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‘I was in the toilet on Christmas Day when I was told heartbreaking Ashes news’
No cricketer wants to receive the dreaded news of being dropped during an Ashes campaign. Yet Steve Finn’s experience was particularly brutal, learning of his axing in the toilets at the MCG on Christmas Day. The setting was the iconic 2010/11 tour, marking England’s most recent Test series triumph onContinue Reading
Humanoid robot market could hit $9tn by 2050 as China drives household adoption
The global market for humanoid robots could be worth as much as $9 trillion by 2050, with China expected to dominate demand and basic household models potentially entering homes within the next five years, according to new research. A report by Royal Bank of Canada estimates that humanoid robots couldContinue Reading
A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Room in the Tower review – Joanna Lumley does not hold back
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter I have to admit I’ve been enthralled by the BBC’s wonderful A Ghost Story for Christmas series ever sinceContinue Reading
More shoppers hit high streets and retail parks for late Christmas purchases
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 Shoppers descended on UK high streets and retail parks to buy last-minute gifts on ChristmasContinue Reading
Finding Father Christmas review – A conspiracy is unearthed in this appealing slice of festive whimsy
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter What’s the most awkward conversation a father can have with his teenage son at Christmas? Well, it isn’t theContinue Reading
Novak Djokovic suspicion raised after retirement hint before Australian Open
To be the first to receive the latest tennis news, join our WhatsApp community or tennis newsletter Speaking on the Served with Andy Roddick podcast, the former Wimbledon finalist said: “The question is… and he was questioning this after the US Open. I don’t know that he can train theContinue Reading
Wayne Rooney’s controversial Christmas dinner brings BBC show to a halt
Wayne Rooney brought his BBC show to a halt after outlining his perfect Christmas dinner. The 40-year-old will be free to enjoy the Christmas trimmings over the coming days, having officially hung up his football boots just under five years ago following spells with Manchester United, Everton, DC United andContinue Reading
WH Smith to claw back £1.5m from ex-bosses after accounting scandal
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Bitter feud erupts at World Darts Championship as Luke Littler sends message
Wayne Mardle has warned Peter Wright that his shock exit could carry consequences far beyond a single result. Speaking on Sky Sports, Mardle said: “I know Merk won but the story is about Peter Wright, unfortunately. “And I’ve got to say, from a friend’s point of view, it was anContinue Reading
FTSE fails to sparkle in tame pre-holiday trade
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 The FTSE 100 drifted lower on Wednesday in lacklustre trading ahead of the Christmas break,Continue Reading