58 m. ago UK asylum policy causes more violence and deaths, say rights groups

Home Office drive to stop small boats crossing Channel is handing more power to people smugglers, report findsThe UK’s policy to stop asylum seekers from crossing the Channel in small boats has led to an increase in violence, deaths and smuggler control, but has not deterred arrivals, according to a report by human rights organisations.The 176-page report from Humans for Rights Network, includes contributions from 17 refugee and human rights organisations operating in northern France and six in the UK. Continue reading...

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89 m. ago UK Championship winner had 'best and worst' day of his life after shock phone call

The UK Championship is one of the biggest events in the snooker calendar, but one former winner has mixed feelings when he looks back on his sole title win in the competition

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1 hour ago UK Championship: Mark Selby survives Judd Trump fightback to claim title

World No1 was defeated in York

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2 h. ago Ministers promise 50,000 new apprenticeships in bid to tackle youth unemployment

The Prime Minister has expressed his desire to see apprenticeships treated with the same respect as degree courses.

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2 h. ago Oh Lando! Hugs and kisses for Britain's tearful F1 champ after he roars to world title

A long, hard season that took British racing driver Lando Norris to the pinnacle of his sport was, in the end, sealed with a kiss.

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2 h. ago Tearful Lando Norris opens up on becoming F1 world champion and how he did it differently to past winners

JONATHAN McEVOY IN ABU DHABI: In emotional scenes in Abu Dhabi, Norris beat Max Verstappen by two points in a tense title-decider in which he finished third in the Grand Prix.

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3 h. ago Sacked Red Bull driver trolls Max Verstappen after messy attempt to stop Lando Norris

Lando Norris has been crowned the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, while ex-Red Bull driver Sergio Perez posted a tongue-in-cheek message on social media about former teammate Max Verstappen

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3 h. ago Lando Norris fulfilled a lifetime's hopes and banished a million doubts on a day of stomach

JONATHAN McEVOY IN ABU DHABI: Serenity, dependability? Who ever said they weren't Lando Norris's middle names? Or thought he might choke on the biggest day of his life?

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3 h. ago Celtic's hubris bites them against Hearts as title challengers gatecrash Wilfried Nancy's party

Experienced McInnes has the answers as Jam Tarts maintain upper hand at summit

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3 h. ago Lando Norris' SPOTY chances rated against Luke Littler and Rory McIlroy after F1 title win

Lando Norris clinched the Formula 1 title on Sunday with his third-place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, pipping Max Verstappen and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to victory

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3 h. ago Teenager saved own life when he ignored his GP and used ChatGPT to diagnose a rare medical condition

A TEEN saved his own life when he ignored his GP and used ChatGPT to diagnose a rare medical condition. Kahlan Eales, 17, visited his local surgery because he was weak and struggling to recover from a cold. His feet had gone blue and he was finding it hard to move. The doctor told him...

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4 h. ago Troops and warplanes deployed in Benin after ‘failed coup attempt’

West African Ecowas forces sent to country after group of soldiers announced dissolution of government on state TVWest African troops were deployed to Benin on Sunday following what the country’s president described as an unsuccessful coup attempt.Benin’s president, Patrice Talon, said on Sunday that the situation was “totally under control” after security forces acted to end a coup attempt by a group of soldiers who attacked state institutions. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Awkward footage of ‘lost’ Lionel Messi doing the conga with David Beckham emerges at MLS Cup afterparty

LIONEL MESSI awkwardly joined David Beckham in a conga dance after Inter Miami won the MLS Cup. There were jubilant scenes as the Florida outfit won their first MLS title. They beat Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the final with Messi producing an assist for his Argentina team-mate Rodrigo De Paul to score. Both players attended...

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4 h. ago Lando Norris ‘proud’ of winning first F1 drivers’ championship ‘my way’

Norris made changes ‘to unlock more of my ability’Oscar Piastri: ‘I learned a lot about myself’ in the seasonLando Norris said he is proud of the way he went about winning his first Formula One world championship, stating after an emotional celebration with his McLaren team and family that he was glad he “won it my way”.Norris emphasised that he felt he had raced fairly and without being overly aggressive, an approach for which he has received criticism in not demonstrating the much eulogised “killer instinct”, which he believes he has proved is not necessary by claiming the title. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Over 100 passengers on world cruise hit with diarrhoea as horror outbreak sweeps ship

Crew members have implemented infection control protocols.

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5 h. ago Derek McInnes bites back at Hearts title snipers as Jambos boss says 'our fight is with ourselves'

McInnes' team claimed a stunning victory at Parkhead to go three points cler

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5 h. ago Lando Norris emotional after Lewis Hamilton message on F1 world title triumph

Max Verstappen finishes two points behind F1’s 11th British world champion after he won season finale in Abu Dhabi

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5 h. ago Lewis Hamilton’s heartwarming message to F1 world champion Lando Norris: ‘I’m so happy for you’

The seven-time world champion congratulated compatriot Norris on his maiden title in Abu Dhabi

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6 h. ago Dean Shiels enters next Morton manager race as search for Dougie Imrie successor continues

Shiels has been out of work since leaving Coleraine earlier this year

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6 h. ago Max Verstappen snaps back at reporter after F1 title loss: ‘You’re giving me a stupid grin’

The Red Bull driver was unhappy with a question after the race about his crash with George Russell back in June

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