6 h. ago Footballer 21, hit with lengthy ban and significant fine after admitting placing more than 250 BETS

The Dutch forward was found to have placed the bets on matches between October 2023 and March 2025 and has accepted the offence.

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14 h. ago Make green great again: Can appeals to the wallet make climate policy an election

In this week’s newsletter: At a major gathering in New York, climate advocates say that language has to change• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereAt stuffy United Nations press conferences, in swanky auditoriums and at sticky socialist dance parties, one word was on everyone’s lips at this year’s Climate Week NYC: affordability.The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, said under that under President Trump the United States is “returning to commonsense energy policies that focus on affordability”. The former energy secretary, Jennifer Granholm, said Democrats must focus on renewable power’s ability to shrink power bills to win elections. And supporters of the almost certainly soon-to-be New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, trumpeted their efforts to link green policies with efforts to lower city residents’ rent and make transit affordable.Revealed: Europe losing 600 football pitches of nature and crop land a dayUK fracking ban to be brought forward as Labour ...

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15 h. ago Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl hailed as ‘a hit’ as fans dissect raunchy new lyrics

The album, The Life Of A Showgirl, dropped at 5am in the UK

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27 h. ago Frail Katie Price sparks concern as she vapes on stage and denies tour refunds

Katie Price and pal Kerry Katona have hit back at claims fans have been asking for refunds during their tour as concern for the former glamour model grows

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32 h. ago FIFA ignores calls to ban Israel over Gaza conflict as Gianni Infantino makes stance clear

There has been increasing pressure on FIFA to act and ban Israel from competing on the international stage due to the conflict in Gaza, but president Gianni Infantino has swerved the issue

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32 h. ago Lady Gaga gives UK fans a night to remember with a show featuring a massive skull, an even more massive ballgown and some surprise guests from Netflix hit Wednesday

Launching the UK leg of her tour in front of 20,000 fans, the American superstar, famous for big wigs and meat dresses, delivered a tour de force with the energy levels of a fancy dress rave.

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32 h. ago MAFS UK star Julia Ruth hits back at fans over 'vexed' comments about her clapping

Married At First Sight UK star Julia Ruth has hit back at fans who have been left "vexed" over the way she claps, as she explained the real reason behind her unique style.

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38 h. ago Paramount+ finally confirms future of hit series Lioness as fans all left with the same demand

Lioness has been renewed for a third season on Paramount+ with stars Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman set to return

Sport

38 h. ago Marcus Rashford lands 'bang average' jibe after sending Manchester United reminder

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford provided yet another goal contribution for Barcelona on Wednesday, though it wasn't enough to prevent his side from losing 2-1 against Paris Saint-Germain

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40 h. ago Landman fans pray series goes for ‘years and years’ as gripping season 2 trailer released

A full-length trailer for the second season of Landman has been released and fans are already calling for the hit TV show to be released early

Culture

41 h. ago Fan, 65, banned from new Everton stadium for 'trying to nick row of seats' from Goodison

Stephen Allinson was charged with attempted theft and criminal damage following the incident at Goodison Park when the Toffees hosted Ipswich Town

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49 h. ago Boots' £20 Christmas gift set is bound to be a hit with Lush Snow Fairy fans

The set smells so incredible, even delivery drivers are pointing it out

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51 h. ago Late Dier penalty for Monaco pegs back Manchester City after Haaland double

It was all Manchester City’s fault that they did not leave Monaco without all three points. A piece of late mindlessness from Nico González gifted Eric Dier the chance to level and earned a draw for the hosts.It should have been so much easier for City after Erling Haaland proved their such a thing as a sure bet in Monte Carlo, as his double looked to have secured victory on a subdued night in the principality. Instead Jordan Teze was afforded too much space for the first equaliser and Dier could not turn down the opportunity. There is plenty of time to make up for the dropped points but it was a frustrating match for City who dominated from start to finish but never gave themselves a sufficient cushion that would see themselves over the line. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Celtic fan who mocked Ibrox disaster at Old Firm banned from football

Darren Malloch, 34, was also fined for his conduct.

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63 h. ago Fifa set to dodge discussion on suspending Israel from international football

The issue of banning Israel from international competition is not on the agenda for Thursday’s Fifa Council meeting

Politics

63 h. ago Liverpool legend John Barnes declared bankrupt after company racks up £1.5m debt

The Liverpool legend ran up £1.5m in debt through his media firm

Economics

3 d. ago John Barnes bankrupt after being 'burned' by people he 'trusted' and losing £1.5M

The former Liverpool ace, capped 79 times for England, has faced multiple bankruptcy petitions since 2010 after he was the first £10,000 a week footballer

Economics

3 d. ago Sheffield Utd boss Chris Wilder sent off after angrily kicking ball that hit FAN

Chris Wilder recently returned to Sheffield United for the third time not long after being sacked by the Blades, but he has already found himself in the headlines again

Events

3 d. ago Contenders, ready! Gladiators announced for live tour at Glasgow Hydro this Christmas

Gladiators Live promises an adrenaline-fuelled two-hour spectacle starring the new heroes from the hit BBC series, packed with fan-favourite events and the legendary Eliminator.

Society

3 d. ago Uefa puts Israel vote on hold after Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan

National federations accept decision to pause Israel banMaccabi Tel Aviv due to face Dinamo Zagreb on ThursdayUefa has paused plans to ban Israel from European football after the announcement of Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan for the region.Expectation had been growing of a decisive intervention by Uefa this week, amid growing pressure within football and from outside groups, including the United Nations. But Trump’s announcement of his plan in a joint press conference with Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday put any measures on hold. Continue reading...

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