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Aussie Footballers Sentenced in Yellow Card Betting Scandal

Australian footballers Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis have been handed their fate by a UK court for their roles in a deliberate yellow card betting scheme during a 2023 National League match. Discover the full details of the sentencing and the scandal th

A-League players avoid conviction in betting scandal

Two former A-League players have been spared criminal convictions after confessing to deliberately receiving yellow cards in exchange for £10,000 payments as part of an international betting syndicate operation.

Race-Fixing Scandals: The Stain on British Horse Racing

A fresh wave of race-fixing investigations serves as a stark reminder of the corruption that has long plagued the sport of kings. This deep dive examines the historical stains and the ongoing battle to protect British horse racing's credibility.

Council votes to remove Union flag from all buildings

In a landmark decision, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has voted to permanently remove the Union flag from all council buildings, a move hailed as progressive by nationalists and met with disappointment by unionists.

Commons Speaker in crisis over controversial China vote decision

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is under intense scrutiny after a controversial decision to allow a vote on an amendment regarding China's treatment of the Uyghur minority, sparking fury from MPs and raising questions about parliamentary procedure and d

Thai Deputy PM Anutin survives cabinet confidence vote

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul retains his cabinet position after a crucial confidence vote, securing 276 votes in parliament. The move stabilises the ruling coalition but exposes underlying political fractures.

Thai tennis player handed lifetime ban for match-fixing

Thai tennis player Jatuporn Nalamphun receives a lifetime ban after being found guilty of match-fixing at an ITF World Tennis Tour event in Lamphun, Thailand, following a detailed investigation by the International Tennis Integrity Agency.

Sabrina Carpenter and UK's Stark Gen Z Gender Divide

New data reveals a profound political and cultural schism between Gen Z men and women in the UK, with pop star Sabrina Carpenter emerging as an unlikely cultural flashpoint in a new era of gender-polarised politics.

Vote Now: Australian Bird of the Year 2025 Poll Open

The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year 2025 poll is now open! Discover the incredible nominees, from the majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle to the clever Australian Magpie, and cast your vote to crown Australia's most beloved avian icon.

11 Arrested in Horse Racing Corruption Scandal

Major police operation targets alleged horse racing fixing ring across North West England, with 11 arrests and multiple properties searched in connection with corrupt betting practices.

Macron Appoints Fourth French PM in a Year

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister, just 24 hours after his predecessor lost a confidence vote. This marks the country's fourth head of government in a single year, signalling deep i

Canterbury Cathedral Votes to Become Roman Catholic

The Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral has voted to adopt the Roman Catholic faith, marking a seismic shift in British religious history and severing its centuries-old ties with the Church of England.

British Gen Z Favours Trump Over Harris in Political Shock

Exclusive polling reveals a stunning shift as British youth show surprising support for Donald Trump's populist agenda over Kamala Harris, defying traditional political expectations and reshaping the future electoral landscape.

French PM survives no-confidence vote over pension fury

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne narrowly survives a no-confidence vote triggered by her use of constitutional powers to force through deeply unpopular pension reforms, plunging President Macron's government into political turmoil.

French PM: Avoid Britain's Tax Mistakes Amid Crisis

France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal issues a stark economic warning against following Britain's high-tax model as he faces a critical no-confidence vote. Analysis of Europe's deepening financial crisis.

French PM Faces Make-or-Break Confidence Vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a critical vote of confidence in the National Assembly, a pivotal moment that could reshape President Macron's government and its reform agenda.

Elon Musk's £44bn Tesla pay package approved by shareholders

Tesla shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Elon Musk's colossal £44 billion compensation package, reinstating the largest CEO pay deal in corporate history after a legal battle. The vote signals strong investor confidence in Musk's leadership despite

MTG Forces House Vote on Releasing Epstein List

US Congress in uproar as Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene demands a vote to publicly identify individuals linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, challenging her own party's leadership.

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