Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon’s trial begins
Since his arrest in August 2020, Mr Lai has been held in solitary confinement in a maximum-security prison for more than 1,00 days. The trial, which has been delayed for a year, is expected to last for about 80 days. It has already sparked calls for his release. Source: BBC News
Queensland sees flooding after near-record rainfall
Thousands of people in the Australia region have been evacuated but others remain stranded. Source: BBC News
Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food
The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops. Source: BBC News
Stade Francais 24-27 Leicester – Investec Champions Cup: Archie Vanes hat-trick seals dramatic win
Archie Vanes impressed for Tigers with three tries Stade Francais: (10) 24 Tries: Hirigoyen, Laloi, Barre; Pens: Segonds; Cons: Segonds (3) Leicester: (14) 27 Tries: Vanes (3); Pens: Shillcock (2); Cons: Shillcock (3) Hooker Archie Vanes scored a hat-trick of tries in his first Champions Cup start as Leicester claimed a dramatic win over Stade […]
Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd: Jurgen Klopp’s side fail to go top after goalless draw
Liverpool had won their last two home games against Manchester United by an aggregate score of 11-0 Manchester United lifted the mood of crisis around manager Erik ten Hag by securing a battling point against Liverpool at Anfield. In a mediocre encounter, United stopped the rot that had been spreading after the heavy home loss […]
Bristol City 0-3 Chelsea: Blues three points clear before winter break
Lauren James has scored seven goals for Chelsea in the Women’s Super League this season Chelsea gained a three-point advantage in the Women’s Super League title race by beating struggling Bristol City in their final league match of the year. Lauren James, returning to the starting line-up after being benched for their Champions League draw […]
Network Rail manager quits after passengers stranded
Passengers were stuck in cold and dark carriages for hours after overhead electric cables were damaged. Source: BBC News
Trains and ferries cancelled as warning for heavy rain in force
A Met Office weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of Scotland on Sunday. Source: BBC News
Australia vs Pakistan: Nathan Lyon takes 500th Test wicket in Perth
Nathan Lyon is congratulated by his Australia teammates after taking his 500th career Test wicket against Pakistan in Perth First Test, Perth Stadium (day four of five): Australia 487 & 233-5 dec: Khawaja 90, Shahzad 3-45 Pakistan 271 & 89: Shakeel 24, Hazlewood 3-13, Starc 3-31 Australia won by 360 runs Scorecard Australia’s Nathan Lyon […]
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez v Sunny Edwards: Briton’s corner stop unification fight at end of ninth round
Jesse Rodriguez extended his undefeated record as Sunny Edwards (right) suffered his first defeat since turning pro in 2016 British flyweight Sunny Edwards lost his IBF world title and an opportunity to unify the division in a stoppage defeat by the sensational Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez in Arizona. American Rodriguez dropped the previously undefeated Edwards with […]