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England to face Croatia at World Cup again as Scotland land clash with Brazil

England have been drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L for next summer’s World Cup finals in North America.

Donald Trump awarded inaugural FIFA peace prize at World Cup draw

United States president Donald Trump was given the first ever FIFA peace prize at Friday’s World Cup draw ceremony in Washington DC.

Lando Norris feeling positive after dominating practice at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Lando Norris admitted his world championship prospects are “looking good” after he stole an early advantage by dominating practice in Formula One’s hotly anticipated season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Red squirrel range increases 25 in Highlands following reintroduction project

The range of red squirrels in the Highlands has increased by more than 25% in a decade following a reintroduction project by a rewilding charity.

Better buses are finally on the way with multi year funding deal minister

Long-awaited multi-year funding for bus services in England has been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT).

Report identifies clear failings in care for frail adults

A significant number of elderly people with frailty are not getting follow-up support they need after diagnosis, according to a new review.

David Tennant and Aidan Turner return in first look at second series of Rivals

David Tennant strides away from a helicopter in first-look pictures from the upcoming second series of Rivals.

Reform UK handed biggest donation from a living person figures show

Reform UK recently received the biggest single donation in history to a political party from a living person, official figures show.

Novichok victims family call for change as they criticise inquiry report

The family of Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess have said “there must be reflection and change” as they criticised the lack of recommendations in a public inquiry’s final report.

Reform UK handed biggest donation from a living person

Reform UK has recently received the biggest single donation in history to a political party from a living person, official figures show.

Ellie Goldstein and Vicky Pattison join Strictly Come Dancing live tour

Model Ellie Goldstein and Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison are to join the Strictly Come Dancing live tour with their respective professional partners Vito Coppola and Kai Widdrington.

Joe Root ends wait for Test century in Australia to boost Englands Ashes hopes

Joe Root’s 13-year wait for a Test century on Australian soil finally came to an end as he breathed life into England’s Ashes dreams on a remarkable start to the day-night clash at the Gabba.

Trent Alexander Arnold set for spell on sidelines with leg injury

Trent Alexander-Arnold is set for a spell on the sidelines after Real Madrid confirmed he has suffered a left leg injury.

New electric car market suffers smallest growth since December 2023

November was the new electric car market’s weakest month of growth in nearly two years, figures show.

TV and film performers to vote on strike action over AI scanning

TV and film performers are to vote on strike action over scanning for artificial intelligence

UK sanctions GRU after Putin found morally responsible for Novichok death

Russian military intelligence agency the GRU has been sanctioned in its entirety by the UK in the wake of the Sturgess inquiry report, the Foreign Office has said.

Household energy bills to rise after watchdog approves 28bn investment

Britain’s energy watchdog has given the green light to an initial £28 billion of investment to upgrade UK energy infrastructure, but revealed the move will push up network charges on household bills by £108.

Poor harvest to cost arable farmers more than 800m in revenue analysis finds

Arable farmers in the UK are facing a reduction in revenues of more than £800 million following one of the worst ever harvests, analysis suggests.

Starmer to visit RAF base with Norwegian PM as he heads to Scotland

Sir Keir Starmer will visit Scotland on Thursday, with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Store accompanying him to an RAF base as they meet military personnel.

King and Queen greet German president at start of historic state visit

The King, the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales have given a warm welcome to the President of Germany at the start of his historic state visit.