65 h. ago Arman Tsarukyan and Ian Machado Garry edge closer to UFC title shots with Qatar wins

Tsarukyan submitted Dan Hooker after Machado Garry outpointed former champion Belal Muhammad

Politics

3 d. ago End of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff

Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final dealThe world edged a small step closer to the end of the fossil fuel era on Saturday, but not by nearly enough to stave off the ravages of climate breakdown.Countries meeting in Brazil for two weeks could manage only a voluntary agreement to begin discussions on a roadmap to an eventual phase out of fossil fuels, and they achieved this incremental progress only in the teeth of implacable opposition from oil-producing countries. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Man Utd transfer takes next step after getting green light to complete January deal

The January transfer window is edging closer and Manchester United could be tempted to sign a top Premier League performer who has already indicated he's keen to move

Economics

5 d. ago Lisandro Martinez gives perfect response to Man United training update as injury return nears

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is edging closer to a long-awaited return from a serious knee injury

Events

5 d. ago New cycle hub and toilet facility at Castle Semple Country Park in Lochwinnoch edges closer

More than £700,000 invested in resource that will replace existing rundown block undergoing demolition.

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7 d. ago Thomas Tuchel reveals what 'hurts' him about England job as he sounds World Cup warning

England completed a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign but Thomas Tuchel admits that his side still need to improve as next summer's tournament in North America edges closer

Events

7 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing confirms new challenge that has 'power to change everything'

The BBC One dance contest is edging closer and closer to this year's final

Politics

8 d. ago Wilfried Nancy to Celtic edges closer as key timeframe set with top choice sold on move

We can reveal the Nancy kicked off discussions with club chiefs on Friday night

Politics

1 week ago Celtic accelerate move to take Wilfried Nancy from Columbus Crew as new manager

Club hope to have Frenchman in charge next weekendAny compensation not regarded as problematicCeltic are to accelerate talks with Wilfried Nancy over the weekend as the Columbus Crew manager edges closer to replacing Brendan Rodgers in Glasgow. Celtic are understood to have informed the Major League Soccer side on Friday of their plans, with any compensation required to coax the Frenchman not regarded as problematic. Nancy is believed to be keen on the switch.Celtic hope to have Nancy in place by the time they visit St Mirren next weekend, which would bring an end to Martin O’Neill’s caretaker spell. O’Neill was due to meet Celtic’s main shareholder, Dermot Desmond, in London on Friday. The second tenure of Rodgers in Glasgow ended in acrimony in late October, with Desmond taking public aim at the former Liverpool manager. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Norway stars reveal how Erling Haaland inspired team to big World Cup qualifier win

Norway beat Estonia 4-1 on Thursday night to edge closer to World Cup qualification

Politics

2 w. ago IOC edges closer to ban on transgender women in female Olympic events

Sources expect ban within next six to 12 monthsIOC president wants to protect the female categoryThe International Olympic Committee is edging closer towards implementing a ban on transgender women competing in the female category in time for the Los Angeles Olympics.Multiple sources expect such a ban to come into effect over the next six to 12 months with the new IOC president, Kirsty Coventry, making clear she wants to drive through her campaign pledge to protect the female category. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing LIVE: Star dealt heartbreaking blow just moments before show begins

Strictly Come Dancing is back for another edition of the BBC Latin and ballroom competition, with Blackpool edging ever closer for the remaining nine stars

Economics

2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing LIVE: Strictly star breaks down as another feeling the 'pressure'

Strictly Come Dancing is back for another edition of the BBC Latin and ballroom competition, with Blackpool edging ever closer for the remaining nine stars

Events

2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing LIVE: Strictly fans fume at 'overmarked' star in new BBC show row

Strictly Come Dancing is back for another edition of the BBC Latin and ballroom competition, with Blackpool edging ever closer for the remaining nine stars

Culture

2 w. ago Championship manager is STOOD DOWN from his job hours before kick

The manager has been stood down from his job for today's match as he edges closer to switching to the Premier League - despite an initial move being rebuffed by his club.

Society

2 w. ago Marcus Rashford’s first impression of Nou Camp as he finally gets to train in stadium for first time since Man Utd exit

MARCUS RASHFORD hailed the revamped Nou Camp as "beautiful" after Barcelona edged closer to returning home. The Spanish giants - who have not played at their iconic ground since 2023 due to a £1.25BILLION refurb - staged an open training session. Now the first test event has been completed, Barca hope the team can host...

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2 w. ago Scientists edge closer to beating world's deadliest disease with first vaccine in over 100 years

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) may be on the cusp of making a new vaccine to combat a rise in the world's deadliest disease, which takes 1million lives worldwide.

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2 w. ago Arsenal: Gabriel Jesus resumes full training as Mikel Arteta reveals plan for 'unpredictable' star

Positive news for Arsenal as Gabriel Jesus edges closer to a return from injury

Politics

2 w. ago Erik ten Hag 'in talks' with former club Ajax after rejecting Premier League return

Erik ten Hag has been busy this week as the former Manchester United manager edges closer to a return to management following his brutal sacking by Bayer Leverkusen

Politics

3 w. ago Sarah Ferguson's grim new life 'homeless, jobless and surrounded by Amazon packages'

With her eviction from Royal Lodge with ex-husband Andrew edging ever closer, what's next for disgraced ex-Duchess Sarah Ferguson after her very public fall from grace?

Society