6+ min ago (265+ words) The mother of former footballer Gary Speed has unveiled a "talking bench" in his memory at Everton's new stadium. The club hopes the bench will give people a space to speak "openly" as part of efforts to tackle mental health challenges and loneliness. Carol Speed laid flowers by the bench before Saturday's game between her son's former clubs Everton and Newcastle United. The death of the former Wales boss, who took his life at the age of 42 in 2011, shocked the country and footballing world following his success as a player and manager. David Wycherley, from Everton Fans' Forum, said "his story teaches us a lesson that we can't ignore". "Hopefully [the bench] will remind people to slow down, to check in with each other and to talk and just ask that extra question about how people are getting on in…...

12+ min ago (958+ words) Scotstown players celebrate as Darren Hughes converts the winning penalty An epic Ulster club football semi-final went the way of Scotstown, who came through 4-2 on penalties against Newbridge at the Athletic Grounds. At one stage, the Monaghan side led by 10 points in normal time, but were pegged back and it was level at 2-20 apiece after extra-time with neither side willing to back down. Seven days on from the initial fixture that was abandoned at half-time due to a rain-sodden pitch at Healy Park, the teams produced a thrilling contest, but it was Scotstown who held their nerve in the shootout to advance. They will now face Kilcoo in the final which has been rescheduled for Saturday, 13 December due to the rescheduling of this semi-final. "It tends to happen a lot in this competition, having to go to the well with…...

13+ min ago (480+ words) The founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died by assisted suicide, the group says. Ludwig Minelli, 92, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday. The group paid tribute to Minelli, saying he had led a "life for freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights". Minelli founded Dignitas in 1998, and since then it has helped thousands of people to die. In recent decades, some countries have shifted their stance on assisted dying, with Australia, Canada and New Zealand introducing laws. The UK House of Lords is currently debating the assisted dying bill. Critics of the legalisation say it could see disabled and vulnerable people being coerced into ending their lives. Many people helped by Dignitas are those who have travelled to Switzerland because assisted dying is not permitted in their own countries. Across his life, Minelli campaigned passionately for the…...

13+ min ago (480+ words) The founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died by assisted suicide, the group says. Ludwig Minelli, 92, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday. The group paid tribute to Minelli, saying he had led a "life for freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights". Minelli founded Dignitas in 1998, and since then it has helped thousands of people to die. In recent decades, some countries have shifted their stance on assisted dying, with Australia, Canada and New Zealand introducing laws. The UK House of Lords is currently debating the assisted dying bill. Critics of the legalisation say it could see disabled and vulnerable people being coerced into ending their lives. Many people helped by Dignitas are those who have travelled to Switzerland because assisted dying is not permitted in their own countries. Across his life, Minelli campaigned passionately for the…...

27+ min ago (72+ words) Six O'Clock News Six O'Clock News The Chancellor denies misleading the public in the run up to this week's budget ... The Chancellor denies misleading the public in the run up to this week's budget Available for 6 days The Conservatives call on Rachel Reeves to resign The Chancellor denies misleading the public in the run up to this week's budget Available for 6 days The Conservatives call on Rachel Reeves to resign...

29+ min ago (332+ words) Uganda won all of their five games at the 2025 Celtic Cup in Glasgow Uganda She Cranes beat 2024 champions Welsh Feathers 70-48 on the final day of the five-day tournament to remain unbeaten and take the 2025 Celtic Cup title in Glasgow. Uganda saw off Namibia, Northern Ireland, hosts Scotland and Zimbabwe before confirming their dominance with a comfortable triumph over Wales. Scotland had also beaten Wales, Namibia and Northern Ireland, with the latter winless during the tournament as they also suffered defeats by Uganda, Scotland and Namibia. The hosts also came closest to beating Uganda with a 53-51 defeat on day three while Wales' successes came against Zimbabwe and Northern Ireland. Uganda were ranked one place behind sixth-place Wales before the finale in which their took the title before Scotland beat Zimbabwe 54-45 in the final match of the event at Emirates Arena. Uganda…...

29+ min ago (332+ words) Uganda won all of their five games at the 2025 Celtic Cup in Glasgow Uganda She Cranes beat 2024 champions Welsh Feathers 70-48 on the final day of the five-day tournament to remain unbeaten and take the 2025 Celtic Cup title in Glasgow. Uganda saw off Namibia, Northern Ireland, hosts Scotland and Zimbabwe before confirming their dominance with a comfortable triumph over Wales. Scotland had also beaten Wales, Namibia and Northern Ireland, with the latter winless during the tournament as they also suffered defeats by Uganda, Scotland and Namibia. The hosts also came closest to beating Uganda with a 53-51 defeat on day three while Wales' successes came against Zimbabwe and Northern Ireland. Uganda were ranked one place behind sixth-place Wales before the finale in which they took the title before Scotland beat Zimbabwe 54-45 in the final match of the event at Emirates Arena. Uganda…...

29+ min ago (34+ words) It has used the slogan "This is Your Party" since its launch in July, but gave members the final choice on the name. Official name and new constitution: BBC reports from Your Party conference...

31+ min ago (193+ words) West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League. Russell, 37, has played in 13 editions of the IPL - two for Delhi Daredevils and then 11 for Kolkata Knight Riders. He has played 140 games in the competition and scored 2,651 runs and taken 123 wickets. "This is the best decision. I don't want to fade out," said Russell, who has won two iPl titles with KKR. "I want to leave a legacy and it is best to retire when fans ask why?" Russell, who will continue to play in other leagues, will be part of KKR's support staff for the 2026 season. Premier League: Reaction as leaders Arsenal held to draw by 10-man Chelsea Verstappen Qatar win takes title fight to final race 'Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Salah?' 'Bonds the embodiment of West Ham's spirit' The cutest…...

33+ min ago (1286+ words) Hundreds of thousands of sheep and goats are being culled in Greece, due to the outbreak of an infectious disease. It may affect production and exports of the country's famous feta cheese. Anastasia Siourtou walks through her deserted farm on the outskirts of Karditsa, a city in the Thessaly region of central Greece. An eerie silence hangs over the place where 650 sheep were being raised. On 12 November veterinary officials culled all the livestock after a case of sheep and goat pox was detected. "There is another farm two kilometres away. They had pox cases, but hid it," she says, alluding to how she believes her herd contracted the disease. Ms Siourtou is a veterinarian herself and has expanded the farm that her father built. Losing the animals means financial ruin - besides the livestock the farm lost, the sheep's milk, which…...