34 h. ago Simon Yates, cycling’s great underdog, defies expectation once more with sporting farewell

The 33-year-old stunned the cycling world by announcing his retirement on Wednesday, but the understated, unexpected move is quintessentially Simon Yates

Sport

54 h. ago Simon Yates announces surprise retirement with ‘deep pride and sense of peace’

British cyclist calls time aged 33 after a 13-year career‘Now feels the right moment,’ says Giro d’Italia winnerSimon Yates, one of Britain’s most storied riders and the winner of last year’s Giro d’Italia, has stunned cycling by announcing his retirement at 33.The Visma-Lease a Bike rider announced on Wednesday that he is quitting with “deep pride and a sense of peace” after a 13-year career that gleaned two grand tours, 10 elite stages and 36 professional races. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Tyson and Paris Fury's daughter Venezuela, 16, reveals she's planning to get married THIS YEAR after announcing surprise engagement

Fans were left shocked in October when the Fury family shared a video of Venezuela accepting her boyfriend's proposal at her glamorous 16th birthday party.

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9 d. ago Tesla publishes analyst forecasts suggesting sales set to fall

Tesla endured tough year in part thanks to some consumers’ distaste for Elon Musk’s embrace of rightwing politicsTesla has taken the unusual step of publishing sales forecasts that suggest 2025 deliveries will be lower than expected and future years’ sales will be well below targets set by its chief executive, Elon Musk.The US electric vehicle maker published figures from analysts suggesting it will announce 423,000 deliveries during the fourth quarter of 2025, in a new “consensus” section on its investor website. That would represent a 16% decline from the final quarter of 2024. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Tesla makes surprise announcement of lower than expected sales for 2025

Electric vehicle maker also predicts future sales will miss Elon Musk’s ambitious targetsTesla has taken the unusual step of publishing sales forecasts that suggest 2025 deliveries will be lower than expected and future years’ sales will be well below targets set by its chief executive, Elon Musk.The US electric vehicle maker published figures from analysts suggesting it will announce 423,000 deliveries during the fourth quarter of 2025, in a new “consensus” section on its investor website. That would represent a 16% decline from the final quarter of 2024. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Trump announces surprise 'productive' call with Putin ahead of Zelenskyy meeting

Donald Trump has revealed he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his major peace talks meeting with Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago later today (December 28)

Politics

2 w. ago Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll slams decision to axe Christmas Eve show

Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll has shared his surprise after Irish broadcaster RTE announced it will not broadcast its traditional live Christmas Eve show from Dublin's Grafton Street, which he usually co-hosts

Politics

2 w. ago Zoe Ball beams as she arrives at the BBC studios for the last day of her Radio 2 show after announcing shock exit

The DJ, 55, surprised her listeners last weekend when she announced live on air she is quitting the weekly slot after just seven months.

Events

3 w. ago A chef’s Christmas: Anna Haugh’s Irish family favourites – recipes

Red chicory leaves with blue cheese, honey and walnuts; a big jug of caramelised swede and honey soup; a turkey wellington with red wine gravy, cranberry relish and a hispi and sprout slaw; and a showstopping yule log to finishChristmas lunch in my family is about as traditional as it comes, and is pretty much the same every year no matter who’s house we’re at (including at least three monumental rows about things that happened years ago). Everyone chips in, too, even the kids – well, they’ve got to earn their dinner somehow. Rather than shooing them off to watch cartoons while the adults do all the work, we make sure they’re hands-on in the kitchen alongside us, especially with the annual yule log. Not only is this a valuable life lesson, it also helps develop and strengthen our family culture. The children get to share in that sense of pride at a job well done, too, and everyone feels a part of the occasion. And isn’t that what Christmas is all about? Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago Senedd Members to get above inflation pay increase next year

The announcement comes despite a surprise fall in inflation in the most recent figures

Economics

3 w. ago Donald Trump announces he will give live address to the nation tonight

The US President made a surprise announcement on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, saying that he would be speaking at 9pm EST, and declared that the 'best is yet to come'.

Politics

3 w. ago Donald Trump mysterious six word statement as he addresses the nation

US President Donald Trump has announced he will be giving a surprise address from the White House

Politics

3 w. ago Donald Trump addressing world with mystery announcement in unusual move

US President Donald Trump has announced he will be giving a surprise address from the White House, with the 79-year-old claiming 'the best is yet to come' but keeping the topic a mystery

Politics

3 w. ago Zoe Ball breaks cover after her surprise Radio 2 exit as she heads out shopping with ex

The DJ, 55, surprised her listeners when she announced live on air at the weekend she is quitting the weekly slot after just seven months.

Economics

3 w. ago Zoe Ball breaks cover after her shock Radio 2 exit as she heads out shopping with ex

The DJ, 55, surprised her listeners when she announced live on air at the weekend she is quitting the weekly slot after just seven months.

Economics

4 w. ago Meghan Markle makes sudden Harry announcement hours before King's cancer update

The Duchess of Sussex has made a surprise announcement about her upcoming plans with Prince Harry, after a tumultous couple of weeks dealing with her estranged father's health woes

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