68 h. ago No happy Chelsea return for José Mourinho as own goal sinks Benfica

One-nil to Chelsea, a messy own-goal the difference, a defensive display solid enough to raise belief for tougher assignments to come. It was enough given the context, so much so that José Mourinho probably even appreciated the efficiency. He was back at Stamford Bridge to witness it all – a greyer figure these days, no longer the explosive touchline presence of old – and had little to offer beyond a few humble waves when the home fans sang their former manager’s name.Chelsea avoid any stumbles on their trip down memory lane. The narrative about how Mourinho’s return would show how far his old club’s standards have dropped never materialised. There was no alchemy from the 62-year-old; no expert tactical plan to confound Enzo Maresca. Then again the Mourinho of 2025 is not in charge of one of the Champions League’s giants. Benfica were a tepid proposition and rarely looked capable of denying Chelsea a narrow victory. The only negative for the hosts was João Pedro seeing red in stoppa...

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4 d. ago Andrew Tate to face no criminal charges over abuse claims made in UK civil case

Four women are suing influencer at high court but CPS rules legal test for criminal prosecution not metAndrew Tate will face no criminal charges over allegations made by four women who are suing him in a civil case at the high court in London.The women accuse the self-proclaimed misogynist influencer of sexual violence, including grabbing one by the throat on several occasions in 2015, whipping her with a belt and pointing a gun at her face. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trump says he expects charges for other adversaries after Comey indictment

President says ‘I think there’ll be others’ as justice department condemned for enacting retribution campaign Donald Trump said on Friday that he expected more people whom he considers his political enemies to face criminal charges, a day after the justice department indicted former FBI director James Comey and faced a torrent of criticism for enacting the president’s campaign of retribution.“It’s not a list, but I think there’ll be others,” Trump said as he departed the White House to travel to the Ryder Cup golf tournament. “I mean, they’re corrupt. They were corrupt radical left Democrats.” Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Exact date you should take a meter reading to avoid surprise energy charge in 2025

The average energy bill for a dual fuel households is set to rise in just a few days

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7 d. ago The exact date you should take a meter reading before price rise

The energy price cap is set to rise by 2% from October 1, meaning the average household will see their bills increase. However, there is a way to avoid being overcharged

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7 d. ago Exact dates to submit meter reading as energy bills to RISE in days – or face being overcharged

ENERGY bills are set to rise next week for most households across the UK. From October 1, over 22million Brits will see their gas and electricity costs increase by £35 to £1,755 a year under the price cap set by regulator Ofgem. If you're on a standard variable tariff, you'll be impacted by the price...

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1 week ago How DNA on a glass of beer at airport led to capture of serial Australian rapist, the Night Stalker

Breakthroughs in forensic technology resulted in Glenn Gary Cameron’s arrest more than three decades after he terrorised women in SydneyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than three decades ago the New South Wales police announced it had formed a special team to catch a man, later dubbed the “Night Stalker” or the “Moore Park rapist”, who terrorised women in the early 90s across Sydney.A poster with a sketched image of the man, based on one of his victim’s recollections, was also released. Below the image it said: “Do you know this person? Serial rapist sought over possible seven attacks.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Sydney’s Night Stalker rapist pleads guilty to 13 charges over attacks against women in 1990s

Glenn Gary Cameron’s identity had remained secret after he was arrested in early 2024 at Sydney airport after a breakthrough in forensic technologyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man accused of terrorising women in the early 1990s across Sydney, who was dubbed the Night Stalker, has pleaded guilty to 13 charges.The man appeared before Downing Centre local court on Thursday, weeks after the serial rapist was unmasked as Glenn Gary Cameron. His identity had remained a secret since he was arrested more than 18 months ago due to suppression orders. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Parliament vulnerable to ‘foreign actors’ after China spying charges dropped, Commons speaker says

Lindsay Hoyle says decision by prosecutors to drop case ‘leaves the door open’ to spiesThe aide, the associate and the ‘Chinese agent’ – and the collapse of a long-awaited UK spy trialThe UK parliament has been left vulnerable to “foreign actors” after charges against two men suspected of spying for China were dropped, the speaker of the House of Commons has warned.Speaking to the Times, Lindsay Hoyle said the decision to drop the charges effectively gave Beijing “licence to operate” within parliament. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New details of allegations against broadcaster Alan Jones revealed in court documents

Former 2GB and Sky News Australia presenter pleads not guilty to 27 charges after number of alleged victims drops from 11 to nineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCourt documents have revealed the extent of Alan Jones’s alleged offences, including claims of kissing, stroking, undressing and rubbing the penis of victims in the broadcaster’s home, restaurants and at public events.In one instance in 2014, the veteran broadcaster allegedly indecently assaulted “complainant G” by rubbing his leg “towards his crotch” during a performance at the Sydney Opera House. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Alan Jones pleads not guilty to 27 charges after number of alleged victims drops from 11 to nine

Former 2GB and Sky News Australia broadcaster was not in court on Thursday when it heard 17 of previous 44 charges had been droppedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlan Jones faces 25 charges of indecent assault and two of sexual touching relating to nine complainants after prosecutors revealed two alleged victims would no longer be part of the case against the veteran broadcaster.Jones was on Thursday expected to make his first appearance in court this year to be committed to stand trial on 44 charges of indecent assault against 11 victims aged 17 and older. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Murder charge in 2002 cold case after bones found buried in South Australian back yard

Detectives arrested and charged 64-year-old man over murder of Susan Goodwin, reported missing in July 2002Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice have charged a man with murder, hours after bones were found during a search for the remains of a woman who vanished more than 20 years ago.The breakthrough in the cold case was made late on Wednesday after the discovery of human remains, believed to be those of Susan Goodwin, 39, buried in the back yard of a house in Port Lincoln, South Australia. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Charlie Kirk killing suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutors

Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm and witness tampering and could face the death penaltyUS politics live – latest updatesUtah state prosecutors on Tuesday charged Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting the far right activist Charlie Kirk, with aggravated murder – and they say they intend to pursue the death penalty against the 22-year-old if he is convicted.Jeff Gray, the top prosecutor in Utah county, where Kirk was fatally shot on 10 September, said Robinson also ordered his roommate to delete incriminating text messages and stay silent if police questioned him in the aftermath of the Turning Point USA executive director’s killing. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Judge dismisses two top charges against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

Man accused in killing of Brian Thompson will not face state charges of first- and second-degree murder but will still face other chargesLuigi Mangione scored a major legal victory on Tuesday with a judge dismissing the two top state charges against him: first-degree murder and second-degree murder, both of which prosecutors had argued were terrorism crimes.Mangione still faces an additional second-degree murder charge, as well as a federal murder charge, in the killing of United HealthCare executive Brian Thompson last December. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Three charged over Palestine Action placards plead not guilty

Jeremy Shippam, Judit Murray and Fiona Maclean to face trial in March charged under Terrorism ActThe first three defendants in England and Wales charged with showing support for the banned group Palestine Action have pleaded not guilty to charges under the Terrorism Act.Jeremy Shippam, 72, of Yapton, West Sussex, Judit Murray, 71, of West Ewell, Surrey, and Fiona Maclean, 53, of Hackney, north-east London, will face trial in March next year for allegedly holding placards saying “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago British army veteran stands trial on two Bloody Sunday murder charges

Ex-paratrooper accused of killing James Wray and William McKinney, and attempting to murder five othersAn army veteran will stand trial on Monday charged with murder in relation to Bloody Sunday, when the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters in Derry in 1972.The former paratrooper, known as Soldier F, is charged with two murders and five attempted murders during a military operation that became a defining event of Northern Ireland’s Troubles. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Chelsea expect heavy fine after being hit with 74 charges related to FA agent regulations

Charges relate to Roman Abramovich eraCurrent owners self-reported their findingsChelsea are expecting to be hit with a substantial financial sanction for transfer misdemeanours, after the Football Association charged them with 74 breaches of its rules relating to the use of football agents.The club have been hit with a lengthy charge sheet after an investigation into transfer activity under the ownership of Roman Abramovich. The club are accused, among other claims, of making undisclosed payments to secure the transfer of players. Deals under the spotlight include those for Eden Hazard, Willian and Samuel Eto’o. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Chelsea hit with 74 charges for alleged breaches of FA’s agent regulations

Charges relate to Roman Abramovich era 2010-11 to 2015-16 seasons under scrutinyChelsea have been hit with 74 charges related to alleged breaches of agent regulations by the Football Association.The FA said the conduct the charges relate to spans a period between 2009 to 2022, when the club were owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, and primarily relates to events which occurred between the 2010-11 to 2015-16 seasons. The FA said the west London club had until September 19 to respond to the charges.This story will update. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Former Premier League referee David Coote charged with making indecent image of child

Former official due to appear in court on ThursdayAllegation refers to video recovered by police in FebruaryThe former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child. The 43-year-old is due to appear at Nottingham magistrates court on Thursday.The charge of making an indecent image of a child refers to activities such as downloading, sharing or saving abuse photos or videos. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The $1,000 wedding ticket: should you charge friends and family to attend your big day?

A couple in the US convinced nearly 300 people – some of whom they’d never met – to pay to come to their nuptialsName: Wedding tickets.Age: Marley Jaxx is 34, Steve J Larsen is 37. Continue reading...

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