36 m. 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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97 m. ago Virgo weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for November 16 – 22

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. VIRGO AUG 24 - SEPT 22 🔵 Read our horoscopes live blog for the latest readings This is your week for words in...

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1 hour ago Around 200 nurses back calls for independent review into Lucy Letby's case

Medical staff from across the UK met in Sheffield to discuss mounting fears that Lucy Letby is a victim of a grave miscarriage of justice.

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2 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner set up ATP Finals showdown in Turin

Sinner saw his hopes of ending 2025 as world number one ended by Alcaraz this week, but with one final act to play out, the Italian will aim to exact revenge in front of a home crowd

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2 h. ago Keir Starmer facing calls to 'stand up for Britain' after Trump vows to sue BBC for up to $5billion in taxpayers' money

The BBC has apologised but declined to pay Trump damages, setting the scene for a high-profile legal showdown. Trump said he planned to call Sir Keir this weekend and talk to him about the issue.

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2 h. ago No red cards, please – Thomas Tuchel wary of World Cup bans for England players

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo risks missing games at the finals after his dismissal this week.

Sport

2 h. ago What's REALLY happening in the race to unseat Starmer amid Labour mounting panic at Budget 'omnishambles'

After a week which has veered from farce to tragedy - for Britain's economy and its standing in the world - the field of 'stalking horses' behind the PM has now widened to Grand National levels.

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2 h. ago Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley arrested on felony assault charge in Texas

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley has been arrested and charged with felony assault in what police in Texas are calling a “family violence” incident

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3 h. ago Princess Eugenie flees Andrew chaos as she's spotted in public for first time since Royal row

Princess Eugenie was spotted at an event for the first time earlier this week, amid chaos around her father after Buckingham Palace announced that Andrew has lost his royal titles

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3 h. ago Striking doctors’ bosses turn against them as public support crumbles over pay battle

STRIKING doctors’ bosses are turning against them as public support crumbles for their pay battle with ministers. Hundreds of hospital chiefs applauded Health Secretary Wes Streeting this week when he branded the British Medical Association “unreasonable” and “reprehensible”. Managers have urged union barons to tone down their demands for a 26 per cent pay rise...

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3 h. ago Big Brother’s Lisa Appleton engaged to a FAN after just five months of dating

LISA Appleton is engaged to a fan after just months of dating and has shown off a big rock on her finger after he popped the question.  The Big Brother star, 57, was snapped out and about this week flaunting the sparkler and we’re told the proposal came at just the right time.  An insider...

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3 h. ago Thought it couldn't get worse, Sir Keir? That's not what Westminster insiders are saying... as the number of MPs jockeying to unseat Starmer reaches Grand National levels

After a week which has veered from farce to tragedy - for Britain's economy and its standing in the world - the field of 'stalking horses' behind the PM has now widened to Grand National levels.

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3 h. ago Exact day Scotland to be hit by first cold plunge of winter as Met Office warns Arctic blast on way

SCOTLAND is bracing for the first proper cold snap of winter as snow and a bone-chilling Arctic plunge are on the way. Parts of the country will wake up to fresh snowfall as early as next week as we creep towards December. Weather maps from WXCHARTS show a wintery system moving in from the east...

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3 h. ago Wild Cherry review – this fun, trashy thriller seems to have spent most of its budget on clothes

There are shades of Gossip Girl, Desperate Housewives and everything Nicole Kidman has appeared in for the last five years. Put your brain aside, and enjoyThat its ultra-wealthy characters live in a place called Richford Lake tells you almost everything you need to know about the glossy new thriller Wild Cherry. Yes, it’s another entry in the increasingly popular eat-the-rich genre. Yes, it has shades of The White Lotus and everything starring Nicole Kidman for the past five years. Yes, most of the budget has gone to wardrobe, with any woman over the age of 30 apparently allergic to synthetic fibres and every actor seemingly cast primarily for her ability to carry off swagged silk and cashmere in warm beige tones. Yes, you should have bought shares in the colour camel years ago but it’s too late now. Yes, the insular community and soapy vibe suggests an ancestry that includes Desperate Housewives and Gossip Girl. Yes, in short, it’s trash with pretensions. But trash with pretensions...

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3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing’s most emotional episode yet proved Blackpool means even more than the final

The tears kept on coming during Saturday night’s live show - proving there’s one ‘Strictly’ milestone every couple wants to make, writes Rachel McGrath

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3 h. ago Boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh reveals where and when Anthony Joshua will return

Speculation had ramped up this week that Joshua could fight Jake Paul in December.

Sport

4 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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4 h. ago Man found clinging to capsized boat by his "fingertips" off Scottish coast

Members of the public called emergency services for help after noticing the man in difficulty around 100 metres off Holborn Head near Scrabster in Caithness on Saturday afternoon.

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4 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 Strictly's Karen Carney breaks down in tears after judges' unexpected comments

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Carney was left in tears after a particularly tough week in the rehearsal room.

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