5 h. ago A World Cup cancellation seems utterly unthinkable despite Donald Trump's imperialism

IAN HERBERT: Governments decide whether to withdraw their teams from a World Cup, but it would be hard to see anything but a boycott for the Danes in those circumstances.

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5 h. ago UK travel company closes down after going bust  – as Brits face cancelled holidays

A BRITISH travel firm which sold package holidays to Europe and South East Asia has ceased trading after going into liquidation this week. Many Brits will have their travel plans ruined as the company lost its Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL). According to Companies House, Regen Central Ltd, founded in 2011 in Hertfordshire went bust on...

Transport

6 h. ago Scientists issue warning as thousands of rare penguins starve to death

In a devastating blow to wildlife, thousands of critically endangered African penguins have starved to death in South Africa due to a drastic decline in their main food source

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6 h. ago My TV shows were cancelled, so I worked in a shop, says Gavin & Stacey's JOANNA PAGE

Joanna is a Welsh actress best known as Stacey Shipman. But she has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and one of her first movie credits includes Love Actually.

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8 h. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta fumes over controversial decision in Nottingham Forest draw

North Londoners clamoured for a second-half spot-kick as they searched for a winner

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8 h. ago ‘No evidence whatsoever’ Tylenol causes autism as Trump claims, according to experts

Trump has advised pregnant women to ‘tough it out’ rather than take the painkiller

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8 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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8 h. ago 'Greatest love epic ever' that 'hooked' 80s TV fans is now streaming

The Thorn Birds gripped millions of viewers in the 80s and now a new generation can enjoy the controversial saga

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9 h. ago John McEnroe felt Novak Djokovic’s wrath at Aus Open as icon was banned

Novak Djokovic has won a record 10 Australian Open titles but he has also been involved in a number of controversies at the major

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11 h. ago Pep Guardiola reacts to Diogo Dalot tackle and explains shock Erling Haaland substitution

Manchester United defender controversially avoided red card for reckless challenge early on in derby win over Man City

Events

11 h. ago Kennedy Center hit with another cancelation after MAGA takeover

Historic performing arts center has faced a deluge of cancelations from artists amid Donald Trump’s controversial takeover

Events

11 h. ago Why are so many English councils delaying elections and why is it controversial?

The government said some 63 council areas could postpone elections until 2027 after some told ministers they lacked the capacity to reorganise in time

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11 h. ago Edwards stuns Liverpool with Burnley equaliser as Szoboszlai pays the penalty

Arne Slot had made his wishes clear before kick-off. “We want to do better in making more chances from all the ball possession we have. I am waiting for the moment it really clicks,” he had said. Thirty two shots on goal with 11 on target would suggest Liverpool obliged against Burnley, but Anfield still waits for Slot’s side to click.Liverpool were held to a fourth consecutive Premier League draw as Marcus Edwards stunned the champions by cancelling out Florian Wirtz’s first half opener. Scott Parker’s visitors were far more enterprising after the interval but Edwards’ fine equaliser came from their only shot on target while Liverpool were left to rue a procession of missed opportunities and careless final balls. Boos greeted the final whistle as Liverpool dropped points yet again. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Love Island: All Stars makes history tonight with a special Saturday episode

For the first time in Love Island's history, All Stars will be airing a special Saturday episode after the wild fires in South Africa delayed the launch of the programme

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13 h. ago BBC star makes immediate return to TV after controversial 'Holocaust' comment

Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given appeared on a BBC show following his controversial comment on Wilfried Nancy's brief spell at Celtic.

Politics

13 h. ago Uganda’s President secures seventh term as opposition rejects ‘fake results’

The musician-turned-politician best known as Bobi Wine condemned what he described as an unfair electoral process

Politics

13 h. ago Hundreds join protest against Chinese super embassy in London

Politicians including Kemi Badenoch join protest on Saturday in opposition to controversial plans at Royal Mint Court

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14 h. ago ‘No evidence whatsoever’ Paracetamol causes autism as Trump claims, according to experts

Trump has advised pregnant women to ‘tough it out’ rather than take the painkiller

Politics

14 h. ago Influencer's Rolex raffle descends into chaos as she promises followers they can win £16,350 watch for just £1 before being forced to cancel competition

Bridgey Barbara, who describes herself on TikTok as a 'proud Irish traveller', announced in November that she would be offering her one million social media followers a chance to win a Rolex.

Economics

15 h. ago Senegal accuse Morocco of putting ‘players in danger’ before Afcon final

FSF protests about security and accommodation concernsTraining facility and insufficient ticket worries also raisedThe Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has accused Morocco’s local organising committee of undermining their preparations for Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against the hosts.In a statement on social media, the FSF protested about a lack of adequate security on arrival, inadequate accommodation, confusion over training facilities and insufficient tickets being provided for Senegal fans. Continue reading...

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