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ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Ryan Moore riding Sober win The Queen Alexandra Stakes on day five during Royal Ascot 2025 at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2025 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse)

Hopes high for Sober-ing outcome at Punchestown

Royal Ascot hero Sober returns to the jumping game in a bid to provide Willie Mullins with a 12th victory in the Sky Bet Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle at Punchestown on Sunday.

Racing • 10 Jan

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 8: during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 8, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Van Dijk looking for Liverpool to prove point in FA Cup

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insisted they intend to use the FA Cup to prove a point and will not under-estimate Barnsley.

Soccer • 10 Jan

Outcry over Grok deepfakes 'excuse for censorship' - Musk

Critics of social media site X "want any excuse for censorship", Elon Musk has claimed as his website faces the threat of being shut down in the UK over deepfake pornography and child abuse images.

World • 10 Jan

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (R) shakes hands with Italy's Jannik Sinner (L)

Alcaraz defeats Sinner in Australian Open warm-up

Carlos Alcaraz drew first blood in his thrilling rivalry with Jannik Sinner in 2026 by emerging a 7-5 7-6 (6) winner in the Hyundai Card Super Match in South Korea.

Tennis • 10 Jan

DUP criticises McEntee's 'clear challenge' to Legacy bill

DUP leader Gavin Robinson has criticised Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee's "clear challenge" to the UK over legislation to tackle the Troubles.

Ulster • 10 Jan

A convoy of tractors in Athlone, Co Westmeath, protesting against the EU-Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers rally in Athlone over Mercosur deal

Thousands of farmers gathered for a rolling tractor protest as part of a national demonstration and rally in Athlone today against the EU-Mercosur deal.

Ireland • 10 Jan