15 h. ago Star who 'agreed' Arsenal transfer is now retired aged 26 – 'I blame myself'

Former Czech Republic under-21s star Martin Graiciar spent time training with Arsenal and was poised to join them permanently before his dream transfer fell apart

Sport

21 h. ago ‘I can’t go on anymore’: Mazón resigns as Valencia leader and acknowledges mistakes during deadly 2024 floods – Europe live

Mazón faced daily calls for his resignation after flooding in October 2024 killed 229 peopleFor more on the anger towards Mazón and the calls for consequences after Spain’s worst natural disaster this century, it’s worth reading this report from our Spain correspondent, Sam Jones.Resigning his post, Mazón said “I can’t go on anymore” as he lamented “brutal” criticism he faced, while “acknowledging” mistakes made in an “unprecedented” situation. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago NFL week nine: Bills v Chiefs, Steelers stun Colts, Bears earn wild win over Bengals – live

Vikings tame Lions, Panthers edge Packers on day of shocks Sign up for The Recap newsletter | And email GrahamSteelers 0-7 Colts 4:17, 1st quarterThe Steelers go out with a whimper again and again. Pittsburgh’s second punt goes deep, Josh Downs is there but spills it and the Steelers recover. Instant red zone for Pittsburgh. They edge closer but Indi’s defense forces a fourth down, they go for it and Rodgers fires a fastball at his tight end Darnell Washington. He would have had a walk-in touchdown if he had caught it. Colts take over with 95 yards to travel. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago India rejoice in first Women’s World Cup triumph as South Africa chase falls short

Final: India, 298-7, beat South Africa, 246, by 52 runsShafali and Deepti shine as Navi Mumbai rejoicesAt last, 50 years on from their debut on the world stage, India’s dream came true: a maiden World Cup win, in front of a deafening full house in Navi Mumbai, as they defeated South Africa by 52 runs.Laura Wolvaardt struck a magnificent century, going back-to-back after her winning effort in the semi-final, but while she finished the tournament with a run-tally of 571 – the most by any woman in a World Cup – the ultimate prize belonged to India. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Lucas Paqueta on target as West Ham stun Newcastle with first win under Nuno

The Hammers registered probably the shock of the weekend in the Premier League.

Events

49 h. ago Trump invites LA Dodgers to White House after stunning World Series comeback win: ‘Incredible CHAMPIONS’

Trump hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House in April after their previous World Series victory

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54 h. ago Stunned Willie Mullins hails ‘huge’ win as Ethical Diamond springs 28

TWO days ago, nobody in the US had a clue who Willie Mullins was. Well, now they all know. If, for some bizarre reason, further proof were needed the man can walk on water, or turn said water into wine, Ethical Diamond’s stunning Breeders’ Cup win was it. Here was a horse who was stuffed...

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4 d. ago Cameron Norrie fails to back up stunning win over Carlos Alcaraz with defeat to Valentin Vacherot

The Briton enjoyed his first-ever win over a World No 1 in the previous round against Carlos Alcaraz but suffered defeat against the in-form Valentin Vacherot

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5 d. ago The perfect European city Christmas market break – with a hidden spa twist

Keen to see more of the Czech Republic than just its romantic capital, Chris Wilson makes his way out to an ancient spa city to combine excitement with relaxation on a dual-destination break

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6 d. ago Cameron Norrie hails 'biggest win of my career' after stunning Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Masters

The Briton lost the first set but battled back to overcome the world No1

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7 d. ago Lithuania closes border with Belarus after balloons shut down Vilnius airport – Europe live

66 objects spotted on radars overnight as prime minister says ‘no hybrid attack will be tolerated’ and pledges to shoot down any more balloonsMeanwhile over in the Czech Republic, the country’s president Petr Pavel has tasked the populist billionaire Andrej Babiš with leading talks on forming the new government after recent parliamentary election.Babiš told the president – who defeated him in the 2023 presidential elections – that the coalition talks were already under way, and “promised to hand over the text of the coalition agreement and programme priorities” later this week, according to a readout issued by the presidential office. Continue reading...

Society

8 d. ago Gian van Veen stuns Luke Humphries with £120k European Championship title win despite injury

Gian van Veen has battled through injury to snag the European Championship after making his first televised PDC final - pipping Luke Humphries to the post in monumental fashion

Economics

8 d. ago James Wade reveals son, 7, was recently ‘diagnosed with a lot of problems’ in emotional message after beating Littler

JAMES WADE dedicated his stunning win over Luke Littler to his seven-year-old son Arthur. Littler's hopes of becoming world No1 came crashing down on Saturday at the European Championship in Dortmund. Wade, 42, defeated the 18-year-old sensation with a score of 10-7 to move to the quarter-finals. But this was more than just darts for...

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2 w. ago When populists win in Prague, that’s nothing peculiarly ‘east European’. It’s the new normal of the western world | Timothy Garton Ash

The likely new Czech government will add one more state opposed to the EU’s green deal and migration and asylum pactIf you open your window on a quiet street in central Prague, the first sound you hear is the trrrrk-trrrrk-trrrrk of carry-on suitcases trundling across paving stones, as tourists walk to their hotel or Airbnb. (The Czech capital had 8 million visitors last year.) As they trek around Prague Castle and fill the Old Town bars with cheerful chatter, these visitors – many of them probably unaware of the recent election victory of rightwing populist nationalist parties – may think this is just another normal European country. And you know what: they will be right.Some more extensively informed newspaper commentators, reaching for an attention-grabbing generalisation, tell a different story. This is eastern Europe reverting to type, they say. After Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, now Czechia as well! The truth is more interesting – and more worrying.Timothy Garton Ash is a his...

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2 w. ago When Czech populists win, that’s nothing peculiarly ‘east European’. It’s the new normal of the western world | Timothy Garton Ash

The likely new government in Prague will add one more state opposed to the EU’s green deal and migration and asylum pactIf you open your window on a quiet street in central Prague, the first sound you hear is the trrrrk-trrrrk-trrrrk of carry-on suitcases trundling across paving stones, as tourists walk to their hotel or Airbnb. (The Czech capital had 8 million visitors last year.) As they trek around Prague Castle and fill the Old Town bars with cheerful chatter, these visitors – many of them probably unaware of the recent election victory of rightwing populist nationalist parties – may think this is just another normal European country. And you know what: they will be right.Some more extensively informed newspaper commentators, reaching for an attention-grabbing generalisation, tell a different story. This is eastern Europe reverting to type, they say. After Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, now Czechia as well! The truth is more interesting – and more worrying.Timothy Garton Ash is a...

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2 w. ago Manchester United end wait for Anfield win as Maguire header stuns Liverpool

Manchester United fans recognise the pre-match shiver of optimism. Maybe it is blind hope but they know that their team has been able to raise their level in some of the very biggest Premier League matches under Ruben Amorim. They know there have been signs of improvement this season. And was this not a good time to play Liverpool?It is often the case that it is the prompt for a sharp reality check. After all, nobody ever really knows which United will turn up. Here, it was the version that Amorim has craved, the one he has claimed has been ready to show itself on a regular basis. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago What is happening with Kobbie Mainoo as private Man Utd behaviour says it all

Kobbie Mainoo has endured a difficult start to the season at Manchester United and has been frozen out by Ruben Amorim, but the 20-year-old is not giving up on his World Cup dream

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2 w. ago Photos show Czech fisherman hauling in Christmas carp for holiday tables

Thousands of people lined the banks of the biggest pond in the Czech Republi c on Friday to watch fishermen in dark green waterproof gear wade into the frigid water and slowly scoop up carp with their nets.

Culture

2 w. ago Two killed and one seriously hurt in shooting near school as 'quiet loner' suspect arrested

Two people have died and another has been seriously injured in a shooting incident near an elementary school in Jablonec, Czech Republic. Police say a suspect has been arrested

Events

2 w. ago Going on holiday to the breathtaking tiny islands where James Bond died

The tiny Faroe Islands in the north Atlantic could be a poor choice for travelers with vertigo, seasickness or a fear of enclosed spaces

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