just now (159+ words) Lucy Leeson | Sunday 30 November 2025 20:50 GMT Actor Alex Kingston and her professional partner Johannes Radebe have become the eighth couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing. The Doctor Who star and her professional dance partner left the show on Sunday (30 November) after losing the dance battle to EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon. When asked about her time on the show, Kingston said: "I had never in my wildest dreams imagined that I would last this long. "It's been just the most incredible journey for me. Radebe added: "I've never grinned as much as I have in the last few weeks. Thank you Alex for being a trooper, I will hold on to the memories. As far as the dancing goes, I think we've achieved what we wanted to achieve. "These memories are just the beginning for us, we…...

1+ min ago (551+ words) The Carolina Panthers continue to defy all odds in every direction as they took down the Los Angeles Rams. That put the Rams right where they wanted them. After a couple of runs, Matthew Stafford threw a comeback to Puka Nacua, but it was jumped by Mike Jackson, who picked the pass off and raced up the right sideline for a touchdown. The Panthers took a 14-7 lead against the best team in the NFL. The second quarter started with the Rams just outside the red zone after a long pass to Xavier Smith and big run from Blake Corum ended the first quarter. After a couple of short completions, Stafford extended a play to create enough time to find Davante Adams in the endzone again for his second touchdown of the game. The Panthers had a chance to score before…...

1+ min ago (1449+ words) OXFORD, Miss. " Ole Miss Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Keith Carter has announced a change in leadership for its football program, introducing a dynamic leader, elite defensive mind and celebrated recruiter in Pete Golding as the Rebels' 40th head coach. He replaces Lane Kiffin after six seasons in that role and will guide the team into the College Football Playoff. Golding takes over one of the Southeastern Conferences' top teams of the 2020s after a brilliant career as a defensive guru in the SEC over the last decade. Golding has orchestrated several dominant Ole Miss defenses since arriving in Oxford in 2023, including a school-record pass rush in 2024, and with the Rebels he has mentored eight NFL Draft picks. Golding " who owns nearly two decades of defensive coaching experience " cut his teeth in the SEC as a key member of Nick Saban's powerful…...

1+ min ago (235+ words) The Los Angeles Rams lost the top spot in the NFC with their loss on Sunday. The Chicago Bears are the new leader in the NFC after a crazy weekend. The Chicago Bears knocked off the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday, to move to 9-3. The Rams" loss knocks them down to 9-3 and Chicago takes the tiebreaker with a better NFC record. The Eagles are now third at 8-4. Tampa won on Sunday to keep the fourth slot as the leader of the NFC South, barely squeaking ahead of the surging Carolina Panthers. The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers both won to stay in the wild card. Detroit"s loss to the Packers keeps them on the outside looking in of the playoff picture. The Seattle Seahawks play late on Sunday afternoon. We will continue updating in Week 13. The New York…...

1+ min ago (253+ words) Arkansas didn't just make a coaching change, they made a statement. By hiring Ryan Silverfield away from Memphis, the Razorbacks made it clear they're tired of mediocrity and ready to chase real SEC relevance again. And honestly, it's hard not to see why Arkansas fans are buzzing about this move. Silverfield arrives with a strong resume. In six seasons leading Memphis, he posted a 5024 record, good for a .676 win percentage. That's not just winning, that's consistent, sustainable football. Add in a perfect 40 bowl record and you're looking at a coach who knows how to prepare, motivate, and deliver when the lights are brightest. The Razorbacks want to climb into the College Football Playoff conversation, and they're betting Silverfield's track record of building elite offenses can translate to the SEC grind. If he can bring even a fraction of Memphis' efficiency…...

1+ min ago (498+ words) The journalist and editor also led the British Board of Film Classification and served as the senior lay member of the Church of England Andreas Whittam Smith, the co-founder of the Independent newspaper and a former president of the British Board of Film Classification, has died aged 88. Whittam Smith was also the first editor of the Independent and served as First Church Estates Commissioner, the senior lay member of the Church of England, from 2002 to 2017. A family spokesperson said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of the Independent newspaper, on 29 November 2025, aged 88. "He was surrounded by his family until the end and will be dearly missed. "He is survived by his wife, Valerie; two sons, Benedict and Mark; and three grandsons." Much of Whittam Smith's early career was spent in financial…...

2+ min ago (428+ words) The Los Angeles Rams never take opponents lightly, and they knew they were going to get a fight from the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. And that's exactly what Dave Canales' team gave them. The Rams struck first with an opening-drive touchdown, but the Panthers answered right back with a score of their own. That's when things got a little dicey for Los Angeles. Matthew Stafford threw an interception on the Rams' second drive, and then another one on the third possession " this one a pick-six that Mike Jackson returned 48 yards for a touchdown. From there, the two teams went back and forth the rest of the afternoon. They alternated scores, with Carolina answering the bell every time at home. The Rams made a critical error late in the fourth quarter when Stafford dropped back on third down and was sacked,…...

2+ min ago (379+ words) Fair warning: They're a major sell-out risk. Bella Hadid is nothing if not consistent. Sure, her outfits/general vibe swings between LA cool girl and hot equestrian WAG, but there's one thing that never changes: her unwavering devotion to the Levi's 501 shorts. At this point, the style is less of a wardrobe staple and more of a personality trait. And while December in New York doesn't exactly scream "denim cutoff season," I'm feeling influenced nonetheless. The classic shorts go with literally everything'just ask Bella, who's styled her collection with Adidas sneakers, cowboy boots, and the Micro Uggs. Even better? They're just $28 on Amazon for its Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale. It's basically a sign from the universe. You need them. I can't say for sure the exact washes Bella owns'she has a rainbow of 501s in her closet'but the Medium Indigo…...

2+ min ago (86+ words) The US statement on a no-fly zone over Venezuela may be a prelude to aggression, the Latin American country said. "This is a provocative step within the framework of a major plan for the military encirclement of our country. This may be a prelude to... The US statement on a no-fly zone over Venezuela may be a prelude to aggression, the Latin American country said."This is a provocative step within the framework of a major plan for the military encirclement of our country...

2+ min ago (66+ words) Leo led Orthodox priests in reciting the "Our Father" in LatinNew pope said he'd make improving relations between the Catholic and Orthodox churches a... Pope Leo XIV during HISTORIC visit to Greek Orthodox Patriarchal Church of St George in Istanbul Leo led Orthodox priests in reciting the "Our Father" in Latin New pope said he'd make improving relations between the Catholic and Orthodox churches a priority...