A Taiwanese air force Mirage 2000 fighter jet takes off at Hsinchu Air Base in Hsinchu on December 29, 2025

    China issues warning to Trump as it launches huge war games around Taiwan including rehearsal for blockading the island’s ports

    China has fired a chilling warning to the US as it unleashed massive live-fire war games around Taiwan, deploying troops and warships in exercises that include rehearsals for sealing off the island’s vital ports. Beijing‘s foreign ministry struck a defiant tone as the drills got underway, declaring: ‘Any act of provocation on the Taiwan issue…

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    Sir Keir Starmer is expected to travel to Beijing in January. He is pictured with President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in November 2024

      Labour is accused of covering up Chinese hack of Foreign Office records amid scandal over Beijing spies and Keir Starmer’s controversial China visit

      The Government was accused today of covering up a Chinese hack of the Foreign Office in the midst of the Beijing spy scandal. In an audacious cyber attack just weeks after the prosecution of two alleged spies for Bejiing collapsed, Chinese hackers targeted government servers to access thousands of confidential Home Office visa application records…

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      Paul Gascoigne has revealed that he 'popped' his own dislocated shoulder back in hours before appearing on the Italian version of I'm A Celebrity

      Paul Gascoigne reveals he ‘popped’ his dislocated shoulder back in hours before appearing on Italian I’m A Celeb over fears he would be booted off the show after failing psych test for UK version FIVE times

      Paul Gascoigne has revealed that he ‘popped’ his own dislocated shoulder back in hours before appearing on the Italian version of I’m A Celebrity. The former footballer, 58, feared he would be booted off the show if he went in with the injury – after failing the psychiatric test for the UK version of the…

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      The Manchester derby has been moved due to Premier League's revised fixture schedule

      Premier League announce new raft of TV fixtures – including Manchester Derby and United’s trip to league leaders Arsenal – while Alexander Isak is set for Saturday night Newcastle reunion

      By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER Published: 15:18 GMT, 20 November 2025 | Updated: 15:43 GMT, 20 November 2025 The Premier League have announced a host of fixture changes throughout late January and early February. Broadcasters have had their pick of 19 fixtures between January 17 and February 2, with participation in European competition at…

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      Troy Deeney has hit out at Steve McClaren for resigning as Jamaica manager on Tuesday night

      Steve McClaren’s ‘tacky’ Jamaica exit: Tearful boss is savaged by former Premier League star – who declined chance to play for the country – over his resignation after they were beaten to World Cup spot by tiny island nation

      The fallout of Jamaica’s failure to qualify automatically for next year’s World Cup and Steve McClaren’s shock resignation has continued, with a former Premier League player calling the manager’s decision as ‘tacky’ and ‘tasteless’. Jamaica were given a double shock within minutes on Tuesday night; first when a 0-0 draw at home to Curacao saw…

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      Wayne Rooney has shared who he believes have been the Premier League's standouts so far

      Wayne Rooney’s Erling Haaland snub: Man United legend names his top three Premier League players of the season so far, including surprise Arsenal star – but there’s no place for 14-goal Man City striker

      By TAMARA PRENN, SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER Published: 20:53 GMT, 19 November 2025 | Updated: 20:54 GMT, 19 November 2025 Wayne Rooney has named his three players of the Premier League season so far ahead of the return of domestic football this weekend.  But rather than plumping for some of the bigger names currently at the…

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      Thomas Tuchel tells Trent Alexander-Arnold surprise Premier League cast-off is 'ahead' of him for World Cup place: Manager plans visit to Madrid for talks

      Thomas Tuchel tells Trent Alexander-Arnold surprise Premier League cast-off is ‘ahead’ of him for World Cup place: Manager plans visit to Madrid for talks

      Thomas Tuchel says he will consider travelling to Real Madrid to talk to Trent Alexander-Arnold about his England prospects. Alexander-Arnold has not played for his country since been given 26 minutes as a substitute during the 1-0 win against Andorra in Barcelona last June. That represents the only appearance he has made for Tuchel. Now,…

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      Erling Haaland was held back by Gianluigi Donnarumma during a spat with Gianluca Mancini

      Erling Haaland has to be HELD BACK by Man City team-mate Gianluigi Donnarumma in spat with Italy rival – before firing Norway to first World Cup in 28 years

      By CIARAN FOREMAN, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 23:00 GMT, 16 November 2025 | Updated: 23:11 GMT, 16 November 2025 Erling Haaland had to be held back by Gianluigi Donnarumma during a spat with Italy defender Gianluca Mancini – before firing two goals in as many minutes beyond his Manchester City team-mate. Haaland led Norway to an…

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