89 m. ago Simon Cowell shares Liam Payne regret and what he told One Direction star in final meeting

X-Factor tycoon Simon Cowell told Liam not to let music "ruin" his life and wishes he could "turn back the clock" but said he does not hold himself responsible for the singer's death

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3 d. ago Max Verstappen dominates F1 Las Vegas GP to keep championship hopes alive

Red Bull driver all but untouchable under the lights in NevadaLando Norris took second, George Russell third and Oscar Piastri fourthMax Verstappen has won the Las Vegas Grand Prix with a dominant drive that was enough to just keep his world championship hopes alive. Title leader Lando Norris took second and with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in fourth he managed to put another six points on him, with the Australian too just hanging on to his title chances.With the second place, Norris, while he will not countenance allowing the thought of it to cloud his approach, must be considered world champion in waiting. He now leads Piastri by 30 points; 58 remain on the table from the final two meetings in Qatar, which includes a sprint race, and Abu Dhabi. If Norris comes out of the meeting in Doha with a 26 point lead he will seal the championship there. As it stands finishing in front of Piastri and Verstappen in both races in Qatar would be enough. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago South Africa says US boycott of G20 is ‘coercion by absentia’

US says Johannesburg meeting cannot issue final statement without its presence and that summit’s priorities ‘run counter to US policy views’South Africa has accused the US of attempting “coercion by absentia” after Donald Trump’s administration confirmed it would boycott the G20 meeting in Johannesburg and said no final statement by G20 leaders could be issued without its presence.The US sent a note last weekend confirming none of its officials would be attending the G20 leaders’ summit on 22 to 23 November, the first to be held in Africa, and that it would not accept any declaration issued at the end of it. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Alcaraz v Sinner live: ATP Finals latest score as Sinner leads and breaks back in second set

Alcaraz and Sinner meet in a sixth final of the season as the Italian looks to defend his title and the Spaniard bids to win the Finals for the first time

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9 d. ago Alcaraz v Sinner live: ATP Finals latest score as Alcaraz calls timeout after long delay in Turin

Alcaraz and Sinner meet in a sixth final of the season as the Italian looks to defend his title and the Spaniard bids to win the Finals for the first time

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9 d. ago Alcaraz v Sinner live: ATP Finals latest score and updates as rivals clash for year

Alcaraz and Sinner meet in a sixth final of the season as the Italian looks to defend his title and the Spaniard bids to win the Finals for the first time

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9 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz backtracks on Jannik Sinner friendship stance as tennis icon responds

Carlos Alcaraz will meet Jannik Sinner in the final of the ATP Finals tournament on Sunday in what is the sixth top billing clash of the year between the two players

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1 week ago Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn II: middleweight boxing rematch – live updates

Fathers’ feud echoes as sons meet for final chapterRehydration clause looms over high-stakes rematchReach out to Bryan via Bluesky or emailTorrential rain lashed across north London yesterday and the mood tonight at the Tottenham Hotspur would have been very different if we had to face more of the same. But it’s crisp and, so far, mercifully dry. The stadium is about 90% full but a large number of tickets were easily available, and at a marked-down price, earlier today. Thousands of freebies were also dished out this week – which indicates that demand for Benn-Eubank Jr II needed a little boost.Benn and Eubank Jr should make their ringwalks around 10pm. The undercard is rattling along. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago France v South Africa live: Rugby heavyweights renew hostilities in mouth

Two years on from a captivating World Cup quarter-final, the pair return to Paris for a mouthwatering meeting

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2 w. ago Is Tottenham vs Man United on TV? Live stream, channel and kick

Manchester United travel to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon as the two sides meet for the first time since the Europa League final last season

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2 w. ago What Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula need to qualify at WTA Finals

Gauff and Sabalenka meet in their first match since the French Open final and with their WTA Finals fate to be decided

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3 w. ago Celtic v Rangers live: Old Firm chaos continues as Celtic lead League Cup semi

Both Celtic and Rangers have changed managers since the last Old Firm and meet for a place in the League Cup final

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3 w. ago Celtic v Rangers live: Old Firm chaos continues as rivals clash in League Cup semi

Both Celtic and Rangers have changed managers since the last Old Firm and meet for a place in the League Cup final

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