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...

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2 h. ago Jailed Islamist killer who won payout under ECHR rules for solitary confinement held prison officer hostage at knife point and told him: 'I've killed two people and I'll kill you'

Drug gangster turned jihadist sympathiser Fuad Awale, 38, used European rights laws to argue that his being locked up alone was unfair - despite the move following his hostage taking terror attack.

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3 h. ago Double tragedy as at least two people die while 'trying to rescue teenage girl who was swept into freezing sea'

Rescue crews launched a dramatic search following reports of a 'number of people in difficulty in the water', near Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, on Friday afternoon as an Arctic chill grips Britain.

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5 h. ago ITV Red Eye viewers left divided by 'unbelievable' plot holes

Red Eye returned for a new series on New Year's Day, after its debut series was a big hit in 2024

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6 h. ago Thomas Frank admits ‘it’s difficult to enjoy’ being Tottenham head coach

Frank likens challenges at Spurs to running a marathonTottenham booed off after goalless draw at BrentfordThomas Frank has admitted he is not enjoying his job at Tottenham. The head coach is dealing with numerous problems as he navigates what always stood to be a transitional season, the most insistent being his team’s lack of creativity.Spurs were booed off after Thursday’s 0-0 draw at Brentford by the travelling support, who also chanted “boring, boring Tottenham”. But Frank is confident he will come to look back on the first half of his debut campaign more fondly once – and not if – his squad emerges on the other side, stronger and wiser for the suffering. Tottenham are 12th in the Premier League – their next game is at home to Sunderland on Sunday and Frank leant into a marathon-running analogy when he was asked whether he was enjoying the challenge to which he has signed up. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Julian Araujo sold on Celtic transfer by Wilfried Nancy factor as he reveals big allure

The Mexican international played against Nancy's Columbus Crew side in the MLS

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6 h. ago ‘Greatest set of darts EVER’ – Sky Sports commentator Wayne Mardle in awe of double Big Fish in Van Veen vs Anderson

WAYNE MARDLE was left in awe after seeing a DOUBLE Big Fish in Gian van Veen's clash against Gary Anderson. The darts stars collided in the World Darts Championship semis on Friday. Van Veen and Anderson had seen Luke Littler book his spot in Saturday's final with a 6-1 win over Ryan Searle. And both...

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6 h. ago Ebanie Bridges, 39, weighs in for Alexis Araiza fight in pink lingerie just 10 MONTHS after giving birth

AUSTRALIAN boxer Ebanie Bridges will return to the ring on Saturday night just TEN months after giving birth - and she's doing it her way. The 39-year-old star will make her debut in Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions as she faces Alexis Araiza at bantamweight in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  And she weighed in for the...

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7 h. ago European river cruises where passengers are 'treated like VIPs' are 20% off

Riviera Travel is offering up to 20% off its 2026 European river cruises, with passengers praising the 'VIP treatment' on iconic rivers including the Rhône, Danube and Rhine from just £1,849

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7 h. ago Celtic outcast sold for £2m tipped for greatness as goalless Kyogo told exactly what Birmingham fans think of him

Two former Hoops players have had differing fortunes since moving down south

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7 h. ago The Traitors' Judy first to be banished after record number of votes despite innocence

The first Traitors roundtable turned into a huge pile-on, but the departing player remained cool and calm under pressure, but, said that it was 'hard' to leave the show

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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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9 h. ago Hearts take little notice of Celtic and Rangers as new run comes into view

Schwolow puts emphasis on taking care of Tynecastle business

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9 h. ago Celtic quietly make major behind the scenes appointment as ex Chelsea chief arrives

The Parkhead club have bolstered their under-fire recruitment department

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9 h. ago Rangers show growth but no proper statement win ahead of facing 'nervous' Celtic

Confidence grows again at Ibrox - this time they must back it up

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10 h. ago BBC The Traitors fans spot awkward moment Roxy gives away family connection

The Traitors made its return with a double bill on BBC One on Thursday night and fans spotted two contestants were related

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10 h. ago What channel is Celtic v Rangers? TV and live stream plus team news, referee and VAR

How to watch the Old Firm derby

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10 h. ago Who will win Celtic vs Rangers? Our writers make their predictions for blockbuster Parkhead derby

Glasgow's fierce footballing rivals are set to clash in the city's east end in a mouthwatering festive clash

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10 h. ago FBI says it thwarted planned New Year’s Eve terrorist attack in North Carolina

FBI says teen was planning Islamic State-inspired hammer and knife attack on Jews, Christians and LGBTQ+ peopleThe FBI said on Friday that it thwarted an alleged plot to carry out a New Year’s Eve terrorist attack on a grocery store and restaurant in North Carolina in support of the Islamic State (IS).Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill – a town outside Charlotte – was arrested on 31 December as he was being released from a special medical facility. He was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, the US attorney for the western district of North Carolina, Russ Ferguson, said at a press conference on Friday morning. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago ‘I need time’: Wilfried Nancy pleads for patience as Celtic face Old Firm battle

Manager has lost five of seven games since taking charge‘This is a tornado You do not win, you get killed’Wilfried Nancy has launched an impassioned defence of his credentials to manage Celtic, asking his critics to apply “context” and claiming the media have tried to “kill” him during his troubled early weeks in charge of the club. The reality is Nancy’s job will come under serious threat should Celtic lose Saturday’s Old Firm fixture.The 2-0 loss to Motherwell on Tuesday was the fifth reverse of Nancy’s seven games in charge of Celtic. The visitors’ performance at Fir Park was especially dismal, which raised the latest set of questions about the former Columbus Crew coach’s suitability for his role. If Rangers win at Celtic Park they would draw level with their oldest foes despite the Ibrox side’s own unconvincing start to the campaign. Both teams trail Hearts in Scotland’s Premiership. Continue reading...

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