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Published 21 May Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Australia election 2022 Three years after a "miracle" victory, Scott Morrison's tenure as Australian Prime Minister and coalition leader is over. After his personal unpopularity dominated the campaign, Mr Morrison led his Liberal-National government to a significant election defeat in Saturday's general election. Mr Morrison kept his seat, but many of his party allies lost theirs. Speaking after calling rival Anthony Albanese to concede defeat, Mr Morrison said he accepted responsibility for the government's losses - and its wins - and would step down as leader. But Mr Morrison - nicknamed ScoMo - wasn't always considered a liability, building a reputation as a survivor and a shrewd political tactician before he ascended to the top job in 2018. Rise to the top The son of a police … [Read more...] about Australia election: What went wrong for Scott Morrison?

The fact that Geraint Thomas is fourth favourite with the bookies to win the 109th Tour de France, which begins in Copenhagen on Friday - behind only Slovenians Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic, and last year’s runner-up Jonas Vingegaard - is, frankly, pretty extraordinary when you consider where the Welshman was six months ago. Crashes at last year’s Tour de France and then, in quick succession, the Tokyo Olympics, derailed Thomas’ 2021 season. Heading into the winter, the 36 year-old was struggling both mentally and physically. Negotiations with Ineos Grenadiers over a new contract were dragging, his shoulder needed surgery. And then he got Covid at Christmas. “It was definitely the hardest time of my career looking back,” says Thomas, speaking from his hotel room after his final pre-Tour training ride on Thursday. “It was just one thing after the other. Obviously the summer was hard. I committed so much to last year’s Tour, spent so much time away from Sa and Macs [wife Sara … [Read more...] about Geraint Thomas interview: ‘I just thought why me, what have I done to deserve this?’

Indyref2: Nicola Sturgeon announces date of referendum Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info As SNP floats another independence referendum under Ms Sturgeon's leadership, the First Minister said Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain QC had agreed to ask the Supreme Court to opine on whether the Scottish Parliament had the necessary powers to hold such an indicative vote . Related articles NEW poll reveals voters in Scotland REJECT Sturgeon’s indy push Could Keir Starmer ally with Nicola Sturgeon? On Tuesday, an 18-page reference intended to bring "clarity" to the table was submitted to the court. The Scottish Independence Referendum Bill, … [Read more...] about Sturgeon set for Supreme Court battle as SNP’s referendum plot to be put under microscope

Premier League transfer update Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Jesse Lingard is now a free agent after leaving Manchester United this summer, and the midfielder has been linked with a whole host of Premier League sides. West Ham, Newcastle and Tottenham are all heavily linked with the 29-year-old, but ironically it may be finances that see the Magpies miss out. Related articles Liverpool icon left red-faced as Christian Eriksen tweet backfires Tottenham line up five exits before pre-season after Bergwijn deal Newcastle United may be the richest club in the world, but they're determined to be run in the right way regardless of … [Read more...] about Newcastle’s Jesse Lingard problem could give transfer boost to Tottenham

Raheem Sterling discusses possible Man City exit in 2021 Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea are now down to the 'final details' on a £45million deal to sign Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, according to reports. The Blues have held extensive negotiations with the Premier League champions over an unlikely move for the England international that now looks set to materialise in the coming days or weeks and Sterling's team-mate Nathan Ake, could also follow... Related articles Chelsea to submit mega £43m Matheus Nunes transfer offer in 'hours' Chelsea £10m goalkeeper transfer deal 'goes cold' following Cech exit Thomas … [Read more...] about Chelsea on brink of £45m Raheem Sterling transfer as Man City discuss ‘final details’

Gabriel Jesus' first Arsenal interview Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Arsenal tried to hijack Bayer Leverkusen’s move for Czech Republic international Adam Hlozek according to the player’s father. The winger, who also attracted interest from Newcastle , has since signed a five-year deal in Germany after a successful season at Sparta Prague. Related articles Youri Tielemans 'sold on' Arsenal transfer and 'waiting' for bid Leeds give Barcelona Raphinha ultimatum after Prem duo 'make offers' Hlozek enjoyed a good season in his home country, scoring 12 times and contributing a further 15 assists as he helped Sparta to finish … [Read more...] about Arsenal tried ‘huge intervention’ to hijack Bayer Leverkusen transfer as Newcastle watched

Steve Barclay appointed as new Health Secretary by Boris Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Mr Barclay had been the Prime Minister 's fixer in the Cabinet Office and is seen as a trusted pair of hands. The new Health Secretary made his name as his name as Brexit Secretary when he came in late in the Theresa May government to try to rescue the Brexit negotiations with the EU. While he was unable to make a deal he was praised for bringing some toughness to the talks after replacing Dominic Raab who had quit in frustration. Related articles Cabinet told to oust PM today as ministers look FURIOUS with Boris Sajid Javid resigns as Health … [Read more...] about Steve Barclay appointed as new Health Secretary just HOURS after Javid resigns

Frenkie de Jong is in constant communication with Erik ten Hag but Manchester United and Barcelona are still yet to agree on the structure of a deal, according to reports. Ten Hag has made signing his former Ajax protege his top transfer priority this summer and, after weeks of negotiations, United thought they were close to striking a deal for a fee of around £56million in addition to various add-ons which would take the total package to £75m. But the two clubs still appear to be at odds over the structure of the deal, with Barca keen to receive a bigger guaranteed fee up front. Speaking on his Twitch show Jijantes FC, Spanish journalist Gerard Romero revealed that the Catalan club are holding out for closer to £64m up front in addition to £10m in add-ons and bonuses. That still works out as roughly the same amount in terms of total outlay, but Barca want to front-load the fee so they can begin reinvesting the funds this summer. Xavi has also made it … [Read more...] about Frenkie de Jong ‘speaking daily’ with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag as Xavi sets sale terms

A second Scottish independence referendum will take place next year, the SNP has claimed. Angus Robertson, MSP for Edinburgh Central, says his party plans ask Scots for their verdict in October 2023. The senior minister told Radio Scotland: ‘The First Minister made clear yesterday that she intends to make an announcement to the Scottish Parliament in the forthcoming weeks about a route map towards a referendum which we intend to hold next October. ‘I am fully content that with the prospectus beginning to be rolled out, with the announcement that will follow on the route map on how that is going to be achieved, that we have a perfectly adequate window of opportunity both for legislation to be passed, for the opportunity for the people to scrutinise the prospectus that the Scottish Government will publish.’ Questions have loomed over whether the UK Government would allow for a second vote. While Prime Minister, David Cameron previously agreed to a Section 30 Order … [Read more...] about Scotland aiming for second independence referendum in October 2023

College-sports traditionalists were appalled last week when the Big Ten athletic conference announced that it will add UCLA and the University of Southern California to its membership in 2024—creating a seismic shift in the college-sports landscape that will generate millions of dollars in revenue for the two California powerhouse programs. This reorganization is the strongest indicator yet that college sports is cannibalizing itself. In pursuit of greater revenue from broadcast rights, schools and conferences are more and more willing to ignore traditional rivalries, customs, and regional loyalties. For now, USC and UCLA are members of the Pac-12, long the premier conference in the West. Athletes at the two schools are about to spend a lot more time traveling to play faraway new rivals in the Midwest, where the Big Ten is based. But many college football programs are going to be facing new realities. CBS Sports reported that another major conference, the Big 12, may soon peel as … [Read more...] about College Football Is Cannibalizing Itself