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Premier League faces new boardroom upheaval as Beeston quits

The Premier League is facing a fresh bout of boardroom upheaval with the resignation of its longest-serving independent director amid the COVID-induced chaos that...

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Richard Osman opens up about ‘difficult journey’ with food addiction

TV presenter Richard Osman has revealed that he has suffered from food addiction since he was a child and will do so for the...

World

South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies aged 90

South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu, one of the leaders of the anti-apartheid movement, has died at the age of 90, the President’s Office has...

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‘Nobody wants to face reality’: Disaster movie director says more blockbusters on climate change needed

Legendary disaster movie director Roland Emmerich has said the world needs more blockbuster movies on climate change to “wake up people” to the issues...

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The famous faces and notable figures we said goodbye to in 2021

As the year comes to an end, it is time to commemorate the stars and notable figures we have said goodbye to over the...

Politics

New COVID restrictions come into force in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

New restrictions are coming into force today in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in a bid to curb rising coronavirus cases. Further rules have...

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: $1,600 single-seat electric boat

There are few things in life that would make me happier than being able to live out my fantasy of existing inside a late...

Environment

Huge floating wind farms are being planned off the coast of Australia

In this article RWE-DE EQNR-NO As technology develops, the size of wind turbines is getting bigger. Owaki/Kulla | The Image Bank | Getty Images...

World

More than 30 killed and bodies burnt in Myanmar, human rights group says

More than 30 people, including children, have been shot dead and their bodies burnt by government forces in Myanmar, according to a local human...

Surfer killed in California ‘shark attack’ as swimmers told to stay out of water

A surfer has been killed in an “apparent shark attack” off the central coast of California on Christmas Eve, authorities have said. The surfer,...

‘No time to lose’: Top NHS doctor calls on ‘stragglers’ to urgently get booster jab

The NHS’s most senior doctor is calling upon those yet to receive their booster COVID-19 vaccination to urgently come forward for their third jab....

Armed intruder arrested in Windsor Castle grounds as Queen celebrates Christmas

An armed man has been arrested after breaking into the grounds of Windsor Castle on Christmas Day, police have said. Officers from Thames Valley...

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Podcast: Tesla v11 holiday update, Tesla Roadster, electric snowmobile, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla v11/holiday update, the...

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20% of Americans couldn’t pay their energy bill in the last year. How to keep costs down

Nederland, Colorado resident Nick Emery clears mountains of snow from his driveway on March 14, 2021. Helen H. Richardson | Denver Post | Getty...

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‘The greatest gift’: Arnold Schwarzenegger donates £186,000 to provide 25 ‘tiny homes’ for war veterans

Arnold Schwarzenegger has donated $250,000 (£186,700) to provide 25 “tiny homes” for war veterans in California. The small room-sized housing units with beds and...

Science

James Webb Space Telescope to Launch Today: When, How to Watch Live

NASA’s largest space telescope launch countdown has begun. The James Webb Space Telescope will be launched today on Christmas Day, December 25, and space...

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Cap off 2021 fully-powered with up to 30% off in BLUETTI’s Christmas sale

You’ve strung the lights, trimmed the tree, and put in that order for that minced meat pie that only grandpa eats… but wait. In...

Environment

Lightsource bp to partner with Dourogas on green hydrogen projects in Portugal

In this article BP.-GB ENR-DE SRG-IT Sutad Watthanakul | EyeEm | Getty Images Solar business Lightsource bp is to partner with Portugal’s Dourogas on...

US president falls for anti-Biden insult from father during Santa tracker call

A White House Christmas event took an awkward turn on Friday when a caller dropped a vulgar anti-Biden slogan into a conversation with the...

Sports

Celts add 5 players to protocols; 8 out vs. Bucks

5:20 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print The Boston Celtics had another five players officially enter the NBA’s health...