26 m. ago Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka, Alcaraz and Raducanu in action on day one – live

The first grand slam of 2026 is under way in Melbourne Britain’s Fery delivers upset with win over seed Cobolli Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: email DanielI’m not sure why, but I can’t get commentary on Bublik v Brooksby, which isn’t helpful, but Bublik leads 3-1; Tiafoe is up a break in set three, so at 4-2 is only two games away from seeing off Kubler; Zheng leads Korda by a break at 4-3 in the fifth; and Norrie is up a set on Bonzi, but serving to stay in the second at 4-5.We’re away on Laver, Sabalenka in dayglo straight out of 1989 and Rakotomanga Rajaonah immediately makes 0-30 on her serve. Oh! And when the champ swats a backhand long, she’s down three break points! All three are saved, but then the underdog raises a fourth on advantage, thrashes a deep return, and Sabalenka nets a forehand! Rakotomanga Rajaonah need only hold five times and she’s a set up! Er yeah, let’s see Continue reading...

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32 m. ago Wayne Rooney reveals surprise medical condition as Man United legend opens up on unknown 'struggle' which affects his punditry

Rooney was on the Match of the Day panel on Saturday night, being jokingly introduced by host Mark Chapman as 'John Rooney's brother'.

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38 m. ago Six killed as massive fire rages for over 12 hours at shopping centre in southern Pakistan

Massive fire burns through the night as only 30% blaze is controlled till morning

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43 m. ago Geordie Shore’s Abbie Holborn breaks silence on awkward reunion with Chantelle on set after brutal feud

LONGTIME Geordie Shore star Abbie Holborn has broken her silence on the awkward reunion with Chantelle Connelly after their explosive row last season. The co-stars managed to avoid each other for whole a year until they were forced back together for filming in 2025. 36-year-old Chantelle furiously slammed Abbie in front of their co-stars in a savage...

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51 m. ago Hidden gem 'jewel in the crown' stately home with huge parklands

This grand hall in Burnley, Lancashire, is a historic house set in 445 acres of parkland with a museum and art gallery, set to reopen to the public after its short winter break

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51 m. ago Full list of 9 River Island stores shutting TODAY with just hours left to grab ‘everything must go’ bargains

SHOPPERS have just hours left to nab deals at nine River Island stores, which are permanently closing today. The retailer is set to close a total of 27 locations before the end of the month. Later today, River Island will pull the shutteres on nine stores across the UK. The fashion retailer employs around 5,500...

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97 m. ago Beatles autographs and George Harrison's broken guitar string set for auction

'Its a wonderful document celebrating one of the most exciting periods in British history'

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1 hour ago I tried the 'liquid facelift' hailed by celebrity skincare gurus and featured in Vogue

'Dragon's Blood' might evoke scenes from Game of Thrones, but it's actually a type of tree resin known for its anti-inflammatory properties, reducing redness and dryness through intense hydration

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2 h. ago Britain’s Arthur Fery delivers Australian Open upset with win over 20th seed Flavio Cobolli

23-year-old dismantles unwell Italian 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-1First Grand Slam appearance as a direct qualifying entrantFor a few fleeting moments inside the vast John Cain Arena, it seemed like Arthur Fery had missed his opportunity. The 23-year-old’s attempts to serve out an excellent set against, the 20th seed at the Australian Open, Flavio Cobolli, had ended painfully. He quickly found himself serving down 5-6 against one of the best players in the world with his back to the wall.These circumstances often do not favour the more inexperienced, lower-ranked players, but in one of the biggest matches of his career Fery made his own luck as he rose to the occasion and delivered the first great upset of the Australian Open, dismantling Cobolli 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-1 to reach the second round for the first time. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Meghan Markle's UK return mapped from 'Archie and Lilibet play dates to copying Kate'

With Prince Harry reportedly set to be granted UK police protection, it's thought he may be set to return with his children, Archie and Lilibet, and wife Meghan in the coming months

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4 h. ago Shoppers snap up 'beautiful' £110 bedding set reduced to £35 for a spring refresh

"The quality and value are exceptional. Beautiful colours, exactly as pictured"

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4 h. ago Kenneth Walker III runs riot as Seahawks maul 49ers to reach NFC title game

Walker rushes for 116 yards, scores three TDsShaheed opens game with 95-yard kickoff TDDenver one win from Super Bowl after edging BillsRashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC Championship Game with a dominant 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night.Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass and got his first career playoff win in his first season with the Seahawks (15-3), who will host either the Chicago Bears or the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday with a trip to the Super Bowl at stake. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago JD Vance to lead US presidential delegation at Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

Vance to represent US at Olympic opening ceremonyCeremony spans Milan and three mountain venuesFormer US Olympic champions set to join delegationUS vice-president JD Vance will head the American presidential delegation to the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, the White House confirmed Saturday.Vance is scheduled to attend the ceremony on 6 February, when the Milan-Cortina Games officially get underway. He will be accompanied by second lady Usha Vance, secretary of state Marco Rubio and US ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Couples have 'so much fun' with 'perfect' Valentine's Day craft kits up to 40% off

Lovers tired of the same old dates have ditched traditional meals in favour of at-home crafts, hailing them 'such a cute idea'

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4 h. ago Bride reads out cheating fiancé's incriminating texts at wedding in 'ultimate revenge'

A woman had been with her fiancé for six years when she received an anonymous text message the night before her wedding containing screenshots of his affair - so she decided to expose him in front of all their guests

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5 h. ago I asked experts which paint colours will be most popular in 2026 — one thing stood out

If you're looking to give your home a fresh look in 2026, interior and paint experts predict a major shift this year, with one group of colours set to dominate

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5 h. ago Broncos quarterback Bo Nix out for season with broken ankle in playoff win

Nix to undergo surgery after breaking ankle in OTSeason-ending injury suffered late in playoff winDenver advance despite injury to second-year QBBo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday and will have surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs.Coach Sean Payton delivered the stunning news about his second-year quarterback in the aftermath of Denver’s biggest win in a decade. Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham will start the AFC championship game next weekend. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago David and Victoria Beckham dance away their family woes as they lark around with daughter Harper amid feud with estranged son Brooklyn

David and Victoria Beckham showed off their playful sides as Harper captured them dancing the night away at home in an Instagram video on Saturday.

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7 h. ago Two benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit this April

The DWP is sending letters to some benefit claimants with jsut a few months left to switch to Universal Credit or lose payments

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7 h. ago Woman killed by falling tree branch in NSW storms as landslide and flood warnings issued for Sydney

Residents near Narrabeen Lagoon told to leave on Saturday night, after death of woman near WollongongFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSummer storms on Australia’s east coast have claimed one life and threatened dozens more as flood waters rise.Residents and holidaymakers have been told they can return back after being evacuated Narrabeen Lagoon in Sydney’s northern beaches overnight on Saturday, while a landslide damaged three homes and injured at least one woman 20km north, at Great Mackerel beach. Continue reading...

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