1 hour 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 Conor Benn overpowers Chris Eubank Jr to seal dominant rematch victory

Benn claims redemption against out-of-sorts rivalJudges score it 119-107, 116-110, 118-108Conor Benn, who has been through notoriety, shame and a chastening defeat, finally gained a large measure of sweet relief when he totally outclassed and beat up his diminished old rival Chris Eubank Jr over 12 one-sided rounds on Saturday night. Benn came close to sealing the knockout he craved in the last minute of the fight when he twice dropped Eubank Jr heavily.A shuddering combination from Benn had an initially delayed reaction but the right hand that smashed into the side of Eubank Jr’s head finally sent him toppling to the canvas. He rose to his feet but was soon down again as Benn threw punch after punch at his wilting and shrunken frame. Eubank Jr staggered to his feet just before the referee completed his count. The fight would surely have been waved over – but the last bell echoed above the bedlam. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Conor Benn defeats Chris Eubank Jr in middleweight boxing rematch – live reaction

Benn dominates Eubank Jr by unanimous decisionReach out to Bryan via Bluesky or emailBuffer has just finished making the fighter announcements as 50 Cent remained in Eubank’s corner. A crackling atmosphere at Tottenham’s home ground. The waiting is over. The final instructions have been given by the referee, the seconds are out and we’ll pick it up with round-by-round coverage from here!Eubank Jr is now trained by Brian “BoMac” McIntyre who is always in the corner of Terence Crawford, the best fighter in the world by some distance. And so there was a little zing of excitement among the Crawford connoisseurs when the mighty Bud appeared on the giant screen as he moved around Eubank’s dressing room. He shook hands warmly with a beaming Eubank Sr before stopping to share a few words with Junior. Those moments will matter far more to the Eubank camp than the fact that Benn received a bigger cheer than they did when he was seen on the same big screen having his hands wrapped. Personally,...

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3 h. ago When is Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner at ATP Finals? Start time and how to watch Tour decider

Alcaraz and Sinner meet in the ATP Finals for the first time and look to complete dominant seasons in style after each winning two grand slam titles

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3 h. ago Stricty pro breaks down in hysterical tears over judges’ comments

ONE of the Strictly pros broke down in tears after hearing praises from the judges about his partner. It was a truly emotional moment, as the dancing pro weeped knowing that all of his partner's hard work had been noticed. Tonight on Strictly, Carlos Gu and Karen Carney performed an American Smooth to a rendition...

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4 h. ago Scotland lose in Greece but Denmark stumble takes World Cup qualification to decider

The most extraordinary upshot of an extraordinary evening was that Scotland’s dream of qualifying automatically for the World Cup remains alive. Steve Clarke has Belarus to thank for that, their surprise claiming of a draw in Denmark leaving Scotland in precisely the position they had sought before this clash with Greece. If Scotland beat Denmark in Glasgow on Tuesday, they will top this section.The dust might just have settled on this fixture by then. Scotland trailed by three at one point before hauling themselves back into proceedings against a Greek team who finished with 10 men. Greece’s win by the odd goal in five was a merited one but, after a silent wait for full time in Denmark to arrive, the Tartan Army celebrated. Clarke and his Scotland players did not seem to know how to act, which was totally understandable. For all the shortcomings laid bare here, the spirit summoned was quite striking. Clarke’s task in the coming days is to combine that with far more assuredness, esp...

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5 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star breaks down in tears and 'can't stop sobbing' on live TV

One Strictly Come Dancing pro couldn't stop crying in an emotional moment when he praised his partner after a difficult week, telling viewers they have 'no idea' about work celeb puts in

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5 h. ago Brit boxer Ekow Essuman crashes out ring and given oxygen in KO by Jack Catterall

Ekow Essuman was sent flying out of the ring in a controversial end to his fight with Jack Catterall and was given oxygen before getting back to his feet on the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 undercard

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5 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn II: middleweight boxing rematch – live updates

Fathers’ feud echoes as sons meet for final chapterRehydration clause looms over high-stakes rematchReach out to Bryan via Bluesky or emailTorrential rain lashed across north London yesterday and the mood tonight at the Tottenham Hotspur would have been very different if we had to face more of the same. But it’s crisp and, so far, mercifully dry. The stadium is about 90% full but a large number of tickets were easily available, and at a marked-down price, earlier today. Thousands of freebies were also dished out this week – which indicates that demand for Benn-Eubank Jr II needed a little boost.Benn and Eubank Jr should make their ringwalks around 10pm. The undercard is rattling along. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Moment shoplifter pretending to be wheelchair user jumps out of his chair to assault security guard as he is jailed for three years

Davey Brown, 19, will spend three years behind bars after he brutally launched stolen beer cans at a member of staff.

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5 h. ago Todd Snider dead aged 59 after music star violently assaulted

The American singer-songwriter was forced to cancel tour dates having sustained serious injuries.

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5 h. ago Kate posts autumn video about ‘embracing change and letting go’

The Princess of Wales has issued a poignant message on reflection and learning to "let go of what is no longer needed" in an autumn video.

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7 h. ago Teen 'slashes boyfriend with knife' after he touched her new nose job

Police in Conburi, eastern Thailand, were called to a domestic dispute where an 18-year-old girl allegedly knifed her boyfriend, also 18, in the head for touching her new nose job

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7 h. ago Emotional scenes as Sir Billy Connolly makes rare appearance to accept award

Sir Billy Connolly's attendance at an event near his home in Florida proved to be an emotional moment.

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7 h. ago The moment I knew: I felt a pang of fear – but I knew we were an unbeatable duo

After spying Tom Box at a punk gig, Kate Logan made a Dalek poster to capture his attentionFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesLong before we’d met, I had heard a lot about a guy called Tom Box. I knew he was an Australian living in the South Island of New Zealand. I was in Wellington, and there’d been a few occasions when I’d travelled to the South Island for raves or anarchist conferences where some of the folks had gone to Tom’s place – but I splintered off somewhere else.Then one day, in 2007, I was at a punk gig when a mutual friend said, “Oh, do you know Tom Box? He’s over there. He’s just moved up to Wellington.” There in a sea of black-clad punks, jumping up and down at the front of the mosh pit, was this guy in a pale blue Star Trek uniform. To me, as a person unfamiliar with Star Trek, he looked like he was wearing pyjamas. This was my first vision of him, but we didn’t talk at all that night. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Palestine Book Awards 2025: Winners Announced in London Ceremony

Palestine Book Awards 2025: Winners Announced in London Ceremony  Middle East Monitor

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9 h. ago Moment Ryanair passenger clashes with cops after 'refusing to sit down'

Video onboard a Ryanair flight from Krakow in Poland to Bristol shows how things turned sour when a passenger who was allegedly drunk ended up in a fight with police

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9 h. ago 'Drunk' Brit pulled off Ryanair flight by police after refusing to sit down

A drunk airline passenger sparked chaos onboard a Bristol-bounded flight as he rowed with cabin crew and fellow passengers which forced the pilot to circle the airport before he could land

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10 h. ago Donald Trump lashes out at reporter live on Fox News as he issues health update

Donald Trump clashed with a reporter live on air while issuing a major health update.

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10 h. ago Sinner extends indoor dominance with win over De Minaur to reach ATP World Tour final

Sinner wins 7-5, 6-2 to reach final for third year in rowDefending champion chasing his sixth ATP title of seasonJannik Sinner continued his total dominance of the indoor season as he held off an admirable early challenge from Alex de Minaur before bulldozing his path into the ATP Finals for a third consecutive year with a supreme 7-5, 6-2 victory, extending his winning record against the Australian to 13-0.Sinner continues to perform at an astounding level that has allowed him to rapidly rise the list of all-time great’s. In a season that included a three-month doping ban between February and May, Sinner will attempt to win his sixth ATP title of the year in his 10th final. The 24-year-old has won 30 consecutive indoor hard court matches and 14 matches in a row after his recent triumphs at the Vienna Open and Paris Masters. He has also won 18 consecutive sets at the ATP Finals. Continue reading...

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