63 m. ago Who could Scotland face in World Cup playoffs? Format, draw and game dates for 2026 Finals deciders

We can still win Group C after Sunday's results but playoff spot is the worst we can do out of

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2 h. ago Live: Debenhams Blue Cross Sale event rivals Prime Day discounts with up to 70% off

Experts highlight huge savings across Debenhams Blue Cross and Lakeland Autumn Sale events as Black Friday nears

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2 h. ago French political crisis continues as Lecornu unveils new government – Europe live

Marine Le Pen says she will seek to call a no-confidence motion as she urges Macron to dissolve the National AssemblySpeaking from Egypt, French president Emmanuel Macron dismissed opposition calls for his resignation, insisting he would remain in office to safeguard the country’s stability.“Never forget that the mandate given by the French people is to serve, to serve and serve, and to provide answers to the questions of everyday French people, and to do everything possible for the independence of France,” Macron told reporters in Sharm el-Sheikh. “That is the only thing that matters. The rest is the government’s business I will continue to ensure stability,” he added. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Jay Slater family supported by 'absolute angels' at charity now forced to shut services

LBT Global was the UK's only charity helping to find missing Brits abroad, like Jay Slater, and now they've had to let go of so many services after a desperate plea for funding, leaving families are stranded in silence

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7 h. ago MLB playoffs: Raleigh homers as Mariners stifle Blue Jays in long

Seattle Mariners 3-1 Toronto Blue JaysSeattle pitchers combine for just 100 pitchesMariners return to ALCS for first time in 24 yearsCal Raleigh homered, Jorge Polanco drove in the go-ahead run with a sixth-inning single and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 Sunday night as they returned to the AL Championship Series for the first time in 24 years.George Springer homered on the first pitch from Bryce Miller, who then escaped a two-on jam in a 27-pitch first inning. Anthony Santander singled in the second for Toronto’s only other hit, and Seattle pitchers retired 23 of the Blue Jays’ final 24 batters. Miller, Gabe Speier, Matt Brash and Andrés Muñoz combined to throw just 100 pitches less than 48 hours after the Mariners needed 209 pitches to outlast Detroit over 15 innings. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago I visited a huge TUI hotel that's worlds away from a typical all

A trip to Crete’s TUI Blue Sensatori Atlantica Caldera Palace left Isobel Pankhurst uber-relaxed and pleasantly surprised at the vegetarian options available to her

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13 h. ago NFL.com Updates Broncos' Playoff Chances After Ugly Jets Win in London

NFL.com Updates Broncos' Playoff Chances After Ugly Jets Win in London  Sports Illustrated

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14 h. ago McTominay and Adams strike as dismal Scotland edge out Belarus and seal playoff slot

Someone within Hampden Park had the temerity to blast Freed From Desire over the public address system at full time. A song normally reserved for euphoric moments only just drowned out the jeers that met a Scotland victory. People just want more and more? Too right they do.Steve Clarke and his players edged closer to the World Cup with this win. It was just that a return to that scene for the first time since 1998 felt a million miles away as the Scots limped and laboured past Belarus. “We know we have got to be better, man,” admitted Scott McTominay. The Napoli midfielder was even more profound as he scored Scotland’s second; latter word “me” and the first a rhyme with “duck.” McTominay’s lack of celebrations perfectly depicted Scotland’s messy night. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Scotland bag World Cup playoff spot as Denmark demolition tees up Hampden shootout for the ages

We now know Scotland can't finish lower than second in World Cup qualifying Group C as top spot becomes a two-way battle

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16 h. ago Penn State fire James Franklin after disastrous collapse – and with coach owed nearly $50m

Preseason No 2 team have suffered series of lossesCoach’s contract was guaranteed through 2031James Franklin is out at Penn State. The school fired their longtime head coach on Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 22-21 home loss to Northwestern all but ended whatever remote chance the preseason No 2 team had of reaching the College Football Playoff.Terry Smith will serve as the interim head coach for the rest of the season for the Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten), who began the year with hopes of winning the national title only to have those hopes evaporate by early October amid a string of losses, each one more stinging than the last. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Royal Marine heaped with praise after sniper stops £35 million drug haul with single shot off Gulf of Oman

The drug-smuggling gang’s speedboat was packed with 1.5 tonnes of heroin, crystal meth and hashish

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20 h. ago Rangers legend Paul Gascoigne opens up on 'black and blue' night with ex

Paul Gascoigne has opened up In a new book about the infamous incident involving him and his wife Sheryl at the Gleneagles Hotel near Perth.

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20 h. ago Rangers legend Paul Gascoigne admits ‘black and blue’ attack on wife at luxury Scots hotel ‘cast shadow’ over his life

PAUL GASCOIGNE has reflected on the night he beat ex-wife "black and blue" at a luxury Scots hotel. The Rangers legend head butted then-partner Sheryl and shoved her during an incident at Gleneagles Hotel near Perth in 1996, just months after their wedding. The England icon is releasing a new book, which is being serialised...

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21 h. ago NFL scores and Week 6 live updates: Puka Nacua injury, streams, highlights and playoff picture

NFL scores and Week 6 live updates: Puka Nacua injury, streams, highlights and playoff picture  The New York Times

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21 h. ago NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: Highlights, stream, schedule, standings, playoff picture

NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: Highlights, stream, schedule, standings, playoff picture  The New York Times

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21 h. ago NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: Panthers upset Cowboys, highlights, stream, schedule, standings, playoff picture

NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: Panthers upset Cowboys, highlights, stream, schedule, standings, playoff picture  The New York Times

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21 h. ago NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: Fred Warner's ankle injury, Joe Flacco's Bengals debut, highlights, standings, playoff picture

NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: Fred Warner's ankle injury, Joe Flacco's Bengals debut, highlights, standings, playoff picture  The New York Times

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21 h. ago NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: 49ers' Fred Warner out with ankle injury, highlights, standings, playoff picture

NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: 49ers' Fred Warner out with ankle injury, highlights, standings, playoff picture  The New York Times

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21 h. ago NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: Highlights, analysis, standings, playoff picture

NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: Highlights, analysis, standings, playoff picture  The New York Times

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22 h. ago Paul Gascoigne's honest take on 'black and blue' night with ex

In his new book, which will soon be released, former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne spoke honestly about the incident involving him and his ex-wife Sheryl in 1996

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