3 d. ago Eben Etzebeth to appear at hearing after red card for alleged eye

Mid-range offence could see eight-week banApology after match will be consideredEben Etzebeth is expected to appear at a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday after his red card for alleged eye-gouging in the dominant victory against Wales on Saturday, with the Springboks lock potentially facing a long ban. The verdict is likely to be announced on Wednesday.As South Africa closed in on a record 73-0 victory in Cardiff, Etzebeth clashed with the Welsh back-rower Alex Mann, appearing to make contact with his opponent’s left eye in a fracas involving several players from both sides. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago South Africa close in on series sweep as India set record chase in second Test

Tristan Stubbs made 94 before South Africa’s bowlers struck twice late in the day to close in on a 2-0 success

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9 d. ago I'm A Celeb's Tom Read Wilson divides fans with close friend sets the record straight on his 'real accent'

Tom Read Wilson has quickly became a fan favourite on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! but fans are divided by his unique accent

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1 week ago Couple in their 90s buy £160,000 Porsche 911 GT3 to mark 70th wedding anniversary

While you might expect a gent at the age of 92 to be behind the wheel of a Honda Jazz, Mr Evans has a 500bhp Porsche 911 GT3 with a 0-to-62mph time of 3.2 seconds and 193mph top speed.

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3 w. ago Trump pardons trail runner convicted after taking shortcut during record run

Michelino Sunseri briefly ran on closed trailRunner received widespread support on social mediaDonald Trump has pardoned a trail runner who briefly took a closed trail on his way to a record time on the tallest peak in the Teton Range of western Wyoming.The pardon for Michelino Sunseri, unlike recent ones for Trump allies, appeared apolitical. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Footsie hits ANOTHER record high as it closes in on 10,000 mark for first time

On another bumper session for investors, London's blue-chip index rose more than 100 points in early trading on Tuesday to a peak of 9897.

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3 w. ago Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan survey

Consumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low in November, a month into the government shutdown, led by pessimism in both personal finances and anticipated business conditions

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4 w. ago Footsie hits new record high as investors brush off fears AI bubble will burst

After a nervy morning following a heavy sell-off on Wall Street on Tuesday, the FTSE 100 closed 0.6 per cent higher at 9777.08 on Wednesday.

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