32 h. ago EU leaders race to save Ukraine funding deal as Kyiv’s cash runs low

‘Future of Europe’ at stake with Von der Leyen and Merz desperate to persuade Belgian PM to allow use of frozen Russian assetsGermany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, will meet the European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, and Belgium’s prime minister, Bart De Wever, for emergency talks on Friday as the EU races to save its sorely needed financing plan for Ukraine.The three leaders will dine in private in Brussels, a German government spokesperson said on Thursday, as Belgian officials continued to express strong opposition to the scheme, which involves the unprecedented use of frozen Russian assets. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Race to rescue British women 'running out of food and water' after getting trapped by landslides in Sri Lankan mountains

Sri Lankan authorities said they would need some £5 billion to rebuild homes, industries and roads destroyed by the cyclone, which has left at least 465 people dead so far.

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3 d. ago Next six Man City fixtures compared to Arsenal after beating Fulham as gap closes

Manchester City recorded a crucial win in the Premier League title race as they fended off a late fightback from Fulham to run out 5-4 winners at Craven Cottage

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7 d. ago Why The New Lion can beat Constitution Hill in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle

Dan Skelton-trained The New Lion faces Constitution Hill, Anzadam, Golden Ace and Nemean Lion at Newcastle. The Grade One race is run over 2m 1f and scheduled for 2pm on Saturday

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8 d. ago Fitness editor's pick of the best Black Friday deals, from wearable tech to recovery essentials

The race for the best fitness deals is on. As a runner, swimmer and hiker, I know exactly what gadgets and kit are worth your money this Black Friday, says Sarah Finley

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2 w. ago 'Ben Pauling will have him ready to run a big race' – Jason Heavey's Friday tips

The Daily Star's top tipster expects a 10-year-old to score a third win in the 2.00 at Ascot and he also fancies a Grade Two-winning novice hurdler to score on his handicap debut in the 2.35

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2 w. ago It's all there for Rangers and Danny Rohl as first hand experience tells Ibrox observer title race is far from run

Martyn Waghorn came up against Rohl's Sheffield Wednesday side in the English Championship.

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2 w. ago Rome decries ‘Italian sounding’ pasta sauces on sale in EU parliament store

Agriculture minister calls for immediate investigation over carbonara sauce containing the wrong type of cured meatItaly’s agriculture minister, Francesco Lollobrigida, has called for an immediate investigation after coming across what he claimed were jars of “Italian sounding” pasta sauce on the shelves of the European parliament’s supermarket.Lollobrigida, of Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party, was particularly vexed by a carbonara sauce made with “Italiaanse pancetta” – the classic Roman pasta dish is made with a different cured meat, guanciale – and a tomato sauce containing “oignons de Calabria”, or onions from Calabria. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Racing chiefs to investigate after wrong JP McManus horse runs in race at Punchestown

Centreofattention ran in the 2m½f novice chase instead of Enda Bolger stablemate Don't Tell Jack. The matter will be referred to a senior official, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board has confirmed

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4 w. ago Suprise new favourite emerges in Celtic next manager race as Martin O’Neill drops down running

KJETIL KNUTSEN has emerged as a surprise new favourite to be the next manager of Celtic. The Parkhead club turned to Martin O'Neill and Shaun Maloney in the wake of Brendan Rodgers' shock resignation at the end of last month. O'Neill has strongly suggested he WON'T be the man for the future however, believing Hoops...

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