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England to face Croatia at World Cup again as Scotland land clash with Brazil

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England to face Croatia at World Cup again as Scotland land clash with Brazil

England have been drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L for next summer’s World Cup finals in North America. Scotland have been drawn against five-times world champions Brazil and 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, as well as Haiti, in Group C. The Republic of Ireland will be in Group A alongside co-hosts Mexico, South Korea and South Africa if they can come through the March play-offs. Wales or Northern Ireland […]

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Donald Trump awarded inaugural FIFA peace prize at World Cup draw

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Donald Trump awarded inaugural FIFA peace prize at World Cup draw

United States president Donald Trump was given the first ever FIFA peace prize at Friday’s World Cup draw ceremony in Washington DC. Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino have formed a close bond and Trump has now been handed a new prize from football’s global governing body which recognises individuals who have made “exceptional contributions to peace and unity”. The award is a hugely controversial one, with human rights campaigners having urged FIFA […]

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Lando Norris feeling positive after dominating practice at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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Lando Norris feeling positive after dominating practice at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Lando Norris admitted his world championship prospects are “looking good” after he stole an early advantage by dominating practice in Formula One’s hotly anticipated season finale in Abu Dhabi. Norris, who will secure his maiden title if he finishes at least third in Sunday’s 58-lap race, saw off rival Max Verstappen by a commanding 0.363 seconds under the lights of the Yas Marina Circuit. Norris’ McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, the […]

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Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project

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Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project

The range of red squirrels in the Highlands has increased by more than 25% in a decade following a reintroduction project by a rewilding charity. Surveys for the charity Trees for Life show more than 12 new populations of reds are now thriving and breeding successfully in areas where they were missing before. Although native to the UK, the country’s red squirrel population is under threat from the spread of […]

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‘Better buses are finally on the way’ with multi-year funding deal – minister

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‘Better buses are finally on the way’ with multi-year funding deal – minister

Long-awaited multi-year funding for bus services in England has been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). Councils will have the “freedom to spend their allocations” of the £3 billion investment in “whatever way they see fit”, the DfT said. This could include lowering fares, introducing new routes and creating safer bus stops, the department said. Passenger groups claimed the announcement follows “years of cuts and uncertainty” caused by short-term […]

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