ on Chicago and Illinois are unlawful and dangerous’The supreme court has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s challenge of her criminal conviction for recruiting and grooming minors, who were sexually abused by her former boyfriend and companion Jeffrey Epstein – the disgraced financier who died in a New York prison in 2019.Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year-sentence for her crimes. She was recently moved to a minimum-security prison in Texas. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Thousands of passengers set for Christmas travel disruption due to train engineering works

Passengers are being urged by Network Rail to check online journey planners and book tickets way in advance

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3 h. ago I had a first look at M&S’s beauty advent calendar 2025 – here’s my full review ahead of its launch

This year’s calendar will include Clinique, Colour Wow and Estée Lauder

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3 h. ago People with restless leg syndrome may face higher risk of Parkinson's, concerning study finds

Restless leg syndrome, which affects up to 10 per cent of the population, causes an unpleasant 'crawling' sensation in the legs, mostly at night, and an urge to move.

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3 h. ago ‘No evidence’ of loyalist threats after Belfast council vote on Irish language

It follows a report that loyalist paramilitaries had threatened violence against council facilities.

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3 h. ago ‘Foul move’: Netflix fans in uproar as Monster: The Ed Gein Story’s ‘recreates’ axed show Mindhunter

Mindhunter was surprisingly ‘recreated’ in the new season of Netflix’s Monster 🚨📺

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3 h. ago Man Utd could be forced into transfer rethink as £120m target's struggles continues

Manchester United were eyeing a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in the summer but the Cameroon international has struggled since he was linked with a lucrative move

Economics

3 h. ago From post WWII soldier to trans sensation: How Christine Jorgensen became the talk of the town decades before Caitlyn Jenner and Dylan Mulvaney

As the modern-day transgender movement has surged on social media, decades ago there was one trans woman who dominated headlines and captivated the nation, Christine Jorgensen.

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3 h. ago Thousands of Christmas train journeys to be disrupted by engineering work

Network Rail insisted the festive period is the ‘best time’ for it to carry out major projects.

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3 h. ago Supreme court rejects appeal from Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell – US politics live

Justices declines to take up case that would have renewed attention on case after Trump administration faced criticism for refusing to release Epstein filesThe supreme court has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s challenge of her criminal conviction for recruiting and grooming minors, who were sexually abused by her former boyfriend and companion Jeffrey Epstein – the disgraced financier who died in a New York prison in 2019.Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year-sentence for her crimes. She was recently moved to a minimum-security prison in Texas. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Steven Gerrard receives unexpected verdict after Rangers and Wrexham job links

Former Liverpool star Steven Gerrard has been linked with the Rangers managerial vacancy, but an ex-teammate believes he should consider a move to the Championship instead

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4 h. ago Christmas delivery slots 2025: UK supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons

Get ahead of the festive rush 🎁 and secure your delivery slot before they’re gone

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4 h. ago Italian media deliver new Rasmus Hojlund verdict after Napoli heroics

Rasmus Hojlund scored his fourth goal in six games for Napoli as the Italian champions beat Genoa 2-1 to move top of Serie A, with the on-loan Manchester United striker earning widespread praise

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4 h. ago Amazon slashes price on 'very classy' Swarovski tennis bracelet to under £100 ahead of Christmas

The Swarovski Tennis Deluxe Bracelet has been reduced by almost 50% from £179 to £99 in a limited-time deal - and it's the perfect accessory to add a touch of glam to any look

Economics

4 h. ago Rivals: How Jilly Cooper’s riotous bonkbuster brought us the ultimate unexpected love story

Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson were the unexpected heart of the hit Jilly Cooper adaptation, writes Helen Coffey

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