48 m. ago Nobel prize winner Maria Machado fractured spine fleeing Venezuela on fishing boat to reach ceremony

Machado endured a gruelling three day journey from Venezuela to Oslo over perilous waters last week

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57 m. ago Davina McCall reveals Big Brother wedding ring after secret marriage to Michael Douglas

It was revealed last week that TV presenter Davina McCall had tied the knot with long-term partner and fellow celebrity Michael Douglas in an intimate London Ceremony

Society

84 m. ago Former England star who retired just before Ashes sends blunt message to 'Bazball' critics

England currently trail Australia 2-0 in the Ashes heading into the third Test match in Adelaide this week and now-former international bowler Chris Woakes has had his say.

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89 m. ago Welsh council's finances just improved after budget deal but extreme challenges continue

RCT cabinet members received an update on the latest budget situation after the provisional settlement and with news of a budget deal in Cardiff Bay

Economics

91 m. ago Simon Cowell's new boyband December 10 send fans wild with release of their first full performance

The group were formed by the music mogul, 66, on his new Netflix series, The Next Act, which premiered last week and was savaged by critics.

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1 hour ago Jake Paul tells Anthony Joshua he has made mistake before fight

The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces his toughest test later this week as he takes on the former two-time world champion in a professional dust-up

Sport

2 h. ago Glaciers to reach peak rate of extinction in the Alps in eight years

Climate crisis forecast to wipe out thousands of glaciers a year globally, threatening water supplies and cultural heritageEurope live – latest updatesGlaciers in the European Alps are likely to reach their peak rate of extinction in only eight years, according to a study, with more than 100 due to melt away permanently by 2033. Glaciers in the western US and Canada are forecast to reach their peak year of loss less than a decade later, with more than 800 disappearing each year by then.The melting of glaciers driven by human-caused global heating is one of the clearest signs of the climate crisis. Communities around the world have already held funeral ceremonies for lost glaciers, and a Global Glacier Casualty List records the names and histories of those that have vanished. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Clintons to face contempt of Congress this week if they continue to stonewall Epstein depositions

House Oversight Chairman set a deadline for Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify to Congress on December 17-18 or schedule January depositions, or else face contempt proceedings.

Politics

2 h. ago If Harry Brook is truly a generational talent, that promise needs to be delivered now | Barney Ronay

Arguably the poster-boy for Bazball, England’s vice-captain is in dire need of an innings of substance in Adelaide“They were shocking shots. I’ll admit that every day of the week. Especially the one in Perth. It was nearly a bouncer and I’ve tried to drive it. It was just bad batting. The one in Brisbane I’ve tried to hit it for six. That’s what I mean when I say I need to rein it in a bit.”Oh yes, Harry. This is real transgression. Inject that mild good sense into my throbbing veins. Trash talk binned. Mind games deactivated. Tell me about reining it in again. Shock me with your filthy, filthy conservatism. Talk sensible to me baby. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Rowan's Bowling Alley: New council draft plan highlights threat to London institution

North London bowling alley Rowan’s was founded in 1988

Events

2 h. ago Machado suffered vertebra fracture on secret trip from Venezuela to Norway

Opposition leader and Nobel peace prize laureate’s injury was reportedly sustained during high-risk sea crossingVenezuelan opposition leader and Nobel peace prize laureate María Corina Machado suffered a vertebra fracture during her secret journey from Venezuela to Norway last week, her spokesperson has confirmed.Machado previously said she feared for her life during the perilous voyage to receive her award in Oslo. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Interstellar comet 3I/Atlas will make its closest approach to Earth this week

The stray comet from another star is swinging past Earth

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2 h. ago Ashes latest: Surprise England call made as Brendon McCullum addresses sack threat

England's Ashes fate looks set to be decided this week as Brendon McCullum's men face a make-or-break third Test at the Adelaide Oval

Events

3 h. ago Conor McGregor's fave football host wows fans with wardrobe choice at freezing cold match

Maria Arreghini brought the heat to a freezing cold Milan match last week while wearing a sweater with a sizeable cutout in the centre showing off her assets

Sport

3 h. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,300 top

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to help with housing costs and Council Tax bills.

Economics

3 h. ago Winners of North Lanarkshire Council’s annual Christmas card competition announced

The creative pupils impressed judges with bright colours, big imagination and plenty of seasonal spirit.

Politics

3 h. ago Fallin transport links under microscope as councillor calls for bus improvement

A councillor for the village has had a motion at last week's full council meeting met with strong support after complaints over the poor bus service.

Politics

4 h. ago Comet 3I/Atlas will make its closest approach to Earth this week after months

The stray comet from another star is swinging past Earth

Politics

4 h. ago Lisa Snowdon's 'fabulous' This Morning outfit from M&S is still available to buy

The presenter shared her top supermarket party looks on This Morning last week whilst rocking an ensemble from Marks and Spencer

Politics

4 h. ago Former world snooker champion Neil Robertson mysteriously pulls out of Scottish Open hours before tournament begins

NEIL ROBERTSON has snubbed the Scottish Open at late notice - and he's not the only big name to pull out. Former world champion Robertson would have been one of the better-known stars at this week's Edinburgh showdown. The Aussie, 43, is in good form, having made it to the UK Championship semi-finals earlier this...

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