Curran takes hat-trick as England win first T20

Sam Curran takes England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals as they beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele.

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How English clubs got smart to dominate this season's Champions League

Premier League clubs always had the money, but now they also have the know-how they have dominated this season's Champions League.

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Bombshell Census projections show Republicans could win White House without Rust Belt ‘Blue Wall’

New projections of the 2030 U.S. Census indicating a major shift of electoral votes from traditionally blue states to red states could be a "game changer" in the quadrennial battle between Democrats and Republicans for the presidency.

Left-leaning California, New York, and Illinois could lose a total of eight congressional seats due to sweeping population shifts this decade, with right-tilting Texas and Florida gaining eight seats, according to an analysis by the non-partisan Redistrict Network.

The findings, which are based on 2025 Census Bureau population estimates and data from previous years, were compiled by Carnegie Mellon University redistricting expert Dr. Jonathan Cervas and released on Tuesday.

Another projection, from the Republican-aligned American Redistricting Project, indicates Texas gaining four seats and Florida gaining two.

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The projections spell trouble for Democrats when it comes to the battle for the House majority next decade, after reapportionment based on the 2030 Census. But it would also be a major setback for them starting in the 2032 presidential election, because states' electoral votes are based in part on the number of their congressional seats.

"I think the Democrats are in a bit of an existential crisis when it comes to winning the White House," longtime Republican strategist David Kochel told Fox News Digital.

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Kochel, a veteran of numerous GOP presidential campaigns, said, "I think it’s right that there’s going to be an 8-10 electoral vote shift" from blue to red states.

"I would not want to be where the Democrats are," he emphasized. "The numbers don’t lie and the Democrats’ [electoral college] hill is getting steeper and steeper to climb."

Veteran Democratic pollster Chris Anderson agreed that if the Census projections become electoral reality, "it would be a major barrier for Democrats" in winning the White House.

Anderson, the longtime Democratic partner on the Fox News Poll, called it a potential "game changer."

Democrats reliably won the three working-class states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, known as the "blue wall" states, in presidential elections for nearly a quarter-century before President Donald Trump narrowly carried them in capturing the White House in 2016.

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Former President Joe Biden won all three states back in 2020 as he defeated Trump's bid for re-election.

But Trump swept the blue wall and the other four general election battlegrounds as he won back the White House in 2024.

Going forward next decade, if the Census projections take hold, winning the blue wall states won't put Democrats over the top in order to capture the White House.

"Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania won’t be enough. You going to have to put together a much broader coalition," Kochel said as he pointed to the Democrats. "They are going to have to readjust how they build their coalition so that they include more working-class voters, non-college voters. These are the voters that they lost, and they’re going to have to get them back."

And Kochel argued, "if you can’t put Florida in play, this thing is going to get away [from Democrats] and be much harder for them to be competitive nationally."

Anderson noted that in the race for the White House, "it’s all about the electoral math and when that changes, your equations change."

But Democrats say they're up to the task.

Pointing to the Census project, Democratic strategist Andrew Mamo told Fox News Digital, "it shows that our number one goal needs to be getting more competitive and winning in places where we’re not doing that right now."

"We cannot just sit on the same places we’ve counted on. We have to expand to places where the Democratic brand can be better," Mamo, a presidential campaign veteran, emphasized. 

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Cricketers banned as university club suspended over initiation

The behaviour during an event at a Cardiff pub raised "significant" concerns around student safety.

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Hadjar crashes new Red Bull in F1 testing

Newly promoted Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar crashes his car in wet conditions on the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing.

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No sponsor, kit on order & visa wait - Scotland embrace late World Cup call

Scotland are "confident" visa issues will not prevent them arriving late for the men's T20 World Cup as chief executive Trudy Lindblade tells BBC Stumped about their "unique" preparations after a late call to the tournament.

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Why can't Newcastle win without Guimaraes?

Newcastle United have yet to win a league game without Bruno Guimaraes since he made his debut for the club in 2022.

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Stephen King compares ICE to Nazi Germany's Gestapo amid growing celebrity criticism

Liberal author Stephen King slammed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday.

"ICE is the American Gestapo," King wrote on X.

The Gestapo was also known as the "Secret State Police" of Nazi Germany, which was formed in 1933. It enforced Nazi law by arresting political opponents and targeted enemies without due process.

King, who has nearly seven million followers on X, has been a frequent critic of the Trump administration and vocal about his progressive politics. The author had previously said that future history books would portray President Donald Trump negatively and that Trump’s supporters would be quick to disassociate from him.

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King, most known for "The Shining" and "Carrie," did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Fox News Digital also reached out to ICE for comment, but did not immediately hear back. 

King was not the only artist to compare ICE to the Gestapo. While performing a show in New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen expressed a similar sentiment, calling for ICE to "get the f--- out" of Minneapolis. 

"If you believe in democracy, in liberty, if you believe that truth still matters, that it’s worth speaking out, that it is worth fighting for, if you believe in the power of the law and no one stands above it, if you stand against heavily armed masked federal troops invading American cities and using Gestapo tactics against our fellow citizens, if you believe you don’t deserve to be murdered for exercising your American right to protest, then send a message to this president," Springsteen told the crowd, according to NJArts.net.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz compared ICE to the Gestapo as well. 

"Donald Trump's modern-day Gestapo is scooping folks up off the streets," Walz said at the University of Minnesota Law School's graduation ceremony.

In light of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, several celebrities spoke out against ICE. Stars like Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Natasha Lyonne and others wore pins with slogans that read, "Be Good" and "ICE Out."

The "Be Good" pins were also seen on celebrities at the Golden Globes.

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Good was shot and killed during an encounter with the ICE officer earlier this month, after she allegedly swerved her car toward him. Since then, protests have erupted in Minneapolis and across the U.S. Local officials, such as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, have criticized the ICE officer's actions.

Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security said the agent acted in self-defense, describing Good’s behavior before the shooting as "an act of domestic terrorism." 

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Doubles partners Jovic and Mboko leading teen disruptors

North American teenagers Iva Jovic and Victoria Mboko are through to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time.

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Acid attack victim was 'set up by his ex-wife'

A court hears Danny Cahalane, 38, faced "real threats" in the months before his death.

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Journalist who exposed alleged Minnesota fraud says Newsom, California are his next targets

Independent journalist Nick Shirley says exposing government fraud has made him a target, and now he’s turning his focus to California.

Shirley gained national attention after releasing videos he says expose fraud in Minnesota. He testified before House lawmakers earlier this week during a hearing investigating the state's fraud scandals. 

Shirley said the work has been dangerous, but California is his next target.

"Fraud will be exposed in California. It'll be exposed all across the United States, because we're learning that there's so much fraud that's taking place," Shirley said Wednesday on "The Ingraham Angle."

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"Whether it be through daycares or these projects like that high-speed light rail that Newsom's been trying to build for years," he added.

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Critics have accused Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state of California of allowing fraud to prosper under a lack of oversight. 

First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli launched a task force in April to investigate corruption in the state, with a focus on programs for the homeless.

"California has spent $24 billion in the last five years on homelessness, and no one can account for where that money has really gone," Essayli said on "Fox & Friends" in early January.

Shirley warned that investigating government fraud has become increasingly dangerous, with the backlash extending beyond online harassment into real-world threats. He said he was forced to hire 24-hour security after his home address was doxxed, and his family members received calls from the public.

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"I was just exposing fraud, and then you see all this hatred come at you for doing a giant public service for America," Shirley said.

"The majority of Americans are super happy, I'd say 99%, but then you have that crazy 1% that just gets super upset because they're the fraudsters," he added.

Shirley’s reporting in Minnesota helped bring national scrutiny to the alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars, though Minnesota officials have disputed aspects of the fraud claims, saying previous inspections of childcare centers did not uncover widespread wrongdoing.

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pushed back on what he argued are politically motivated allegations, writing in a post on X, "This is Trump’s long game. We’ve spent years cracking down on fraudsters. It’s a serious issue – but this has been his plan all along."

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German nurse jailed for murders could be linked to 100 more deaths

Prosecutors are reviewing dozens more suspected deaths linked to a former palliative care nurse.

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Michelle Obama says she would 'actively work against' Barack running for hypothetical third term

Former first lady Michelle Obama said Wednesday during an interview on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast that she would actively work against her husband, former President Barack Obama, running for a hypothetical third term.

Asked by host Alex Cooper if Obama would consider running for a hypothetical third term, the former first lady said she hoped he wouldn't.

"I hope not," the former first lady responded. "I would actively work against that."

"I would be at home working against it," she added.

President Donald Trump has teased running for a third term and has said he probably wouldn't do it.

Obama told Cooper that she believed eight years in office was enough.

"I do believe in the need for new vision, right? I mean, the two terms is not just about, ‘We like them, and we want it.’ It's just like, we're changing and growing so fast. This is a hard job, and it requires new energy, new vision all the time, new ways of looking at the world, right? So, I do believe that eight years is enough," Obama said.

Obama said there would be no room for younger leaders to step up if the same ones kept running for office.

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"How are we going to build young leaders if the same people keep doing it again and again and again? You know, now it's your turn. Now it's my turn. Then you did it again, and I'll do it again. It's like, and there's all these young, smart people who are just looking outside with their ideas as leaders get older and older. You know, the older you get, the more you just live a different life as an older established person. And I think there's room for that wisdom, but there's room for new ideas to come in. So, I think two terms is enough, for everybody," the former first lady continued.

Obama also warned Democrats against denying that sexism still plays a role in national elections during the interview on Wednesday. She pointed to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former Vice President Kamala Harris as examples.

"We would just be silly to think that there aren’t just some gut kind of, I don’t know, like, we’re not even analyzing what those feelings are about because we’re trying to pretend like it’s all better," Obama said.

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The former first lady said at an event in November that the country wasn't ready for a female president, citing the results of the 2024 election.

"As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready," she said. "That’s why I’m like, don’t even look at me about running, because you all are lying. You’re not ready for a woman. You are not."

The former first lady went on to say that she did not believe men in America are comfortable with a woman leading them.

Fox News' Madison Colombo contributed to this report.

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Taylor Swift makes history as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class.

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DOJ serves grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota Dems in investigation of ICE obstruction: sources

Sources told Fox News that the Department of Justice served grand jury subpoenas on Tuesday to five Minnesota government offices — including the Governor’s Office, the Attorney General’s office and the Minneapolis Mayor’s Office – as part of a federal investigation into alleged conspiracy to coerce or obstruct federal law enforcement during ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minnesota. 

The sources said the FBI served the subpoenas, seeking records and communications. The Justice Department declined to comment on the matter.

Fox News learned late last week that federal prosecutors were investigating both Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts.

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told Fox News the duo's anti-ICE rhetoric was teetering on a federal crime.

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"When the governor or the mayor threaten our officers, when the mayor suggests that he's encouraging citizens to call 911 when they see ICE officers, that is very close to a federal crime," Blanche said.

Walz responded to the news by accusing the Trump administration of "weaponizing the justice system."

"Two days ago, it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly," Walz wrote in an X post. "Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic. The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her."

Frey also weighed in on social media, asserting he "will not be intimidated."

"This is an obvious attempt to intimidate me for standing up for Minneapolis, local law enforcement, and residents against the chaos and danger this Administration has brought to our city," Frey wrote on X. "I will not be intimidated. My focus remains where it’s always been: keeping our city safe."

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The White House later slammed a mob of anti-ICE agitators who reportedly stormed into a Twin Cities church on Sunday, accusing Walz and Frey of inciting the chaos.

"There is no low these radical leftists won’t stoop to," White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital Monday morning. "Jacob Frey and Tim Walz have whipped these rioters into a frenzy and turned them loose to wreak havoc on Minneapolis."

"Frey and Walz should be ashamed for inciting such chaos, but the Trump Administration will continue enforcing the law," she added.

Jackson was reacting to a mob comprised of dozens of agitators allegedly storming into the Cities Church sanctuary in St. Paul on Sunday midway through church services, throwing worship into chaos, Fox Digital previously reported. Protesters claimed the pastor was a local ICE official.

Department of Justice officials vowed Sunday to open an investigation into the disruption, specifically probing for federal civil rights violations "by these people desecrating a house of worship and interfering with Christian worshipers," Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said.

Fox News' Alexandra Koch, David Spunt, Matt Finn and Emma Colton contributed to this report.

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Catherine and William try curling in Stirling

The Prince and Princess of Wales also met the Team GB and Paralympics GB curling teams ahead of the Winter Olympic Games.

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Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk demands speedy trial, alleging 'undue delay' from Tyler Robinson defense

Erika Kirk is seeking a speedy trial in response to perceived delay tactics from the legal team representing her husband's accused assassin, Tyler Robinson.

In a court filing made public over the weekend, her attorney, Jeffrey Neiman, notified the court that she is invoking her rights to a speedy trial as a victim under Utah law.

"The Utah Code affords victims of a crime ‘the right to a speedy disposition of the charges free from unwarranted delay caused by or at the behest of the defendant,’" Neiman wrote in a court filing. 

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"This Court is tasked with the critically important function of ensuring the Defendant has a fair trial, but this Court must also do so while balancing Mrs. Kirk’s right to a speedy trial and therefore this Notice invokes Mrs. Kirk’s rights under applicable Utah Code."

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Robinson is accused of shooting Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in September. 

Kirk, who founded the organization, was sitting under a tent in the campus courtyard, speaking with audience members, when a sniper's bullet struck him in the neck, sending thousands of people running for cover.

While prosecutors said Friday they'd completed about 90% of the discovery process, Robinson hasn't entered a plea yet or faced a preliminary hearing — a crucial early step in Utah's legal process where prosecutors have to convince the judge they have probable cause to bring charges.

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Even so, the filing may be premature, according to Donna Rotunno, a Chicago-based defense attorney and Fox News contributor.

"I don’t really think this applies, but it is a very good strategic move to put the judge on notice that everyone is watching," she told Fox News Digital Monday.

Utah is one of a few states that has such a provision, although the Constitution gives defendants their own right to a speedy trial — something that can be waived in major cases requiring large amounts of legal research and maneuvering in court.

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"Nobody believed in the importance of the United States Constitution more than Charlie Kirk," Neiman wrote. "And although the United States Constitution guarantees criminal defendants many rights, it does not guarantee them the right to cause undue delay in the criminal justice process."

Robinson is due back in court on Feb. 3 for the second day of a hearing on his defense team's motion to kick the local prosecutor off the case. Many legal analysts, including Rotunno, have called it "frivolous."

Prosecutors have denied an alleged conflict of interest over the fact that a deputy in the county attorney's office had an adult child who was in the crowd when Kirk was murdered.

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Jacob Alon crowned Brits Critics' Choice winner

The Scottish folk singer edges out Sienna Spiro and Rose Gray to claim the prestigious prize.

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Ilhan Omar refers to 'US God---- States' during impassioned remarks about ICE

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., likened the U.S. government's conduct on immigration enforcement to that of countries like Somalia that she left, saying in impassioned remarks Friday that she never thought she'd experience such conduct in the "god----" United States.

"I don't want to curse, but those of us who escaped places like that, the one place where we thought we would never experience this is the U.S. [sic] god----" states," she said at a Democratic field hearing in St. Paul, entitled, "Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota." 

"And we should all be ashamed that it is the United States that is allowing for this to take place, and it is being… broadcast to the rest of the world, where people are calling and saying, ‘Are you sure this is America?' I am ashamed, and we must do everything that we can to bring back the America we all escaped into."

Omar, who was born in Somalia and whose district covers much of Minneapolis, has been outspoken against the Trump administration and its deployment of ICE agents amid crackdowns on illegal immigration and fraud in the city and state. With the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent as a flash point, critics say ICE agents are engaging in strong-arm tactics meant to intimidate the populace.

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Minneapolis and St. Paul are already hosting some 3,000 federal agents deployed there after a massive fraud scandal rocked the state late last year. President Donald Trump has floated invoking the Insurrection Act to quell unrest in the state, although he appeared to back off the idea on Friday.

Omar's comments sparked ire from Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and other conservative figures online. Lee posted on X, "No member of Congress should *ever* refer to our country as the ‘U.S. G------ States.' What should be the consequence of saying that?"

Billionaire Elon Musk replied, "Whatever the penalty is for treason," which can be as severe as execution.

Fox News Digital reached out to Omar and Lee's offices for additional comment.

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Omar also said Friday that Republican colleagues were comfortable with their own constituents facing what she called an "occupation that is terrorizing people in Minnesota that live in Minneapolis and St. Paul."

"When my constituents call for help, we don't ask them who they voted for, because that is what it means to be an elected U.S. representative," she said. "So it is appalling for our colleagues on the other side of the aisle to be OK for the president to carry out retribution here in Minnesota.

"It is appalling for our Republican colleagues to be OK for there to be cell detentions in ICE for American citizens," she went on. "It is appalling for them to be OK for there to be checkpoints in American cities where people are asked for their papers. And it is appalling for Americans to have to carry their citizen papers only to be told they are not sure those papers are correct."

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Fox News' Anders Hagstrom and Jennifer Griffin contributed to this report.

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'Abandoned' or 'business' – was Glasner right to 'attack' Palace owners?

Oliver Glasner's outburst after Crystal Palace were beaten at Sunderland has led to increased speculation over his future at the club but will he be sacked?

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National Guard troops will likely remain in DC through 2026, official says

National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., will likely have their stay in the nation's capital extended until the end of the year, a U.S. official told Fox News. 

A White House official added that President Donald Trump has made clear that he will use all tools available to keep Washington, D.C., safe, including National Guard deployments as deemed necessary. 

As of Friday, there are a total of 2,429 troops committed to the ongoing mission in D.C. Of those troops, 712 are from the D.C. National Guard, while 1,717 others are from 11 states around the U.S. 

A memo signed by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, dated Wednesday, said "the conditions of the mission" warrant an extension past the end of February to support Trump’s "ongoing efforts to restore law and order," The Associated Press reported.

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The National Guard said in an article on its website last November that, "signs of renewal are taking shape under the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission — a coordinated federal, local and military effort focused on improving public safety and restoring the District’s most recognizable spaces."

"Launched in August 2025, the initiative brings together multiple agencies, including the Department of the Interior, the Department of Homeland Security and the District of Columbia National Guard, under a shared goal of protecting, preserving and presenting the nation’s capital as a safe, clean and welcoming environment for all," the article added. 

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The U.S. Marshals Service previously said that, "as of December 31, the Operation Make D.C. Safe & Beautiful Task Force has arrested more than 8,152 violent fugitives, including 20 for homicide, 1,343 for narcotics, 633 for weapons offenses, 29 for sex offenses, and 48 known gang members."

"As a result of the surge to date, there have been 8,406 arrests and 856 guns that have been taken off the street, which prevents them from being used in a homicide or an assault with a deadly weapon, or any other kind of crime," U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said earlier this month. 

The National Guard’s deployment in the nation’s capital made headlines last November after two members were shot allegedly by an Afghan national. One of those National Guard members, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom of West Virginia, later died at a hospital. 

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Price beats Littler to end 21-match winning streak

World champion Luke Littler is knocked out of the Bahrain Masters quarter-finals by Gerwyn Price for the second year in a row.

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How the US, China and Russia are vying for influence in Africa

The US, China and Russia all have interests in Central Africa

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Jason Kelce says Eagles players share blame with fired coordinator Kevin Patullo for offensive struggles

The Philadelphia Eagles fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo after a disappointing 23-19 loss in the Wild Card round against the San Francisco 49ers.

However, former Eagles star center Jason Kelce said that while Patullo bears responsibility for the offensive struggles, he thought the players could have performed better.

"The bottom line is this offense didn't live up to what it should have, right? And Patullo, as the offensive coordinator, bears responsibility and so do the players. That's my thing. I don't think the players played as good as they could have," Kelce said during a recent episode of the "New Heights" podcast.

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"I love all those guys and that's just the way it is sometimes. I had my seasons. I damn sure did. And you know, how do they rebound from this? Where do they go from here? There'll be new faces in. There'll be faces that are familiar that are out."

The 38-year-old said he doesn’t think it’s fair for all the blame to be placed on Patullo. Kelce referenced the offensive line's inability to stay healthy and a running game that regressed as causes for the downturn.

"The main reason (for the regression) and I've been saying this from the beginning was the run game. The offensive line's inability to stay healthy altogether to open up holes. Saquon Barkley almost set the NFL record for rushing last year. They were incredible in the run game," Kelce said.

The seven-time Pro Bowler pointed out that while the Eagles won the Super Bowl last season, the passing game struggled. With the running game not nearly as dynamic as it was last season, the issues with the passing game became more prominent.

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"The passing game, they struggled last year. I mean, there were all sorts of things happening last season that we like to forget because we won the Super Bowl, but the passing game has been an issue for multiple seasons now. Now, the running game isn't there. Why isn't it there? The offensive line is in and out. They're hurt. Guys are overcoming injuries. They're not playing the same way they've played in the past," Kelce said.

"You have a quarterback that's not running as much. Jalen Hurts, the threat of him running the ball, opens up so much for the running back when they have to truly respect it, and it also opens up things downfield."

Kelce did lament the lack of creativity within the Eagles offense and said it would "behoove" them to bring in someone from outside the building as their new offensive coordinator.

"I would love to see more motions. I would love to see all that stuff," Kelce said. "It would probably behoove the Eagles to bring in somebody with a fresh perspective on where it's at currently, because when you're in it, you're thinking about what you've done well in the past. You're thinking about how you've had success."

"It's like, man, I know this guy can do this. I know this can happen here. Yeah. When you bring in somebody else, it's like, man, this is where we're at now. And now we can bring in some fresh ideas. we can figure out a way to maximize things while keeping that nucleus together."

Last season, during the team’s Super Bowl-winning season, they were tied for fourth in the NFL, averaging 29 points per game. This season, they scored a touchdown fewer, averaging 22.1 points per game, which ranked 19th in the NFL.

The Eagles hope their next offensive coordinator can turn things around quickly.

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Why banning of Maccabi fans raises questions about police integrity

The decision to ban fans of the Israeli team from a UK game was based on a flawed assessment, a report has found.

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What does Trump's foreign policy mean for World Cup?

As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy means for the tournament.

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Macclesfield to host Brentford in FA Cup fourth round - see full draw

Sixth-tier Macclesfield are rewarded with a home tie against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their shock win over holders Crystal Palace.

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Federal judge blocks Trump administration from enforcing mail-in voting rules in executive order

A federal judge in Washington state on Friday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing key parts of an executive order that sought to change how states administer federal elections, ruling the president lacked authority to apply those provisions to Washington and Oregon.

U.S. District Judge John Chun held that several provisions of Executive Order 14248 violated the separation of powers and exceeded the president’s authority.

"As stated by the Supreme Court, although the Constitution vests the executive power in the President, ‘[i]n the framework of our Constitution, the President’s power to see that the laws are faithfully executed refutes the idea that he is to be a lawmaker,’" Chun wrote in his 75-page ruling.

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White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital in a statement: "President Trump cares deeply about the integrity of our elections and his executive order takes lawful actions to ensure election security. This is not the final say on the matter and the Administration expects ultimate victory on the issue."

Washington and Oregon filed a lawsuit in April contending the executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March violated the Constitution by attempting to set rules for how states conduct elections, including ballot counting, voter registration and voting equipment.

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"Today’s ruling is a huge victory for voters in Washington and Oregon, and for the rule of law," Washington Attorney General Nick Brown said in response to the Jan. 9 ruling, according to The Associated Press. "The court enforced the long-standing constitutional rule that only States and Congress can regulate elections, not the Election Denier-in-Chief."

Executive Order 14248 directed federal agencies to require documentary proof of citizenship on federal voter registration forms and sought to require that absentee and mail-in ballots be received by Election Day in order to be counted.

The order also instructed the attorney general to take enforcement action against states that include such ballots in their final vote tallies if they arrive after that deadline.

"We oppose requirements that suppress eligible voters and will continue to advocate for inclusive and equitable access to registration while protecting the integrity of the process. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that all qualified voters have a constitutionally protected right to vote and to have their votes counted," said Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs in a statement issued when the lawsuit was filed last year.

"We will work with the Washington Attorney General's Office to defend our constitutional authority and ensure Washington's elections remain secure, fair, and accessible," Hobbs added.

Chun noted in his ruling that Washington and Oregon do not certify election results on Election Day, a practice shared by every U.S. state and territory, which allows them to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day as long as the ballots were postmarked on or before that day and arrived before certification under state law.

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Falcons hire franchise legend Matt Ryan to major front office role

The Atlanta Falcons have added one of the team’s greatest players to its front office.

The Falcons announced on Saturday that former quarterback Matt Ryan, who spent the first 14 years of his 15-year NFL career with the team after being drafted third overall in 2008, will be president of football on Saturday. The 40-year-old Ryan, who holds team records for passing yards, touchdowns and wins, will assume the new role immediately.

Ryan will report directly to owner Arthur Blank and collaborate with president and CEO Greg Beadles to ensure the alignment of the business and football areas of the organization.

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"Throughout his remarkable 14-year career in Atlanta, Matt's leadership, attention to detail, knowledge of the game and unrelenting drive to win made him the most successful player in our franchise's history," Blank said in a statement.

"I am confident those same qualities will be a tremendous benefit to our organization as he steps into this new role. From his playing days to his time as an analyst at CBS, Matt has always been a student of the game, and he brings an astute understanding of today's NFL, as well as unique knowledge of our organization and this market. I have full confidence and trust in Matt as we strive to deliver a championship caliber team for Atlanta and Falcons fans everywhere."

The Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris on Sunday after back-to-back 8-9 seasons. The Falcons had won their last four games, leading some to believe Morris might be afforded a third season, but Blank had other plans.

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The Falcons also fired general manager Terry Fontenot after five seasons on Sunday. Ryan will be fully involved in the team’s search for the Falcons’ next head coach and general manager.

"Arthur gave me the chance of a lifetime almost twenty years ago, and he's done it again today," Ryan said in a statement.

"While I appreciate the time I had with the Colts and with CBS, I've always been a Falcon. It feels great to be home. I could not be more excited, grateful, or humbled by this new opportunity. I began my career with a singular goal: to do right by the Blank family, the Falcons organization, the City of Atlanta, and especially our fans. My commitment to the success of this franchise has not changed. I'm beyond ready to help write a new chapter of excellence."

Ryan has spent the last three seasons as a member of the CBS Sports team as an analyst.

"I want to thank the incredible team at CBS Sports. I loved my three years there and I am truly grateful for their support in pursuing this opportunity. The CBS Sports culture is amazing, and I have made teammates and friends for life," Ryan said in a statement.

Ryan, who was drafted out of Boston College, played with the Falcons for 14 seasons and holds many franchise records, including passing yards (59,735), attempts (8,003), completions (5,242), passing touchdowns (367), passer rating (94.6), completion percentage (65.5) and 300-yard games (73).

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'Crisp, concise, clinical' - Rogers doubles Villa's lead at Tottenham

Morgan Rogers doubles Aston Villa's lead at Tottenham in their FA Cup third round match as the pressure increases on Spurs manager Thomas Frank.

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Man admits racist abuse of footballer Jess Carter

Nigel Dewale made derogatory comments about the Lioness star's skin colour.

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Church drops complaint about new archbishop's handling of abuse case

No further action will be taken over the complaint first made in 2020 against Dame Sarah Mullally.

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UKA chief 'appalled' as Prescod joins Enhanced Games

Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod joins controversial Enhanced Games as UK Athletics chief executive says he is "appalled".

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Watch: The Whole 10 Yards

Analysing the coaching moves after the end of the 2025 NFL regular season.

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'Nancy blunder evidence of Celtic's blurred vision'

There is "no apparent big picture view at Celtic", argues BBC Sport Scotland's Tom English as Wilfried Nancy and Paul Tisdale exit the ailing champions.

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'Struggling Frank trapped in gilded cage at joyless Tottenham'

Struggling head coach Thomas Frank is trapped in a gilded cage at joyless Tottenham Hotspur, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Washington Post praises Trump's Venezuela operation as 'unquestionable tactical success'

The Washington Post editorial board praised President Donald Trump's military operation in Venezuela as an "unquestionable tactical success" in an editorial Saturday.

"President Donald Trump’s decision to capture [Maduro] on Saturday is one of the boldest moves a president has made in years, and the operation was an unquestionable tactical success," the board wrote.

The editorial was titled, "Justice in Venezuela." 

"The next step is ensuring that this triumph sets Venezuela up for stability rather than chaos," the piece continued.

The editorial board noted the success proved America's military and intelligence capabilities remain "second to none," adding, "This is a major victory for American interests…

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"Maduro’s removal also sends an important message to tinpot dictators in Latin America and the world: Trump follows through," the board wrote. "President Joe Biden offered sanctions relief to Venezuela, and Maduro responded to that show of weakness by stealing an election."

The paper assessed, "Trump offered Maduro several off-ramps. He could have retired and lived a luxury lifestyle in Moscow or Minsk. Instead, he will probably die in prison. It’s an all-time miscalculation." 

The editorial board discussed the potential outcomes that could arise from the leadership gap and the legal questions surrounding the president's actions without seeking congressional approval.

"There are also legitimate legal questions about the operation, though Maduro was viewed as a criminal by both Trump and Biden, who raised the reward to $25 million for information leading to his arrest," the board wrote.

"Sen. Mike Lee said Secretary of State Marco Rubio called him Saturday to say that Trump had the right to act as commander-in-chief. No doubt this debate will continue, and it’s good for democratic hygiene to scrutinize the decision."

By contrast, The New York Times editorial board criticized the operation as "illegal and unwise" in a Saturday piece.

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"Mr. Trump has not yet offered a coherent explanation for his actions in Venezuela. He is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons," the outlet wrote.

"If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress. Without congressional approval, his actions violate U.S. law."

The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

U.S. military forces launched a large-scale military operation in Caracas, Venezuela, early Saturday, with special forces seizing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in the process.

There is a pending 2020 indictment of Maduro in the Southern District of New York, where he is expected to be taken to face prosecution.

The move largely drew backing from Republican lawmakers but scrutiny from Democrats.

Fox News' Jonathan Turley contributed to this report.

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Burnley lacked belief in defeat at Brighton - Parker

Burnley boss Scott Parker says his side "lacked belief" as they fall to their ninth defeat in 11 Premier League games at Brighton.

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Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley "didn't" help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup.

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Teens' viral prank targeting homeowners could have deadly consequences, police warn

Kansas authorities are issuing a warning to both parents and homeowners regarding a "dangerous new TikTok trend" in which teenagers throughout the country are putting their lives at risk for the sake of social media fame.  

According to the Merriam Police Department, residents in the area have reported several instances of teens rushing up to the front of their homes and kicking the doors to appear as though someone is breaking in, as part of the "door kick challenge."  

"We’ve received multiple reports about a reckless TikTok challenge called ‘The Door Kick Challenge,’" the department said in a Facebook post. "This trend encourages pounding and kicking on doors to mimic a home invasion."

Since last weekend, four people in the local Georgetown apartment complex have made reports of teens partaking in the challenge, FOX 4 reported.

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"They’re videotaping themselves going and attempting to kick open residential doors, presumably as a prank or to scare the homeowners," Sgt. Kristin Jasinski said, according to the outlet.

Ring doorbell camera video released by the department shows a pair of teens approaching the front of a home, with one individual kicking the door while another stands with their cellphone out – presumably filming the act. 

"I know it can seem funny," Jasinski said, FOX 4 reported. "However, people do take things seriously like that if they’re not aware of these things happening, or they’re unsure what your intentions are. We would hate for there to be real-life consequences."

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The trend is concerning law enforcement officials, who say the teens risk criminal charges – such as vandalism and trespassing – or homeowners may use force to act in self-defense. 

In addition to the video, the police department shared images from a separate incident in which a group of suspected teens broke the frame of a resident’s entryway. 

"There’s dangers on both sides of the door. Obviously, we want to keep the homeowners safe, as well as the people that are participating in these pranks," Jasinski said.

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"Our biggest concern is that someone would be injured in the course of thinking that this was a real home invasion."

Bradley Cooper, a resident of Shawnee at Westbrooke Glen Apartment Homes, told FOX 4 a pair of teens also struck his friend's door in the complex. 

"The other day he’s like, ‘I literally had my headset on, but I saw the door and could hear it through what I was playing, just straight move, just boom,’" Cooper said.

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The friend reportedly chased the teens down and ultimately caught up with one – who apologized. 

"If someone had a gun they could shoot through the door," Cooper said. "Stop, it’s not fun, you’re going to get yourself probably killed."

However, authorities are urging homeowners to call the police if they believe they have fallen victim to the so-called "prank." 

"Don’t pursue these people," Jasinski said. "There’s no way for us to know in real time, until we interact with them and figure out what’s happening, or what’s actually going on. We don’t want to put you or the people involved at greater risk, engaging in some sort of pursuit. So, just stay in the house, call police, let us do our job."

The Merriam Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. 

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Paul loses WBA cruiserweight ranking after Joshua defeat

Jake Paul drops out of the WBA's cruiserweight rankings after losing his heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua last month.

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Pink hospitalized on New Year's Eve, recovers from challenging 2025

Pink reflected on the highs and lows of 2025 as she rested alone in a hospital room on New Year's Eve. 

The "Raise Your Glass" singer showed off a massive bandage across her neck in a selfie shared on Instagram Wednesday. 

Pink, whose full name is Alecia Moore, admitted she was committed to fixing her body in the new year, beginning with "two new shiny discs" in her neck.

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"I want to say Happy New Year’s to everyone. I am so happy to say goodbye to the snake year and welcome in the horse. I am leaving behind all of my hurt in 2025," she wrote online.

"This year was a doozy for all of us and it ran the spectrum from absolutely devastating to mildly annoying. In amongst all of that, there was so much beauty." 

Pink reveled in being able to "go about my business," which included loving her two children and "helping them to follow their dreams. Showing them that life is an adventure or nothing at all." 

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"I said goodbye to incredibly important people, and I said hello to new ones. I’ve realized dreams this year, as well as nightmares," she wrote.

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"And I end the year giving reverence to, paying attention to, and to fixing my body. It may not be a fancy Face lift, but I am getting two new shiny discs in my neck. A new scar, a new reminder, that I appreciate this vessel that I have and use it for all it’s worth." 

The "Trustfall" singer noted that "Rock ‘n’ roll is a contact sport." 

"And as I sit here by myself on New Year’s Eve in a hospital room while my family is happily snowboarding- I know that 2026 is going to be better because that is the choice that I have made. I hope and pray every person can make that wish, have that choice."

The "What About Us" singer has two kids with her husband, Carey Hart, daughter Willow Sage and son Jameson.

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She promised to "choose joy" and "leave behind the hurt" in the coming year.

"I’m going to choose positive thoughts over negative ones. And I’m going to rage against the dying of the light. I’m going to reclaim my wild," Pink wrote. "And I’m going to keep searching for the light, even as I experience the darkness. #onwardsand upwards as my father used to say.

"Happy new year and may you experience more joy than sorrow, more sunshine than rain, more love than hatred. Let’s shed that old snake skin. And find our horsepower."

Pink is known for giving it her all during her shows, and performs lively acrobatic routines between singing and dancing.

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Government suspends Gabon team, bans Aubameyang and sacks coach

Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Cole to leave Tigers after 18 years for personal reasons

Leicester Tigers stalwart Dan Cole will leave the club at the end of 2025 due to personal reasons.

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