49 m. ago Serena Williams denies remarkable tennis return despite undergoing initial comeback steps

American great looked as though she was preparing for an unlikely comeback

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68 m. ago 'The players don't respect me!' Pep Guardiola's Man City remark after 5

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City managed a 5-4 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Tuesday evening, and the Spaniard was in a playful mood after the nine-goal instant classic under the bright lights

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2 h. ago Russia ‘ready’ for war with Europe, Putin says, as US peace talks end without progress

Kremlin aide says Ukraine crisis is no closer to resolution after Witkoff talks, as Russian president accuses European powers of sabotaging peace Russia and the US did not make progress toward a peace deal for Ukraine during their talks, a senior aide to Vladimir Putin has said, hours after the Russian president issued threats that Russia was ready for war with Europe.In remarks to Russian media, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said that after a five-hour meeting with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, the two sides were “neither further nor closer to resolving the crisis in Ukraine. There is a lot of work to be done.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Fulham 4 Man City 5: Haaland scores 100th goal and Foden nets twice as visitors hold on to win nine

MANCHESTER CITY were forced to hold on to a nervy 5-4 win over Fulham after the Cottagers threatened to mount a stunning comeback from 5-1 down. Pep Guardiola's men reduced Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to two points, but surrendered the chance to do it in style as they came close...

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3 h. ago Russo adds to Kendall’s early strike but England lack clinical edge against Ghana

England 2-0 GhanaYoung star Kendall courts praise from WiegmanLucia Kendall was already living the dream, slotting into life in the WSL after she joined Aston Villa from Southampton this summer with an ease that earned her a first senior call up in October. The 21-year-old made her full debut against Australia, remarkably picking up the player of the match trophy at the end of the 3-0 win.In the cold and rain at St Mary’s against Ghana on Tuesday night, it took her just six minutes to ensure the dream remains a recurring one, slotting in from close range after Bénédicte Simon had scuffed her clearance from Chloe Kelly’s cross and the ball fell fortuitously at the midfielder’s feet. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Russia ‘ready’ for war with Europe, Putin says as peace talks with US begin

Russian president accuses European powers of preventing peace in Ukraine as he meets with Witkoff and KushnerRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesVladimir Putin has accused European powers of preventing peace in Ukraine and threatened that Russia was ready for war as Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, arrived for talks at the Kremlin on Tuesday evening.Moments before the closed-door meeting with Witkoff and Kushner, Putin made a series of hard-edged remarks. Speaking to reporters, he accused European governments of sabotaging the peace process and said that “European demands” on ending the war in Ukraine were “not acceptable to Russia”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Postmasters who signed gagging orders in Post Office scandal urged to come forward

Officers also hint that top executives at Post Office and Fujitsu may face investigation

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4 h. ago Photos of the first major winter storm blanketing the Northeast

The Northeast is experiencing its first significant winter storm just as snow and ice that disrupted post-Thanksgiving travel in the Midwest began to ease.

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4 h. ago Billy Davies not in next Morton manager race as he stays true to Dougie Imrie vow

Davies is happy to remain in his post as Technical Head Coach at Cappielow

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4 h. ago Scotland's struggling NHS heading for 'collapse' this winter as flu cases spike by 45 per cent in a week and deaths hit double digits

Flu cases in Scotland have soared by 45 per cent in just a week amid warning the NHS is facing 'collapse' under the pressure.

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5 h. ago Erling Haaland breaks another record as Man City superstar scores 100 Premier League goals in fewest matches

ERLING HAALAND has become the quickest player to reach 100 Premier League goals. The striker managed the feat against Fulham after scoring in the 17th minute. He had to remain patient too as he uncharacteristically aimed his first opportunity against the post. Moments later he was on hand to fire City in front from Jeremy...

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5 h. ago One of Shark's 'most powerful' vacuums gets 49% reduction after Black Friday

Normally sold for an eye-watering £549.99, it can currently be snagged for £282

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5 h. ago President Donald Trump vows to target any nation bringing drugs into US

The former US president made the remarks during a White House cabinet meeting, where he focused on cocaine from Colombia.

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5 h. ago Post Office Horizon scandal twist as more suspects to be quizzed in coming months

Police are probing 53 'persons of interest' in relation to one of the biggest miscarriages of justice cases in British legal history but the huge probe could be delayed if it does not get funding

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5 h. ago Holly Willoughby fined for driving without due care after moped rider injured

The 44-year-old pleaded guilty by post to driving without due care and attention at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court, but did not attend.

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6 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter slams ‘evil and disgusting’ ICE video that uses her song

Pop star calls out White House’s ‘inhumane agenda’ after post that soundtracks immigration raids to her song JunoSabrina Carpenter has spoken out against Donald Trump’s White House for using her song Juno to soundtrack videos of immigration raids.In response to a video posted on the official White House X account, which depicts Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officials arresting several people in what appears to be Chicago, the singer wrote: “this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.” Continue reading...

Culture

6 h. ago Federal panel could call for scrapping of infant hepatitis B vaccines this week

Two-day meeting under new, RFK Jr-appointed chair could see radical overhaul of US childhood immunizations policyA reversal of a decades-long program of childhood immunizations, including a recommendation to scrap hepatitis B shots for newborn babies, could come as early as this week in a vote by an advisory committee of allies convened by the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr.Speaking to the Washington Post, Kirk Milhoan, the new chair of the federal advisory panel on immunization practices, said members would vote whether to push for the axing of the hepatitis B requirement during its two-day meeting ending Friday. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Post Office reveals busiest day over Christmas season for sending parcels

The company is urging the public to post early to avoid the rush and ensure gifts arrive in time for the big day

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7 h. ago Mad Men begins streaming on HBO Max and viewers spot bizarre mistakes

The award-winning drama series has received a 4K restoration that has seen jumbled up episodes and a vomit machine goofA recent 4K restoration of Mad Men has brought new fans to HBO Max – as well as technical headaches.Bemused and bewildered fans of the groundbreaking television series, which ran from 2007 until 2015 on AMC, have spotted numerous errors after the supposedly sleek restoration began streaming on HBO Max, including several episodes out of order and one particularly glaring post-production goof. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Sabrina Carpenter explodes at 'disgusting' Trump administration for using sex position song in ICE video

Sabrina Carpenter has slammed the White House for its 'disgusting' use of her hit single Juno in a TikTok post celebrating recent arrests made by ICE.

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