Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action
Hundreds of activists formed a human chain outside one of the main halls at the United Nations climate summit on what is ...
Multiplying mice give animal shelter a great big headache
A US animal shelter is dealing with a great big problem after a man arrived to hand over what he initially said was 150 mice.
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Eight killed and 17 injured in knife attack at school in China
Eight people were killed and 17 others injured in a stabbing attack at a vocational school in the eastern city of Yixing on Saturday night, local police said. The attack occurred at the Wuxi ...
Gregor Townsend hails Scotland’s strength in depth after beating Portugal
Gregor Townsend felt Scotland displayed their strength in depth after his second string pulled off a nine-try 59-21 victory over Portugal at Murrayfield. The head coach made 14 changes to the team ...
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Musk suggests Trump should allow public input on who should lead US Treasury
As US President-elect Donald Trump makes several choices to fill out his incoming administration’s Cabinet, the lobbying for key positions has been fierce behind closed doors — and sometimes publicly.
Appeal after woman, 82, dies in collision with van in South Shields
Police are appealing for information after an elderly pedestrian died following a collision earlier today (Saturday November 16).
Taylor Fritz edges out Alexander Zverev in last-four clash at ATP Finals
Taylor Fritz edged past Alexander Zverev to become the first American to reach the title match at the ATP Finals for nearly 20 years. American players were regular champions in the first 30 years of ...
‘I feel like I’m at the peak of my game’ says Harry Kane ahead of England clash
“I feel like when I first came in, I had competition with (Wayne) Rooney and (Jamie) Vardy and then (Danny) Welbeck. And then (Dominic) Calvert-Lewin with the ’21 Euros,” he told BBC Radio 5 Live. “So ...
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Israeli strike on UN-run school in Gaza kills 10
An Israeli airstrike on Saturday evening on a UN-run school sheltering displaced people killed 10 and wounded 20, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. It said two missiles were fired at the Abu ...
Cedric Main scores the only goal in FA Trophy tie at Blackwell Meadows
A last-minute goal by Cedric Main gave Darlington a deserved victory and earned a place in the next round of the FA Trophy following a ...
Lee Carsley focused on England ‘getting job done’ in final match against Ireland
Interim England boss Lee Carsley is focused on getting the job done by sealing Nations League promotion with victory against the Republic of Ireland in his final match before handing over to Thomas ...
Darcy Graham equals Scotland’s try-scoring record in victory over Portugal
Given the gulf in status between the two nations, Gregor Townsend took the opportunity to make 14 changes to his Scotland team.