2 h. ago Body found in search for missing pensioner Glenda Keal who vanished after getting off the bus

A body has been found after police launched a major hunt for missing 85-year-old Glenda Keal who was last seen walking in Leicestershire after getting off a bus

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4 h. ago Did Noem really have to rush out of a Congressional hearing for a FEMA meeting? Or was it canceled?

Noem’s office said she did not learn her afternoon meeting had been canceled until 25 minutes after she left the House committee meeting

Politics

5 h. ago Christantus Uche sparks stroll for Crystal Palace against Shelbourne

This might be Crystal Palace’s first-ever European campaign but they are learning very quickly. Having arrived in Dublin missing some of their big-hitters including the star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and the marauding wing-back Daniel Muñoz, they left with a comfortable victory that means they are virtually assured of a place in the Conference League playoffs.Another three points against the Finnish side KuPS as part of their ­marathon December in which Oliver Glasners’s side play eight matches in three separate competitions should be enough to secure entry directly into the knockout stages after ­slipping up against Strasbourg on their last outing. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Crystal Palace climb Conference League table as Uche sparks Shelbourne stroll

This might be Crystal Palace’s first European campaign but they are learning very quickly. Having arrived in Dublin missing some of their big-hitters including star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and the marauding wing-back Daniel Muñoz, they left with a comfortable victory that virtually assured them of a place in the Conference League playoffs.Oliver Glasner has already said that he will play a weakened team against Finnish side KuPS in their final group stage match next week despite slipping up against Strasbourg on their last outing as Palace are in the middle of a marathon December in which they will play eight times. So it was heartening for him to see some of his fringe players shine, as Christantus Uche capped only his second start since joining on an initial loan from Getafe in the summer with a well-taken goal and Eddie Nketiah scored for the second game in succession. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Have we learned NOTHING from Covid? Illegal pangolin meat seized in Deptford

Officials from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) found the wild animals at a site in Deptford, south east London on December 5.

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7 h. ago Celebrity Race Across The World stars quit show for heartbreaking reason

One set of Celebrity Race Across The World stars have decided to quit the show for a sad reason, with the rest of the teams devastated to learn of their exit

Politics

7 h. ago Ryanair plane smashed into Stansted fence when tow tug instructor was giving a lesson

The plane had 181 passengers and six crew onboard when it suffered 'substantial damage' in the crash on August 21 last year.

Politics

9 h. ago England ticket prices for World Cup in full as FIFA accused of 'monumental betrayal'

England fans heading to the 2026 World Cup in North America have learned how much it will cost them to watch Thomas Tuchel's side in the group stages and later rounds

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9 h. ago Mansion with spectacular 'sea views' which sold for £200,000 months ago is demolished before coastal erosion takes it over cliff

The idyllic property has been torn down weeks after a mystery buyer had a lucky escape when they cancelled their bid to purchase it for £200,000.

Economics

10 h. ago Leo Cullen will use lessons he learned at Leicester to help dismantle Tigers

Leinster head coach admits his stint at Welford Road helped ‘shape’ him and could be key in Champions Cup clashLeicester v Leinster fixtures have become common recently – the fifth since 2022 takes place on Friday night – but the history between the sides runs far deeper. Leo Cullen, head coach of the Dublin-based province, spent a couple of seasons at Welford Road in the mid-2000s, winning the Premiership in 2006-07 and losing a Heineken Cup final against Wasps in the same year.Since 2022 the former second-row has overseen four Champions Cup victories against his former club, including two in 2023-24. Three and a half years ago, there was a masterful quarter-final dismantling of what was then Steve Borthwick’s side. Leinster will now shoot for a hat-trick of Welford Road victories this decade, and the presence of the New Zealand international Rieko Ioane, on full debut, is sure to help. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Leinster’s Leo Cullen will use lessons learned at Leicester in bid to tame Tigers

Leinster head coach admits his stint at Welford Road helped ‘shape’ him and could be key in Champions Cup clashLeicester v Leinster fixtures have become common recently – the fifth since 2022 takes place on Friday night – but the history between the sides runs far deeper. Leo Cullen, head coach of the Dublin-based province, spent a couple of seasons at Welford Road in the mid-2000s, winning the Premiership in 2006-07 and losing a Heineken Cup final against Wasps in the same season.Since 2022 the former second‑row has overseen four Champions Cup victories against his former club, including two in 2023-24. Three and a half years ago, there was a masterful quarter-final dismantling of what was then Steve Borthwick’s side. Leinster will now shoot for a hat-trick of Welford Road victories this decade, and the presence of the New Zealand international Rieko Ioane, on full debut, is sure to help. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Sadie Sinks early life explained including life lesson from British acting legend

Stranger Things star Sadie Sink has had a whirlwind few years since she was cast as Max Mayfield in the hit Netflix series

Events

12 h. ago EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections

The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc

Events

12 h. ago BrewDog AXES controversial beer ads after they were branded ‘shameful’ amid furious backlash

BREWDOG has axed a controversial advert for their revamped beer that included the word "suicide". The brewers announced they had refreshed their Punk IPA beer in a bid to boost slowing sales of the flagship product. The new recipe had been advertised in a digital outdoor campaign with the strapline 'Tastes like commercial suicide'. But...

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12 h. ago BBC EastEnders fans blast 'harsh exit' as fan favourite is 'axed' and 'will never return'

EastEnders fans were disappointed to learn the fate of one beloved character who received a rather brutal exit from the soap.

Politics

12 h. ago Man, 30, learns he'll get dementia in 15 years due to mum's illness

Jordan Adams, 30, from Redditch, Worcestershire, has been told he has a rare genetic mutation which means he will develop an aggressive form of dementia in his 40s

Politics

16 h. ago New date set for David Coote sentencing as former referee to learn fate

The former Premier League referee will have to wait until January to learn his fate

Politics

16 h. ago Jared Kushner – and three Arab monarchies – are at the heart of the Paramount

The president’s son-in-law is once again at the center of an international business deal that will require administration approvalOn Monday, Paramount Skydance launched a $108bn takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, the entertainment giant that owns Hollywood movie studios, along with CNN, HBO and other media businesses. The bid is led by David Ellison, son of the tech billionaire Larry Ellison – a prominent Donald Trump supporter and Republican donor. Netflix had already prevailed over Paramount in a previous bidding competition for the purchase, but Trump announced on Sunday that he would “be involved” in his administration’s review of the Netflix deal. The president suggested the sale “could be a problem” because Netflix is already dominant in the US streaming market.Paramount left out a significant fact in the press release announcing its offer: the bid includes funding from the private equity firm owned by Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, as well as three Arab monar...

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17 h. ago Michael van Gerwen sets sights on World Championship after learning how to lose

The three-time champion won his last world title in 2019 and has finished as runner-up three times since

Politics

17 h. ago WRU approach New Zealand rugby star to play for Wales in urgent bid to find new players

The WRU wants to expand its talent pool significantly ahead of the Rugby World Cup in 2027

Sport