91 m. ago England to begin Euro 2028 at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium

If England qualify, Wembley will host other group gamesTournament to be held across UK and Republic of IrelandEngland’s men will kick off their Euro 2028 campaign at the Etihad Stadium, assuming they achieve the relative formality of qualification for a tournament staged across most of the United Kingdom and in the Republic of Ireland.Manchester City’s home has not hosted an England men’s game since May 2016, when Turkey were beaten 2-1 in a friendly, but looks certain to welcome the national team for their first match on Saturday 10 June 2028. England are scheduled to play their final two group matches at Wembley but, should they win Group B, their last-16 tie would take place at Newcastle’s St James’ Park. Finishing second would mean starting the knockouts at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium. Continue reading...

Politics

94 m. ago Man City to host first England game at Euro 2028 as part of £200m boost

Manchester City will host five matches at Euro 2028, including the first England game should the Three Lions qualify

Economics

95 m. ago This gift guide for movie lovers ranges from candles and pj's to books for babies and adults

If you're shopping for a movie lover, think beyond Blu-Rays and gift cards

Culture

1 hour ago By the Numbers: The government shutdown's toll on air travel in the US

In the fallout of the ongoing government shutdown, thousands of flights have been canceled and major airports are experiencing long delays

Politics

2 h. ago Man rushed to hospital after being hit by bus in Glasgow as busy road taped off

Emergency services were called to Cathedral Street, near the University of Strathclyde library in the city centre, at around 1.40pm on Wednesday.

Events

3 h. ago Thomas Tuchel feels England have addressed key issue raised by Harry Kane

Captain Kane suggested some team-mates had forgotten the importance of representing their country following a spate of withdrawals 12 months ago.

Politics

3 h. ago Edinburgh crime: Female robber threatened woman at knifepoint before stealing handbag in city centre attack

CCTV imagery shows the suspect went on to attempt a second robbery nearby.

Events

3 h. ago Andy Burnham's major scheme bringing 20,000 jobs to Greater Manchester finally begins

The project is the first in a long line of benefits coming to the north of the city-region

Sport

3 h. ago Cop30 live: ‘literally insane’ that we are letting global heating happen, says Al Gore

Former US vice-president also critical of Donald Trump and Bill Gates as negotiations begin in earnestHello comrades, this is Nina Lakhani in chilly New York City taking over the blog for the next few hours. Thanks very much to my colleague Matt Taylor in London Town who will be back in the hot seat on Friday morning.Leading climate activists and influencers have signed a letter criticising PR firm Edelman over its role at the Cop30 summit in Brazil. Continue reading...

Society

4 h. ago Why Donald Trump’s strategy to defeat his nemesis may be a sinister one

America’s cost-of-living crisis is shaping up to be a serious problem for Donald Trump as the battle for the Mid-term elections begins and concerns grow about the Republicans’ possible tactics

Politics

4 h. ago Major emergency response on city centre street and trams halted after incident

Police and paramedics raced to the incident on Cross Street

Politics

4 h. ago Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord says no Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving

A private company managing housing near Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida has told residents to remove Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving

Politics

4 h. ago Tributes to 'beautiful and kind' woman, 34, stabbed in the neck during 'unprovoked attack' in Birmingham city centre

Katie Fox, 34, suffered a serious neck injury after being brutally knifed just metres away from Birmingham 's New Street Station. Her family described her as their 'shining light'.

Events

5 h. ago Eni Aluko reacts to Joey Barton conviction as ‘difficult chapter’ closes

Barton, the former Manchester City and Newcastle midfielder, was found guilty of sending grossly offensive social media posts.

Politics

5 h. ago Tributes to 'beautiful' Katie Fox after horror stabbing at Birmingham bus stop

Katie Fox, 34, was stabbed in the neck at a bus stop in Birmingham city centre and died later in hospital - a 21-year-old man has since been charged with her murder

Events

5 h. ago When Man City 115 charges verdict expected as rivals Arsenal and Liverpool await decision

Manchester City have been waiting for a decision on the 115 charges they face for almost a year now, with the Premier League yet to make a ruling on the matter

Politics

5 h. ago REVEALED: 10 baby names set to go extinct... is yours on the list?

A report has uncovered 10 once-beloved baby names that could soon disappear from use in the US Once a staple of mid-century America, these names are now rarely given to newborns.

Politics

5 h. ago Algerian migrant stole £20,000 of phones and laptops as their owners drank in City bars in crime spree, court told

Munir Ghilas, 28, allegedly targeted drinkers in London bars and pubs between July 24 and October 23 this year.

Events

6 h. ago Premier League issued with legal threat amid Man Utd and Man City agreement

The Professional Footballers' Association have put their foot down after it was revealed that Premier League clubs are set to vote for or against a new – and particularly controversial – financial rule.

Politics

6 h. ago Edinburgh's Cowgate taped off by police as ongoing incident sparks major emergency response

Emergency services are on the scene of an ongoing incident in an Edinburgh city centre street.

Events