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Man charged with helping ex-British soldier in London prison getaway
London police say a man has been charged with assisting a former British soldier later convicted of spying for Iran in his escape from prisonABC News - 2h -
Ex-world champion Williams requires oxygen during match
Three-time World Snooker champion Mark Williams requires oxygen during the interval of a match at an exhibition event in Tibet.BBC News - 15h -
‘A not so subtle misogyny’: Sargent portraits of ‘dollar princesses’ come to London
Portraits of wealthy American heiresses who married into British society will be shown at Kenwood in London. Margaret “Daisy” Leiter was just 19 when in 1898 she was painted by the most celebrated ...The Guardian - 8h -
Source: Georgia QB Rashada entering portal again
Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada plans to enter the transfer portal once again after not appearing in a game for the Bulldogs this season, a source told ESPN.ESPN - 15h -
McCaul says New Orleans attack reminds him of Boston Marathon bombing
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the former Homeland Security Committee chair, said the recent terror attack in New Orleans reminds him of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. McCaul joined ABC’s “This ...The Hill - 21h -
Filth and frolics - how pointy shoes once caused moral outrage in London
Shoes seen as demonic and vain were blamed for making men "effeminate" and bringing the plague to London.BBC News - 1d -
How Darts Became London’s Rowdiest Winter Party
The professional darts championships draw tens of thousands of raucous fans. The beer flows freely in the stands, but the competition is serious.The New York Times - 1d -
Olympic Sprinter Charged in Confrontation With Miami Beach Police
A lawyer for Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic medalist, described the police handling of the situation as “an unreasonable use of force.”The New York Times - 1d -
Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4ABC News - 1d -
Thousands of creative works enter public domain
The start of 2025 means thousands of iconic characters and creative works have entered the public domain, including the classic cartoon strongman Popeye. Here's why these characters are now ...CBS News - 1d -
Protesters march in London for release of teenage boy in Dubai jail
Marcus Fakana from north London was convicted of having sex with British girl, now 18, when they were on holiday. Protesters have marched through central London calling for the release of a ...The Guardian - 1d -
I'll never admit I'm the best, says darts champion Luke Littler
Luke Littler says he will never admit to being the best in the world at darts despite winning the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship.BBC News - 2d -
Banned coach ‘never mistreated me’ insists former Wimbledon champion
The 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has defended her former coach Stefano Vukov, saying that “he never mistreated me”, after it emerged last week that Vukov has been provisionally suspended ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Losing my ‘haunted’, mouldy flat was awful. I swore I’d get it back – and I did | Claire Jackson
Some people long for a storybook house, but I found sanctuary in a home in the woods, where saucepans were said to move by themselves. In our end of year series, writers and public figures ...The Guardian - 2d -
Quiz: Were these champions older or younger than Littler?
Luke Littler is another of sport's teenage prodigies, but is he younger or older than some of his peers when they first conquered the world?BBC News - 2d -
Blind date: ‘He handled an allergic reaction with stoicism, while I fretted about having to tell the Guardian I’d killed my date’
Felix, 24, a film programmer, meets Erin, 23, an archaeologist. What were you hoping for? Someone to talk to about absolutely awful movies. More importantly, someone kind in wonderful ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘There will be a bit of a slump’: London braced for luxury hotel glut
Biggest number of room openings in more than a decade prompts concerns about oversupply and price cutsFinancial Times - 2d -
UK vies with Germany to be European EV champion
Year of record sales was still below government targetsFinancial Times - 2d -
US Olympic runner Fred Kerley arrested in Florida after police confrontation
Paris Olympic 100m bronze medalist arrested in Miami Kerley accused of interfering in unrelated investigation US Olympic runner Fred Kerley has been arrested in South Florida following a ...The Guardian - 2d -
US Olympic sprinter Kerley tasered after police confrontation
United States Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley is tasered and arrested by police following a confrontation with officers in Miami, Florida.BBC News - 2d -
Chelsea FC co-owner pays £56mn for London penthouse
Purchase by billionaire Behdad Eghbali is one of largest UK property deals of 2024Financial Times - 2d -
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 24 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
At his current pace, Ovechkin would surpass 'The Great One' before the end of the seasonCBS Sports - 2d -
Tulip Siddiq was given London flat by developer with links to ousted Bangladeshi government
UK City minister still owns King’s Cross property she was handed in 2004Financial Times - 2d -
World's oldest living Olympic gold medalist Agnes Keleti dies at 103
Olympic champion Agnes Keleti, the world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist died at the age of 103 on Thursday, the Hungarian Olympic Committee said.NBC News - 3d -
Wimbledon champion’s coach suspended amid investigation ahead of Australian Open
The former coach of 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has been provisionally suspended while under investigation for an alleged breach of the WTA Code, it was revealed on Friday, only a couple ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Meet Ross J Barr, London’s most popular acupuncturist
Find out why Alexa Chung, Jamie Dornan and Harry and Meghan are fans of this man’s needlesFinancial Times - 3d -
Joey Logano embracing role as sport's leader as defending champion
For the third time in seven seasons, Joey Logano bears the honor of being the defending champion of the NASCAR Cup Series. At age 34, Logano is a wily veteran who has been fortunate enough to ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
MLB rumors: Angels considering Pete Alonso pursuit, two favorites emerge for Alex Bregman
Here's the latest from baseball's hot stoveCBS Sports - 3d -
Should Patriots fire Alex Van Pelt? Why OC decision is complicated
Does Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt deserve to be fired? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down a tough decision for the team.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympic medal winner, dies at age 103
Ágnes Keleti, a Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic medal winner, has died. She was 103.The Hill - 3d -
Moment pick-up truck enters busy street on New Year's Day
CCTV catches moment pick-up truck turns into a busy street in New Orleans killing several people.BBC News - 4d -
Agnes Keleti, oldest living Olympic gold medallist, dies at 103
Hungarian gymnast survived persecution of Jews in second world war and won five golds across two Games. The world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist, the Hungarian gymnast Agnes Keleti, who ...The Guardian - 4d -
Carter reflected on 1980 Olympic boycott: ‘A bad decision’
It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic gloryABC News - 4d -
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These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.CBS News - 5d -
Watch: London welcomes 2025 with fireworks display and Paddington Bear
Onlookers line the Embankment in central London for a fireworks spectacular.BBC News - 5d
