90 m. ago Fifa announces major increase in World Cup prize money amid ticket pricing scandal

The World Cup champions will also win $50m (£37.5m) as Fifa announced the total prize fun has increased by 50 per cent

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13 h. ago How the top 10 richest tech tycoons have more wealth than majority of world's economies

Teslaboss Elon Muskhas a net worth of $676billion which puts him above all but 24 nations in the world - and close to Argentina's gross domestic product of $684billion.

Economics

44 h. ago Scottie Scheffler matches Tiger Woods feat after stellar 2025 season

Scottie Scheffler won two majors in 2025 and remains the No 1 player in the world

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63 h. ago Stephen Bunting reveals how son Toby him over the line at World Darts Championships

The World No.4 survived a major scare to come through a tie-break with his boy roaring support from sidelines

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64 h. ago Stephen Bunting survives major World Championship upset despite staggering average

Stephen Bunting survived a major scare in his first round victory at the World Championship despite the world No.4 starting his campaign in blistering fashion

Sport

3 d. ago Two killed in shooting at US university as major manhunt launched

Two students were killed in the shooting at Brown University, with nine others injured

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3 d. ago World has 'until end of today' to stop another pandemic as major health warning issued

With the world already counting the cost of the last global pandemic, another one is already on the horizon — and humanity doesn't have long to try and sort things out

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4 d. ago Vladimir Putin muted for 34 seconds as he gives major speech

Vladimir Putin was muted for 34 seconds as he gave a major speech to world leaders on Friday (12 December).

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4 d. ago King Charles addresses the nation with major cancer treatment update

King Charles has announced his cancer treatment schedule will be reduced in the New Year during a Channel 4 Stand Up To Cancer broadcast, as he warned nine million people are missing vital cancer screenings.

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4 d. ago I’ve been to 14 major tournaments. Will I follow England to the 2026 World Cup? No, no, no | Philip Cornwall

Fifa’s demand that the most fervent supporters cough up a minimum of £5,000 in advance just for tickets is scandalousIt was not mathematically confirmed until the Latvia game a month later, but as I watched Ezri Konsa turn in the third goal away to Serbia in early September I smiled to myself in the Stadion Rajko Mitic, knowing England were going to the World Cup. But immediately, a key question surfaced: was I? The answer came on Thursday, with the announcement of the ticket prices that the most loyal supporters of international football would have to pay. And that answer, emphatically, was no, as it will be for countless supporters worldwide. If you had asked me as a hypothetical what seeing England in a World Cup final was worth, I might have said: “Priceless.” But $4,185 – £3,130 – just for the match ticket? No, no, no.As a fan, I have been to 14 tournaments – nine European Championships and five World Cups – dating back to Euro 92. I have the money, or at least could get it by ...

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4 d. ago Canada’s Liberals edge closer to majority after Conservative lawmaker crosses floor

Rookie Michael Ma leaves Conservative party for ‘steady, practical approach’ of Mark Carney’s governmentCanada’s ruling Liberals have edged closer to a majority government after a Conservative lawmaker crossed the floor, in yet another blow to the struggling Tories.Rookie lawmaker Michael Ma said late on Thursday that he had decided to leave the Conservative party, for “the steady, practical approach” of prime minister Mark Carney’s government, which he said would “deliver on the priorities I hear every day, including affordability and the economy”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago I’ve seen England at 14 major tournaments. Will I go to the 2026 World Cup? No, no, no | Philip Cornwall

Fifa’s demand that the most fervent supporters cough up a minimum of £5,000 in advance just for tickets is scandalousIt was not mathematically confirmed until the Latvia game a month later, but as I watched Ezri Konsa turn in the third goal away to Serbia in early September I smiled to myself in the Stadion Rajko Mitic, knowing England were going to the World Cup. But immediately, a key question surfaced: was I? The answer came on Thursday, with the announcement of the ticket prices that the most loyal supporters of international football would have to pay. And that answer, emphatically, was no, as it will be for countless supporters worldwide. If you had asked me as a hypothetical what seeing England in a World Cup final was worth, I might have said: “Priceless.” But $4,185 – £3,130 – just for the match ticket? No, no, no.As a fan, I have been to 14 tournaments – nine European Championships and five World Cups – dating back to Euro 92. I have the money, or at least could get it by ...

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5 d. ago World Cup winner reveals what Thomas Tuchel’s England must do to end trophy drought

England will be looking to win their first major trophy in 60 years at the 2026 World Cup

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5 d. ago You're on mute, Vladimir! Angry Putin gets more and more annoyed as major speech goes wrong... before flunky finally turns his mic on

A humiliated Vladimir Putin was silenced for 34 seconds as he started a major speech to world leaders. Before flunky finally turns mic on.

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5 d. ago Ryanair wins major court row over how passengers get compensation over flight delays

A court in Germany has ruled in favour of Ryanair and issued a series of rulings against claims company Flightright, prohibiting the firm from claiming customers encounter "hurdles" when contacting the airline's customer service

Events

5 d. ago Luke Littler's new girlfriend, huge fortune and stunning family mansion with private pool

Luke Littler will defend his World Championship title on Thursday as the major tournament kicks off at Ally Pally this week

Politics

5 d. ago Economic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study finds

Analysis marking 10 years since Paris climate agreement underscores effectiveness of strong government policiesThe once-rigid link between economic growth and carbon emissions is breaking across the vast majority of the world, according to a study released ahead of Friday’s 10th anniversary of the Paris climate agreement.The analysis, which underscores the effectiveness of strong government climate policies, shows this “decoupling” trend has accelerated since 2015 and is becoming particularly pronounced among major emitters in the global south. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago UK issued major warning by Putin mouthpiece as 'target list' for WW3 issued

Former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin issued the warning while responding to comments made by former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace in October

Events

6 d. ago Football fans fear Trump tourism rule will lead to one major problem at World Cup 2026

The United States is co-hosting the FIFA 2026 World alongside neighbours, Canada and Mexico, but a proposal by the Trump administration may scupper many fans' plans to attend

Politics

6 d. ago Luke Littler still gets £50 pocket money despite raking in £2m prize money

Darts supremo Barry Hearn said that Luke Littler, who has won nine Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) majors, has 'stayed grounded' ahead of the start of the World Darts Championship

Economics