Oxfam boss leaves charity after ‘serious concerns’ investigated
The chief executive of Oxfam GB has left the charity after “serious concerns” were raised over leadership and governance at the organisation. Halima Begum, who was appointed CEO in December 2023, has left Oxfam after an independent review by trustees into her stewardship. An Oxfam spokesperson said in a statement: “Oxfam GB’s trustees have a duty to review any serious concerns raised about leadership or governance. “We have great respect for colleagues who have raised concerns about culture. A week ago, Oxfam announced trustee changes with Charles Gurassa, chair, and Mitesh Patel, trustee, stepping down.
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December 15, 2025 19:51 UTC
John Terry reveals he thought about suicide from 25th floor of hotel room after 2008 Champions League final penalty miss
JOHN TERRY has opened up on the dark moments that followed his infamous Champions League final penalty miss. But he slipped moments before spooning his spot-kick onto the post – and United went on to triumph in sudden death. Blues icon Terry was inconsolable after spurning the chance to win what would have been the club’s first Champions League title. Terry told the Mennie Talks podcast: “After the game, we all went back to the hotel and I was on the 25th floor. Terry won five Premier Leagues and a host of other major trophies during a glittering Chelsea career.
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December 15, 2025 17:41 UTC
My chic stay in one of south Wales’s most fashionable market towns
Arriving at Top Joe’s Townhouse feels like walking into an interiors magazine. Frankly, the whole of Narberth feels a little like you’re living in a tasteful photoshoot. For anyone wanting to combine a bit of glamour with their rural idyll, this is the perfect weekend break. The result is the sort of elegant, mismatched array that you see in the homes of your most stylish friends. It takes a huge amount of effort and judgement to make a room look this artfully thrown together.
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December 15, 2025 16:02 UTC
Public voting opens for BBC’s Team of the Year 2025 as contenders are revealed
From Monday 15 December, fans across the UK can rally behind the team that inspired them most in 2025. England were once again crowned European champions courtesy of a dramatic penalty shootout victory over World Cup winners Spain. England Women’s Rugby Union TeamEngland won the Women’s World Cup in scintillating fashion, beating Canada 33-13 in front of a world record crowd of 81,885. Their last defeat came in the 2022 World Cup final. European Ryder Cup TeamEurope held off a thrilling American resurgence to claim a Ryder Cup on US soil for only the fifth time, and their first since the legendary ‘Miracle of Medinah’ triumph in 2012.
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December 15, 2025 15:24 UTC
Three stabbings in Times Square in a month and random street attacks leave New Yorkers 'watching their backs'
A recent wave of violent crime in and around New York City's Times Square has put people on edge. And on November 15, a homeless man was stabbed twice in the middle of Times Square. 'I don't know if it's the greatest at night [in Times Square],' said Robert, who declined to give his last name. It was scary out here,' Nick told Daily Mail. The Daily Mail approached the mayor's office as well as Mamdani's transition team for comment.
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December 15, 2025 15:15 UTC
Hollywood ‘devastated’ at death of director Rob Reiner and his wife
US actor James Woods said he and Reiner had been friends since they made 1996 thriller Ghosts Of Mississippi together. Rob Reiner, centre, with Jack Nicholson, right and Morgan Freeman at the UK premiere of The Bucket List (PA)He said: “He was simply a beautiful person. Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle were two of the most kind and caring souls you could ever imagine. So much love to their kids and family.”Prominent political figures also paid tribute, including former US president Barack Obama, who wrote on X that he and his wife Michelle were “heartbroken by the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and his beloved wife, Michele”. Michelle and I are heartbroken by the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and his beloved wife, Michele.
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December 15, 2025 14:37 UTC
Next 2025 Ashes Test: Dates, start times, and how to watch England vs Australia
TNT Sports has exclusive live coverage in the UK, and their broadcast teams is split between these shores and Australia. You can watch TNT Sports channels on EE TV, Sky and Virgin Media. The first day of the series proved disappointingly that TNT have spared every expense, says Alan Tyers. “Sometimes I’ve got to rein it in a little bit,” he said. “Learn when to absorb the pressure a little bit more and realise when the opportunity arises to put the pressure back on them.
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December 15, 2025 13:26 UTC
Doctors in England vote to go ahead with five-day strike
Members rejected the offer and as a result resident doctors will down their stethoscopes and stage a five-day strike starting at 7am on Wednesday. The BMA said that 83% of resident doctors voted to carry on with strike action while 17% said that the offer was enough. “Tens of thousands of frontline doctors have come together to say ‘no’ to what is clearly too little, too late. “Resident doctors have already had a 28.9% pay rise – there is no justification for striking just because this fantasy demand has not been met. “I am appealing to ordinary resident doctors to go to work this week.
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December 15, 2025 13:14 UTC
England vs Australia Third Test LIVE: UK times, toss, scorecard and where to watch Adelaide encounter
England vs Australia Third Test LIVE: UK times, toss, scorecard and where to watch Adelaide encounterEngland get the third Ashes Test of the 2025/26 series underway later this week looking to avoid a series defeat. And in the pink-ball Test at The Gabba last time out, Australia out-played England in all departments and sealed another crushing win. If they lose this one, the series will be over, and the most highly-anticipated away Ashes series in a long time would end terribly for England. England vs Australia: Date and how to follow third TestThe Third Test in this edition of The Ashes is set to get underway on Wednesday, December 17. 3 Cummins is set for a return to the Aussie line-up Credit: GettyThe Ashes schedule 2025/26 All timings are UK time First Test Australia beat England by 8 wickets - Optus Stadium, Perth Second Test Australia beat England by 8 wickets - The Gabba, Brisbane Third Test Australia vs England - December 17 to 21 - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide - 11:30pm on December 16 Fourth Test Australia vs England - December 26 to 30 - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne - 11:30pm Fifth Test Australia vs England - January 4 to 8 - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney - 11:30pmEngland vs Australia: What has been said?
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December 15, 2025 12:42 UTC
Short-seller may have made £1.5m from Trustpilot attack
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December 15, 2025 12:05 UTC
Chile presidential election: Pinochet admirer wins in lurch to right
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December 15, 2025 11:44 UTC
The New York Times sues Perplexity AI
On 5 December, The New York Times announced it had filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI for copying Times journalism to deliver it to Perplexity’s customers without permission or compensation. The New York Times says it has repeatedly asked Perplexity to end its unauthorized use of its content, but Perplexity continues to unlawfully use The Times’s copyrighted material. Graham James, a spokesperson for The New York Times, added: “As our complaint states, Perplexity uses our content to power its product through a process called retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). RAG allows Perplexity to crawl the internet and steal content from behind our paywall and deliver it to its customers in real time. “While we believe in the ethical and responsible use and development of AI, we firmly object to Perplexity’s unlicensed use of our content to develop and promote their products.
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December 15, 2025 10:06 UTC
Trump team ‘pushes Ukraine to give up territory’ in peace talks
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December 15, 2025 09:50 UTC
Scottish runner ‘taking on the UK’ in memory of best friend
Caitlin Andrew, from Clydebank, hopes to become the first Scottish woman to run the length of the country from Land’s End to John O’Groats. She is running in memory of her best friend Tyla-Neve Malone, who died at the age of 19 in March, and Ms Andrew aims to raise thousands of pounds for the charity Epilepsy Scotland. Ms Andrew (left) with Tyla-Neve Malone (Family handout/PA)Speaking to the Press Association during a break from her gruelling training schedule, Ms Andrew said Ms Malone’s unexpected death came as a “shock to the system”. “And Tyla being massive, I was like, ‘why not do something big?’ And I’m like, ‘let’s run the UK’. It’s going be a challenge and a half, and I’m ready for it.”Lesslie Young, chief executive of Epilepsy Scotland, said: “Everyone at Epilepsy Scotland is incredibly proud of Caitlin.
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December 15, 2025 06:13 UTC
Suspect released by authorities after Brown University shooting
A bouquet of flowers rests on snow on the campus of Brown University (Steven Senne/AP)The lockdown, which stretched into the night, was lifted early on Sunday, but authorities had not yet released information about a potential motive. On Sunday morning, officials took a person into custody that two people familiar with the matter identified as a 24-year-old man from Wisconsin whose name was not released by authorities. University president Christina Paxson teared up while describing her conversations with students both on campus and in the hospital. Two handguns were recovered when the person of interest was taken into custody and authorities also found two loaded 30-round magazines, the official said. One of the nine wounded students had been released from the hospital, said Ms Paxson.
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December 15, 2025 05:23 UTC