Joe Biden signs bill that averts US government shutdown after days of upheaval
The outcome was uncertain after US President-elect Donald Trump had insisted the deal include an increase in the government’s ...
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Fury: Unanimous points loss a ‘Christmas gift’ to Oleksandr Usyk from judges
Tyson Fury insisted Oleksandr Usyk had been gifted an early Christmas present after disputing the Ukrainian’s unanimous points victory in their rematch in Riyadh. Fury lost 116-112 on all three judges ...
Promoter Frank Warren brands Tyson Fury’s loss to Oleksandr Usyk ‘nuts’
Tyson Fury’s unanimous points defeat to unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh was branded “nuts” by promoter Frank Warren. Fury lost 116-112 on all three judges’ scorecards as ...
John Bateman joins North Queensland Cowboys on two-year deal
BRADFORDIAN John Bateman has his future finally resolved – with the England international joining North Queensland Cowboys.
Pope suffering with a cold and will skip outdoor Sunday prayer before busy week
Pope Francis is suffering from a cold and will deliver his Sunday blessing from indoors, the Vatican has said. The precaution ...
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Tyson Fury loses title showdown against Oleksandr Usyk by unanimous decision
Tyson Fury’s mission to avenge his only professional defeat ended in crushing disappointment as he lost on a unanimous points decision to unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh. Another ...
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Kneecap take to Belfast stage after death of member’s father: Tonight is for him
Kneecap have paid tribute to bandmate Moglai Bap’s father at a sold out Belfast gig hours after announcing his death. The Irish language rap trio, whose eponymous feature film was recently shortlisted ...
Former Bradford (Park Avenue) goalkeeper John Hardie dies
EDINBURGH-born former Bradford (Park Avenue) goalkeeper John Hardie has died aged 86, writes Tim Clapham. Following spells with Hibs and Falkirk he came south to join Oldham Athletic in 1960. After ...
UK Christmas market has reviewed its security in wake of Magdeburg attack
Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market’s security processes were reviewed and discussed with a police security adviser after ...
‘That’s one I laid’ – How ex-Taliban are helping IED clear-up in Afghanistan
Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the Halo Trust is gathering information on dangerous explosives littering the country.
New laws taking ‘major strides’ to improving people’s lives, Lucy Powell claims
New laws promised by the Government will have a “tangible positive impact” on people’s lives, a Cabinet minister has claimed. Commons Leader Lucy Powell said legislation already passed by Parliament ...
Healey: UK’s military presence in Estonia shows ‘unshakeable commitment’ to Nato
Defence Secretary John Healey with British personnel at the Tapa military base in Estonia (Stefan Rousseau/PA) Mr Healey said: “Our British deployment in Estonia demonstrates our unshakeable ...