5 h. ago Reluctant trailblazer Khawaja confronts racial stereotypes before Sydney farewell | Taha Hashim

The first Muslim to play for Australia has been an inspiration for many in the way he has broken down barriers during his careerMore than half an hour into the press conference, with his retirement from Test cricket confirmed, Usman Khawaja was asked about the role of opening the batting and its relevance in the modern game. He answered with ease, detailing the specific mental challenges of facing the new ball. Minutes later, he was asked how Australia can unite after last month’s terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. Again, there was little hesitation before the lengthy reply. He cited the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, politicians who “try to divide and conquer” and closed with his reflections on the tragedy itself. This was no ordinary sporting farewell.Those who have tracked the path of Khawaja’s career closely will not have been surprised by the openness in the 50-minute press conference on Friday and the lines to have come from it. Reflecting on his proud journey as a Muslim bo...

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6 h. ago FBI says it thwarted planned New Year’s Eve terrorist attack in North Carolina

FBI says teen was planning Islamic State-inspired hammer and knife attack on Jews, Christians and LGBTQ+ peopleThe FBI said on Friday that it thwarted an alleged plot to carry out a New Year’s Eve terrorist attack on a grocery store and restaurant in North Carolina in support of the Islamic State (IS).Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill – a town outside Charlotte – was arrested on 31 December as he was being released from a special medical facility. He was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, the US attorney for the western district of North Carolina, Russ Ferguson, said at a press conference on Friday morning. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Wilfried Nancy's explosive Celtic press conference in full as boss defends tactics and responds to Rod Stewart bashing

The fired up Frenchman let some steam off after being lambasted by fans and pundits alike

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7 h. ago Swiss bar fire: Everything we know after New Year party tragedy following latest press conference

Authorities are currently ‘pursuing several hypotheses’ to determine the cause of the blaze

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8 h. ago Swiss bar fire: Everything we know after New Year party tragedy after latest press conference

Authorities are currently ‘pursuing several hypotheses’ to determine the cause of the blaze

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9 h. ago ‘Come on, respect’ – Luke Littler issues rallying cry to close pal Angry Ginge ahead of World Darts Championship semi

LUKE LITTLER has urged King of the Jungle pal Angry Ginge to get himself down to the Ally Pally after being caught texting him moments before his press conference. Teenage darts sensation Littler was on his phone messaging Morgan Burtwistle (AKA Angry Ginge) when he sat down to face the media before his World Darts...

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9 h. ago 'Do it!': Wilfried Nancy launches blistering and impassioned defence of Celtic tenure ahead of facing Rangers

Under-fire manager sets record straight in pre-match press conference

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9 h. ago Fired up Wilfried Nancy blasts Celtic critics who are 'killing him' as he pleads for one thing in astonishing press conference

The under-fire Hoops boss came out swinging ahead of Saturday's Old Firm powderkeg

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9 h. ago Major update in Swiss nightclub fire as authorities confirm cause of fatal blaze

The likely cause of the Swiss nightclub fire has been confirmed by officials who held a press conference following the horror blaze that has left 40 dead and 119 injured

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14 h. ago Retiring Muslim Australia cricket star Usman Khawaja lashes out at his 'racist' critics in emotional press conference

Usman Khawaja's future has been a major talking point in the midst of the ongoing Ashes series - and he's now confirmed when he'll end his career

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28 h. ago Enzo Maresca forgot Chelsea’s golden rule: the manager does not call the shots | Jacob Steinberg

Manager toed the line at Stamford Bridge with one eye on the Manchester City job, frustrating fans and his employersIt was late on New Year’s Eve when Chelsea’s patience ran out. They knew that Enzo Maresca was attempting to engineer an exit from the club and now they were ready to call his bluff. Midnight was approaching and the fireworks at Stamford Bridge were about to erupt.A baffling story soon had a familiar, predictable ending. Maresca, who is not the first manager to run out of friends at Chelsea, had taken the provocations too far. There was surprise when he told staff that he did not want to conduct his post-match press conference after the disappointing 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Tuesday night. The official explanation was that Maresca was too unwell to talk in public, despite having just spent the evening coaching on the Stamford Bridge touchline, but the friction was palpable and it was never going to sit well with the Chelsea hierarchy when it took less than 24 hours...

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30 h. ago Switzerland resort fire latest news: 40 dead and 115 injured in Crans

Police have ruled out an attack on Le Constellation bar as investigation starts into cause of fireOfficials at the press conference are asking for “prudence” from those in the town, reminding them not to make unnecessary demands on hospitals, which are overwhelmed.Please leave investigators to do their work, they say. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster bring in the New Year at Gleneagles with their sons

Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster brought in the New Year in Scotland and brought the family along too

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33 h. ago Switzerland resort fire latest news: ‘several dozen’ dead in Crans

A further 100 people were injured in the bar early on Thursday morning, but police have ruled out an attackOfficials at the press conference are asking for “prudence” from those in the town, reminding them not to make unnecessary demands on hospitals, which are overwhelmed.Please leave investigators to do their work, they say. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Switzerland resort fire latest news: ‘several dozen’ dead after blast at ski town of Crans

About 100 people were injured in the bar early on Thursday morning, but police have ruled out an act of terrorismOfficials at the press conference are asking for “prudence” from those in the town, reminding them not to make unnecessary demands on hospitals, which are overwhelmed.Please leave investigators to do their work, they say. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Enzo Maresca sack expected as Chelsea call emergency meeting after 'false' sickness claim

Enzo Maresca is close to leaving Chelsea after a complete breakdown in his relationship with Stamford Bridge bosses following the manager skipping a press conference when supposedly ill

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54 h. ago Chelsea icon Dan Petrescu, 57, diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy

CHELSEA icon Dan Petrescu is undergoing treatment for cancer, his home country's football boss has revealed. The former Romania defender won four trophies in five years with the Blues, including the Cup Winners' Cup. Petrescu quit as coach of home-country club CFR Cluj four months ago.  He has since kept a low profile amid reports...

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55 h. ago Rod Stewart's 'heart breaks' over Wilfried Nancy as exasperated star shares emotional video after Celtic 'humiliation'

The rocker will be at Parkhead on Saturday for the derby and expressed his concerns

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57 h. ago Pep Guardiola hits out at Sky Sports in awkward press conference

Pep Guardiola did not take kindly to being asked about Manchester City's plans for the January transfer window ahead of their trip to Sunderland in the Premier League

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59 h. ago Elon Musk’s 2025 recap: how the world’s richest person became its most chaotic

How the tech CEO and ‘Dogefather’ made a mess of the year – from an apparent Nazi salute during his White House tenure to Tesla sales slumps and Starship explosionsThe year of 2025 was dizzying for Elon Musk. The tech titan began the year holding court with Donald Trump in Washington DC. As the months ticked by, one public appearance after another baffled the US and the world. Musk appeared to give a Nazi salute at Trump’s inauguration, staunchly championed a 19-year-old staffer nicknamed “Big Balls,” denied reports of being a drug addict while advising the president, and showed up at a White House press conference with a black eye – all in the first half of the year alone.“Elon’s attitude is you have to get it done fast. If you’re an incrementalist, you just won’t get your rocket to the moon,” Susie Wiles, Trump’s chief of staff, told Vanity Fair in an expansive interview earlier this month. “And so with that attitude, you’re going to break some china.” Continue reading...

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