Joao Ferreira rescues point as Watford stutter in push for Championship top two

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Joao Ferreira rescued a point as Watford recorded a 1-1 draw at home to Rotherham but the result did little to help their automatic promotion chances from the Sky Bet Championship. Having won on this ground in midweek to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup, Luton started the brighter and took only 11 minutes to open the scoring through Harry Cornick. Substitute Lukas Jutkiewicz made it a nervy finish when he reduced the arrears late on, but North End held on. Jay Fulton's late equaliser earned Swansea a point from a 1-1 draw at QPR. But the Welsh side hit back thanks to a well-worked goal with nine minutes remaining from their first shot on target.
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Russian court hears appeal by US basketball player over nine-year sentence

A Russian court has begun hearing American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. Griner’s February arrest came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington, just days before Russia sent troops into Ukraine. The nine-year sentence was close to the maximum of 10 years, and Griner’s lawyers argued after the conviction that the punishment was excessive. In September, US President Joe Biden met with Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner, as well as the player’s agent, Lindsay Colas. Mr Biden also sat down separately with Elizabeth Whelan, Paul Whelan’s sister.

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Propitious time for Irish unity

There has never been a more propitious time to progress Irish unity. Politically Brexit has resulted in major damage to the unity of the UK. The alienation of even moderate nationalists has rendered it a ‘catalyst’ for Irish unification. Democratic trends – namely a Catholic majority within NI – make unity much more probable. However, there are a number of caveats that should also be taken into consideration that could derail the path to unity.

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Sinn Féin reiterates calls for joint authority if Stormont assembly not restored

Mary Lou McDonald has said that joint authority between Dublin and London should be “plan B” if an Executive at Stormont is not restored. The Sinn Féin leader said that if the DUP continues to boycott the assembly, then the British and Dublin governments should form a partnership. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said during a recent visit to Belfast that joint authority was not the “focus” of the Dublin government. He made the comments as he sought to address recent loyalist anger about the prospect of UK/Irish joint authority if devolution was not restored in Belfast. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill said the UK Government needs to “step up to the plate” and find a way to make the Northern Ireland Protocol work.

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Eating Out: The Orangery, Drenagh House Estate, Limavady

So I may or may not be right (put your mortgage on the latter) in saying that The Orangery is a new café. I'd add that I'd be really disappointed if it has been around for a while, because I'd have missed out. It is, quite simply, a really lovely place. My brother's chicken and ham quiche was very well-filled, with a lovely, light, crispy base. The scone, while low on apple, was light and lovely, soft on the inside with a nice outer crust.

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Mark Allen faces Kyren Wilson for place in last 16 of Cazoo UK Championship

MARK Allen steps out of the commentary box and back onto the baize as the last 16 begins at the Cazoo UK Championship in York on Wednesday. “It was a battle out there,” said the 2019 world champion Trump. ‘‘I know that I'm going to have to improve but I'm glad to have another chance and anything can happen in the next game. World number 12 Lisowski reached the quarter-finals of this event for the first time in 2020, and got to the same stage last year. It will be three runs to the last eight in a row if he can beat Mark Selby or Hossein Vafaei.

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Michael O'Neill back as NI boss with belief and sights set on Euro 2024

A fresh-faced Michael O'Neill at the time of his first unveiling as NI manager in January 2012. POT luck has too often meant no luck for Northern Ireland but Michael O'Neill insists he would have returned to the managerial role even without the favourable draw for Euro 2024 qualifying. O'Neill's successor was sacked in late October and, with the Ballymena man still available, he was the stand-out candidate, in the eyes of the IFA, the NI players, and the 'Green and White Army' of supporters. O'Neill also left the NI job on very good terms, so was the number one choice. O'Neill points to how close NI came to reaching the 2018 World Cup, so he feels reaching Euro 2024 is entirely possible: "I do.

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What is Joint Authority?

THE vacuum caused by the absence of a Stormont Executive has nudged discussion of joint authority to the fore, causing jitters among unionists. The Northern Ireland Office also said joint authority was not being considered, with the consent principle governing the constitutional position of the region. The notion of joint authority has been dismissed by British prime ministers in the past. Britain has previously put joint authority on the table for another contested region. "Practicalities would mean that ‘true’ joint authority in the sovereign sense would likely not be manageable in a constitutionally contested society such as ours."

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The biggest showbiz stories of 2022: Will Smith, Johnny Depp and more

The entertainment industry did not disappoint in 2022 as it made a drama-fuelled comeback after two years of coronavirus disruption. With 2023 on the horizon, we look back at some of the biggest showbiz stories of the past 12 months. In July it was confirmed that the UK would host the competition next year after Sam Ryder took second place. Smith, 54, stormed the stage during the ceremony and slapped the 57-year-old comedian over comments her made about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith. – Scott Mills says goodbye to Radio 1Scott Mills signs off his final Radio 1 show (BBC/PA)After 24 years at BBC Radio 1, Scott Mills signed off his final show at the station in August.

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