10+ min ago (310+ words) Lucas Paqueta was sent off in the closing stages of West Ham's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has launched an extraordinary attack on the Football Association, accusing the governing body of failing to provide him with "psychological support" following his recent sending off against Liverpool. The Brazil international received two quick-fire yellow cards for dissent from referee Darren England during his side's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday. Paqueta's emotional outburst comes after he spent two years under an FA investigation into spot-fixing allegations, which saw him accused of deliberately getting booked for betting purposes. Although cleared of the charges in July, the probe notably scuppered a potential move to Manchester City two summers ago. Taking to social media platform X, the 28-year-old expressed his distress. He wrote: "I understand that now I have to come…...

19+ min ago (292+ words) Whether you're after a new fragrance or stocking up on your favourite scent, this is sure to sell fast Follow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals We're nearing the end of day three of the Black Friday sales and, so far, we've been treated to a plethora of beauty deals across haircare, skincare and make-up. But despite a huge number of brands adding to their virtual bargain buckets, the Debenhams deals really are quite lucrative (with up to 75 per cent off). Casting my net further afield, I've spotted savings on Dyson, Elemis and Giorgio Armani beauty (to name but a few). But it's the perfume deals that have caught my attention this Black Friday. Specifically, Yves Saint Laurent's black opium eau de parfum (was "70, now "46.55, Debenhams.com). If you're not familiar, the scent is equal parts sweet and floral,…...

22+ min ago (352+ words) George Abaraonye received criticism for his reaction to Charlie Kirk being shot dead in September George Abaraonye, the ousted president-elect of the Oxford Union, has revealed he received "threats of violence" following a controversy over comments he made appearing to celebrate the shooting of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Mr Abaraonye, who became president-elect of the historic debating society earlier this year, faced widespread criticism for remarks posted after Mr Kirk was shot dead at a Utah Valley University event in September, an incident US authorities described as a political assassination. Mr Kirk, 31, was an ally of US President Donald Trump and a co-founder and chief executive of the right-wing youth organisation Turning Point USA. Mr Abaraonye has since expressed remorse, telling The Times he was "very sorry" for his comments and wished to apologise directly to Mr Kirk's family....

23+ min ago (369+ words) Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday to send a tense Formula 1 title fight into the season's final race in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Championship leader Lando Norris would have clinched his first F1 title with a win but finished in fourth place, with his McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri placing second. All three title contenders have won seven races this season. Verstappen is aiming for a fifth straight F1 title, with Piastri and Norris chasing their first. "That's a very lovely race," Verstappen said on team radio after his 70th career win. "Great job everyone." Norris can still become the first British driver to win the championship since Lewis Hamilton clinched the last of his seven titles in 2020. But having entered the Qatar GP weekend with a 24-point lead over both his rivals, Norris is now 12 points ahead…...

48+ min ago (368+ words) I can't say more good things about the Ninja luxe,' noted our appliance tester Amazon's Black Friday sale has delivered some impressive deals "AirPods Pro 3 have gone on sale for the first time, Dyson's airwrap has crashed to its lowest ever price "and now I've just spotted a stellar saving on one of the best coffee makers, the Ninja's luxe caf" premier three-in-one machine. The machine can make everything from espresso and milk-based drinks to cold brew and drip coffee, making it the ideal machine to have in your home. And it's now plummeted to its cheapest-ever price at Amazon. Keep reading for why it's the perfect investment. Crowned the best coffee maker for 2025 in our review, the Ninja luxe caf" impressed our tester, Inga Parkel, with its versatility, allowing you to make three different types of coffee: espresso, drip…...

51+ min ago (448+ words) Aston Villa boss Unai Emery praised his players for the way they have turned their season around after a 1-0 win at home to Wolves moved them into the top four of the Premier League. Boubacar Kamara's stunning goal secured Villa a seventh win out of eight league games. They look a different team to the start of the campaign, where a dreadful summer transfer window led to a lacklustre beginning as they failed to win any of their opening five games and scored just one goal. Emery's men now look set to compete at the top end of the Premier League once again, though the Spaniard is remaining grounded. "The table is, of course, now better how we can see it," Emery said. "We are going to be humble and realistic. We will focus on each match. We have Brighton…...

52+ min ago (849+ words) Calls for multiple investigations following accusations that the chancellor misled the public Sir Keir Starmer will issue a defiant defence of the Budget after Rachel Reeves was forced to deny having lied about the state of the country's finances in an effort to justify her "26bn worth of tax hikes. In what will be seen as an attempt to prop up his embattled chancellor, the prime minister will on Monday argue that Ms Reeves has provided economic stability by raising billions of pounds more in so-called fiscal "headroom" to protect against future market shocks. He will also defend her decision to spend billions more on benefits, rejecting the notion of trying to look "tough" on welfare for the sake of politics " although he will also pledge to reform the system and get more young people who are currently signed off sick…...

53+ min ago (221+ words) Utility crews worked to restore power Sunday to thousands of people in Wisconsin, the consequence of a weekend storm in the Great Lakes region that brought down power lines, while a wintry mix of rain and snow developed in the Northeast. The airport in Des Moines, Iowa, remained closed Sunday morning, a major travel day at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday. A Delta Connection flight from Detroit slid off an icy runway Saturday night. Authorities said no injuries were reported, and passengers were transported to the terminal by bus. Hundreds of churches in western Michigan told worshippers to stay home or watch services online. Up to 12 inches (about 30 centimeters) of snow has fallen since Saturday in areas close to Lake Michigan. Elsewhere in Iowa, gusty winds Saturday were blowing snow back onto roads, extending hazardous travel conditions, the National…...

53+ min ago (99+ words) Max Verstappen wins Qatar GP to take F1 title race to the wire - Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix to ensure the F1 title race will go to the final weekend of the season. - Oscar Piastri was second, while championship leader Lando Norris could only finish fourth behind Carlos Sainz. - Verstappen is now 12 points behind Norris with one race to go, while Piastri is four points further back. - It was another disappointing race for Lewis Hamilton who could only finish down in 12th. - The final race of the season will take place in Abu Dhabi next weekend....

1+ hour ago (482+ words) Taxi Driver" star said actor opened my eyes to what acting could be" Jodie Foster has revealed her first impression of Robert De Niro was that the iconic actor was "really uninteresting" but it was all due to his method acting. The Silence of the Lambs star recently opened up about meeting De Niro on the set of Martin Scorsese"s 1976 movie Taxi Driver when she was just 12 years old. She recalled how the Goodfellas actor was already an established actor at 32, but nonetheless "took [her] under his wing so the pair could familiarize themselves as co-stars. "We"d run the lines and run the lines a second and third time, Foster, now 63, recounted in an on-stage conversation Sunday at the Marrakech Film Festival after winning a tribute award. "And I"m sure maybe some of you have been here…...