35 m. ago English football nears new dawn under regulator despite Conservative resistance

The government bill to establish an independent football regulator returns to the House of Lords with Labour hopeful it will pass into law this summer

Politics

47 m. ago Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water

Utah's governor intends to sign legislation making the state the first to ban fluoride in public water systems

Science

70 m. ago ET star Henry Thomas believes aliens really exists and 'something is coming' to prove it

Actor Henry Thomas reckons governments will soon unveil information about visitors from other galaxies, despite concerns about what it will mean for mankind

Politics

99 m. ago TUV leader Jim Allister urges action on ‘up the Ra’ chants glorifying terrorism

Mr Allister welcomed the Crime and Policing Bill which would make it an offence to ‘have a banner which glorifies a proscribed organisation’.

Politics

2 h. ago Cenotaph protest offence comes ‘at expense’ of other proposed crimes, MP warns

Protesters who climb on any of 25 specified war memorials face up to three months in prison and fines, according to Government plans.

Events

2 h. ago NFL free agency: Seahawks swoop for Sam Darnold in reported $110.5m deal

Quarterback will replace Geno Smith in SeattleKhalil Mack set to re-sign with ChargersQuarterback Sam Darnold has agreed on a three-year, $110.5m contract with the Seattle Seahawks, according to multiple reports.Darnold had the best season of his career with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, leading the team to 14 wins and a playoff appearance. He replaces Geno Smith, who was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders last week. Darnold’s deal is reported to include $55m in guaranteed money. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago NFL free agency: Darnold set for Seattle in reported $110.5m deal as Fields heads to Jets

Quarterback will replace Geno Smith in SeattleJets move on from Aaron Rodgers eraKhalil Mack set to re-sign with ChargersQuarterback Sam Darnold has agreed on a three-year, $110.5m contract with the Seattle Seahawks, according to multiple reports.Darnold had the best season of his career with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, leading the team to 14 wins and a playoff appearance. He replaces Geno Smith, who was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders last week. Darnold’s deal is reported to include $55m in guaranteed money. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Menendez brothers: LA district attorney asks court to rescind resentencing motion

Nathan Hochman says he would consider support only if pair ‘fully accept complete responsibility’ for 1989 killingsThe Los Angeles district attorney said he is opposed to the resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have been in prison for decades for the 1989 killings of their parents, and said the brothers first needed to acknowledge and fully accept responsibility for the murders.Nathan Hochman said at a press conference on Monday that he will ask the court to withdraw the resentencing motion filed in the case by his predecessor George Gascón. The new DA, who took office in December, said last month that he did not believe the brothers should receive a new trial. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims Man Utd would be bankrupt by CHRISTMAS without cost

Manchester United part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has come under increasing pressure for a raft of cost-cutting measures at Old Trafford - but he insists they are necessary

Economics

3 h. ago How did deadly Syria clashes start and who is responsible for civilian killings?

More than 1,000 people are believed to have died so far in fighting between security services and Assad loyalistsClashes between Syrian security services and fighters loyal to the ousted Assad regime erupted on Wednesday, kicking off five days of still-ongoing fighting which has killed more than 1,000 people, including 745 civilians, according to a war monitor.The clashes, some of the deadliest in the country since the beginning of its civil war in 2011, were the biggest challenge Syria’s new authorities faced since taking power in December. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago England star reveals Matt Sherratt gave him 'a bit of a slap' and says he won't forget it

The England fly-half worked with Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt at Worcester

Politics

3 h. ago Cooper: Police cuts worse than thought as Tories miscounted ‘thousands’ of roles

The Government’s new Crime and Policing Bill will see the recruitment of 13,000 extra neighbourhood policing roles.

Events

3 h. ago Arne Engels LOVED mega Celtic workload as £11m man insists three games a week hasn't been difficult

The midfielder has had to rapidly adjust to the pressure of all competitions - and winning every clash

Economics

3 h. ago Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction

Resignation will trigger first by-election of Keir Starmer’s government

Events

4 h. ago EFL boss hits out at Kemi Badenoch over 'waste of money' Football Governance Bill claim

Legislation to introduce a Independent Football Regulator is in front of the House of Lords and a law could be passed by the summer as Rick Parry hits out at Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch

Economics

4 h. ago English football nears new dawn under regulator despite Conservate resistance

The government bill to establish an independent football regulator returns to the House of Lords with Labour hopeful it will pass into law this summer

Politics

4 h. ago Manchester City Women sack head coach Gareth Taylor as Cushing returns

Team are fourth in WSL but in Champions League semisFormer manager Nick Cushing named interim managerManchester City Women have sacked their head coach, Gareth Taylor, just five days before the club’s appearance in the League Cup final. Former manager Nick Cushing, whom Taylor succeeded in 2020, will return as interim manager for the remainder of the season.The news comes with City fourth in the Women’s Super League, 12 points behind the leaders Chelsea, and was announced 24 hours after they booked their place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup by beating Aston Villa on Sunday.More details soon Continue reading...

Sport

4 h. ago Sentencing Council warns against guidance being ‘dictated’ by ministers

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has written to the independent body to make clear her ‘displeasure’ and call for changes to be reconsidered.

Events

4 h. ago UK presses Syria’s interim government to guarantee safety of all Syrians

Hamish Falconer said violence in recent days meant it was a ‘critical moment’ for the interim authorities to demonstrate their aims.

Politics

5 h. ago 3 victims of Pennsylvania plane crash were taken to a burn unit for treatment, hospital says

A hospital spokesman says three victims of a Pennsylvania plane crash were taken to a burn unit for treatment

Events