53 m. ago Alex Carey backs England over beach reset amid Australian media storm

The touring squad has been followed by photographers, television reporters and writers.

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68 m. ago US prosecutors seek to abandon soccer TV rights corruption case

U.S. prosecutors have told the Supreme Court that they want to give up their fight to preserve the convictions of a former Fox executive and a South American sports media company in a corruption case related to the TV rights for international soccer tournaments

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1 hour ago Australia news live: PM says ‘enough is enough’ as social media ban comes into effect; Gina Rinehart’s helipad plan rejected

Follow the latest updates liveSocial media ban: some platforms still allowing 14-year-olds as landmark ruling comes into forceCallout: How is Australia’s social media ban affecting you and your family?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInman Grant says getting ‘the most powerful, rich companies’ to comply was always going to be messyInman Grant said she expects kids to experience massive changes as the social media ban sticks around. The eSafety commissioner added that some social media companies were more difficult to work with than others during the rollout of the ban, telling ABC News:To the extent that there are seven stages of grief, we have seen some be very accepting, some in denial, some are quite angry.I guess that shows the character of the company and how they’re taking this. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Albanese is taking away social media for children but hanging out mistletoe for AI. It’s magical thinking | Peter Lewis

The PM won big by convincing us we could avoid the madness of Donald Trump’s new world order but Labor’s feeble AI plan embeds Australia deeply in its orbitGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastI’m blaming Santa. As 2025 reaches its inevitable endgame, I can’t help thinking we have all become gullible children enthralled by the promise of tech cornucopia, refusing to see the folds in our logic because deep down we don’t want to break the magic.While the federal government prepares to take the toys off the children with its world-first social media ban, it is hanging out the stockings for the self-same tech overlords to fill with new goodies via its light-touch National AI Plan. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: A new security plan reveals what Trump really thinks about Europe

Donald Trump to Europe: 'You're on your own, losers. Bye!' That's the blunt message at the heart of his administration's new National Security Strategy.

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2 h. ago Furious residents blame 'monstrous' 60ft tall warehouse looming over their gardens after they're submerged by floodwater

Families living near a controversial business park in Tyldesley, Wigan, have claimed that the new development has been signed off without proper 'surface water plans'.

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3 h. ago Arne Slot admits ‘it’s been emotional’ as he opens up on Mo Salah returning to Liverpool team after huge Inter win

ARNE SLOT opened about Mo Salah returning to the Liverpool team after his gamble to leave the outcast star at home paid off. Victory over Inter Milan eased the pressure on Slot thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai’s late penalty winner when the midfielder smashed home an 88th minute spot-kick following Alessandro Bastoni’s shirt pull on Florian...

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3 h. ago Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman plan special routine for their final Strictly live show as they prepare to say goodbye as hosts after more than 20 years

The duo are planning their Strictly goodbye in style - and they may even take to the dancefloor.

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4 h. ago How Chelsea can qualify automatically for Champions League knockout stages after Atalanta loss

Blues face Pafos and Napoli in their remaining league phase matches

Sport

4 h. ago Sky Sports blasted by furious EFL fans who were left unable to watch games after broadcaster CRASHES

Supporters had sat down to watch Tuesday evening's matches across the Championship, League One, League Two and the EFL Trophy, offered via the broadcaster's Sky Sports+ channel.

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer's plan to save Britain's children from three major dangers

PM Keir Starmer has vowed to tackle a crisis of young people struggling with 'unprecedented levels of isolation' with the launch of a landmark youth strategy on Wednesday

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4 h. ago 'Shocking' asylum watchdog report lifts lid on backlog and wasted cash

The National Audit Office (NAO) has said short-term planning in the asylum system has created new backlogs - with large numbers of people waiting years for a decision

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4 h. ago Flying taxis to take passengers to airports in minutes from 2028, company says

Vertical Aerospace hopes its Valo aircraft, which has a capacity for up to six passengers, can get regulatory approval in three years.

Transport

4 h. ago Charles De Ketelaere and Atalanta captain agree on Chelsea after 'beautiful' Champions League win

Match winner and captain cannot hide their delight at beating Chelsea

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4 h. ago Luigi Mangione’s notes to self: 'Pluck eyebrows,' 'Keep momentum, FBI slower overnight'

A to-do list and travel plans found during Luigi Mangione’s arrest and revealed in court this week shed new light on the steps he may have taken — or planned to take — to avoid capture after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing last year

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4 h. ago Thomas Frank welcomes home momentum and plays down Dominic Solanke fears

Second-half penalties by Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons against Slavia Prague helped Tottenham secure back-to-back home wins.

Politics

4 h. ago Liverpool: Arne Slot sends Mohamed Salah clear message as peace talks plan revealed

Reds boss left club legend out of squad for precious Champions League win

Politics

4 h. ago ‘So unlucky’ – Chelsea star Wesley Fofana forced off barely 30 minutes after coming on with gruesome EYE injury

CHELSEA defender Wesley Fofana was forced off just 32 minutes after coming on against Atalanta. Fofana, 24, has had a torrid time with injuries since making the move to Stamford Bridge in 2022 - and his nightmare shows no signs of relenting. The centre-back, who came on after half-time, took a stray boot to the...

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4 h. ago Arne Slot plays coy over Mohamed Salah reconciliation after Champions League win

Liverpool sealed a crucial victory over Inter Milan despite leaving Salah at home to alleviate some of the pressure on the manager

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4 h. ago Chelsea fans turn on Enzo Maresca for ‘baffling’ substitutions in Champions League defeat to Serie A strugglers Atalanta

CHELSEA fans were left furious with head coach Enzo Maresca after the club suffered a shock Champions League defeat to Atalanta. The Blues got off to a flying start when Joao Pedro broke the deadlock in the first half. But things took a turn after the break when former West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca levelled...

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