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Ruben Amorim subbed on a defender as Man Utd were chasing a winnerThe Stretford End had witnessed enough. Ruben Amorim's answer was to look towards his substitutes - introducing Leny Yoro in place of Ayden Heaven. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT PLAYER RATINGS: Three 5/10s as Man Utd draw with WolvesStay up-to-date with the latest Man Utd news Join us on WhatsApp Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Just a fortnight ago, Paul Scholes suggested that Amorim didn't quite understand Manchester United. The match echoed the game at Molineux three weeks ago, where Wolves also levelled the score just before half-time.

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Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke shows his wet hands after he left his prints in wet cement in the famed forecourt at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood in 2011. Actor Mickey Rourke faces eviction from his Los Angeles home after failing to pay rent. At the time of the notice, he owed $59,100 in unpaid rent. A representative for Rourke did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Unfortunately, the way I acted really frightened people, although it was really just me who was scared.

Martin ShiptonResidents of a Welsh city have challenged their MP to do something to prevent the children of Gaza from dying this winter in a man-made humanitarian catastrophe. “Months of war and displacement forced people in Gaza to live amid collapsing ruins in makeshift shelters or in flimsy tents. If only Starmer spoke up loudly about the plight of the children of Gaza, the Israeli Government would have to listen. “Our politicians need to find their humanity and act, the children of Gaza have done nothing other than be children.The winter aid these children so desperately need must immediately be allowed across the border. Children will continue to die the longer they are deprived of the aid they need to live.”Ms McMorrin has been invited to comment.

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This sent food and drink inflation back up to 4.9% by October, having been firmly on a downward path in the previous year. While good news for over a million mortgage borrowers, it was also a sign of some of the weaknesses in the UK economy – in particular the jobs market. As well as rising wage costs, the unstoppable rise of artificial intelligence (AI) was also increasingly cited as a factor in company decisions worldwide to trim their workforces. As the US imposed a 10% blanket tariff on most UK goods entering the world’s biggest economy, economic growth slowed sharply in April, amid a record drop in exports to America. Matt Swannell, chief economic adviser to the EY Item Club, warned “another year of sluggish growth for the UK economy is expected in 2026”.

Ed Miliband is planning to offer grants for solar panels and heat pumps worth up to £13bn in an attempt to create “zero bill” homes. The Energy Secretary hopes to give millions of homeowners financial support to adopt green energy over the next four years. Mr Miliband will reportedly set out plans next month for his “warm homes fund” to spend billions on solar energy, battery storage and heat pumps. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is said to believe grants could see the emergence of “zero bill” homes where householders pay nothing for power. Its “warm homes plan”, to be published in January, is likely to also include an end to restrictions on “plug-in solar panels” which cost between £180 and £300 and can be installed on balconies, patios and flat roofs, according to The Times.

Hamilton Accies players threat strike over unpaid wages as crisis club embroiled in more turmoilThe cash-strapped League One side were hit with a nine point deduction from the SPFL earlier this monthView 2 Images The Broadwood Stadium (Image: SNS Group)Hamilton Accies’ players could REFUSE to play against East Fife on Saturday - after discovering the crisis club won't pay their wages for December. And it's understood they won't train at the club until Friday, just 24 hours before the East Fife clash. But Accies were then hit with a six-point penalty in October after paying trialists and fielding amateur players while under a transfer embargo. Jonny Towers replaced Gerry Strain, after he was deemed not fit and proper to run the club by the SFA. View 2 Images Hamilton owner Seref ZenginHe was seen as a potential saviour as Hamilton attempted to avoid oblivion.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, emphasized the job’s overwhelming nature, warning candidates of immediate immersion into high-stake challenges. This role entails defending against threats to mental health, cybersecurity, and even biological safety as AI systems evolve autonomously. Scope of ResponsibilitiesThe head of preparedness will focus on identifying and mitigating emerging risks associated with AI’s frontier capabilities. Yoshua Bengio, a leading AI researcher, highlighted the regulatory vacuum—stating that everyday items like sandwiches face more oversight than AI. The appointment of a dedicated head for AI preparedness reflects OpenAI’s intent to proactively manage the multifaceted risks posed by rapid AI advancements.

On 14 October, Hamas handed over four bodies to Israel as part of the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire. Israeli forensic experts confirmed the identities of three of the bodies, but said that one did not belong to them. Hamas insistedthe fourth man was an Israeli soldier. The body, however, was that of Khalil Dawas, a Palestinian from Jericho suspected of working with Israeli forces. The Guardian's Lorenzo Tondo explains what we know about his story – which is a tangle of contradictions, grey zones, secrecy and betrayal

Where will women’s football in England be in a decade’s time? Women’s football in England is at a crossroads. The tournament provides the FA and WSL Football with a shared focal point, an opportunity to explode the women’s game domestically. Speaking after the submission by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland of the joint bid to host the 2035 World Cup, the FA’s director of women’s football, Sue Day, said: “There will never be a women’s football strategy here that doesn’t have participation at its absolute heart. This is an extract from our free email about women’s football, Moving the Goalposts.

Liverpool look set to welcome young midfielder James McConnell back to AnfieldLiverpool will welcome young midfielder James McConnell back to Anfield as his loan deal with Ajax is reportedly set to be terminated. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT McConnell joined Ajax at the end of August after John Heitinga had departed Anfield, where he was Arne Slot’s assistant, to become head coach of the Dutch giants. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT According to Dutch outlet Voetbal International, McConnell’s time at Ajax has been limited to half a season and he will head back to Liverpool. And Ajax plan to delve into the loan market once again in January to sign a more experienced No. Liverpool boss Arne Slot could sanction another loan deal for midfielder James McConnell

Jennifer Pinto in MarlboroughI recently spent a day wandering through Marlborough, a picture-perfect market town in Wiltshire that's regularly hailed as having one of the best high streets in the UK. In 2024, Marlborough High Street was named one of the best in the UK by readers of The Times. The high street is also one of the widest in the UK and is filled with beautiful buildings that breathe history. There's a real sense of community here, shopkeepers and independent business owners know each other, support each other, and create an experience that makes visiting the high street feel special. There's a market on the wide High Street twice a week

This relates to the concept of eating 12 grapes while sitting under a table on New Year's Eve. 🎆 In which European country do people celebrate New Year by eating 12 grapes at midnight for good luck? 🔍 Hint...this country’s flag has red and yellow stripes 🍇 — tuiuk (@TUIUK) December 30, 2025Why do people eat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve? Recommended reading :They were said to be inspired by a French custom of drinking champagne and eating grapes on New Year’s Eve. They promoted the idea of indulging in 12 grapes at midnight as a way to sell some extra produce.