24 m. ago Gabriel Jesus and Max Dowman absences explained as Arsenal duo left out vs Aston Villa

Gabriel Jesus and Max Dowman were not included in the Arsenal squad for the clash against Aston Villa, with both players set to play in a behind-closed-doors friendly match

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28 m. ago Build your bank balance back up after Christmas and have a richer 2026

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns that Christmas can set you up for a debt-filled New Year – here’s how to avoid it

Economics

37 m. ago Lorraine Kelly speaks out on ITV show cuts as she says 'it wasn't my decision'

Lorraine Kelly has spoken out about her ITV show being reduced to 30 minutes and 30 weeks per year from January 2026

Culture

77 m. ago FIFA World Cup 2026: Scottish FA travel partner named as Tartan Army scramble for flights and hotels

Scotland supporters will have access to dedicated travel options for the FIFA World Cup

Transport

97 m. ago ‘Mouthpieces for Trump’: inside the rightwing takeover of the Pentagon press corps

Pentagon press passes once held by credentialed journalists are now in the hands of rightwing pundits and Trump alliesBeing a member of the Pentagon press corps was once one of the more prestigious assignments in US journalism, a position reserved for heavy hitters from venerable newspapers and news channels, reporters at the peak of their powers.Not any more. A press conference last week – held at a crucial time for a Pentagon embroiled in scandal – was instead attended by more than a dozen rightwing activists, with the government being held to account by a close ally of Donald Trump, an employee at Turning Point USA and someone from a pillow salesman’s nascent media company. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago London's 25 best martinis revealed: After five years of research (and hundreds of drinks!), HUGHIE DE ZULUETA and ELLA MAY share their must

Five years ago, my girlfriend and I set out to find London 's best martini, that totemic mix of gin or vodka plus a measure of vermouth.

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2 h. ago Lewis Hamilton’s crash, surprise pole position contender and Mercedes promise to McLaren

The stage is set for a dramatic Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying session after an FP3 outing that brought with it a red flag, a pit lane crash, and a surprise pole position contender

Events

2 h. ago ‘My legacy is not Charlie Kirk’: the university president building a culture of peace after violence

Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University’s first female leader, had to pivot from personal tragedy to address ‘a wounding that happened to all of us’Astrid Tuminez was on her way to Rome, the trip a kind of pilgrimage after months of grief. Her husband, Jeffrey Tolk, had died suddenly earlier in the year, and the loss had left her carrying a weight she couldn’t set down. “I felt darkness and a rage I’d never known before. It was like a tectonic shift in my reality,” she said.Tuminez imagined quiet days walking through old churches, sitting in dim chapels in Rome. As part of her spiritual healing, she hoped her schedule held a meeting with Pope Leo. But as her flight landed in Atlanta for a short connection, her phone lit up. One sentence, again and again: “Charlie has been shot.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Royal Ascot 2026 deals from £169pp for hotel and tickets to join in with the most exclusive racing event on the calendar

HIGH fashion, fine dining, Royal pageantry and five days of spectacular racing. It could only mean Royal Ascot. The prestigious meeting in mid-June is the jewel in the crown of the British horse racing calendar. It’s a glorious excuse to dress up, to see and be seen, with the famous dress code ensuring a standard...

Economics

3 h. ago Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2026 tickets: Buy a Paris package with Eurostar, hotel and course entry from £579pp

RACING fans and lovers of luxury – we have the perfect travel package for you. You can now bag your spot at the world's most glamorous race meeting, the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, without breaking the bank. This is your chance to witness the thunder of hooves at the legendary ParisLongchamp racecourse as...

Economics

3 h. ago Strictly 2025 – live: Final five set to take on Musicals Week

All the live updates from quarter-finals of BBC dancing competition

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3 h. ago World Cup winner urges Carlo Ancelotti to unleash Brazil star and Tartan Army villain against Scotland next summer

BRAZILIAN World Cup winner Roque Junior has demanded his country unleash Tartan Army hate figure Neymar on Scotland this summer. Scotland will face the five-times winners in their last group game in the USA and their legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti was quizzed after the draw about whether the 33-year-old would be part of his plans....

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3 h. ago No time for a rest! England face nightmare run of FOUR games in just 12 days during hectic 2026 World Cup

England's games will essentially be crammed into a week less because they have been drawn in Group L and will not play game one until six days after the World Cup starts.

Sport

3 h. ago Major supermarket giving away free Christmas trees today – but you’ll need to be quick

A MAJOR supermarket chain is giving away hundreds of Christmas trees for free today. A real Christmas tree will usually set you back at least £30, so rushing to your local supermarket today could save you serious cash. Tesco is giving away the trees at ten stores across the UK from 10am onwards. But there’s...

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3 h. ago England World Cup draw 2026: Thomas Tuchel avoids Gareth Southgate nightmare

Thomas Tuchel found out which teams he would be facing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage next summer with England entering the competition as one of the favourites

Politics

3 h. ago Donald Trump's bizarre hidden signal as 'fanboy' FIFA president hands him peace prize

The US president bragged about 'saving millions of lives' in a brazen speech after FIFA boss Giovanni Infantino handed him a 'peace price' at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony

Politics

3 h. ago DUP seeks to block Sinn Fein bid for European Parliament ‘observer status’

The unionist party is set to table a petition of concern against the motion in the Stormont Assembly on Monday.

Politics

4 h. ago Saints, scandal and symphonies: Rosalía is set to go stratospheric in 2026

The flamenco scholar has done an aesthetic 180 between her Grammy-winning album Motomami and new release Lux

Politics

4 h. ago Britain's 25 best martinis revealed: After 5 years of research and hundreds of drinks, HUGHIE DE ZULUETA and ELLA MAY'S definitive guide pinpoints the top cocktails. Now read their ranking

Five years ago, my girlfriend and I set out to find London 's best martini, that totemic mix of gin or vodka plus a measure of vermouth.

Politics

5 h. ago Charlotte Dawson responds to split claims with bombshell post about rugby star fiancé

Mum-of-three, Charlotte Dawson, has set the record straight on her relationship with fiancé, Matt Sarsfield, after it was reported that the couple had called it quits

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