3 h. ago Labour ‘optimistic’ about 2026 as other parties prepare for local elections

Opposition parties at Westminster all said their main priority for the coming year were the local and devolved elections in May.

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4 d. ago Koepka’s departure is a blow for LIV but also raises questions for PGA Tour | Ewan Murray

Five-time major champion looks poised to become a fascinating test case for golf’s future after exiting Saudi-funded breakaway tourIt was portrayed as amicable when it felt so inevitable. News that Brooks Koepka will step away from LIV Golf in 2026 comes as no shock. This never felt a particularly sensible alliance; an individual who craves glory at the top level and a disruption regime that has grasped for relevance with only varying degrees of success.Koepka has looked unhappy in his professional domain for some time. He has all but admitted he would never have joined LIV but for fears over a potentially career-threatening injury. Golf’s ultimate alpha male was the captain of LIV’s Smash GC team. The whole thing always seemed preposterous. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nigel Farage fumes at 'banana republic' Britain as Labour prepares to delay local council elections AGAIN until 2027

Ministers said they were asking 63 local authorities across England whether they want to postpone contests scheduled for May next year until 2027.

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1 week ago Renfrewshire Council to look into possibility of installing CCTV in parks and public spaces amid mounting safety concern

Cross-party work to take place as local authority prepares to consider costs and practicalities involved.

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1 week ago World Cup countries Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire among additions to Trump travel ban

The two African nations join Haiti and Iran on ban listFans may face restrictions when entering USA proclamation signed by President Trump widened his administration’s ongoing travel restrictions on Tuesday to include 2026 World Cup participants Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal.The two African nations were added to the travel ban list with what the White House statement said were “partial restrictions and entry limitations,” currently the least restrictive category among the full group of nations covered, which now numbers 18 after Tuesday’s announcement. The sweeping travel ban already includes two countries who will participate in the World Cup: Haiti and Iran, both of whom are subject to the most stringent restrictions. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago These Are The Most Spectacular New Year’s Eve 2025 Plans In London

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2 w. ago Young people face benefits sanctions in these six areas next year

Young Universal Credit claimants in six UK areas will access 350,000 training opportunities from spring 2026, but may face benefits sanctions for non-participation

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2 w. ago Malcom in the Middle star Frankie Muniz shares details of return to NASCAR racing

The actor is participating with Team Reaume in a 2026 NASCAR racing series

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3 w. ago Irish premier describes Eurovision boycott as ‘act of solidarity’

Ireland is among a number of countries who pulled out of the contest over Israel’s participation in 2026.

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3 w. ago Eurovision 2026 storm: BBC backs Israel participation as countries boycott event

BBC says it supports the ‘collective’ decision as Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia announced they will boycott the contest

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3 w. ago Eurovision 2026 in chaos as four countries boycott over Israel

Four countries have announced they will not participate in Eurovision 2026 after Israel's involvement was confirmed

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3 w. ago Congratulations and condemnation as RTE withdraws from Eurovision

Groups and individuals have reacted to the broadcaster’s decision not to participate in or air Eurovision in 2026.

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3 w. ago Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participationIreland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands will boycott next year’s Eurovision after Israel was given the all-clear to compete in the 2026 song contest despite calls by several participating broadcasters for its exclusion over the war in Gaza.No vote on Israel’s participation was held on Thursday at the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the body that organises the competition. Continue reading...

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