40 m. ago Rangers, Celtic and Motherwell hit with sanctions over Premier Sports Cup pyrotechnics

The Steelmen, along with Rangers and Celtic, have learned their fate after a disciplinary hearing

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49 m. ago Zelenskyy joins EU leaders’ meeting over €800bn defence plan after Macron’s stark Russia warning – Europe live

Leaders gather to discuss €800bn plan to boost military capacity and help Ukraine as French president says Europe has to be ready to defend itself without US helpSee all our Ukraine war coverageFrance is offering intelligence to Ukraine, French defence minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Thursday, with Paris stepping in to help and fill the void left after the US suspended its intelligence sharing with Kyiv.Speaking to France Inter radio, he also said that president Macron asked him to accelerate the French aid packages “to compensate” for the suspended US aid.In a famously cautious political culture, Mr Merz’s bid to bypass legal restrictions on government debt represents a seismic shift. It would permit a step-change in defence spending for years to come, putting Germany in a leadership position as Europe seeks strategic autonomy from the United States.Mr Merz, a former investment banker, has been a deficit hawk and economic liberal throughout his career. It is an irony of fate tha...

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49 m. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star has been taking 'secret lessons' as they plan major career move

The professional dancer, who joined the BBC One dance show back in 2021, has been looking ahead to the future

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69 m. ago Real Sociedad vs Man United Europa League score predicted with late drama and rare Hojlund goal

Manchester United face Real Sociedad in the Europa League on Thursday evening, so we simulated the clash to predict the final score.

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69 m. ago Martin Kemp says 'I worry about you' as he shares concern for son Roman's 'health'

Roman Kemp has been open about his own mental health struggles and has campaigned to raise awareness about the issue but his dad Martin admits he can't help but worry

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70 m. ago Newcastle suffer THIRD Carabao Cup final injury blow as star set to undergo knee surgery

Eddie Howe is set to be without at least three key players when Newcastle face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley next weekend, with Alexander Isak's involvement also in question

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2 h. ago Donald Trump warns Gazans they are 'dead' if they hold hostages as he sends 'final warning' to Hamas

US President tells Hamas leaders: ‘Release all of the hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is over for you’

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2 h. ago Clare Balding shares 'very powerful' change in perspective after hearing devastating health news

Sir Chris Hoy and his wife Sarra have been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer and multiple sclerosis respectively, with Clare Balding admitting the news has made her change her outlook on life

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3 h. ago Kim Kardashian refuses to pay for Khloe Kardashian's extravagant 40th birthday party after fall

Kim Kardashian was none too pleased with most of her siblings, after they failed to help plan Khloe Kardashian 's 40th birthday party on this week's The Kardashians.

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3 h. ago Donald Trump's chilling warning to Hamas: 'Release hostages now

The US President met with eight former hostages at the White House and used the opportunity to issue a final warning to the militant group Hamas, to release the remaining Israeli hostages

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7 h. ago Martin Odegaard and Mikel Arteta's perfect responses to 'not good enough' blast

Martin Odegaard was back to his brilliant best on Tuesday to help Arsenal dismantle PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in the Champions League, having faced criticism for his lack of end product this season

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8 h. ago Charges filed in deaths of 3 Kansas City Chiefs fans whose bodies were found in friend's backyard

Two men have been charged in the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans whose bodies were found in a backyard two days after they got together to watch the final game of the regular season in 2024

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8 h. ago Senate Democrats condemn Russia over Ukraine war and dare Republicans to object – live

Democrats introduce resolutions on Senate floor, as Trump veterans affairs chief defends plans to cut 80,000 staffDonald Trump and Justin Trudeau will speak today, Reuters reports, citing a source with knowledge of the matter.The Canadian prime minister condemned Trump’s imposition of levies on his country yesterday, saying he was looking to make its economy collapse as part of a plan to incorporate it into the United States. Trump responded with insults, and a warning that he may tighten levies further next month. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Trump issues chilling final warning for Hamas to release all hostages or 'it is over for you'

President Donald Trump has put out another dire threat to Hamas, after the White House confirmed direct talks with the group to try to secure the release of American hostages.

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10 h. ago Tony Docherty challenges Dundee to make MORE Scottish Cup history against Hearts

Docherty knows his team are closing in on something really special

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10 h. ago UK and Ireland to announce closer collaboration on energy at summit

Officials hope the new deal will speed up investments and developments in infrastructure.

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10 h. ago Mayors of ‘sanctuary cities’ face Congressional grilling in wild hearing that includes ‘criminal’ referrals

Mayors of New York, Denver, Chicago and Boston faced a contentious hearing about policies that Republicans believe thwart Trump’s mass deportation plan

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10 h. ago Ruth Ellis' son's tragic life and heartbreaking final act away from A Cruel Love series

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story begins on ITV1 tonight and tells the story of the last woman to be hanged in England, but her son's life was just as tragic as hers

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10 h. ago Fury as drug addicts could get free crack pipes on the NHS under 'reckless' new plans for UK's first legal 'shooting gallery'

Free crack pipes could be handed out by the crisis-stricken NHS - under a 'reckless' plan to encourage addicts to smoke cocaine more safely

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11 h. ago Dundee handed Scott Fraser injury boost as Tony Docherty eyes up Hearts redemption in Scottish Cup clash

The midfielder has been out of action since October with a serious groin issue

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