19 m. ago Trump renews attack on UK for not allowing more oil drilling in North Sea – UK politics live

The US president highlighted the North Sea as part of a wider criticism of clean energy policiesWe’re not far off PMQs. Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.There will be two statements in the Commons after PMQs. At 12.30pm Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, will give one about the warm homes plan, and about an hour later Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, will give one on the water white paper. Continue reading...

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57 m. ago Carlos Alcaraz marches on at Australian Open after golfing with Roger Federer

World No 1 eases to 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2 win over HanfmannBritain’s Cameron Norrie holds nerve against NavaCarlos Alcaraz’s preparations for his second-round victory at the Australian Open included a round of golf in Melbourne with Roger Federer, whose abilities off the tee he praised following a 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2 win over Yannick Hanfmann.“It’s as beautiful as his tennis,” Alcaraz said of Federer’s golf swing. “I’m not surprised. It’s unbelievable. Everything he does, he does in style, really beautiful. On the golf course, it’s a really beautiful swing.” Continue reading...

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74 m. ago F1 star told he must serve penalty at first 2026 race as Damon Hill calls it 'ridiculous'

Former Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill called the situation 'ridiculous' as one driver was told they would have to serve a grid penalty at the Australian Grand Prix in early March

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2 h. ago Every coach Emma Raducanu has worked with and what happened to them

Emma Raducanu has enjoyed a wealth of success in the world of tennis in a short but incredibly sweet career, but she has gone through a number of elite-level coaches on the way to the top

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2 h. ago Prisoner Cell Block H star Patsy King dies aged 95 after ‘short illness’ as tributes paid to ‘unforgettable character’

ACTRESS Patsy King who starred in Prisoner Block H has died aged 95. Patsy passed away on Monday after battling a "short illness", it has been reported. She was best known for her role as Governor Erica Davidson in the legendary Australian TV series. A fan favourite, Patsy appeared in 351 episodes of Prisoner as...

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2 h. ago What Emma Raducanu thinks of Luke Littler after his embarrassingly honest admission

Luke Littler and Emma Raducanu have given their thoughts on each other, with the darts world champion making a surprising admission

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2 h. ago Australian Open 2026: De Minaur, Zverev, Tiafoe and Andreeva win, Raducanu out – live

Live updates from all of the action at Melbourne Park Raducanu out but ‘head held high’ | Mail DanielNorrie is doing his thing again, upping it when he needs to for another mini-break and 6-2. I wonder if it’s a cognitive thing, because it’s not like he wasn’t trying his best when struggling earlier in the set, so it’s not an effort thing, but I guess focusing for hours at a time is hard if not impossible and there’s a kind of locked-in version that intensifies as the match does and, as I type, he serves out to lead Nava 6-1 7-6(3) having saved two set points not that long ago.Obviously Zverev finds an ace to restore deuce – he may be resigned to his fate of never winning a slam, but his serve remains one of the best shots in the game, and from there, he ends a long hold. And back with the breaker, Norrie has a mini-break and a 3-2 lead. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Australian Open fans 'obsessed' with star's 'tennis queen' WAG as she stuns Down Under

Tennis fans in Melbourne have found their new muse after one Australian Open star's girlfriend turned heads Down Under and was dubbed queen of the court for her social media content

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2 h. ago Cameron Norrie gets into party spirit as he reaches Australian Open third round

The 26th seed battled to a four-set win over Emilio Nava in a great atmosphere at Melbourne Park.

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2 h. ago Grieving dad reveals heartbreaking story about his daughter, 19, who was found dead surrounded by a pack of dingoes with multiple defensive wounds

Canadian backpacker Piper James, 19, was camping on Queensland's remote K'gari Island when she told friends she was heading out for an early-morning swim. Her body was found hours later.

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2 h. ago Starmer tells MPs he ‘will not yield’ over Greenland despite US pressure – UK politics live

PM says Trump’s Chagos Islands comment designed to put pressure on him to ‘yield’ over Greenland, but he will not complyWe’re not far off PMQs. Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.There will be two statements in the Commons after PMQs. At 12.30pm Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, will give one about the warm homes plan, and about an hour later Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, will give one on the water white paper. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Birthday girl Emma Bunton carries balloons and gifts as she steps out with husband Jade Jones while celebrating her milestone 50th

Baby Spice started off her milestone day live on Heart FM as she co-presented the breakfast show with Jamie Theakston.

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3 h. ago Patsy King dead: Prisoner Cell Block H star dies after 'short illness'

Prisoner Cell Block H actress Patsy King, who played Governor Erica Davidson in the Australian TV series, has died at the age of 95 following a battle with a 'short illness'

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3 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka hits back after her Australian Open opponent called for her to be BANNED from tennis

Aryna Sabalenka has hit back at claims that Russian and Belarusian players should not be competing on the professional tennis circuit due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stating: 'Obviously I want peace'.

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3 h. ago Devastated parents speak out after Canadian teen found dead surrounded by dingoes on Australian island

Investigators are yet to conclude whether 19-year-old died from drowning or dingo attack

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3 h. ago PMQs live: Starmer says Badenoch is putting ‘naked opportunism over national interest’ by siding with Trump on Chagos deal

The prime minister answers questions from MPs and Conservative leader in the House of Commons We’re not far off PMQs. Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.There will be two statements in the Commons after PMQs. At 12.30pm Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, will give one about the warm homes plan, and about an hour later Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, will give one on the water white paper. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Tiafoe in action; De Minaur, Zverev and Andreeva win, Raducanu out – live

Live updates from all of the action at Melbourne Park Raducanu out but ‘head held high’ | Mail DanielNorrie is doing his thing again, upping it when he needs to for another mini-break and 6-2. I wonder if it’s a cognitive thing, because it’s not like he wasn’t trying his best when struggling earlier in the set, so it’s not an effort thing, but I guess focusing for hours at a time is hard if not impossible and there’s a kind of locked-in version that intensifies as the match does and, as I type, he serves out to lead Nava 6-1 7-6(3) having saved two set points not that long ago.Obviously Zverev finds an ace to restore deuce – he may be resigned to his fate of never winning a slam, but his serve remains one of the best shots in the game, and from there, he ends a long hold. And back with the breaker, Norrie has a mini-break and a 3-2 lead. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Australian Open star forced to forfeit £100k in prize money after second‑round retirement

Australian Open players earn £75k for reaching the first round, rising to £113k if they make the second round, and another star who celebrates his birthday next week is set to miss out on a lump sum

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3 h. ago Sabalenka and Medvedev respond after Ukrainian player demands ban over Russian invasion

Oleksandra Oliynykova called for Russian and Belarusian players to be banned from all tournaments following her first-round defeat to Madison Keys at the Australian Open

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4 h. ago All Australian Open matches suspended as British tennis star forced off court

Multiple matches were suspended with British No.1 Cameron Norrie among those affected

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