Heaven will not switch from England to Ghana
Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven, who qualifies for Ghana through a grandparent, wants to play for England at senior level.
650 Hongkongers on Taiwan group tours confirmed safe after ‘terrifying’ quake
More than 650 Hongkongers on group tours to Taiwan have been confirmed safe following a 6.7-magnitude earthquake late on Saturday, while other travellers from the city have recalled feeling frightened as buildings swayed “from side to side”.
The Hong Kong Observatory said the earthquake occurred at 11.05pm in Taiwan, with the epicentre located about 70km (43.5 miles) southeast of Taipei and at a focal depth of 60km.
The forecaster also received more than 100 local reports of tremors lasting...
Fireworks and first-footing: Your guide to Hogmanay in Edinburgh
Thousands of people are expected to travel to the city for three days of celebrations.
South Korea closes 4,000 schools permanently amid demographic crisis
More than 4,000 elementary, middle and high schools across South Korea have shut their doors as the country’s student population shrinks, new data shows.
According to the Ministry of Education’s latest figures, revealed on Sunday by Representative Jin Sun-mee of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, 4,008 schools under 17 regional education offices nationwide have closed so far as student numbers continue to decline.
Junior schools account for most closures, with 3,674 shut down permanently,...
Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ?
New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer.
Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ?
New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer.
No One Can ID More Than 15/20 Of These TV Sitcoms From A Single Screenshot
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Today in History: December 28, U.S. Afghan war formally ends
The U.S. war in Afghanistan came to a formal end after 13 years with a quiet flag-lowering ceremony in Kabul, marking the transition of fighting from U.S.-led combat troops to the country’s own security forces.
Stories that shook 2025: Politics, music and viral moments
From historic firsts to shocking tragedies and viral pop-culture moments, 2025 captured the world’s attention.
China’s anti-corruption campaign claims 3 more top military officers
Three more top-ranking Chinese officers have been expelled from the national legislature, becoming the latest to fall foul of an anti-corruption campaign sweeping through the military.
The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress said on Saturday that it had expelled Wang Renhua, head of the Central Military Commission’s Political and Legal Affairs Committee; Zhang Hongbing, political commissar of the People’s Armed Police (PAP); and Wang Peng, director of the CMC’s training...
Two killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries
Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.
Texans clinch play-off spot and Ravens beat Packers
CJ Stroud throws two long touchdown passes as the Houston Texans reach the NFL play-offs.