36 m. ago Australia have been blessed by England’s disarray but can still put their stamp on Ashes triumph

Victory in the fifth Test would help hosts send off Usman Khawaja in style in Sydney and ensure England cannot recast series as one that got awayIf you had told Australian observers six months ago that their Test team in Sydney would involve Travis Head opening the batting with Jake Weatherald, Usman Khawaja at five, no Cameron Green, and some bowling combination of Michael Neser, Jhye Richardson, Todd Murphy and Brendan Doggett, they would have assumed disaster. Fifth Ashes Tests are the land of Scott Borthwick, of Boyd Rankin and Mason Crane: fringe players getting a glimpse at the wreckage after a series has crashed and burned.Khawaja was one such, in the debut reflected upon so much this week after his retirement announcement: the game when he replaced an injured Ricky Ponting after two Australian defeats by an innings, only to play in a third. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Saudi invites Yemen’s southern factions to ‘dialogue’ in Riyadh after surprise independence bid

Southern Transitional Council wants to form a breakaway state, which would split the Arabian Peninsula’s poorest state in twoSaudi Arabia’s foreign ministry has called for Yemen’s southern factions to attend a “dialogue” in Riyadh, after a surprise independence bid and the United Arab Emirates declaring it had withdrawn all troops from Yemen.In a statement on Saturday, the Saudi ministry urged “a comprehensive conference in Riyadh to bring together all southern factions to discuss just solutions to the southern cause”. Riyadh said the Yemeni government had issued the invitation for talks. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago RICHARD KAY: The blueprint for Charles's annus mirabilis that could see a new home for Andrew and a big decision on Harry and Meghan

RICHARD KAY:There were times in the last tumultuous 12 months when the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor drama threatened to obliterate all the good works of the Royal Family

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4 h. ago I went to the quiet Greek island without the party crowds – and locals love tourists

BEFORE I headed to the Greek island of Alonissos, a waiter in neighbouring Skiathos told me: “It’s too quiet there, I prefer to party here.”  Now I was looking forward to the trip even more.  While most tourists tend to land at Skiathos airport and stick to that lively destination, many are making the short ferry...

Society

4 h. ago Scotland’s World Cup qualifier shows football should be on terrestrial TV, says SNP

The SNP has declared it "vital" for all major international sporting events to be broadcast on free-to-air television, preventing public exclusion.

Culture

6 h. ago Saks Global CEO steps down as luxury retailer reportedly preparing for bankruptcy

Executive chair Richard Baker to replace Marc Metrick after company misses $100m interest payment on debtSaks Global said on Friday that its CEO, Marc Metrick, has stepped down and named executive chair, Richard Baker, as his successor, amid reports that the luxury retailer is preparing for bankruptcy.The change at the top comes days after the Wall Street Journal reported that the Neiman Marcus parent company is preparing for bankruptcy after missing an interest payment exceeding $100m on debt from its Neiman merger. Continue reading...

Economics

7 h. ago Britain's youngest female murderer 'Devil's Daughter' recommended for open prison move

Sharon Carr was just 12 years old when she knifed Katie Rackliff more than 30 times as the 18-year-old made her home from a nightclub in June 1992

Events

7 h. ago Gordon Ramsay gushes over 'wonderful guests' at Holly Ramsay's wedding

Peaty also said he was ‘highly blessed and favoured’, though his mother Caroline, father Mark, and brothers James and Richard did not attend the wedding

Politics

8 h. ago Trump's net worth doubles in one year... as he plays for richest presidency in history

Donald Trump doubled his net worth to $6.6 billion during his first year back in the White House.

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8 h. ago Emmerdale fan favourites will 'never be safe' amid worrying John Sugden twist

Fans of ITV soap Emmerdale were left worried about Victoria Sugden when she was seemingly drugged by her own brother John in the latest instalment of the long-running programme

Politics

9 h. ago Whalley Range and Firswood declared Greater Manchester's 'property hotspot' of 2025

House prices in the city centre are also down by 20 per cent

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9 h. ago Dimitar Mitov gets Aberdeen backing after Hibs howler as Jimmy Thelin declares Bulgarian fit to face Falkirk

The keeper suffered a facial injury minutes during the 2-0 loss at Easter Road earlier this week

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10 h. ago Denise Van Outen's love rat ex Eddie Boxshall is engaged! DJ proposes to girlfriend Caroline during Mallorca getaway

Denise Van Outen's ex Eddie Boxshall has announced his engagement to girlfriend Caroline in an Instagram post on Thursday.

Sport

10 h. ago ‘Suspension of entry into the US’, paparazzi – and wine: three other reasons George Clooney moved to France

A UK government warning that Amal Clooney risks US sanctions over her role in the issuing of an arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister is key among reasons the couple have sought French citizenshipThe exodus from Hollywood to shores not presided over by Donald Trump has been busy and loud. Ellen DeGeneres, Robin Wright and Courtney Love moved to England; Rosie O’Donnell opted for Ireland; Eva Longoria, Spain. Other Trump critics, including Richard Gere, Lena Dunham and Ryan Gosling, have upped sticks without citing the re-election as a motivating factor.In the case of Clooney, however, there has appeared little doubt that his decision to gain French citizenship was primarily because of Trump, whose re-election he energetically campaigned against. Yet amid the heat and headlines generated by the pair’s war of words, some of the actor’s reasons for relocating may have flown under the radar. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Youngest UK female killer at 12 branded 'Devil's Daughter' moved to open prison

Sharon Carr was 12 years old when she stabbed Katie Rackliff more than 30 times, later writing: 'I wish I could kill you again. I would make you suffer more. Your terrified screams turn me on'

Events

11 h. ago Carol Vorderman shares a rare snap with her lookalike daughter and son as she reveals her 'extreme joy' over their 2025 success

The TV personality and presenter, 65, confessed that she felt lucky because her family of three not only love each other but also 'really like each other.

Politics

12 h. ago Kelly Osbourne left 'devastated' over death of close friend just months after Ozzy's passing

Kelly took to Instagram to pay her respects to the make-up artist who worked with many stars

Events

12 h. ago Jack Osbourne admits ‘I lost my s***’ at I’m A Celeb bosses in off

Despite the behind-the-scenes difficulties, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Jack Osbourne said he had a "great time" on the show and is "glad" he did it

Politics

12 h. ago Fraser Forster seals Celtic reunion as keeper finally lands new club after agonising seven month search

The veteran shotstopper has been unattached since leaving Europa League-winning Tottenham in May

Politics

12 h. ago First picture of man at centre of Bury murder investigation as tributes paid to 'amazing friend'

One pal said he 'filled people's lives with love and laughter'

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