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Cates to leave Sky to replace Lineker on Match of the Day
The football presenter Kelly Cates is understood to be leaving Sky Sports to replace Gary Lineker on the BBC's Match of the Day.
Experts tell Reeves not to let City off the leash
Fifty economists and policy experts have issued a stark warning to Rachel Reeves that encouraging the City to expand could threaten financial stability and jeopardise growth.
MPs threaten to name Chinese 'spy' linked to Prince Andrew
Allegations raise calls for caution in UK over bid to re-establish China links
Israel says it will close its embassy in Ireland
Israel announced the closure of its embassy in Ireland yesterday, citing Dublin's decision last week to support a petition at the international court of justice accusing Israel of genocide.
Amorim 'never' spoke to City about replacing Guardiola
New Manchester United head coach is preparing for his first derby tomorrow against the wounded champions
Latest figures show UK economy shrinks again
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the unexpected fall in GDP was driven by declines in construction and production, while the dominant services sector stagnated.
Manager is 'sad' for his players as toll mounts
Pep Guardiola is feeling the pain of Manchester City's crushing loss of form but insists \"the soul and the spirit of this team is there.\"
10 things to look out for this weekend
A Manchester derby at a bad time for both teams, managers with shared values and Forest's European dream
Tuchel to sound out 'gentleman' Southgate for qualification tips
New England coach to seek out predecessor and Carsely for 2026 World Cup guidance
I'm not going to worry about bruised egos - we're in a fight
Ange Postecoglou Spurs manager says Werner blast a call to arms
Littler sets sights on glory after 'crazy' year
Teenage superstar hopes to go one better after his remarkable run to the final of the World Championship
Phil Vickery: 'I'm not angry, I'm not bitter, but I will need help
The former England captain on CTE, legal action and a 21-year reunion for the 2003 World Cup winners
'Multiple bids' for stakes in Hundred sides, ECB chief says
The England and Wales Cricket Board is increasingly confident of selling lucrative stakes in all eight Hundred teams, harnessing money it believes will safeguard the county game for the next quarter of a century.
Can billionaire media moguls be trusted in America?
If we want to know what news organisations will look like under the second Trump administration in America, well, we are beginning to get an idea.
Money hacks How to declutter your home before Christmas
The kitchen might not be the first place that springs to mind, but as Vicky Silverthorn, a professional declutterer, says, it's where you're most likely to need a bit of space in the next few weeks.
Cut the red tape What industry leaders would like from a Brexit 'reset'
Earlier this week, the chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was hoping talks in the New Year could lead to an extensive \"reset\" of post-Brexit relations.
Underground fares to rise by 4.6% next year
Fares on London Underground and rail services in the capital will increase by an inflation-busting 4.6% next March, while bus and tram fares will remain frozen.
Protect the seas or mine for metals? Pacific islanders wrestle to balance demands on their oceans
Dotted across the northwest of the Pacific Ocean, the limestone islands of Palau rise like forested domes. Beneath the waves, reefs pulse with activity—fish dart through coral gardens, turtles drift nearby, while sharks with black-tipped fins shadow a passing tourist boat.
£10m fine for Royal Mail as delivery targets are missed
Royal Mail has been fined more than £10m by the postal regulator for missing its delivery targets, with more than a quarter of first-class mail arriving late.
RFK Jr adviser part of effort to revoke approval for polio vaccine
A key legal adviser to Robert Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, is at the centre of efforts to push federal drug regulators to revoke approval for the polio and hepatitis B vaccines and block distribution of 13 other critical vaccines.
Trump's FBI pick gains Senate support
Donald Trump's contentious nominee for FBI director has received a major boost in his bid to take on the role after crucial Senate Republicans looked set to give him their backing.
No indication suspect in CEO killing was UnitedHealthcare client, police say
There is no indication the man charged with killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, was ever a client of the medical insurer and may have targeted it because of its size and influence, a senior police official has said.
Parents accused of faking son's cancer diagnosis to raise money
The Adelaide parents of a six-year-old boy have been accused of faking his cancer diagnosis, including shaving his head and eyebrows, to raise money for bogus treatment.
'It's a war between the poor' - How drought threatens the survival of Sicily's towns
An ancient Sicilian proverb goes like this: \"When water flows to two fountains, one will stay dry - that's how it goes.\"The residents of the small town of Troina in the heart of Sicily, struck by a long and unprecedented drought, perhaps understand its meaning better than anyone else.
'It's fantastic' The movement to reclaim west Africa's architectural gems
Beneath mango trees in the lush garden of the Palais de Lomé, an oceanside estate in the Togolese capital, dozens of students from the African School of Architecture and Urban Planning (EAMAU) were taking sessions on archiving.
Macron ally and centrist François Bayrou appointed new French prime minister
François Bayrou, a veteran centrist and ally of President Emmanuel Macron, has been appointed as the French prime minister, after last week's historic vote of no-confidence ended the beleaguered and short-lived minority coalition of the rightwing Michel Barnier.
Russia launches huge cruise missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Russia launched its latest huge aerial attack against Ukraine yesterday morning, using cruise missiles to target energy infrastructure across the country, particularly in the western border regions.
Chanel opts for cerebral over showy with new creative director
The most glamorous job hunt in fashion is over. Chanel have announced the appointment of 40-year-old French-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy to the role of creative director, bringing to an end a six-month recruitment campaign which has seen almost every top-tier name in fashion linked to the role.
Bring home less bacon? How to lessen your risk of bowel cancer
Rates of bowel cancer in young people are rising more sharply in England than in many other countries around the world, a study has found.
Buck-passing and tears: evidence so far from the Post Office inquiry witnesses
Over 1,000 days since the inquiry into the Post Office Horizon IT scandal first opened in 2022, it is set to hear its closing arguments next week.