2 h. ago Scotland cannot afford to waste surprise World Cup second chance after bonkers night

After a night of incredible drama, Scotland are one win away from holy grail

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3 h. ago Scotland lose in Greece but Denmark stumble takes World Cup qualification to decider

The most extraordinary upshot of an extraordinary evening was that Scotland’s dream of qualifying automatically for the World Cup remains alive. Steve Clarke has Belarus to thank for that, their surprise claiming of a draw in Denmark leaving Scotland in precisely the position they had sought before this clash with Greece. If Scotland beat Denmark in Glasgow on Tuesday, they will top this section.The dust might just have settled on this fixture by then. Scotland trailed by three at one point before hauling themselves back into proceedings against a Greek team who finished with 10 men. Greece’s win by the odd goal in five was a merited one but, after a silent wait for full time in Denmark to arrive, the Tartan Army celebrated. Clarke and his Scotland players did not seem to know how to act, which was totally understandable. For all the shortcomings laid bare here, the spirit summoned was quite striking. Clarke’s task in the coming days is to combine that with far more assuredness, esp...

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6 h. ago Winter Wonderland prices as Baileys hot chocolate will set you back £11.50

Winter Wonderland is back for 2025 and we've got the full list of food and drink prices from the Bavarian Village, Apres Ski Party Funhouse and more

Economics

7 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr's huge girlfriend announcement, net worth and Conor Benn fight fee

Chris Eubank Jr's mega net worth, fight fee and surprise family announcement ahead of his rematch with Conor Benn

Politics

7 h. ago Former chancellor George Osborne reportedly in running to be chairman of HSBC

The former London Evening Standard editor is said to be a surprising candidate for the position

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7 h. ago Hugh Jackman makes surprise appearance at memorial of Indiana sheriff’s corporal killed in crash

Wolverine actor is dating fellow Broadway star Sutton Foster, who is an adjunct theatre faculty member at Ball State in Muncie, Indiana

Events

7 h. ago Portugal to take action after Cristiano Ronaldo red card amid World Cup ban threat

Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a straight red card in Portugal's surprise 2-0 defeat away to the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and faces being banned at the World Cup

Events

8 h. ago We tried the colourful curry house with 'phenomenal' food and hundreds of five star reviews

It's only been open for two years but it's made a big impression

Society

9 h. ago French chef urges people cooking steak to ditch ingredient that 'kills flavour'

There are many ways to cook a steak, but the chef said this method has "always given me amazing results".

Events

9 h. ago Strictly's Amber Davies finally reveals truth behind close Nikita Kuzmin bond

Former Love Island star Amber Davies is currently taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing and is hoping that she makes it through to the final

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10 h. ago Mysterious Albanians, missing £7,000 cash and a call from a dead man's phone: British mother's search for truth after her son, 35, died in Spain as police close case

EXCLUSIVE: Brett Dryden, 35, died at his home in Mojacar on the Costa Almeria after leaving his workplace to meet two people in the afternoon of July 21, 2024.

Events

10 h. ago Solo female backpacker takes overnight bus in Cambodia and gets awkward surprise

A solo female backpacker boarded a sleeper bus in Cambodia only to be greeted with an awkward surprise. She shared details about the uncomfortable situation online

Events

11 h. ago I’m a medieval history expert. Here’s the truth about Vikings and mead

Modern hipsters embrace the honey drink, but history tells a different story

Events

11 h. ago Did the Vikings really drink mead? The truth may surprise you

Modern hipsters embrace the honey drink, but history tells a different story

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11 h. ago I tried The Ivy's Christmas menu and I was given a secret ingredient to add to my main

The Ivy Collection has launched its Christmas menu, and I was impressed when the waiter handed me a special ingredient to add to my meal

Events

12 h. ago Kate Middleton shocks fans with sudden announcement and pointed message

The Princess of Wales has surprised fans by sharing a new video about 'change', filmed from her new home

Politics

12 h. ago 50 Best gifts for women 2025: Top present ideas for her this festive season

Surprise her with something she'll never expect. No vacuums allowed.

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12 h. ago This is what happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol

Some of alcohol’s negative effects on health may surprise you

Politics

13 h. ago The German prisoner of war who gave Japan one of its most beloved cakes

Baumkuchen survived an earthquake and two world wars to become a wildly popular sweet

Events

13 h. ago BBC Saturday Kitchen star pauses live show for 'amazing' announcement

A Saturday Kitchen star received a huge surprise during the latest live show

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