2 h. ago The Wallabies were meant to prove they’re back. But instead they have gone backwards

The 46-19 shellacking against Ireland is a stark reminder of how far behind the best teams Australia still sitThree weeks ago, Australia arrived in Europe self-assured and quietly confident of taking a few prized scalps. And why not? They had come within a single refereeing call at the breakdown of claiming a British & Irish Lions series win. They had hammered the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg. They had shown great chutzpah to beat Argentina after the hooter and they still carried the glow of last November’s win over England.This was a side developing shape and steel, a side capable of the sublime, a side beginning to coax long-dormant fans back to the code while tempting home several stars who had crossed to rugby league. This tour was supposed to confirm, unequivocally, that the Wallabies were back. Instead, they’ve gone backwards after a sorry performance against Ireland in Dublin where they received a 46–19 shellacking that still managed to flatter them on the sc...

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3 h. ago Budget warning as savers could still face higher HMRC tax bill

You could pay more tax even if there are no changes in the Budget

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4 h. ago Home Secretary to announce ‘sweeping changes’ to asylum system

Shabana Mahmood will lay out a series of reforms to the asylum system in the House of Commons on Monday

Society

5 h. ago Eric Cantona hits out at Sir Jim Ratcliffe over Man Utd ownership fury

Eric Cantona has launched a scathing attack on Manchester United's ownership group, and specifically Sir Jim Ratcliffe, in the wake of reports that he has been approached over a potential takeover

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5 h. ago Bombshell email to paedo Jeffrey Epstein ‘confirms’ Andrew ‘received massage’ at Ghislaine Maxwell’s home

A BOMBSHELL email to paedo billionaire Jeffrey Epstein sheds a damning new light on sex claims made against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The message from Epstein's socialite madam, Ghislaine Maxwell, appears to confirm the disgraced Royal received a 'massage' at her Belgravia home in London. In the January 2015 email - sent just days after Andrew was...

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5 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's George Clarke reveals mum's cancer diagnosis as he dedicates emotional dance to her

The YouTuber and social media star, 25, shared his mum Nicky's cancer diagnosis ahead of his touching performance

Science

5 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Carlos Gu breaks down in tears over Shirley Ballas' five

The professional dancer was in floods of tears after hearing the feedback from judges

Politics

6 h. ago Police descend on town centre after trouble involving up to 60 people erupts

A dispersal order is now in force which gives police powers to order trouble-makers to leave or face arrest

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6 h. ago ITV The 1% Club viewers host Lee Mack stunned by contestant's 'disgusting' admission

Viewers at home couldn't believe the contestant brought it to the studio with him on The 1% Club

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6 h. ago Gilmore Girls star Elizabeth Franz dies aged 84 as tributes pour in for actress

Elizabeth Franz, who was best known for her role as Mia Bass in Gilmore Girls, has died at the age of 84 after a battle with cancer, her husband has confirmed

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6 h. ago Elizabeth Franz dead: Tributes pour in for Gilmore Girls and Death of a Salesman actress

Elizabeth Franz, who was best known for her role as Mia Bass in hit TV series Gilmore Girls, has died at the age of 84 after a battle with cancer, her husband has confirmed

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6 h. ago Man Utd shown ideal Bruno Fernandes transfer solution as 'perfect' £26m star eyed

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Conor Gallagher, who is reportedly available in the summer after almost 18 months with Atletico Madrid

Economics

6 h. ago BBC EastEnders' Barry Evans 'back from dead' as he returns after two decades

EastEnders have confirmed that Barry Evans will be making an unexpected return in the coming weeks as part of a huge storyline involving Nigel Bates' ongoing dementia struggles

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6 h. ago Is Barry Evans returning to EastEnders? Shaun Williamson breaks silence

EastEnders has confirmed that another Albert Square legend is returning to the soap and he will be reprising his role in a special episode this December

Politics

6 h. ago BBC EastEnders confirm iconic character's return 21 years after exit

EastEnders has confirmed that Barry Evans will be returning to Walford this month

Politics

6 h. ago EastEnders Barry Evans return confirmed as Shaun Wiliamson reprises role after 21 years

Barry Evans is returning to Albert Square after over two decades with Shaun Williamson reprising his iconic role in EastEnders

Politics

6 h. ago Joshua Zirkzee 'forced to accept' Man Utd transfer decision despite January preference

Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from Manchester United in the January transfer window

Sport

7 h. ago Gilmore Girls actress Elizabeth Franz dead at 84 as husband confirms sad news

Elizabeth Franz, 84, was best known for roles including Mia in Gilmore Girls and for her iconic stage performances in Death of a Salesman on Broadway.

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7 h. ago Man City wonderkid quit football for Oxford University after 'not enjoying' Guardiola training

Han Willhoft-King played for England at youth level and trained with Manchester City stars including Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland but has quit football aged 19

Politics

7 h. ago Federal officials confirm Homeland Security officers are in Charlotte for immigration enforcement

Federal officials confirmed that a surge of immigration enforcement in North Carolina’s largest city had begun as agents were seen making arrests in multiple locations

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