'Cherry-picked' or deserving? Why Pimblett got UFC title shot
Britain's Paddy Pimblett will fight Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title - this is why the UFC picked him. [Continue Reading]
Talks over UK joining EU defence fund break down
The two sides had been at odds over a fee to allow UK defence firms to access a greater share of loans. [Continue Reading]
Barcelona distances itself from sponsor's cryptocurrency after backlash
Experts say the deal may put fans at risk as the Catalan club tries to relieve its financial woes. [Continue Reading]
Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in Moscow
Russia's leader praised what he called Orban's "balanced position on the situation in Ukraine". [Continue Reading]
Eight more arrested over fire in Hong Kong that killed at least 128 people
Authorities say 89 bodies are unidentified and 79 people remain injured after Wednesday's blaze. [Continue Reading]
France to intercept small boats in Channel after pressure from UK
The change in policy comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote to President Emmanuel Macron. [Continue Reading]
Man who kicked pensioner to death for cornflakes and cottage pie is jailed
Victim John Mackey, 87, described by his family as 'the perfect uncle'. [Continue Reading]
French civil servant ‘drugged 200 women to make them pee’ during job interviews
Christian Nègre allegedly gave applicants coffee or tea laced with strong, illegal diuretics. [Continue Reading]
We’re in for a drenching this weekend after warnings issued for most of the country
50mm of rain is possible in some areas. [Continue Reading]
Over 16,700 homeless last month in another record high
Homelessness has reached another record high with 16,766 people accessing emergency accommodation last month. [Continue Reading]
London's iconic landmarks recreated in gingerbread at charity exhibition
UK's capital is hosting the Gingerbread City, where architects swap drawings for dough to build a miniature world made of biscuit and sugar. [Continue Reading]
Video shows Israeli forces killing two Palestinian men after apparent surrender
Israel claims the two men were terrorists, while Palestinians allege the incident represented extrajudicial killing. [Continue Reading]
OBR challenges claims Reeves dropped income tax rise due to rosier forecasts
Official forecaster’s chair says chancellor knew about revised predictions well before her budget change of heartBusiness live – latest updatesThe Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has cast doubt on claims Rachel Reeves dropped plans to raise income tax in this week’s budget because of rosier forecasts, pointing out she knew about these well before the change of heart.In a move likely to exacerbate tensions with the Treasury, the OBR chair, Richard Hughes, has taken what he acknowledged was the “unusual step” of writing to the Treasury select committee to explain how its forecast evolved, “given the circumstances in this case”.... [Continue Reading]
England's hopes at mercy of pink-ball lottery - Broad
England's hopes of levelling the Ashes in Brisbane are dependent on a pink-ball "lottery", says former bowler Stuart Broad. [Continue Reading]
Chelsea's 'best player' Palmer fit to face Arsenal
Cole Palmer is available to play for Chelsea against London rivals Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday. [Continue Reading]
My best friend promised she'd have my baby. Now I'm a mum
Georgia and Daisy's childhood closeness later become the foundation for a life-changing act of generosity. [Continue Reading]
State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax
The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030. [Continue Reading]
Lightning detected on Mars by Nasa rover, scientists believe
Researchers heard electric crackles on 28 hours of recordings made over two Martian years. [Continue Reading]
Romanian teens accused of rape attempt that sparked riots in NI have charges dropped
The boys, aged 14 and 15, have been in custody since the alleged assault on 7 June which led to race riots across NI. [Continue Reading]
EU launches Mediterranean pact, but top Maghreb envoys stay away
The EU on Friday in Barcelona launched its pact on the Mediterranean that seeks to create a new era of relations with neighbouring states in the hopes of stemming irregular migration. But low-level attendance from key countries highlights uneven commitment. [Continue Reading]
PS5 DualSense Edge controllers are £50 off in Black Friday sale
Sony's best PS5 controller has received a huge discount for Black Friday, along with the normal version and the Astro Bot special edition. [Continue Reading]
‘Massively gentrified’ UK city to get 67,000 new homes in major transformation
The area was recently named the UK's most gentrified. [Continue Reading]
Damaged, brittle, dry hair? Typebea’s ‘magic’ bond repair treatment is what you need – and it’s currently 25% off
Introducing the treatment that rescues your hair one strand at a time. [Continue Reading]
Peppa Pig announces bid for Christmas number one covering ultimate pop classic
It begins... [Continue Reading]
Orban defies EU by promising to keep buying Russian oil
Hungary's Viktor Orban defied the EU today by promising Vladimir Putin he will keep buying Russian oil, as he attended a Kremlin meeting held in the midst of a diplomatic push to end Moscow's Ukraine offensive. [Continue Reading]
Charges withdrawn for teenagers accused of attempted rape
Two teenagers accused of attempting to rape a schoolgirl in Ballymena, Co Antrim are to have the charges withdrawn, a judge has ordered. [Continue Reading]
Aerial footage shows devastation from flash floods and landslides in Indonesia
Heavy rainfall in western Sumatra, Indonesia, has triggered deadly floods and landslides, leaving many people missing. Thousands of homes have been submerged, and rescue operations are still under way. [Continue Reading]
Hungary's Orbán seeks more Russian oil and gas in meeting with Putin
The Hungarian prime minister met the Russian president in Moscow to secure more oil and gas supplies, despite EU efforts to cut Russian energy imports by 2027. [Continue Reading]
Footage shows rescue boat sinking amid Thailand’s fatal floods
Footage shows a rescue boat sinking in Songkhla while Southern Thailand faces fatal flooding, with at least 145 dead and Hat Yai’s main hospital badly hit. [Continue Reading]
Trump steps up immigration crackdown after national guard member dies following DC attack – US politics live
US president says he will ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘third world countries’ after national guard shootingFull report: Trump says he will ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘third world countries’The Guardian’s Washington DC bureau chief David Smith wrote this analysis after the shooting earlier this week:“Washington DC is considered a safe zone,” Donald Trump declared on Tuesday, veering off topic at the national Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House. “This was one of the most unsafe places anywhere in the United States. It is now considered a totally safe city.”A day later, two national guardsmen from West Virginia were shot... [Continue Reading]
London zoo boss quits amid claims of ‘unacceptable workplace behaviour’
Exclusive: Matthew Gould, close friend of George Osborne and former envoy, resigns before investigation concludesA former high-flying diplomat who is a close friend of George Osborne has quit as the head of London zoo after the launch of an investigation into his “unacceptable workplace behaviour”.Matthew Gould, who previously worked in Downing Street and as ambassador to Israel, resigned as chief executive of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) last week. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
‘Mineral’ sunscreens marketed to Australians contain almost identical chemicals as others, testing shows
Exclusive: UNSW researchers found protection in products usually marketed as ‘natural’ is also contained in cheaper alternativesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian consumers are paying a premium for “mineral” sunscreens that contain almost identical chemicals to cheaper varieties, new testing has revealed.The University of New South Wales’ school of chemistry tested 10 sunscreens, including Invisible Zinc children’s sunscreen and a Naked Sundays skin tint that retails for $58 – both marketed as mineral sunscreens. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Exclusive gun club linked to Andrew Hastie awarded almost $20,000 in government grants
Liberal MP has declared conflict of interest with Port Bouvard Pistol and Small Bore Rifle Club, of which he is a patronGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn exclusive gun club with links to the Liberal MP Andrew Hastie was awarded three government grants worth a total of almost $20,000 after being nominated by his office.Hastie has declared a conflict of interest with the Port Bouvard Pistol and Small Bore Rifle Club. He is a patron, and has competed there at least twice. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Trump Says U.S. Will Pause Migration From ‘Third World Countries’ After D.C. Shooting
In social media posts, President Trump also seemed to target migrants who were already in the country. [Continue Reading]
'He's rattled' - security separate Clarke & TKV
Frazer Clarke swore at Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva's team as tempers flared at a testy weigh-in for Saturday's British heavyweight title bout. [Continue Reading]
Man jailed over murder 'for box of cornflakes'
John Mackey, 87, was punched and stamped on after going shopping for groceries in north London. [Continue Reading]
My childhood best friend had my baby, and I was the midwife
Georgia and Daisy's childhood closeness later become the foundation for a life-changing act of generosity. [Continue Reading]
Homes of residents in dispute with holiday park company catch fire on same day
Residents had appeared in a BBC Panorama programme and were in dispute with a holiday park company. [Continue Reading]
The Inbetweeners star accuses David Beckham of ‘virtue signalling’ in blistering rant
He didn't mince words. [Continue Reading]
I wanted a conversation – he offered me oral
I am no longer willing to accept less than what I want and need. [Continue Reading]
‘I made Sands’ Christmas film about baby loss – I hope people feel comfort’
'There is support out there for people who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss.' [Continue Reading]
Concern over residential centre's use of CCTV - HIQA
HIQA Inspectors found "insufficient recognition" by the management team of a Tusla Residential Centre for children, on the impact of monitoring children's movements through CCTV, on their fundamental rights. [Continue Reading]
Court rules Enoch Burke salary be paid directly to school
The High Court has ruled that teacher Enoch Burke's salary should be paid directly to the school where he used to work until money he owes to them in damages for trespassing is paid off. [Continue Reading]
National guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom has died after Washington DC shooting – Trump
One other member of the guards, Andrew Wolfe, is still ‘fighting for his life’, according to the presidentOne of two US national guard soldiers shot in a targeted attack near the White House this week has died, while the second is fighting for his life, Donald Trump has announced.As part of his Thanksgiving call to US troops late on Thursday, the US president said he had been informed that Sarah Beckstrom, 20, had succumbed to her wounds. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]