37 m. ago Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka wins; Alcaraz and Raducanu in action on day one – live

The first grand slam of 2026 is under way in Melbourne Britain’s Fery delivers upset with win over seed Cobolli Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: email DanielI’m not sure why, but I can’t get commentary on Bublik v Brooksby, which isn’t helpful, but Bublik leads 3-1; Tiafoe is up a break in set three, so at 4-2 is only two games away from seeing off Kubler; Zheng leads Korda by a break at 4-3 in the fifth; and Norrie is up a set on Bonzi, but serving to stay in the second at 4-5.We’re away on Laver, Sabalenka in dayglo straight out of 1989 and Rakotomanga Rajaonah immediately makes 0-30 on her serve. Oh! And when the champ swats a backhand long, she’s down three break points! All three are saved, but then the underdog raises a fourth on advantage, thrashes a deep return, and Sabalenka nets a forehand! Rakotomanga Rajaonah need only hold five times and she’s a set up! Er yeah, let’s see Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Lawrence Shankland injury latest as Hearts boss Derek McInnes delivers huge update ahead of title showdown with Celtic

DEREK McINNES fears Lawrence Shankland is OUT of Hearts title crunch with Celtic next weekend. The Scotland striker was forced off during the Jambos’ Scottish Cup loss to Falkirk with an apparent hamstring injury. Shankland had earlier scored from the spot during the 1-1 draw and was down to take a penalty in the shoot-out,...

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2 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka, Alcaraz and Raducanu in action on day one – live

The first grand slam of 2026 is under way in Melbourne Britain’s Fery delivers upset with win over seed Cobolli Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: email DanielI’m not sure why, but I can’t get commentary on Bublik v Brooksby, which isn’t helpful, but Bublik leads 3-1; Tiafoe is up a break in set three, so at 4-2 is only two games away from seeing off Kubler; Zheng leads Korda by a break at 4-3 in the fifth; and Norrie is up a set on Bonzi, but serving to stay in the second at 4-5.We’re away on Laver, Sabalenka in dayglo straight out of 1989 and Rakotomanga Rajaonah immediately makes 0-30 on her serve. Oh! And when the champ swats a backhand long, she’s down three break points! All three are saved, but then the underdog raises a fourth on advantage, thrashes a deep return, and Sabalenka nets a forehand! Rakotomanga Rajaonah need only hold five times and she’s a set up! Er yeah, let’s see Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Iran cannot be bombed into democracy. But it can be helped to find its way there | Simon Tisdall

Independent media, civil society, the rule of law – these are the things that Iranians truly need. And there are ways for the west to help secure themSoon after becoming president in 2017, Donald Trump ordered an attack on an Islamic State (IS) underground complex in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province. The strike involved the first-ever use in combat of a GBU-43 massive ordnance air blast (Moab) “bunker buster” bomb – the US’s most powerful conventional weapon. The bombing killed about 90 insurgents but failed to crush IS. It also made zero long-term difference to the US’s losing battle with the Taliban.Yet that was not the point. Inexperienced Trump, who had famously avoided military service, was keen to show he was in charge, a commander-in-chief unafraid to make tough calls and send troops into harm’s way. He craved a big bang – a spectacular demonstration of unmatched US power. Like a teenager who unexpectedly obtains the keys to the family gun cabinet, he could not resist the tem...

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3 h. ago Kai Rooney's Man Utd ban and why he told his dad Wayne he's not allowed to watch him play

Kai Rooney is following in his father Wayne's footsteps at Manchester United, but the teenage striker has faced several challenges

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5 h. ago Elephant seals return to Año Nuevo State Park. Visitors watch battling bulls and 75

Every winter, about 10,000 elephant seals make their way to California’s Año Nuevo State Park, to fight, mate and give birth

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6 h. ago Meghan Markle's UK return mapped from 'Archie and Lilibet play dates to copying Kate'

With Prince Harry reportedly set to be granted UK police protection, it's thought he may be set to return with his children, Archie and Lilibet, and wife Meghan in the coming months

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6 h. ago Michael Carrick praises Manchester United star who 'made the difference' vs Man City

Man Utd beat Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford as Michael Carrick made an impressive return to the Old Trafford dugout.

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8 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russia readying strikes on nuclear power system, Zelenskyy warns

Kyrylo Budanov arrives in US heading delegation for further talks on peace proposals. What we know on day 1,425Russia is taking aim at Ukraine’s nuclear power system, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday, as the Kremlin continues to try to freeze Ukraine into submission by crippling its energy grid. “We do not see any willingness on the part of the aggressor to comply with any agreements or end the war,” the Ukrainian president said. “Instead, there is ample information about preparations for further Russian strikes on our energy sector and infrastructure, including facilities and networks that serve our nuclear power plants. Each such Russian strike on the energy sector amid such a harsh winter weakens and undermines the efforts of key states – in particular the United States – to end this war.”Zelenskyy spoke after a briefing from Ukraine’s chief of defence intelligence, Oleh Ivashchenko – the recent replacement for Kyrylo Budanov, who was made head of the president’s office. Budano...

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9 h. ago Rampaging elephant which has killed 22 people still on the loose: Terrified Indian villagers forced to sleep on rooftops or abandon their homes for fear it might return

The young male, which has one tusk, is still at large in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, around 730 miles east of the Indian capital Delhi.

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9 h. ago Woman killed by falling tree branch in NSW storms as landslide and flood warnings issued for Sydney

Residents near Narrabeen Lagoon told to leave on Saturday night, after death of woman near WollongongFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSummer storms on Australia’s east coast have claimed one life and threatened dozens more as flood waters rise.Residents and holidaymakers have been told they can return back after being evacuated Narrabeen Lagoon in Sydney’s northern beaches overnight on Saturday, while a landslide damaged three homes and injured at least one woman 20km north, at Great Mackerel beach. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Celtic lose out on another possible new striker option as 25

CELTIC may have turned the corner on the pitch under Martin O'Neill. But off the pitch their recruitment seems to be standing still - as another potential new striker has signed elsewhere. Under O'Neill, the Hoops looked like their old selves in a 4-0 win over Dundee United last weekend before a contrasting 1-0 victory...

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11 h. ago 'Not great': Hearts fears grow over Lawrence Shankland for Celtic clash as major update given

Striker’s injury is major concern after Scottish Cup exit

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12 h. ago Michael Carrick issues rallying cry to Man Utd players after demolishing bitter rivals Man City in Manchester derby

MICHAEL CARRICK looked back on a dream start as Manchester United interim boss and told his players: Now do that every week. The Red Devils produced a sensational performance in his first game since returning to the club to dent Manchester City’s title hopes with a 2-0 victory. Bryan Mbeumo marked his return after the...

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12 h. ago GLEN OWEN: Will Ed Miliband back Andy Burnham's bid to topple Starmer in return for keys to the Exchequer?

GLEN OWEN: The Prime Minister is widely expected to face a challenge after May's local elections, which on current polling trends will prove disastrous for Labour.

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13 h. ago US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambush

A third round of retaliatory strikes by the U.S. in Syria has resulted in the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader

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14 h. ago Master Neil Lennon schools his Hibs apprentice David Gray as Dunfermline cup tie exposes issues

Pars strike at perfect moment to cause a Scottish Cup upset

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15 h. ago How to watch FIFA's 'game of legends' as Gareth Bale, Didier Drogba and more return to pitch

Legends like Iker Casillas, Carles Puyol, Gareth Bale, Didier Drogba, and more will be reunited for the 2026 FIFA Legends Match in a bid to hype up this summer's World Cup

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16 h. ago Jack Grealish's secret pub trip and ripping into John Terry ahead of Aston Villa return

Jack Grealish returns to his old stomping ground to face Aston Villa on Sunday, with former Villans boss Dean Smith having lifted the lid on heated training sessions with John Terry and some of his off-field antics

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16 h. ago Michael Carrick issues new Manchester United challenge after dominant derby win

Red Devils legend enjoys dream return to Old Trafford as rivals Man City well beaten

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