On this day in 2015: Japan stun South Africa at Rugby World Cup

  (The Independent) : Karne Hesketh’s 84th-minute try sealed a staggering victory. ..

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House GOP approves State Department funding bill despite Ukraine opposition

House Republicans on Thursday passed legislation to fund the State Department and foreign operations, clearing the bill despite some GOP lawmakers voicing opposition to provisions pertaining to Ukraine. The chamber approved the

Mainstream GOP hit for being 'missing in action' in effort to avoid shutdown

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) blasted a fellow New Yorker and GOP lawmaker for being "missing in action" on combating a looming federal government shutdown.

Appeals court lifts partial stay on Idaho abortion ban

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order on Thursday lifting a lower court ruling that prevented the state of Idaho from enforcing parts of its near-total abortion ban. Citing the Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson

Australian defense minister says army will stop flying European-designed Taipan helicopters

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles says the army will never again fly its fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters following a crash in July that killed four soldiers

How to watch Ryder Cup live stream without cable online from anywhere

Park your golf caddy here for Ryder Cup live streams. Here's how to watch USA and Europe compete for another two years of bragging rights.

Year-long works to improve A27 Cams Hill to start next month

Work is due to start next month on a £10 million scheme to improve the A27 Cams Hill

A man spoke to 911 screaming about bears trying to kill him. Officials said he was drunk and just wanted help getting out of the woods.

The man was rescued from woods in West Virginia after claiming bears were stalking him, but later said he was "extremely intoxicated," police said.

New US-China Talks Are Building Momentum for Xi-Biden Meeting

Senior US and Chinese officials held “candid” talks in Washington as a flurry of high-level diplomacy bolsters expectations President Xi Jinping will attend a major summit in California this year.

Why Melania Trump may want to revisit her prenup with Donald Trump

Melania Trump may want to revisit her prenuptial agreement with Donald Trump amid the former president's looming legal troubles, two attorneys said.

Kendall Jenner's ready to party! Supermodel slips into leather LBD for night out in Paris after closing the Schiaparelli show

The 27-year-old supermodel showed off her toned figure in a low-cut leather midi dress and sandal heels with skinny straps as she headed out in the French capital.

Sun still boiling over Alyssa Thomas MVP snub to Breanna Stewart

The lingering effects of the MVP vote might not fade — and might only grow more relevant — as the series shifts to Connecticut for Game 3 on Friday.

Scarlett Johansson is the epitome of chic as she pairs her black satin suit with a bold red lip for starry Clooney Foundation For Justice soiree in NYC

Scarlett Johansson joined fellow Hollywood A-listers at the Clooney Foundation For Justice's The Albies event, which was held in New York City on Thursday evening.

The Terrace Restaurant in Beaulieu awarded three AA rosettes

The Terrace Restaurant at The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu has scooped a coveted three AA rosettes at the AA Hospitality Awards.

Romsey hairdresser preparing for new beginning with closure of Flhair

A Romsey hairdresser is preparing to close her salon at the end of the year and move to working from her home

Fareham: School pupils enjoy 50th anniversary reunion

Former classmates from Prices School in Fareham enjoyed a 50th-anniversary school reunion at Marwell Hotel

How Fawley is helping produce next generation of engineers

Fawley refinery is celebrating the success of its new partnership with one of Southampton's two universities.

US Anti-discrimination Agency Sues Tesla Over 'Pervasive' Racism

A federal anti-discrimination agency filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing Elon Musk's Tesla of allowing "pervasive" racism at its Silicon Valley car plant and retaliating against Black workers who opposed such abuse.

The modern masculinity MacGuffin

The trouble is that the need for a solution for men, particularly young men, is not the same thing as identifying a need for men themselves.

Made in Chelsea star Lucy Watson reveals plans to raise her newborn baby as a vegan - after shooting down claims her plant-based diet led to her fertility issues

Lucy Watson gave a glimpse into her parenting plans recently when she revealed she and husband James Dunmore are raising their 'miracle' baby as a vegan.

China's economic activity again weakened in September, China Beige Book survey shows

Several August economic indicators underscored nascent signs of stabilization in the slowdown in the Chinese economy.

Wynonna Judd is the picture of cool in leather and lace alongside husband Cactus Moser before receiving honorary award at People's Choice Country Awards

Wynonna Judd is the picture of cool in black leather and lace alongside husband Cactus Moser before receiving honorary award at inaugural People's Choice Country Awards.

Couple's panic as mum give birth early with 2,000 mile train ride only way home

A mother gave birth to her newborn baby early as she and her husband were 2,000 miles away from home. The birth was a massive surprise because doctors had given the couple the green light to travel

Southampton: Man stole bank card to buy alcohol and tobacco

A man has avoided jail after stealing a wallet and using a bank card to buy alcohol and tobacco

Romsey: Woman forced to get taxi after three-hour ambulance wait

An 81-year-old woman who fell outside of Romey Royal British Legion had to take a taxi to hospital after waiting three hours for an ambulance.

Southampton hit-and-run driver jailed for crash with cyclist

A driver has been jailed after a hit-and-run on Commercial Road, Southampton, which left a teenage cyclist fighting for his life.

EU poised to agree new rules for asylum-seekers and migrants

The European Union was poised Thursday to agree new rules for how it handles asylum-seekers and irregular migrants after Germany said it would go along with the intensely-negotiated package.

Braves sweep Cubs, clinch home field throughout

The Braves completed a sweep of the slumping Cubs with a 5-3 win Thursday night to clinch home-field advantage throughout the postseason.

Fugitive Proud Boy 'tool' found and arrested for assaulting police on Jan. 6

A Proud Boys member who served as the far-right group’s “tool” during the Jan. 6, 2021, attempted insurrection and then disappeared after he was convicted has reportedly been found and arrested again. In May, Christopher Worrell, of

Taylor Swift downed shots of booze with new pal Brittany Mahomes at NFL after-party

Taylor Swift is getting close with Travis Kelce's friends, hanging out with NFL wife Brittany Mahomes at the post-game party Sunday

50 Cent accidentally dislocated stuntman's finger working on Expend4bles: 'Very powerful and strong ... he's like a tank'

The movie's stunt coordinator Alan Ng said that the injury occurred after the actor/musical artist, 48, and stuntman collided.

Mango Thai Tapas has been serving Thai delights for 17 years

Mango is the family-run Southampton institution serving up delicious Thai tapas and cocktails for the last 17 years

Southampton Bluestar passengers 'frustrated' over delays

Disgruntled Bluestar customers have complained after becoming ‘frustrated’ by delays to the bus service

New Milton man kicked partner in head with steel toe-capped shoes

A man left his partner feeling nauseous and with swelling after kicking her in the head and ribs with steel toe-capped shoes.

Blood-sucking 'alien' creature that's 'the stuff of horror movies' found in pond

A woman working at a wildlife refuge pulled a strange creature out of a lake that was stuck on the side of an aquarium that was likely tossed in years ago and went unnoticed until the recent drought lowered water levels - and