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Racing Chiefs Confront MPs Over Gambling Reform Threat

Leading figures from British horse racing, including Jockey Club chief Nevin Truesdale, confront MPs over dire financial threats posed by proposed gambling affordability checks. The industry warns of a potential £250 million loss and 4,000 job cuts.

Teacher rejected for mortgage quits job for van life

A young teacher's dream of homeownership was crushed by a shockingly low mortgage offer. Discover how she turned rejection into liberation by quitting her job and buying a van to explore the UK.

Australia's Radical 2% Deposit Home Scheme Launches

Australia launches a radical £1.2 billion housing initiative, enabling first-time buyers to purchase with just a 2% deposit. But will this ambitious scheme cool the market or fuel a price surge? Exclusive analysis inside.

Sydney House Prices Hit Record $1.6M Average

New data reveals Sydney's average house price has soared to a staggering $1,629,515 AUD, defying interest rate pressures and cementing its status as Australia's most expensive property market.

World Cup Qualifying: England Win, Scotland Lose in 99th Min

A night of high drama in World Cup 2026 qualifying saw England maintain their flawless record, while Scotland suffered a devastating last-minute defeat. Wales and Northern Ireland kept their hopes alive with crucial victories.

Football Regulator Gets Prison Powers for Rogue Owners

UK government passes landmark Football Governance Bill, introducing an independent regulator with powers to impose prison sentences on club owners who break financial rules, aiming to protect clubs from reckless management.

Indian Minister's 'Buy Australian Homes' Remark Sparks Fury

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal faces backlash after suggesting wealthy Indians could purchase Australian properties to ease pressure on the local housing market, a comment labelled 'tone-deaf' during a severe affordability crisis.

Australia's Rental Nightmare: 42 Tenants Per Property

A perfect storm of soaring immigration and plummeting construction has ignited an unprecedented rental crisis across Australia, with desperate tenants now facing off against dozens of competitors for a single home.

Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. Injured in Purdue Defeat

Wisconsin Badgers' offensive plans are thrown into disarray as backup quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. sustains a serious leg injury during the team's crushing 38-17 loss to Purdue. Get the latest medical update and the implications for the team's season.

Western United FC Wound Up By Court

In a devastating blow to Australian football, Western United FC has been officially liquidated after a court rejected a final rescue bid, marking the first A-League club collapse since the league's inception.

Champions League's Radical Hipster Makeover Revealed

Exclusive: The Champions League undergoes a dramatic 'hipster' rebrand for the 2024-25 season, targeting a new generation with indie music, urban aesthetics, and a complete digital overhaul. Discover how Europe's elite competition is fighting for relevanc

5 Football Drills To Transform Your Fitness

Discover how to use simple football-inspired running drills to build elite-level cardio, agility, and explosive power. Ditch the treadmill and make your fitness routine fun again.

Spender: Tax Reform Key to Young Australians' Future

Independent MP Allegra Spender makes a powerful case for overhauling Australia's tax system, arguing it's essential for improving housing affordability, wage growth, and intergenerational fairness for young Australians.

Football Chaos in Argentina: 20% Injured, 100+ Arrested

Shocking scenes of violence marred the Copa Sudamericana match in Argentina, resulting in a medical crisis with nearly 20% of attendees injured and a major police operation with over 100 detentions. A dark day for South American football.

Goldbridge's Awkward Bundesliga 'Throwback' Gaffe Exposed

Football presenter Mark Goldbridge is left red-faced after a resurfaced clip shows him dismissing the Bundesliga as a 'throwback' league, just as Sky Sports announces a major new deal to broadcast German matches in the UK. The cringe-worthy moment has gon

UK Poker Sites Face Major Regulatory Crackdown

Exclusive: The UK gambling landscape is set for its biggest shake-up in years. Discover how new government regulations will impact online poker sites, enforce stricter affordability checks, and what it means for players across the nation.

Finance minister fails basic housing question

Australia's finance minister is under fire after struggling to answer a basic housing affordability question. Critics slam the government's economic policies as out of touch with everyday Australians.

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