More is less — backing so many World Cup minnows will be exhausting
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December 06, 2025 18:10 UTC
Meghan Markle 'reaches out' to ailing father Thomas after he has life-saving surgery to amputate his leg
Meghan Markle has reached out to her father Thomas after he was forced to have life-saving surgery to amputate his leg. A spokesperson for the Duchess of Sussex had previously declined to comment on reports, first published exclusively by the Daily Mail, that Meghan’s father was ill. But in an updated statement this evening, they said: 'I can confirm she [Meghan] has reached out to her father.' Meghan has been estranged from her father since her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018 after he was caught staging paparazzi photos in the run up to the big day. Mr Markle has never met his son-in-law Prince Harry or grandchildren Archie, six and four-year-old Lilibet.
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December 06, 2025 18:08 UTC
Mo Salah guilty of brazen disloyalty — but keeping him wasn’t a mistake
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December 06, 2025 18:07 UTC
Get into the festive swing — with carols, ghosts and treats for your ears
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December 06, 2025 18:02 UTC
World Cup 2026 schedule live updates: Time and location of every game at next year’s tournament revealed
The complete 2026 World Cup schedule has been announced. The USMNT will start their World Cup campaign against Paraguay in LA on June 12 at 9 p.m. They play Australia in Seattle on June 19 at 3 p.m. before taking on a playoff winner in LA on June 25 at 10 p.m. The draw for the tournament took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. yesterday and followed President Trump receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. You can also share your thoughts by emailing live@theathletic.com.
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December 06, 2025 17:53 UTC
Police apologise to Jewish leaders over Maccabi Tel Aviv report
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December 06, 2025 17:16 UTC
I've been cheated on so many times I've chosen life of celibacy
It was the third time loyal Jessica had been cheated on – but it wasn’t the last. AdvertisementJessica, now 64, has sworn herself off men for good and lives a life of enforced celibacy. “I’ve been in relationships with students, Oxford dons and businessmen – and they all cheated on me. But just as Jessica began to regain her trust in Oxford’s men, history repeated itself. “I’ve moved on, but I am off men for good – certainly ones from Oxford,” adds Jessica, who has one daughter.
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December 06, 2025 13:31 UTC
World Cup 2026 schedule LIVE: England, Scotland & USA discover fate as some games start at 5am UK time
LUCK OF THE DRAWLUCK OF THE DRAW World Cup 2026 schedule LIVE: England, Scotland & USA discover fate as some games start at 5am UK time – reactionTHE World Cup schedule has been announced and some games will kick-off in the early hours of the morning for UK fans. England were drawn in a group with Croatia, Panama and Ghana will play their group stage games at 9pm or 10pm GMT. Scotland also learnt their times and venues, with the clash against Brazil, on June 24 at 11pm GMT. The first game of the World Cup is on June 11 as Mexico take on South Africa. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL the latest with our live blog below…
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December 06, 2025 13:20 UTC
Our verdict on England’s World Cup group-stage opponents
Sixteen European teams will compete for four World Cup finals spots. There is a separate intercontinental play-off tournament which will complete the line-up for the 48-team World Cup. How can I watch the World Cup on television? Here is the list of cities that will be hosting at least one World Cup match. The venue has a capacity of 82,500 and hosted last summer’s Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris St-Germain.
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December 06, 2025 13:19 UTC
New York Times sues AI startup for ‘illegal’ copying of millions of articles
The New York Times sued an embattled artificial intelligence startup on Friday, accusing the firm of illegally copying millions of articles. The newspaper alleged Perplexity AI had distributed and displayed journalists’ work without permission en masse. The newspaper said that Perplexity’s business model relies on scraping and copying content, including paywalled material, to power its generative AI products. It has attracted a variety of big-name investors, including Nvidia and Jeff Bezos, as money has flooded the AI industry. San Francisco-based Perplexity AI also faced a lawsuit from the Rupert Murdoch-owned Dow Jones and the New York Post.
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December 06, 2025 12:57 UTC
Sicilian Avenue, London: first shops and cafes open
Sicilian Avenue is a beautiful pedestrianised arcade tucked away in Holborn which has just undergone a major restoration into a shopping and eating destination. Hackney roastery Flying Horse Coffee, which has cafes in Shoreditch, White City and Notting Hill, became the first to open there on Monday (December 1). Philip Way, owner and founder of Flying Horse Coffee, said: “It’s our most beautiful setting yet to open in. Douglas Anderson, Co-founder of BACKWORKS, added: ‘Sicilian Avenue captures the experience we want for our clients. For this opening, I’ve created a new baked treat exclusively for guests at Sicilian Avenue — our Matcha Florentine.
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December 06, 2025 12:05 UTC
Pub Quiz December 6: How smart are you? Take this quiz
With 10 fun questions, the pub quiz will get your brain cogs working and put your general knowledge skills to the test. Take the last quiz now here: Pub Quiz November 22: How smart are you? Take this IQ quizSo, if you think you have what it takes to be the pub quiz master, find out now and take our quiz. Keep an eye on the news and get ready for next week's pub quiz. The regular pub quizzes saw pub numbers rise from 30 teams a week to a peak of 10,000 teams.
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December 06, 2025 11:09 UTC
Lake District voted UK's most romantic proposal spot in new survey
The Lake District has been voted the UK’s most romantic proposal spot, according to half of respondents (51%) - according to new data from Chef & Brewer. Liverpudlians seemingly are the biggest fans of The Lakes’ for romance, two-thirds (66%) said they would consider it the ultimate engagement backdrop. And one very famous scouser picked the Lakes for his proposal to ex-wife Heather Mills. The pair famously got engaged at the Sharrow Bay Hotel in 2001. They chose the Sharrow Bay Hotel on Ullswater, where Sir Paul proposed over lunch.
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December 06, 2025 11:04 UTC
World Cup 2026 live: England and Scotland learn full match schedule after shameful draw ceremony
Close Inside Fifa’s shambolic and shameful 2026 World Cup drawEngland and Scotland now know their full match schedules at the 2026 World Cup after yesterday’s long, chaotic and shameful draw ceremony in Washington DC. England are among the favourites to lift the trophy in New Jersey on 19 July, as Thomas Tuchel aims to do what Gareth Southgate couldn’t quite manage and claim glory in a major final. But there will be plenty of contenders next summer such as Spain, France, Germany, Brazil and reigning champions Argentina. Scotland, meanwhile, will be aiming to make a big impact at a first World Cup for 28 years. Follow reaction to the 2026 World Cup draw and the full match schedule reveal below:
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December 06, 2025 10:33 UTC
Gurpreet Singh Rehal: UK imposes first domestic terror sanctions on Sikh businessman; cites alleged Babar Khalsa links
"This landmark action shows we are prepared to use every tool at our disposal to choke off funding for terrorism – wherever it occurs and whoever is responsible. The UK stands firmly with peaceful communities against those who promote violence and hatred," Lucy Rigby, UK's economic secretary, as cited by PTI. "We will not stand by while terrorists exploit Britain's financial system," she added.The sanctions prohibit all UK individuals and entities from handling any funds or assets linked to Rehal or Babbar Akali Lehar, and from providing them with financial services or support.The restrictions also apply to any organisations they own or control, unless permitted by an HM Treasury licence or other approved exemption. "Babbar Khalsa (which also uses the name Babbar Khalsa International) is a proscribed terrorist organisation. HM Treasury assesses Babbar Akali Lehar to be an “involved person” under the regulations,” said the UK government.
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December 06, 2025 06:58 UTC