19+ min ago (509+ words) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says talks with Ukraine over a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war were productive, but there's "more work to be done". The talks, held in Florida, were attended by a Ukrainian delegation led by national security council secretary Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's new chief negotiator. Also present were President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Witkoff is due to visit Moscow for talks next week. Umerov was brought in to replace Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's top negotiator, Andriy Yermak, after he quit following an anti-corruption raid on his home. Sunday's meeting is the latest step in two weeks of intense diplomatic activity. It was sparked by the leaking of a 28-point US peace plan which shocked Ukraine and its European allies for appearing to favour Russia, which invaded Ukraine nearly four…...

23+ min ago (253+ words) Once Emi Martinez tipped Yerson Mosquera's header on to the bar before half-time the result felt eerily predictable. Wolves had the better chances and had the ball in the net - before VAR denied Jorgen Strand Larsen - and caused Villa some real trouble. Ultimately, it was an even game, one which Wolves could have won, but - as so often - they lacked the final bit of quality - or luck - to get that result. In contrast to Villa, Wolves just miss that player who is able to conjure a magic moment and paid the price. They did deserve something from the game and, again, there was plenty of heart and commitment but the result extended the winless start to 13, approaching Sheffield United's unwanted Premier League record of 17. If Wolves can recreate the performance against lesser sides - and more importantly take their chances - then…...

24+ min ago (659+ words) Arsenal have only failed to beat Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Sunderland this season in the Premier League. Facing Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Chelsea inside a week - a run any side would find an extreme test - and earning two wins and a battling draw cannot be considered anything other than a positive return but Arsenal may be left feeling they could have done even better. After superb performances in beating rivals Spurs before dispatching Bayern at the Emirates, Sunday's clash with Chelsea was always going to be difficult with recovery time limited. And preparations were further hit with key centre-back William Saliba ruled out with a knock picked up in training - the France international set for more tests. Given that context, a 1-1 draw secured through Mikel Merino's header to leave the Gunners five points clear at the top of the…...

44+ min ago (1059+ words) Viking played in the Conference League qualifiers this season but did not reach the group stages Viking FK have wrapped up their first Norwegian league title in 34 years, sparking big celebrations in the city of Stavanger. Sunday's 5-1 home win over Valerenga on the final day of the season saw them finish one point above dethroned champions Bodo/Glimt, who beat Fredrikstad 5-0. It marked Viking's first league title since 1991 - having been in the second tier as recently as 2018. "A lot of people have been very nervous and excited about what's going on these days. I've never experienced it before," Lars Risan - a Viking fan and podcaster told BBC Radio 5 Live this week. The schoolteacher, who called for everyone to be given the day off on Monday if they won the title, added: "Hopefully it won't be the only time in their…...

49+ min ago (397+ words) The former president-elect of the Oxford Union has said he "received threats of violence" after making comments appearing to celebrate Charlie Kirk's death. George Abaraonye lost a no-confidence vote following criticism for the comments he made on social media after the shooting of the US conservative activist. Mr Abaraonye, who became president-elect of the historic debating society after a vote earlier this year, has told LBC he accepted "fair criticism". However, he said it had been a "very difficult time" as he, his family and his friends had "received threats of violence". Mr Kirk, 31, was an ally of US President Donald Trump and co-founder and chief executive of the right-wing youth organisation Turning Point USA. He was shot dead at a Utah Valley University event in September, in what US authorities called a political assassination. On Saturday, Mr Abaraonye told…...

50+ min ago (323+ words) Last season's beaten Scottish Cup finalists Celtic have been drawn away to West of Scotland League Premier Division side Auchinleck Talbot in the fourth round, while defending champions Aberdeen will start their defence at home against Championship side Raith Rovers. Jimmy Thelin's side beat Celtic on penalties at Hampden in May to win the cup for the first time since 1990. Sixth-tier Auchinleck beat League 2 Dumbarton 4-0 to reach the fourth round and they now welcome the 42-time Scottish Cup winners to Beechwood Park, which holds 4,000 people. Rangers host League 2 Annan Athletic, while there are three all-Premiership ties. Kilmarnock take on Dundee, Livingston face St Mirren and league-leaders Hearts welcome Falkirk to Tynecastle. Hibernian are away to Dunfermline, Dundee United host Ayr United, while Motherwell host Ross County. All fourth round ties will be played over the weekend of 17-18 January 2026. What has…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (177+ words) Fife Flyers inflicted a dramatic overtime win on visitors Cardiff Devils in the Elite League on Sunday. The hosts went ahead through Josh Winquist and after Kohen Olischefski levelled, Winquist put Flyers ahead for the second time. Cedric Lacroix equalised for Devils and it was left to Flyers' Keaton Jameson to settle the encounter after the third period ended level. Devils return to the ice in Cardiff on Saturday, 6 December against Belfast Giants (19:00 GMT) while Flyers are in action on the same day at Guildford Flames (18:00 GMT). Devils score seven in Flames thrashing Merino header earns Arsenal point at 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 snooker player has arrived! Two-year-old Jude walks out. VideoThe cutest snooker player…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (182+ words) A man has died after falling overboard from a vessel in the English Channel, police have said. Officers were informed by HM Coastguard that a man had been reported as having fallen from the vessel off the coast of Newhaven, East Sussex, at 11:40 GMT, Sussex Police said. A body was recovered from the sea following a search led by the coastguard. The man has been identified, and his next-of-kin have been informed, the force added. "Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time," a police spokesperson said. Inquiries into the incident are ongoing, they added. MP James MacCleary says the A259 has "a series of accident black spots all the way along it". Two-year-old Whisp was brought 30m back to safety after a rescue operation in Shetland. The 16-year-old, from Newhaven, died after being stabbed outside Seaford train station in September....

1+ hour, 38+ min ago (308+ words) A finalist from the Great Pottery Throw Down is among dozens of artists to showcase their creations at home in Sussex this winter. Adam Johnson is taking part in the Artist Open Houses (AOH) festival, which will see about 60 artists and creatives open their homes every Saturday and Sunday until 14 December, "stretching across Brighton along the coast and beyond". Mr Johnson and husband, Dan Mackey, are inviting people into their Rugby Road home both this and next weekend. He said he was delighted to take part in what he called a "Brightonian treasure" after a five-year break. The ceramicist, who made it to the final of the 2021 Great Pottery Throw Down televsion competition, where potters compete to be crowned best at the wheel, said taking part elevated his pottery making to "a whole new level". Eager to be returning to…...

1+ hour, 44+ 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…...