73 m. ago European football: ‘Utterly outrageous’ fireworks cause Ajax abandonment

Pyrotechnics in stands cause referee to call haltReal Madrid’s Mbappé levels in 1-1 draw at GironaAjax have strongly criticised an “utterly outrageous” firework display that caused their Eredivisie match against Groningen at the Johan Cruyff Arena to be abandoned.Referee Bas Nijhuis took the players off the field within five minutes of the start after fireworks and flares were ignited behind one of the goals, and the stadium filled with smoke. Continue reading...

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80 m. ago Pep Guardiola admits Man City play Phil Foden ‘against his potential’

The Manchester City manager said it was a ‘gift’ to have Foden in his side, with the 25-year-old rediscovering some of his best form

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80 m. ago Labour’s economic plan will take years to deliver, Keir Starmer says

Exclusive: PM hits back at critics as he insists Rachel Reeves right to impose £26bn worth of tax rises at budget• Keir Starmer: Labour is getting on with the job of economic renewalLabour’s economic plan will take years to deliver in full, Keir Starmer has said as he tries to regain the narrative after a turbulent response to last week’s budget.In an article for the Guardian, the prime minister hit back at his political opponents, insisting the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, was right to impose £26bn worth of tax rises. Continue reading...

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80 m. ago I’m A Celebrity’s Shona McGarty steps down as camp leader after contraband found

The EastEnders actress revealed to her campmates during Sunday night’s episode that contraband, in the form of butter, had been found.

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92 m. ago Ruby Wax SCREAMS orders at I’m A Celebrity stars as she takes control of camp in ‘pure insanity’ move

RUBY Wax screamed orders at I'm A Celebrity stars as she took control of the camp in a "pure insanity" move. In tonight's episode a guiltily campmate told her fellow celebs that she had used some contraband in the camp. With Shona as the camp leader, she had an important choice to make - as...

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1 hour ago Reciting the names of the dead: how Australia’s response to HIV/Aids was emotionally – and politically – powerful | Leigh Boucher

Researchers now describe it as both historical phenomenon and public health model. Its success was remarkablePast/Present is a column which places current events in historical contextAids has always been laden with political and emotional volatilities. The possibility of blood or sex based transmission combined with its first emergence among marginalised and criminalised populations created a potent mix of primal terror and terrifying prejudice.It can sometimes be difficult to remember just how potently misinformation, fear and outright hostility framed the knowledge and experience of Aids in the first decade or so of the pandemic. In this period, a positive result on an HIV test was a terminal diagnosis and medical knowledge about transmission and treatment was still cloudy.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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1 hour ago ‘How brainless can you be’ – Toto Wolff locked in furious war of words with Red Bull F1 rival in Lando Norris claim

RED BULL and Mercedes traded fierce blows as Helmut Marko accused Kimi Anontelli of letting Lando Norris pass him in Qatar. Fuming Merc boss Toto Wolff then hit back slamming Red Bull as “brainless” and calling the claims “utter nonsense”. The British McLaren driver bagged an extra two points by overtaking Antonelli for fourth on...

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1 hour ago I'm a Celebrity fans 'in tears' as Aitch serenades jungle co

Viewers couldn't help but enjoy Ruby Wax's new take on camp leadership

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2 h. ago African leaders push for recognition of colonial crimes and reparations

Algerian foreign minister says African countries and peoples continue to pay a heavy price for colonialismAfrican leaders are pushing to have colonial-era crimes recognised, criminalised and addressed through reparations.At a conference in the Algerian capital, Algiers, diplomats and leaders convened to advance an African Union resolution passed at a meeting earlier this year calling for justice and reparations for victims of colonialism. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Man, 26, is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shooting of 16

Police locked down Great Western Road, while officers raided the city's CitiHouse guesthouse at 8pm. A 23-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

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2 h. ago Arsenal set to be hit with FA fine after feisty Chelsea battle at Stamford Bridge

Fiery draw with 10-man London rivals comes at a cost for the Premier League leaders

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2 h. ago Lewis Hamilton demands Ferrari changes amid more F1 misery and cryptic 2026 comment

Lewis Hamilton gave a cryptic response about whether Ferrari will act on his feedback ahead of the 2026 season, delving into the improvements needed after finishing 12th at the Qatar Grand Prix

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3 h. ago Combative Chelsea rattle Arsenal but Maresca’s men stray close to the edge | Jacob Steinberg

Moisés Caicedo was too pumped up before his rash red card but the Blues’ progress under Enzo Maresca is undeniableThis was the resumption of a bitter rivalry. It felt spicy from the moment Marc Cucurella sent Bukayo Saka flying with the first foul of the afternoon and, although it ended with Arsenal still dominant in first place, they will look at Chelsea’s defiant response to Moisés Caicedo’s reckless red card and conclude that Enzo Maresca’s young side will be coming for them in the future.There were probably more reasons for Chelsea to feel positive at the end of this bruising 1-1 draw. Their dominance of Arsenal was once routine, back in the days when Didier Drogba would delight in dragging Philippe Senderos around Stamford Bridge, but the balance of power has shifted in recent years. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Liverpool's next five Premier League fixtures compared to Man City, Chelsea and Man Utd

Liverpool defeated West Ham United in the Premier League and will be hoping to continue their winning ways in December with a busy Christmas fixture list ahead.

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3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing Alex Kingston's exit sparks same response after 'finalist' prediction

The actress, who is famed for roles in E.R and Doctor Who, became the eighth celebrity to leave the BBC One dance contest

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4 h. ago Arsenal next five Premier League fixtures compared to title rivals Chelsea and Man City

Arsenal shared the spoils with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in an action-packed match on Sunday afternoon and here's how the Gunners' upcoming fixtures compare to their title rivals.

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4 h. ago Arsenal must rue missed opportunity as they fail to take down ten

Arsenal were unable to press home their advantage against Chelsea, who played more than a half with ten men, with the Blues able to hold the Premier League leaders

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4 h. ago Phil Tufnell reveals what annoyed him most during I'm a Celebrity All Stars return

An I'm A Celebrity veteran has opened up about his difficulties in the jungle

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4 h. ago Mason Mount shows true colours with perfect Leny Yoro response after Man United win

Manchester United secured a comeback win over Crystal Palace on Sunday but it was a difficult afternoon for defender Leny Yoro

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5 h. ago Chelsea player ratings vs Arsenal: Reece James shines in midfield as Moises Caicedo lets side down

Blues eked out a draw against league leaders

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