Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 146 after more bodies found in apartment complex

30 novembre 2025 à 11:00

The Hong Kong police Disaster Victim Identification Unit has been going through the buildings meticulously and has found bodies both in apartment units and on the roofs, said the officer in charge, Cheng Ka-chun.

A man walks away from the burned building of Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong.

Police remove a body bag from the burned buildings.

People place flowers at a memorial for the victims of the Hong Kong building fire on Nov. 30, 2025.

Smoke rises from the residential buildings as firefighters battle the deadly blaze on Nov. 27, 2025.

Firefighters carry bodies recovered from the fire-damaged residential buildings.

Firefighters battle the blaze at one of the buildings on-fire on Nov. 26, 2025.

Smoke engulfs the bamboo scaffolding of the residential buildings complex at Wang Fuk Court on Nov. 26, 2025.

People line up to offer flowers and prayers for the victims of the deadly fire.

Chelsea v Arsenal buildup, Slot under pressure, Frank angry at boos, Farke riled by ‘fake injury’ – matchday live

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Par :John Brewin

30 novembre 2025 à 10:55

News and discussion as we build up to the day’s action
Chelsea determined to stay grounded | Get in touch

Krishna gets in touch: “Isn’t the match involving Manchester United no longer about the result but how many minutes before the first misplaced pass, when will Ruben disintegrate looking like a cook who forgot his recipe AND missing a key ingredient and which comic event will lead to the first red card?”

Ruben Amorim has been doing his usual Mr Motivator act.

Things do not get any easier for Wolves and Rob Edwards. After being outclassed by Crystal Palace last weekend, on Sunday they face a trip to their in-form Midlands rivals Aston Villa. Then it is Nottingham Forest, Manchester United, Arsenal and Brentford before Christmas. Wolves lost to each of the promoted clubs this season and surely even the most optimistic Wolves supporter can be forgiven for wondering: where are the points coming from? A section of Wolves supporters tempered their anger at Molineux last time out but any grace period afforded to Edwards, a personable former player and coach, will soon fade. Even so he has to maintain belief. “When we take these jobs we all back ourselves – there’s a belief and ego we all have: ‘I can be the one who can stick around for a while,’” he said. “I haven’t joined this club to be gone within a few months.”

Sri Lanka’s capital hit by floods as cyclone death toll nears 200

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Par :Agence France-Presse in Colombo

30 novembre 2025 à 10:28

Hundreds of people still missing after heavy rain and mudslides in country’s deadliest natural disaster for years

Entire areas of Sri Lanka’s capital are flooded after a powerful cyclone triggered heavy rains and mudslides across the island, with authorities reporting nearly 200 dead and dozens more missing.

Officials said the extent of the damage in the country’s worst-affected central region was slowly becoming clear on Sunday as relief workers cleared roads blocked by fallen trees and mudslides.

Idaho bar offers free beer to patrons who help ICE deport illegal immigrants

New York Post

Par :Fox News

30 novembre 2025 à 10:10

The Old State Saloon alerted its followers Saturday, writing on X that "anyone who helps ICE identify and ultimately deport an illegal from Idaho gets FREE BEER FOR ONE MONTH" at its establishment.

The saloon’s owner Mark Fitzpatrick announced the promotion on a post to X.

Federal immigration officials detain people during a raid at La Catedral Arena horse track in Wilder, Idaho, on Oct. 19, 2025.

Jets vs. Falcons: Preview, prediction, what to watch for in Week 13

New York Post

Par :Brian Costello

30 novembre 2025 à 10:06

An inside look at Sunday's Jets-Falcons NFL Week 13 matchup at MetLife Stadium:

Jets defensive coordinator talks with the media on Nov. 28, 2025.

Jets running back Breece Hall talks with the media on Nov. 28, 2025.

Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich

Bridge to the past: JR to wrap Pont Neuf again, 40 years after artistic forebears

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Par :Kim Willsher in Paris

30 novembre 2025 à 10:00

Exclusive: French artist planning to cover bridge over Seine in tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude

The enigmatic French artist JR will undertake what he says is his biggest ever challenge next year when he “wraps” Pont Neuf, the oldest standing bridge across the Seine River in Paris, in a tribute to a monumental art project by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

For three weeks next June, the 232-metre (761ft) long bridge will be wrapped in fabric, 40 years after the married artists known for their large-scale, site-specific environmental installations did the same thing.

‘I sang karaoke with Novak Djokovic – a surreal experience’: Jacob Collier’s honest playlist

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Par :Hannah Newton

30 novembre 2025 à 10:00

The musical prodigy discovered Stevie Wonder aged two and danced to Brazilian jazz at a Grammys afterparty. But what song does he think is the best in the world?

The first song I fell in love with
So many songs hit me as a child, they were like windows opening up new worlds. But the first I truly loved was Did I Hear You Say You Love Me, by Stevie Wonder, which I remember clearly when I was around two years old.

The first single I bought
I bought an iTunes single by Take 6 when I was 13. They are a six-part a cappella, gospel, jazz group, and they completely exploded my creative imagination. The song, He Never Sleeps, has the most unbelievable harmonic journey.

Head ready to open again in second Ashes Test and says flexible batters will be key

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Par :Simon Burnton in Brisbane

30 novembre 2025 à 09:57

Australian opener ‘preparing for anything’ in Brisbane
Agrees with Pat Cummins that batting order ‘overrated’

Having swushbuckled Australia to victory after vaulting to the top of the order in the first Ashes Test, Travis Head arrived in Brisbane on Sunday to begin his preparations for the second, saying that the future of Test cricket lies in the hands of batters who can flex into a variety of positions. Head described pliable positions as “where the game’s going to”, proposing that Australia could already “use these players in a range of different ways to win games of cricket”.

Last month Pat Cummins, Australia’s currently-injured captain, described the concept of batting orders as “pretty overrated”, insisting quality players “can bat wherever” – an opinion Head echoed.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia’s brother arrested for public intoxication during game for second time this season

New York Post

Par :Nicholas McEntyre

30 novembre 2025 à 09:55

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia's brother, Javier, was arrested during Saturday's victory over Tennessee, marking the second time he's been jailed during a game this season.

Javier Pavia was arrested and charged with public intoxication in Knox County, Tennessee, on Nov. 29, 2025.

Diego Pavia celebrates with fans after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville on Nov. 29, 2025.

Diego Pavia runs the ball during the second half of a game against Tennessee.

Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea hugs quarterback Diego Pavia after the team's win.

Diego Pavia runs off the field after defeating Tennessee at Neyland Stadium.

Chippy moments hurt NYCFC in Eastern Conference Finals loss to Inter Miami

New York Post

Par :Christian Arnold

30 novembre 2025 à 09:14

A verbal altercation between NYCFC and Inter Miami early in the first half helped to throw the visitors from the five boroughs out of whack.

Referee Jon Freemon breaks up an altercation during NYCFC's season-ending loss to Inter Miami.

‘The town has lost it’: Viking’s journey from the abyss to the verge of glory

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Par :Will Magee

30 novembre 2025 à 09:00

Not long ago the Norwegian giants were relegated and almost bankrupt – now a first title in 34 years is in reach

There were moments last weekend when Viking’s latest must-win game at Fredrikstad seemed to turn on a coin toss. The chances came thick and fast; both goalkeepers were forced into acrobatic saves; on the stroke of half-time, the Fredrikstad forward Henrik Skogvold unleashed a shot that cracked the underside of the bar and seemed to defy the laws of physics by spinning away.

Viking knew anything other than a win would allow Bodø/Glimt, Norwegian champions in four of the past five seasons, to dethrone them at the top. In the 71st minute, as the massed ranks of away fans in dark blue held their breath, the odds finally went in their favour: Zlatko Tripic, the captain, arced an inch-perfect cross to the back post, where Henrik Falchener, Viking’s towering centre-back, nodded in to set off an explosion of noise and send thousands of fists into the air in unison.

China is bearing down on Taiwan – enabled by Trump’s weakness and vacillation | Simon Tisdall

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Par :Simon Tisdall

30 novembre 2025 à 09:00

The US hasn’t just left Ukraine vulnerable; it is also provoking Xi’s intensifying attitude towards what he considers a renegade province

Sheer ignorance, fed by malign intent, historical prejudice and mutual misunderstanding, is often the crucial spark that ignites simmering international conflicts. If Adolf Hitler, remarkably ignorant of the US, had grasped the true extent of American industrial might, would he still have fatefully declared war on Washington in 1941?

When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, it evidently had no idea what it was getting into. Humiliating defeat contributed greatly to its subsequent disintegration. In 1990, Iraq’s Saddam Hussein attacked Kuwait, convinced he had a green light from the White House. In all these cases, stupidity produced disastrous misjudgments that proved fatal.

Simon Tisdall is a Guardian foreign affairs commentator

Vision, instinct and tenacity: Stanway shines as Lionesses lay down a marker | Sophie Downey

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Par :Sophie Downey at Wembley

29 novembre 2025 à 22:11

Midfielder’s three goals illustrate the different attributes that have made her the player she is today

England laid down a marker at Wembley on Saturday evening as they waltzed to victory over China with a scintillating show of attacking force. Among the many eye-catching performances, Georgia Stanway stood out, joining Beth Mead and Aggie Beever-Jones by becoming the third Lioness to score a hat-trick at Wembley. Her three goals and assist formed part of a midfield display that was right up there with the best the national stadium has witnessed over the years.

The 26-year-old has been one of the first names on Sarina Wiegman’s team sheet since the Dutchwoman took over as manager in 2021. Famous for her long-range finishing and tenacious tackling, she is emblematic of the fight and quality that this England team possess. When in top form, she and Keira Walsh form one of the best midfield partnerships out there, complementing each other’s attributes. She is one of the leaders of this team, unafraid to stand up and be counted on and off the pitch when things go wrong and at the core of their success when they go right.

England v Brazil? This World Cup draw must offer us glimpses of glory not the grotesque | Jonathan Wilson

The Guardian

Par :Jonathan Wilson

29 novembre 2025 à 21:00

Top-four seeding shows Fifa prioritising marketing over sporting integrity once again but even best-laid plans can flop

The plastic balls rumble around the glass bowls of destiny. Portentous music plays. There is a sense of possibility, as though the inner workings of the universe have suddenly been laid bare, a door opening to reveal the three Fates sitting by their spinning wheel, measuring rod and shears in hand.

A World Cup draw is a moment of perfection, a platonic vision before reality has had time to intervene. Everybody is fit and in form. Every nation is playing as an ideal version of itself – no injuries, no disputes over bonuses, no concerns about fatigue or the temperature or whether a player might be distracted by a possible transfer; it’s the World Cup as pure potential. With Friday’s draw, next summer will suddenly feel a lot closer.