45 m. ago Donald Trump's new event for High School students draws dystopian 'Hunger Games' comparisons

The Patriot Games will feature 'one young man and one young woman from each state', echoing the dark science fiction film franchise in which Jennifer Lawrence's protagonist takes on President Snow

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1 hour ago The immediate shock and terror of the Bondi shooting is giving way to anger and division. We must look for the light | Paul Daley

Some politicians have gone straight for the darkness, seeking to foment racial division. But we need community now more than everVictims of Bondi beach shootingTen minutes of terror: how the Bondi mass shooting unfolded in real time – videoFollow the latest live updatesAs Australia winds down for a traditional Christmas holiday across languorous days of beach and blistering heat set to the soundtrack of Test cricket and cicada song, this year the country’s summer mood feels, sadly, like none before.It would be a dramatic understatement to describe the national disposition after the antisemitic terrorist attack on Australian Jews during Bondi Hanukah celebrations as one of mere ennui. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Anthony Joshua says he will ‘outclass’ Jake Paul in heavyweight clash

Former two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua will boast an almost two-stone advantage in Miami over Youtuber-turned-boxer Paul.

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2 h. ago Newsom trolls Trump after president’s eyes seen drooping during afternoon event: ‘NAP TIME FOR THE BIG GUY’

Trump also recently appeared to fall asleep at a Cabinet meeting open to the press

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4 h. ago Local elections face further delays as councils struggle to reorganise in time

Opposition parties say Labour is ‘scared of voters’ but government says merging authorities have voiced concernsLocal elections could be delayed again as merging councils lack the capacity for reorganisation, the government has announced, triggering claims from opposition parties that Labour is “scared of the voters”.Sixty-three council areas could opt to postpone elections until 2027 after some were already delayed until May 2026 as two-tier authorities are being combined into single unitary councils. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Riley Keough is seen for first time amid wild claim she is the biological mom of John Travolta's teenage son

Riley Keough emerged for her first public sighting since becoming embroiled in a swirl of sensational, and firmly disputed, claims involving the Presley family and John Travolta.

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4 h. ago Rare specimens collected by naturalist Gerald Durrell donated to museum

The donation of more than 550 specimens and samples is now available for scientific research.

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4 h. ago Sir Chris Hoy convinced fundraising stumps Olympic achievements

The six-time Olympic gold-medallist revealed last year his prostate cancer had spread to his bones.

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5 h. ago Sam Thompson reveals split with Zara McDermott left him in therapy, admitting ‘I neglected myself’

REALITY TV star Sam Thompson has opened up about his painful split from Zara McDermott and why the end of their romance left him seeking therapy. Fans of the couple were left shocked when Sam and Zara abruptly ended their five-year romance in January of this year. Zara quickly moved on with One Direction heartthrob...

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5 h. ago WNBA players authorize strike ‘when necessary’ as talks over new CBA stall

Players vote overwhelmingly to authorize strikeRevenue sharing and salaries remain key issuesCBA deadline set to expire on 9 JanuaryWNBA players have authorized their union’s executive council to call a strike if necessary, the union announced Thursday as it continues to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the league.The WNBPA and league have been negotiating a new agreement for the past few months, extending the deadline a couple of times with the latest one set to expire on 9 January. The move gives union negotiators another tool to use in talks. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Wanna see what space really looks like? Scientists just released a stunning new cosmic map

The three-dimensional view will help scientists learn more about the origins of life in the Milky Way galaxy and how the universe’s hundreds of millions of galaxies have changed over time

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6 h. ago Crystal Palace in Conference playoffs after blowing lead against KuPS

The bad news for Oliver Glasner is that Crystal Palace’s marathon season is about to get even longer. A thrilling draw against Finnish side KuPS in their 27th game of the campaign means that they must now contest a two-leg playoff at the end of February after finishing outside the top eight in the Conference League table.Having selected an entirely different starting lineup that included four teenagers from the side that lost to Manchester City at the weekend, Glasner saw his second string impress as Christantus Uche gave them a deserved lead at half-time. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago UK snow forecast maps show London among major cities facing several centimetres

Snow looks set to hit several cities including London as a blizzard from the East could bring several centimetres of the white stuff between Christmas Day and New Year

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7 h. ago Wiz Khalifa sentenced to prison in Romania for drug possession

American rapper Wiz Khalifa could face prison time in Romania after being told he faces a potential nine months behind bars for drug possession

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8 h. ago See Rory McIlroy at The Masters with exclusive travel package to Augusta National in 2026

EVERY golf fan should experience The Masters at least once in their lifetime. And what better time than to witness Rory McIlroy's defence of the Green Jacket he won so memorably in 2025. Now the dream holiday to Augusta is within reach for British fans, with a leading travel firm offering a once-in-a-lifetime trip to...

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8 h. ago Kevin Spacey returning to TV for first time since 'House Of Cards'

The once-celebrated star fell out of favour with Tinseltown after he was hit with multiple accusations of sexual assault. After being off screens since leaving Netflix in 2017, he is now set to in a 10-part comedy series.

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8 h. ago Strictly pro declares show ‘changed my life’ after returning to series

The Strictly Come Dancing star reflected on his time on the show.

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9 h. ago Anthony Joshua weighs in almost two stone heavier than Jake Paul for Miami fight

The former two-time world heavyweight champion will face Paul in a highly criticised professional bout.

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9 h. ago Children survivors of Manchester Arena terror attack suicide bombing to receive almost £20million in damages

16 youngsters, all aged under 16 at the time of the attack, will receive amounts ranging from £11.4 million to £2,770.

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9 h. ago UK snow forecast as Russian blizzard 'may bury all regions on Christmas Day'

Some models suggest snow could hit all parts of the UK by the end of Christmas Day, with a Russian weather blast potentially bringing freezing conditions

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