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Ref's 'courageous' call denies Man City penalty on Premier League debut

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 18:07
Referee Farai Hallam was praised for choosing not to award Manchester City a penalty against Wolves on his Premier League debut.

Ref's 'courageous' call denies Man City penalty on Premier League debut

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 18:07
Referee Farai Hallam was praised for choosing not to award Manchester City a penalty against Wolves on his Premier League debut.

Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election to become MP

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 17:45
He said in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government "not undermine it".

Brook criticises 'worst ever' pitch after ODI win

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 17:28
England captain Harry Brook says the pitch used for the second one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo was "probably the worst" he's played on.

Root's 75 helps England level ODI series in Sri Lanka

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 16:39
Joe Root makes a measured 75 as England pull off a comfortable run chase to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second one-day international.

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China trade deal

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 16:27
Trump made the threat in a social media post as tensions rise between the US and its northern neighbour.

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China trade deal

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 15:40
Trump made the threat in a social media post as tensions rise between the US and its northern neighbour.

Climber delays Netflix-streamed skyscraper challenge over rain

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 15:39
Alex Honnold is attempting to scale one of the world's tallest buildings, Taipei 101 in Taiwan.

Mead and Caldentey star as Arsenal triumph over Chelsea

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 15:33
Beth Mead puts Arsenal in front in the 55th minute before Mariona Caldentey completes a 2-0 victory for the Gunners at Stamford Bridge.

I have to go home and tell my children it's not nice to lie, says The Traitors' Rachel

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 15:12
From poker faces to genuine shock, Rachel's game face was on par to get her through some serious heat amongst fellow competitors.

'The Gunners fire finally!' - Mead puts Arsenal ahead against Chelsea

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 14:32
Beth Mead's 10th goal against Chelsea gives Arsenal the lead at Stamford Bridge in the Women's Super League.

China places highest-ranking general under investigation

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 14:14
President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals.

How Soviet urban planning helped Russia leave millions freezing in Ukraine

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 13:56
Thousands of people are affected when heating plants are targeted by Russian forces.

'Rescued men still owe hotel bill three weeks later'

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 13:35
The mountain rescue team says it feels obliged to settle the debt on their behalf.

Doubles partners Jovic and Mboko leading teen disruptors

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 13:24
North American teenagers Iva Jovic and Victoria Mboko are through to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time.

'In heat of moment' - Djokovic avoids another Slam default

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 13:10
Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic reaches the fourth round - but was he "three inches" from being disqualified?

Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 12:27
Bangladesh decide to boycott next month's T20 World Cup and their place at the tournament will be taken by Scotland.

Labour wants to shake up the police - but will that solve 'everyday crime epidemic'?

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 12:27
The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Labour wants to shake up the police - but will that solve 'everyday crime epidemic'?

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 12:27
The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Pier washes away and railway sea wall crumbles in storm

Sat, 24/01/2026 - 11:42
Part of a historic pier washes away and a sea wall next to a railway line crumbles as Storm Ingrid lashes Devon and Cornwall.

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