32 m. ago Serena Williams breaks her silence on shock report tennis legend is set to unretire three years after last match

The tennis icon, 44, who won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in an historic career, has been inactive since September 2022 but a report claimed on Tuesday that she's considering a comeback.

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42 m. ago Taylor Swift Eras Tour film update leaves fans 'crying' as they 'start countdown'

Disney Plus is set to release The Eras Tour: The Final Show next week

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57 m. ago Fearless Robin Smith and his square cuts gave hope to his England team | Tanya Aldred

Smith stood up to West Indies bowling and scored centuries against Australia in the most demanding of circumstancesA Robin Smith square cut was more than a whipcrack snap of the bat. For English cricket fans of the late 80s and early 90s, it was a nudge in the ribs that, underneath the pastings, the dismal collapses and Rentaghost selections, the national team would fight another day.Smith’s cut, alongside a David Gower cover drive, gave hope where there was little left in the bucket. Those famous forearms – half oak, half baobab – the white shirt unbuttoned past the clavicle, the chain glinting through his chest hair, smelt enticingly like bravery, and old spice and one last throw of the dice. Continue reading...

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84 m. ago Police body branded 'absolute disgrace' after 'whining' about Hillsborough report

The reaction of South Yorkshire Police Federation to an independent report into the Hillsborough disaster has provoked fury from a survivor and an MP who branded them 'disgraceful'

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88 m. ago Taylor Swift fans 'counting down the days' after major Eras Tour film update

Taylor Swift's concert film The Eras Tour: The Final Show is coming to screens in a matter of days.

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97 m. ago Hegseth says he ‘didn’t stick around’ to watch second strike on alleged drug boat; Trump vows land strikes on cartels are coming ‘very soon’ – live

President says countries manufacturing and selling drugs to the US are “subject to attack”, adding that strikes wouldn’t be limited to VenezuelaTrump says he and Hegseth didn’t know about second strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boatPete Hegseth told US soldiers in Iraq to ignore legal advice on rules of engagementJoseph Gedeon is a politics breaking news reporter based in WashingtonThe FBI director, Kash Patel, is “in over his head” and leading a “chronically under-performing” agency paralyzed by fear and plummeting morale, according to a scathing 115-page report compiled by a national alliance of retired and active-duty FBI special agents and analysts. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Oleksandr Usyk compares Jake Paul to a ‘Fiat’ and claims Anthony Joshua can ‘kill’ YouTuber in boxing fight

OLEKSANDR USYK has compared Jake Paul to a “Fiat” while claiming Anthony Joshua can “kill” the YouTuber in their upcoming boxing fight. The unlikely opponents will face off in Florida this month after agreeing a money-spinning bout at short notice. Joshua stepped in after Paul’s original opponent Gervonta Davis's legal issues. It’s reckoned AJ will...

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2 h. ago Taylor Swift fans in meltdown over huge Eras Tour film update

Taylor Swift fans have said they are 'counting down the days' following a major update for the popstar's forthcoming Disney Plus concert film

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2 h. ago Kerry Katona reveals how she navigates her friendship with Peter and Emily Andre without risking the wrath of her BFF Katie Price

The former Atomic Kitten star, 45, who is best friends with Katie, admitted she has to tread carefully due to the exes' bitter feud.

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2 h. ago Hegseth says he did not ‘stick around’ to watch second strike on alleged drug boat, but says admiral made ‘right call’ – US politics live

Defense secretary’s comments comes after Trump said Hegseth ‘didn’t know’ about second strike that killed two shipwrecked survivorsTrump administration is ‘selling out’ admiral to shield Hegseth over boat strikes, officials sayPete Hegseth told US soldiers in Iraq to ignore legal advice on rules of engagementJoseph Gedeon is a politics breaking news reporter based in WashingtonThe FBI director, Kash Patel, is “in over his head” and leading a “chronically under-performing” agency paralyzed by fear and plummeting morale, according to a scathing 115-page report compiled by a national alliance of retired and active-duty FBI special agents and analysts. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson makes shock claim about The Traitors insisting ‘I know how TV is made I don’t believe it’s all real’

JEREMY Clarkson reckons bosses secretly manipulate contestants to help make The Traitors so good. The former star of Top Gear and The Grand Tour insists he loves the “belter” of a BBC hit, returning on New Year’s Day for a new series. But he said: “Come on, I’ve worked in television for 30 years. You’re...

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2 h. ago Laura Woods ‘taken ill’ after collapsing live on air while presenting Lionesses clash

Woods was replaced by Katie Shanahan as lead presenter after coverage was hastily cut to commercials

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2 h. ago 'Shame on you': Furious families of Hillsborough victims blast South Yorkshire Police officers named in damning report

Today relatives slammed the 12 ex-officers singled out in a damning report as having a case to answer for gross misconduct, with one saying: 'Shame on every single one of you.'

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2 h. ago Moving hundreds out of tenants from iconic Seven Sisters tower blocks in Rochdale to take 18 months

The housing landlord made the shock decision to move out all residents in October - due to 'safety issues'

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3 h. ago Unified world boxing champion ‘tests positive for performance

BOXER Janibek Alimkhanuly has tested positive for a banned substance on the eve of a huge fight. The unified middleweight champion was set to take on world champion Erislandy Lara on Saturday. The fight was set to unify all three belts, with Alimkhanuly looking to add the WBA belt to his WBO and IBF titles....

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3 h. ago Hillsborough families decry ‘bitter injustice’ that no officers will face disciplinary proceedings

None of the former officers named by the IOPC will face disciplinary proceedings because they have all retiredTimeline: decades seeking justice and changeThe families of those who died in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster have said it is a “bitter injustice” that no police officer will ever be held accountable for a catalogue of failings set out in the final report of the police watchdog after a 14-year investigation.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found that 12 police officers, most of them senior, would have faced disciplinary cases of gross misconduct if they were still serving. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Laura Woods ‘taken ill’ after appearing to collapse while presenting ahead of Lionesses clash

Woods was replaced by Katie Shanahan as lead presenter after coverage was hastily cut to commercials

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3 h. ago Mark Williams reacts to 'one of the worst shots' as Ronnie O'Sullivan crashes out

Zhou Yuelong knocked Ronnie O'Sullivan out of the UK Championship 6-4 in a thrilling match that saw both players make glaring errors in the decisive 10th frame

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3 h. ago Hegseth doubles down on Caribbean boat strikes, says military commanders have ‘done the right things’

Defense secretary has been insisting that an admiral gave the order for the second strike on alleged drug boat back in SeptemberTrump administration is ‘selling out’ admiral to shield Hegseth over boat strikes, officials sayPete Hegseth told US soldiers in Iraq to ignore legal advice on rules of engagementJoseph Gedeon is a politics breaking news reporter based in WashingtonThe FBI director, Kash Patel, is “in over his head” and leading a “chronically under-performing” agency paralyzed by fear and plummeting morale, according to a scathing 115-page report compiled by a national alliance of retired and active-duty FBI special agents and analysts. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago North Lanarkshire school receives positive feedback from inspectors

The report highlights Mavisbank's commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all learners.

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