3 h. ago Cheers! Pubs to be allowed to pour pints until 1am if a British team reaches next summer's World Cup quarter final

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood wants to extend opening hours if the Three Lions - or any home nation - reach the quarters, semis or final. Landlords and industry leaders said it will boost the ailing sector.

Politics

3 h. ago How Quentin Tarantino became the most contentious man in Hollywood: After defending Roman Polanski for raping 13

This week, Tarantino raised eyebrows yet again when he took aim at Paul Dano - claiming the actor's 'weak' performance in There Will Be Blood hampered the film.

Politics

3 h. ago When I was 16, my dad told me Mum was having an affair. I didn't believe him... the next day he took his own life. 35 years later I found out the shocking truth: COLETTE HUGHES

When I look back at my childhood, it's as if I had two fathers. The first, a proud, loving husband, who relished the silliness of life. Then the sad, defeated man when he became redundant.

Events

4 h. ago White House fails to rule out ICE raids in and around World Cup stadiums ahead of draw

The 2026 World Cup draw is taking place on December 5 and will determine the initial schedule for next year’s competition

Events

4 h. ago Ruben Amorim issues Matthijs de Ligt injury update as Manchester United get major boost

Defender’s absence was a huge blow for Man United against West Ham

Events

5 h. ago Renfrewshire Council could be asked to look into prospect of World Cup fan zone after Scotland heroics

A request for officers to "assess the feasibility" of the idea will be put forward at next week's full council meeting.

Politics

5 h. ago Wales' oldest man shops at same supermarket every day for almost a quarter of his life

Owen Filer, 106, is believed to be Wales' oldest man and has been a loyal customer at Asda Cwmbran for almost a quarter of a century; the store's staff love him so much he's been dubbed a 'local celebrity'

Economics

5 h. ago Hearts chief warns Celtic and Rangers title charge is just the start as Beni Baningime contract timeline emerges

Jambos chief exec Andrew McKinlay believes the ambitious Tynecastle club will only get better

Events

5 h. ago FA chief makes bullish World Cup promise with honest appraisal of Thomas Tuchel

England head to the USA, Canada and Mexico next summer as one of the World Cup favourites and, ahead of Friday's draw, FA chief Mark Bullingham is relishing the opportunity

Politics

5 h. ago Thomas Tuchel considering unusual England tactic to achieve World Cup dream

England are among the favourites to go all the way at next summer's World Cup in a tournament that will be played in stifling temperatures in USA, Mexico and Canada

Politics

5 h. ago Arsene Wenger predicts World Cup 2026 winners with England to miss out and Argentina not defending trophy

ARSENE WENGER claims England could win the World Cup but admits the Three Lions are not as good as France. England will discover their opponents on Friday for next summer’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada with the draw due to start at 5pm. Former Arsenal boss Wenger, now FIFA’s chief of global...

Politics

5 h. ago A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

Politics

6 h. ago Former world darts champion Gerwyn Price lets out huge scream after beating kid in Mosconi Cup doubles match

GERWYN PRICE let out a huge scream after sealing a win in the Mosconi Cup. The darts star traded his arrows for a cue as he turned his hand to pool. Price teamed in up with Milan Patel in a doubles match on Thursday. The pair came up against Hugo Boyle and Ade Oladipo on...

Politics

6 h. ago I'm A Celeb star accuses bosses of 'conspiring to axe him' from the jungle

A former I'm A Celeb star has said he felt his exit from the show was planned as he believes the producers viewed him as a 'pain in the a***' and reveals he threatened to quit

Politics

7 h. ago World Cup ‘94 chief Alan Rothenberg on growth of US soccer, the 2026 finals and dynamic pricing

A foundational figure in the business of soccer and sports in the US is adamant that fans will find a way to attend big events, regardless of political issuesWhenever the modern era of American soccer began (the 1994 World Cup? Or the 1990 appearance by the US men? Or the 1991 World Cup win by the US women?), Alan Rothenberg was a key player.Rothenberg came up as a lawyer under Jack Kent Cooke, owner of Washington’s NFL team, the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA, the LA Kings of the NHL, and – crucially, the Los Angeles Wolves of the North American Soccer League (NASL), a team that started life fielding mostly players from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Continue reading...

Sport

7 h. ago Referees' chief Pierluigi Collina reveals major VAR change for 2026 World Cup

Legendary former referee Pierlugui Collina, now FIFA's ref chief, has confirmed that VAR will be used to adjudicate on second yellow cards and the award of corners

Politics

7 h. ago Horrifying moment Sainsbury's granola bag MOVES 'as mouse wriggles around inside'

This is the horrifying moment a family found what they believe to be a mouse moving inside their granola bag.

Politics

7 h. ago What channel is Sale v Glasgow Warriors on? TV, live stream and team news for Champions Cup clash

Full details ahead of opening match in premier European competition

Sport

7 h. ago Trump orders US embassies to prioritize World Cup fan visas ahead of draw and expected peace prize in DC: Live

Trump is rumored to be the recipient of the new ‘FIFA Peace Prize’

Politics

7 h. ago US admiral defends second strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean

Briefing to lawmakers over September 2 mission comes as Trump and Hegseth seek to distance themselves

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