85 m. ago Nepal appoints its first female PM after historic week of deadly protests

Anti-corruption advocate Sushila Karki was nominated by gen Z representatives after forced resignation of predecessorNepal has sworn in its first female prime minister after a historic week in which widespread youth protests forced the resigniation of her predecessor and the dissolving of parliament.Sushila Karki, the former chief justice of Nepal, took the oath of office to lead an interim government late on Friday, after several tense days of negotiation. Continue reading...

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93 m. ago Met Office map shows where and when wind gusts up to 61mph will hit North West

Brits are being urged to prepare as gale-force winds are expected in some areas

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1 hour ago Sweet William is punters’ darling again after second successive Doncaster Cup success

The horse with ideas of his own about racing shows his sweet-natured side and will return next year for the hat-trickThere are horses that win with a minimum of fuss, and others, like Sweet William, that have a style that is all their own, and John & Thady Gosden’s stayer kept it interesting throughout in the Doncaster Cup on Friday, as he overcame a slow start and some early coaxing from Rab Havlin in his saddle to win the Group Two contest for the second year running.Sweet William has often appeared to have his own ideas about the racing game during a 20-race career, with slow starts and mid-race flat spots frequently forcing Havlin to get busy at an early stage. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago FA confirm suspended ban and fine for EFL star amid betting breaches as statement released

The FA have handed a suspended ban and fine to Walsall midfielder Jamie Jellis for betting offences - after over 2,200 bets were placed on football matches over a four-year period before his move to the EFL.

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1 hour ago EFL star hit with suspended ban and fine amid betting breaches as FA release statement

The FA have handed a suspended ban and fine to Walsall midfielder Jamie Jellis for betting offences - after over 2,200 bets were placed on football matches over a four-year period before his move to the EFL.

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2 h. ago Álvarez and Crawford face off in breathless blockbuster destined to break records

More than 70,000 spectators will witness oversized fight but smallest margins will decide outcome Las Vegas has staged its share of blockbuster fight nights but nothing on the scale of what is coming this weekend. On Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium, the $2bn (£1.47bn) home of the NFL’s Raiders, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez will defend his undisputed super-middleweight crown against Terence Crawford in front of more than 70,000 spectators, by far the largest boxing crowd the city has ever seen.Millions more will watch on Netflix, which is carrying the card at no extra cost to subscribers – a first for a fight of this magnitude and a reminder of how the business of boxing is being remade in real time. For decades, the sport depended on pay-per-view. Now it is betting that reach and spectacle can replace a buckling model. The timing is no accident: Mexican Independence Day weekend, when this neon-lit metropolis in the Mojave desert becomes a second home for Álvarez and his flag-draped sup...

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2 h. ago Jack Grealish given new Everton challenge after silencing Man City critics

Everton rolled the dice by pursuing a deal for Jack Grealish this summer and David Moyes still thinks there is plenty more to come after the winger's fine start to life on Merseyside

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2 h. ago Mortgage payments rocket 47% in five years to hit a record average above £1,000 for the first time

Direct debit data published by the Office for National Statistics, showed average homeowner monthly mortgage repayments came in at £1,002.27 in August.

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2 h. ago 'I went to Benidorm and the streets looked much different to how I imagined'

Bride-to-be Lauren Loughney travelled to Benidorm where conditions in the Alicante region left her bewildered as holidaymakers ran for cover during her epic hen-do

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3 h. ago The only way Celtic dissenters can force change aired and Raskin's only shot to win battle with Martin at Rangers

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3 h. ago Turkey holidaymakers say one resort is 'finished' – and there's big reason why

Holidaymakers in Turkey are claiming that one parrticular destination, is "finished" due to skyrocketing prices, which is putting off visitors. Multiple videos have emerged featuring Brits discussing the dramatic changes in the region

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3 h. ago Jordan Love impresses as Green Pay Packers secure another statement victory

Jordan Love threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and the Packers beat the Washington Commanders 27-18

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3 h. ago Taylor Swift 'closer to being forced to appear' in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni trial

Blake Lively's former pal, Taylor Swift, was dragged into her arduous legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star, Justin Baldoni, and now it's been claimed she may give evidence

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3 h. ago Belarus forcibly deported political prisoners after U.S. deal, opposition says

Belarus has forcibly deported political prisoners released in a U.S.-led deal, according to opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

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3 h. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta facing selection headache as Noni Madueke eyes Bukayo Saka's place

The pair will be forced to fight for playing time on the right flank

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3 h. ago Coronation Street star Vicky Myers 'sad' after being forced to miss major Glasgow event

The Coronation Street star was due to appear at the upcoming An Audience with Coronation Street tour

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3 h. ago Sir Alex Ferguson's Chelsea suspicion when Man United manager as Blues hit with 74 charges

After Chelsea were hit with 74 charges over alleged off-the-books payments to agents during the Roman Abramovich era, a previous suspicion from Sir Alex Ferguson has come to light

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3 h. ago Press photographer wins second case against police force that keeps prosecuting him

South Wales Police has been accused of infringing news photographer Dimitris Legakis' rights

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3 h. ago Israeli strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels damage residential homes, forcing families to live in ruins

Israel’s deadly airstrikes this week targeting Iran-backed rebels in Yemen have damaged residential areas in the country’s capital of Sanaa, leaving many houses in ruins and residents unable to afford repairs on their own

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3 h. ago EastEnders legend Ross Kemp pays tribute to onscreen brother Steve McFadden after National Television Awards win

The Mitchell brothers were one of Albert Square's most popular duos

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