Author: Alex Maschino
Man United v Newcastle preview Manchester United will go fifth in the Premier League if they beat Newcastle at home on Friday – but manager Ruben Amorim is making no secret of the impact of losing Bruno Fernandes after the captain was substituted at half-time in their 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa last Sunday. United’s playmaker has a muscle injury and Amorim explained how the Portugal international’s influence extends beyond creativity. “At every set-piece, he is the guy who is organising the team,” said Amorim. “He understands every position on the field, he pays attention to every detail. “When you…
Published On 25 Dec 202525 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareFrom Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the Russia-Ukraine war to devastating global weather events – including floods, storms and earthquakes – this year was defined by turmoil and humanitarian crises.Prolonged violence in Sudan, marked by attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), added to the mounting civilian toll and displacement across the country.The year also saw heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, a deadly blaze in Hong Kong, United States and Israeli attacks on Iran, revelations from the Epstein files, and waves of “Gen Z” protest movements across…
Japan PM reassures markets with fiscal discipline in next year’s budget
Jason Kelce is opening up about the perils of fame. The former Philadelphia Eagles center, 38, told the Wall Street Journal in an interview published on Monday, December 22, that being in the spotlight has been a tough transition for him, wife Kylie Kelce and their children. “You know, I’m all over television, and my face, in particular, is much more out there,” he said. “In a lot of ways, going out into public is much different for not just me but my wife, my whole family. But we really do try to live as much of a normal life…
By 1983, Marvin Hagler had entered what would prove to be the defining period of his career.Recognised as the world’s best middleweight, the undisputed champion was still battling for the truly lucrative fights his status deserved. That changed between 1983 and 1987, when he shared the ring with Roberto Durán, Thomas Hearns and, in his final bout, Sugar Ray Leonard.The four men fought one another at least once between June 1980 and June 1989. Hagler, however, would be the only member of the famed “Four Kings” never to take part in a rematch. His victories over Durán and Hearns, and…
new video loaded: Zelensky Calls Peace Plan ‘Quite Solid,’ Russia Then Launches MissilesTuesday morning, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that the latest American-backed proposals for a peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow looked “quite solid,” Russia launched a series of drone and missiles strikes against Ukraine.By Jamie LeventhalDecember 23, 2025
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.7 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday night. The U.S. has seen more than a dozen lottery jackpot prizes exceed $1 billion since 2016. Here is a look at the largest U.S. jackpots won and the places where the winning tickets were sold: 1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 7, 2022. The winning ticket was sold at a Los Angeles-area gas station. 2. $1.787 billion, Powerball, Sept. 6, 2025. The winning tickets were sold in Missouri and Texas. 3. $1.765 billion, Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023. The winning…
The Paper will stop airing on NBC sooner than expected. Variety confirmed on Monday, December 22, that The Paper won’t get its 10-episode run on Mondays as planned. Instead, NBC plans to air the remaining three episodes of The Office spinoff on Saturday, January 3. The Paper is also available to stream on Peacock and has been renewed for a second season. NBC is swapping Stumble into the Monday time slot to allow for the new show to get more exposure. New episodes of the cheerleading series are still scheduled for Fridays after Happy’s Place. Stumble is a mockumentary that…
Sportsnet 590 The FAN: Sam McKee and Nick Kypreos talk about the possibility of the Toronto Maple Leafs trading captain Auston Matthews, and who could be the top landing spot. ** NHLRumors transcription McKee: “A lot of people saw what happened with Quinn Hughes, Kyp, and the way it looked at the end with Quinn Hughes in, in Vancouver. The body language and the American captain in a Canadian market, and all that stuff. I mean, I would say that the biggest comment I get is a lot of trade Matthews. Trade Matthews. Trade Matthews. And I would be lying…
The Libyan army chief has been killed in an air crash in Turkey, Libya’s prime minister has said.Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others were on board a Falcon 50 aircraft flying out of the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Tuesday evening. In a post on X, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said signal with the business jet was lost at 20:52 local time (17:52 GMT) – about 42 minutes after it took off from Ankara’s airport. The Tripoli-bound jet had issued an emergency landing request before contact was lost. The aircraft’s wreckage was later found south-west of Ankara, and…