2 h. ago WNBA players authorize strike ‘when necessary’ as talks over new CBA stall

Players vote overwhelmingly to authorize strikeRevenue sharing and salaries remain key issuesCBA deadline set to expire on 9 JanuaryWNBA players have authorized their union’s executive council to call a strike if necessary, the union announced Thursday as it continues to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the league.The WNBPA and league have been negotiating a new agreement for the past few months, extending the deadline a couple of times with the latest one set to expire on 9 January. The move gives union negotiators another tool to use in talks. Continue reading...

Sport

2 h. ago Couple die in horror sauna incident after becoming trapped inside

The tragic couple were found collapsed on top of each other near the door after being unable to escape when a fire broke out in a sauna in Tokyo - police have launched an investigation

Events

2 h. ago Major police update after man, 86, arrested over 'murder' of couple 32 years ago

An 86-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder this week in connection with the deaths of Harry and Megan Tooze at their farmhouse in Llanharry, Wales in 1993

Events

3 h. ago Love Island's Jessie Wynter and Will Young spark engagement rumours as he surprises her with a romantic £1K

Will Young and Jessie Wynter have sparked engagement rumours on Thursday as they enjoy a 'special' romantic £1K-a-night Maldives getaway. 

Economics

4 h. ago Here are the best (and worst) supermarket mulled wines for Christmas 2025

One of the best parts about Christmas is getting to enjoy all of the seasonal treats that you usually can’t get your hands on throughout the rest of the year.

Politics

5 h. ago Emmerdale's Chris Bisson couldn't appear much with Coronation Street cast in crossover

Chris Bisson couldn't appear much in the Coronation Street crossover with Emmerdale because he has already starred as a prominent character in both soaps

Politics

6 h. ago England in talks to replace controversial Snicko with new technology for fourth Ashes Test

ECB and Cricket Australia could bring in UltraEdgeSnicko hit by more bad decisions on day two in AdelaideThe England and Wales Cricket Board has held talks with Cricket Australia about the possibility of replacing the decision review system (DRS) technology Snicko with an alternative UltraEdge for the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne after controversy on the opening two days of the Adelaide Test.In bilateral series, DRS technology is the responsibility of the home board, which in practice is passed on to the main domestic broadcast rights holder, in this case Fox Sports. However, the Guardian has learned that Cricket Australia’s free-to-air rights holder, Channel 7, has a DRS contract with Hawk-Eye Innovations, the company behind UltraEdge, so there is an alternative available should the hosts seek to make a change amid unhappiness from players on both sides. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Kind Luke Littler splashes thousands on 4 Xboxes for ‘thrilled’ patients on hospital children’s ward

IT’S the time of year for doing good deeds and Luke Littler is leading the pack of kind celebs this Christmas. The teen darts ace – who will take on David Davies at Alexandra Palace in north London on Sunday – has forked out a couple of grand to buy four Xbox consoles for the...

Science

6 h. ago Rutherglen primary school kids enjoy traditional Christmas lunch

School kitchens across South Lanarkshire prepared and served an amazing 26,100 slices of turkey, 31,500 potato croquettes, 1294kg of stew and 605kg of chipolatas.

Politics

6 h. ago Zara McDermott has her 'best birthday ever' as she enjoys a cosy weekend away with boyfriend Louis Tomlinson and his sister Lottie

Zara McDermott gushed she has had the 'best birthday ever' with boyfriend Louis Tomlinson as they enjoyed a cosy weekend away with his sister Lottie and friends. 

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6 h. ago Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes emerge for rare family outing after jetting back from England amid vow renewal rumors

Ryan Gosling was spotted enjoying a rare family outing with wife Eva Mendes and their children in sunny Montecito following their move out of Hollywood.

Politics

6 h. ago The Crown's Lesley Manville takes swipe at ex husband Gary Oldman after 30 years

The couple were got married in 1987 but split shortly after Gary met a much younger actress. And despite more than three decades passing since they got divorced, The Crown star couldn't resist a little dig at her famous ex.

Politics

7 h. ago I tried Amazon’s £18 whisky and it’s far better than it has any right to be

A litre of whisky for under £20 hardly inspires confidence, yet Amazon’s budget blend turned out to be far more enjoyable than expected

Economics

7 h. ago BBC SPOTY host Alex Scott's life off screen including 'plan to quit UK' with popstar girlfriend

Alex Scott has enjoyed a successful career in television since retiring from football but has also had to deal with a number of challenges in her personal life

Politics

8 h. ago Pregnant Ellie Goulding reveals the secret to her glow as she enjoys £45 matcha and mushroom lattes

The singer, 38, revealed she is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Beau Minniear, 28, as she walked the red carpet heavily pregnant at the Fashion Awards two weeks ago.

Economics

8 h. ago Ferries fiasco: Glen Rosa and Isle of Islay both facing yet more delays

Updates on Friday expected to reveal further delivery setbacks

Politics

8 h. ago Kate and William's Christmas card doesn't look very jolly. But now a fashion expert reveals hidden details in their 'earthy' outfits that speak volumes about their 'authenticity'

The image, showed Kate and William, both 43, alongside their children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, ten, and Prince Louis, seven, smiling in a grassy Norfolk location back in April.

Politics

8 h. ago Coldplay kiss cam HR manager reveals she no longer speaks to CEO in first interview: ‘So cliché and so bad’

“I made a bad decision and had a couple of High Noons and danced and acted inappropriately with my boss,” Kristin Cabot said

Politics

8 h. ago I asked industry experts to share the best supermarket whiskies from Aldi, Tesco and more

From American bourbon to single malt scotch, these are the handpicked bottles to buy

Politics

9 h. ago In Pictures: Charles enjoying a right royal pint or two over the years

From a post-polo pint to a special brew created to celebrate his coronation as King, we look back at Charles enjoying the odd drink.

Politics