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Tasha Ghouri deserved Strictly Come Dancing’s first 10s of 2024 – but don’t write off the underdogs yet
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails There are milestones to watch out for in every series of Strictly Come Dancing andContinue Reading
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn held apart by Neymar
Chris Eubank Jr had to be held back by security after his fight against Kamil Szeremeta, as Conor Benn forced his way into the ring for a face-off. Benn, who now faces potential sanctions for entering the ring after the decision was announced, is gunning for a fight against EubankContinue Reading
Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69
Tributes have flooded in for former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond, who has died aged 69. The Alba Party leader, who served as Scotland’s first minister between 2007 and 2014, passed away on Saturday after giving a speech in North Macedonia. Describing his death as “sudden” and “a shock”, ScottishContinue Reading
Alex Salmond death – latest: Starmer and SNP lead tributes for longtime Scottish first minister
Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69 Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Tributes have poured in for the longtime Scottish first minister Alex Salmond, who has died aged 69. TheContinue Reading
Ben Whittaker fight stopped with boxer in wheelchair after strange incident
Ben Whittaker was involved in a bizarre incident in the fifth round of his light-heavyweight fight against Liam Cameron in Saudi Arabia. The young Brit, who has gained a reputation for his flamboyant antics, left the ring in a wheelchair after both fighters dramatically tumbled over the ropes. Whittaker wasContinue Reading
Keir Starmer on the horror domestic abuse case that inspired his support for Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign
The prime minister has recalled the murder of a woman stabbed 71 times by her abusive ex-partner as he gave his personal backing to The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign to build a refuge for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. In an exclusive interview, Sir Keir Starmer vowed thatContinue Reading
Alexandra Burke refused to film distressing scene in gritty new drama Curfew
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Alexandra Burke has revealed that she refused to film one particularly distressing sequence in theContinue Reading
P&O will attend investment summit after Starmer’s rebuke to minister over ‘cowboy’ comment
The owner of P&O ferries will attend a key investment summit after Sir Keir Starmer distanced himself from comments by a minister who called the firm a “cowboy operator”. After efforts by Downing Street to smooth relations, it is understood that DP World will now attend Monday’s gathering, despite theContinue Reading
Son Heung-min’s dad fined for child abuse and accused of injuring kid at academy
Son Heung-min’s father Son Woong-jung has been given a £1,700 fine after being found guilty of verbally and physically abusing young footballers at his academy in South Korea. The penalty was handed out at Chuncheon District Court, 75 kilometres northeast of Seoul. The case was forwarded to the prosecution inContinue Reading
P&O will attend investment summit after Starmer’s rebuke to minister over ‘cowboy’ comment
The owner of P&O ferries will attend a key investment summit after Sir Keir Starmer distanced himself from comments by a minister who called the firm a “cowboy operator”. After efforts by Downing Street to smooth relations, it is understood that DP World will now attend Monday’s gathering, despite theContinue Reading