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This has been a difficult season so far for Cole Palmer with injury limiting his game time but he was the standout player at this summer’s Club World Cup and was a key player for Chelsea last season.He helped the Blues secure a return to the Champions League for this season, provided two vital assists as Chelsea beat Real Betis in the Conference League final and then was named player of the tournament at the Club World Cup, outshining some of the biggest teams and players in world football.Palmer, 23, scored three goals and provided two assists, with no other…
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporterLeft-right: The new players include hairstylist Jessie, retired detective Amanda and personal trainer RossA retired police detective, a crime novelist and a psychologist will be among the players sitting at the round table on the new series of The Traitors, which kicks off on New Year’s Day.The 22 new contestants also include a poker-playing gardener, a barrister, a cyber security consultant, a civil servant, a builder, a nursery school teacher and a personal trainer.Fans have been speculating about a major new twist in this series after trailers broadcast over Christmas showed a figure wearing a red cloak in…
Every sportsperson has a dream – but for most that is reaching the pinnacle of their chosen pursuit and winning trophies or medals.Not for English darts player Justin Hood, who has turned a long-held dream into reality with his stunning run to the PDC World Championship quarter-finals.Hood’s dream – more than 10 years in the making – is to open a Chinese restaurant. “I think we’re there,” Hood said – after beating 11th seed Josh Rock to reach the last eight at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday. “I don’t think I’ve got a choice now.”I haven’t got a timeline. We’ll be…
A new report makes the case for reversing Brexit hard to defend in a further blow to pro-Remain campaigners. With Keir Starmer’s negotiation with the European Union well underway, a bombshell new report rebukes claims by Remainers that Brexit damaged economic growth.The report from thinktank Facts4EU, shared exclusively with the People’s Channel, is based on the official data from the Office for National Statistics.The data shows conclusively that if Sir Keir is determined to take the United Kingdom back under EU laws and regulations again in 2026, he will not be able to do so by using one pretence after…
Sir Keir Starmer will attempt to fix relationships with voters and “woo MPs” with a push to cut cost of living in 2026, the Guardian reports, ahead of a speech by the prime minister in the coming days. His reported plans are accompanied by Sydney’s dazzling fireworks display “as the world rings in the new year”.Another message from Sir Keir that “2026 will be better” leads the Daily Mirror, as the PM promises to deliver change after a “tough year”. Above, Queen Camilla meets with the Hunt family, whose family members were murdered in 2024. The paper reports that their…
Both players missed the National Thunder’s final group match against Algeria on Wednesday, which ended in a 3-1 defeat.Meanwhile, the country’s football federation (Feguifut) has been fined $10,000 (£7,435) after its technical staff and players made “excessive and abusive protests” against decisions by the officials.Mvoutou’s report indicated there was “a progressive deterioration in behaviour on the sidelines” after Equatorial Guinea defender Saul Coco scored an own goal in the 74th minute.Elsewhere, Caf has fined Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traore the sum of $10,000 (£7,435) for “offensive remarks” made in a post-match interview after the Stallions lost 1-0 to Angola in…
Sir Keir Starmer has taken a veiled swipe at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in his New Year message to the nation.The Prime Minister, who goes into 2026 languishing behind Reform UK in the opinion polls, also set out Labour’s achievements for the calendar year.Sir Keir, who admitted he shares public “frustration about the pace of change”, said: “The challenges we face were decades in the making, and renewal is not an overnight job, but putting our country back on a stable footing will become our strength.”Strength that means we can support you with the cost of living. Rail fares,…
Rebecca Morelle,Science EditorandAlison Francis,Senior Science JournalistKevin Church/ NewsThese tiny beads could have been stitched onto clothing or attached to jewellery Intriguing new discoveries in a medieval cemetery in Wales have brought archaeologists closer to solving the mystery surrounding the women buried there.They’ve found what appears to be a small building and have unearthed domestic and decorative artefacts, including exquisite coloured glass beads.So far 58 skeletons, dating to the 6th or 7th Century, have been uncovered at the site. What’s unusual is that nearly all belonged to women.The new finds add to growing evidence that the burial ground was part of…
We have had another bumper year in English rugby, with the Prem and PWR campaigns through 2025. There were plenty of high-scoring matches, new superstars in the game emerging and champions crowned.But how much do you remember about the year?Our quiz has 12 questions – one for each month – so test yourself and prove your rugby union expertise.
Title dreams, promotions, cup wins, sackings, romantic signings and long throws – whether you are an old-school fan, a proper purist or a mildly interested observer, 2025 probably had something for you.We’ve asked our Premier League fan contributors for their year-end report card, where you can read about the good, bad and downright frustrating.Visit your club’s bespoke page by tapping the link below to see their opinions.When you get there, follow the page to get club news on your BBC Sport homepage – it’s your team’s page after all – plus, if you’re using our app, you can also hit…