World Cup 2026 qualifying draw live: Updates as Wales discover opponents
The road to 2026 starts here, with Craig Bellamy's Wales set to learn who will stand in their way as they bid to reach a third World Cup.
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ITV's Good Morning Britain interrupted as host delivers breaking news to viewers
Good Morning Britain's Charlotte Hawkins interrupted the live broadcast to deliver some breaking news to viewers, which "developed in the last hour".
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland addresses 'sympathy' vote and jokes of 'dance prison'
Chris McCausland wasn't sure Strictly Come Dancing would be "worth the risk" as he also addressed people who claim he has been given a 'sympathy' vote during the competition.
The NHS Christmas deadline TODAY people in Greater Manchester need to know about
As the Christmas and New Year holidays draw near, pharmacists in Greater Manchester have issued a reminder to the public. The region's top pharmacists are urging people to order their repeat prescriptions by a deadline of today (December 13).
Maisie Smith supports boyfriend Max George after worrying health update from hospital bed
Maisie Smith has supported her boyfriend Max George after he shared a worrying health update with his fans from his hospital bed. The 36-year-old pop star is facing Christmas in the hospital, revealing he'll have to have surgery after doctors discovered heart problems.
D Gukesh Cries After Becoming Youngest-Ever World Chess Champ
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday made history as he became the youngest-ever chess champion after beating Ding Liren of China in the decisive Game 14 of the World Championship 2024 in Singapore. With the game heading towards another draw, defending champions Ding hit the self-destruct button by moving his Rook adjacent to the King.
"Little Bit Surprising": Viswanathan Anand On D Gukesh's Title Triumph To NDTV
India's sporting history witnessed a watershed moment on Thursday as Gukesh D became the youngest world champion in the history of chess. Gukesh defeated China's Ding Liren in the 14th and final round to etch his name in history. However, until the final moments of the game, it didn't look like Gukesh was going to clinch the title, with the game being deadlocked. However, a 'blunder' by Liren allowed Gukesh the opportunity to make the title his own. The manner in which the final concluded, however, left the great Viswanathan Anand surprised.
Dane Nielsen named first foreign manager of Japan women's team
Nils Nielsen of Denmark has been appointed as the first foreign manager of Japan women's team, the Japan Football Association said on Thursday.