41 m. ago The Wallabies were meant to prove they’re back. But instead they have gone backwards

The 46-19 shellacking against Ireland is a stark reminder of how far behind the best teams Australia still sitThree weeks ago, Australia arrived in Europe self-assured and quietly confident of taking a few prized scalps. And why not? They had come within a single refereeing call at the breakdown of claiming a British & Irish Lions series win. They had hammered the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg. They had shown great chutzpah to beat Argentina after the hooter and they still carried the glow of last November’s win over England.This was a side developing shape and steel, a side capable of the sublime, a side beginning to coax long-dormant fans back to the code while tempting home several stars who had crossed to rugby league. This tour was supposed to confirm, unequivocally, that the Wallabies were back. Instead, they’ve gone backwards after a sorry performance against Ireland in Dublin where they received a 46–19 shellacking that still managed to flatter them on the sc...

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83 m. ago 'Canny' Meghan Markle is 'professionally wooing' Amazon top boss Jeff Bezos after string of Netflix flops, insiders claim 

Netflix bosses are said to 'have noted' that the Duchess of Sussex appears to be professionally wooing billionaire Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.

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2 h. ago Teenager charged after crash killed pregnant woman and her unborn child while in car park

A TEEN has been charged after a pregnant woman and her unborn baby were killed in what Australian police describe as a “terrible” crash. The 33-year-old mum, who was eight months pregnant, was walking with her husband and three-year-old son along a New South Wales car park. She was suddenly struck at the entrance to...

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2 h. ago Glasgow hat shop shuts down after almost SEVEN decades as owners admit ‘heavy hearts’

ONE of Scotland's oldest hat stores is closing after more than six decades with owners revealing their heartbreak of having to shut shop. Ella Bulloch Hats & Accessories announced the devastating news after 61 years of trading. The firm, based in Muirend, Glasgow, provides headwear for grand events like weddings and horse races. In a...

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2 h. ago ‘This ends here’ – Conor Benn SHUTS DOWN Chris Eubank Jr trilogy after dominant revenge victory

CONOR BENN shut down a trilogy fight against Chris Eubank Jr as he exacted revenge in their rematch. The ace produced a top performance to dominate Saturday's fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Benn won by unanimous points decision to restore honour to his family name in the feud started decades ago by dad Nigel...

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2 h. ago What's REALLY happening in the race to unseat Starmer amid Labour mounting panic at Budget 'omnishambles'

After a week which has veered from farce to tragedy - for Britain's economy and its standing in the world - the field of 'stalking horses' behind the PM has now widened to Grand National levels.

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2 h. ago Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley arrested on felony assault charge in Texas

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley has been arrested and charged with felony assault in what police in Texas are calling a “family violence” incident

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2 h. ago Stricty pro breaks down in hysterical tears over judges’ comments

ONE of the Strictly pros broke down in tears after hearing praises from the judges about his partner. It was a truly emotional moment, as the dancing pro weeped knowing that all of his partner's hard work had been noticed. Tonight on Strictly, Carlos Gu and Karen Carney performed an American Smooth to a rendition...

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3 h. ago Bombshell email to paedo Jeffrey Epstein ‘confirms’ Andrew ‘received massage’ at Ghislaine Maxwell’s home

A BOMBSHELL email to paedo billionaire Jeffrey Epstein sheds a damning new light on sex claims made against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The message from Epstein's socialite madam, Ghislaine Maxwell, appears to confirm the disgraced Royal received a 'massage' at her Belgravia home in London. In the January 2015 email - sent just days after Andrew was...

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3 h. ago Big Brother’s Lisa Appleton engaged to a FAN after just five months of dating

LISA Appleton is engaged to a fan after just months of dating and has shown off a big rock on her finger after he popped the question.  The Big Brother star, 57, was snapped out and about this week flaunting the sparkler and we’re told the proposal came at just the right time.  An insider...

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3 h. ago Scotland player ratings against Greece: stalwart's bad night, striking nightmare, 3s but also 7s in fightback

Marks out of ten for the Scotland performances in Athens

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3 h. ago Thought it couldn't get worse, Sir Keir? That's not what Westminster insiders are saying... as the number of MPs jockeying to unseat Starmer reaches Grand National levels

After a week which has veered from farce to tragedy - for Britain's economy and its standing in the world - the field of 'stalking horses' behind the PM has now widened to Grand National levels.

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3 h. ago ‘You can’t walk out with that and lose’ – Chris Eubank Jr’s flamboyant outfit divides fans in ring walk with 50 Cent

CHRIS EUBANK JR left fans divided with his ring walk before facing Conor Benn. The boxing star waltzed out at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the company of his legendary dad Eubank Sr. The pair were also accompanied by American rapper 50 Cent, who performed his hit song 'Many Men'. But it was Eubank Jr's...

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3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's George Clarke reveals mum's cancer diagnosis as he dedicates emotional dance to her

The YouTuber and social media star, 25, shared his mum Nicky's cancer diagnosis ahead of his touching performance

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3 h. ago Meteorite smashes through blokes roof as 'alien' probe launched

A bloke was rudely awakened by a rock smashing through his roof after flying from outer space at 6.30 in the morning, leaving a gaping hole. Now his damaged roof is going on display at a museum

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3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Carlos Gu breaks down in tears over Shirley Ballas' five

The professional dancer was in floods of tears after hearing the feedback from judges

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4 h. ago Gilmore Girls actress Elizabeth Franz dead at 84 as husband confirms sad news

Elizabeth Franz, 84, was best known for roles including Mia in Gilmore Girls and for her iconic stage performances in Death of a Salesman on Broadway.

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5 h. ago Wales player ratings vs Japan as two stand out amid some awful performances

It was a tough day at the office for Wales despite a late win over Japan

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5 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's George Clarke breaks down in tears as he delivers emotional performance dedicated to his beloved mum amid her devastating cancer battle

The YouTube star, 25, took to the dance-floor with pro partner Alexis Warr for an emotional Rhumba, leaving fans at home and head judge Shirley Ballas in tears.

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5 h. ago Teen charged with murdering girl, 17, and attacking mum in family home horror

Gwent Police has charged an 18-year-old man with murder and attempted murder after schoolgirl Lainie Williams, 17, was found dead at her home in Cefn Fforest, South Wales

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