54 m. ago Ashes LIVE: Australia lose two wickets in awful start after Steve Smith was ruled out just before play began

Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.

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77 m. ago Bronx rapper Kay Flock sentenced to 30 years in prison for shootings

His music career was just taking off before his 2021 arrest

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83 m. ago ‘Dangerous’ junior doctors’ strike begins today – putting ‘lives at risk’ as super flu cripples NHS

NHS patients should brace for long wait misery over Christmas as doctors’ strikes starting today will hit harder than previous walkouts. The British Medical Association voted to press ahead with the five-day walkout that will last until Monday. Health Secretary Wes Streeting called the decision “irresponsible and dangerous”. It comes at the height of a...

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83 m. ago NHS patients warned to brave for long wait misery as strikes starts today – and it’ll hit harder than previous walkouts

NHS patients should brace for long wait misery over Christmas as doctors’ strikes starting today will hit harder than previous walkouts, health chiefs warn. The British Medical Association has voted to press ahead with the five-day walkout that will last until Monday. Health Secretary Wes Streeting called the decision “irresponsible and dangerous”. It comes at...

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1 hour ago Erika Kirk describes her meeting with conspiracy promoter Candace Owens as ‘very productive’

After conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in September Owens started to spread unfounded theories about his death

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2 h. ago FIFA Best award winners and team of the year as Erling Haaland rejected

The FIFA awards, widely regarded as one of football's most prestigious events, took place in Doha, Qatar on December 16, though a lot of Premier League players were snubbed

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2 h. ago Mo Salah left out of Egypt squad as decision on Liverpool forward made ahead of AFCON

Egypt played their one and only warm-up friendly before the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday without Mo Salah, with the Liverpool superstar lacking a run of starts ahead of the tournament

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3 h. ago Elon Musk’s X Corp sues social media startup over effort to claim ‘Twitter’ brand

Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion in 2022 and rebranded the social media platform to X

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4 h. ago Louis Munteanu breaks Celtic cover as Wilfried Nancy 'makes' his first transfer decision

Transfer plans appear to be ramping up at Celtic Park amid a dismal start to the Frenchman's tenure

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4 h. ago EuroMillions results and numbers: National Lottery draw tonight, December 16

THE draw for tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions (December 16) has taken place, with life-changing cash prizes at stake. Check the results to see if you have just won a fortune and bagged enough to start that jet-set lifestyle you always dreamed of. Every EuroMillions ticket also bags you an automatic entry into the UK Millionaire...

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5 h. ago ‘Too busy on his tactics board’ – Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy’s ‘shocking’ decision blasted by ex

WILFRIED NANCY has endured a turbulent start to life as Celtic manager. And the Frenchman has found himself in the crosshairs of former England boss Sam Allardyce once again. Nancy hasn't even been Celtic boss for two weeks yet but three defeats from three games to start his reign has seen the pressure piled on...

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5 h. ago He messaged saying he was 'outside' but it was police who came to meet him

Liam Key was said to be 'nervous and shaking' when police started speaking to him

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5 h. ago EastEnders fans 'work out' who started dramatic fire as Max Branning returns to Walford

Zoe Slater was left trapped in a burning room on the BBC soap

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6 h. ago Fifa starts World Cup climbdown after uproar over ticket prices

Fifa were accused of ‘betrayal’ are ticket prices for next summer’s World Cup rose to extortionate prices

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6 h. ago Jennifer Lopez laments over being misunderstood and reveals dream to become a director

The 56-year-old pop diva made her directorial debut in 2018 helming the music video for her song Limitless

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6 h. ago FIFA Best Awards 2025 winners confirmed as Ousmane Dembele wins top prize

FIFA awards mirrored the Ballon d’Or winners

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6 h. ago Chelsea XI vs Cardiff: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today

Chelsea without Cole Palmer for trip to Wales, but Moises Caicedo is back after domestic suspension

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6 h. ago Dembélé and Bonmatí crowned at Fifa Best 2025 as Wiegman and Hampton win awards

Four England, seven Spain players in women’s world XIDonnarumma is men’s goalkeeper of the yearThe France forward Ousmane Dembélé and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí were crowned the Fifa Best men’s and women’s players of 2025 respectively at the world governing body’s awards ceremony in Doha.Paris Saint-Germain’s Dembélé won the trophy for the first time after his club’s maiden Champions League triumph, while Barcelona’s Bonmati won for the third consecutive year, after her club reached a Champions League final and Spain were Euro 2025 runners-up. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Ousmane Dembele named player of the year at Fifa awards as Sarina Wiegman wins big

Aitana Bonmati was also named the women’s player of the year for the third time in a row

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7 h. ago The Best Fifa Awards 2025 live: Fifa crown Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati as world’s best players

Top players in line to receive awards at Fifa’s answer to prestigious Ballon d’Or

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