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From 2600% gain to 86% wipeout, crypto’s hottest trade collapsed

Why driverless tractor trailers are coming sooner than you think

Seven celestial events to look for in the December night sky
December brings an array of night sky events including a mysterious interstellar comet, the Geminids meteor shower and winter solstice.

England humiliated by 'second-string' Australia, says former captain Vaughan
England have been humiliated by Australia in the Ashes and are at risk of "psychological damage", says former captain Michael Vaughan.

Verstappen beats Norris and Piastri to pole
Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Trans women will not be allowed to attend main Labour Women's Conference events
The conference will take place in 2026 after being cancelled for a year in light of the Supreme Court's gender ruling.

Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war
For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

Relentless Starc turns Gabba into England’s Ashes Death Star
So thoroughly did the left-hander torment Ben Stokes and his team that the Ashes look as good as gone. England had been taken to the Starc side.

Fleming fumes over draw result
Paul Fleming expresses his anger after it was revealed that he drew with Jake Wyllie.

Max McIntyre takes victory by way of knockout on Jed Morris
Max McIntyre takes the WBC Australasian Super Middleweight title after winning by way of knockout on Jed Morris.

Jai Opetaia walks into the ring to fight Huseyin Cinkara
The crowd roars as undefeated Jai Opetaia walks into the ring for his highly-anticipated fight against Huseyin Cinkara.

Opetaia drops Cinkara with lethal left hand
Jai Opetaia drops warhorse Huseyin Cinkara with his lethal left hand.

IAEA urges major renovation of Chernobyl shelter after drone strike

At least 11 killed in South Africa mass shooting
Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

Severe weather forces closure of storm-hit port terminal
Terminal 5 at Holyhead has been temporarily closed, but the port will maintain a “full sailing schedule”.

New law banning puppy smuggling welcomed by charities
But some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas.

Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK
Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move.

Four arrested over defacing of Crown Jewels display case at Tower of London
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the display.

Gomez survives second knock down
Herlan Gomez shakes off his second knock down against Jason Moloney with a simple balance check.

Aussie giant floors Montes in first round
Australian giant Teremoana Teremoana floors his Mexican opponent to secure a first round knockout victory.

England’s Ashes dream on life support after Starc stars with bat and ball
Australia are poised to take a 2-0 series lead on Sunday after Mitchell Starc frustrated England with a gritty 77 then helped reduce the tourists to 6-134 in their second innings.

Opetaia pushed hard by warhorse Cinkara
Jai Opetaia is pushed hard by warhorse Huseyin Cinkara.

Lewis Hamilton crashes ahead of qualifying in Abu Dhabi
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton found himself spinning out of control and into the wall at turn nine during practice in Abu Dhabi.