just now (108+ words) Drivers are facing disruption on Tuesday morning due to the closure of the M8 motorway. Traffic Scotland confirmed that the major route is closed westbound between junctions 2 (Claylands Interchange) and 3 (Dechmont Interchange) due to overrunning roadworks. "This is causing delays for journeys this morning so please do plan ahead before you travel and use alternative routes", the traffic site said. Drivers are being warned that the M8 eastbound is also heavily congested on the M8 onto the M9 due to the roadworks - with delays of approximately 50 minutes. Follow our morning live news blog for all the latest travel updates " Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) November 25, 2025...

just now (363+ words) The bloc will not be able to play a "relevant role" unless it acts now, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys has claimed The EU must move quickly to agree on using frozen Russian assets to support Kiev if it wants to have a say in the ongoing talks on a US-drafted peace plan for Ukraine, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys has said. Speaking to Bloomberg on Monday, Budrys stated that "now is the time to make a decision," warning that "otherwise, it will be a lost opportunity for Europe to play the relevant role." "The first priority for Europe is to" get the ticket to the table. We have to get some leverage. The two things that provide access to negotiations are frozen assets, that's one, and number two is the EU for Ukraine. That would provide something credible." Since…...

just now (313+ words) Detroit Pistons (15-2, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (9-8, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -1.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics face the Detroit Pistons in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. The Celtics are 6-6 against conference opponents. Boston ranks ninth in the Eastern Conference in rebounding averaging 44.5 rebounds. Neemias Queta paces the Celtics with 7.9 boards. The Pistons are 11-2 in conference play. Detroit scores 119.6 points and has outscored opponents by 7.0 points per game. The Celtics average 114.6 points per game, 2.0 more points than the 112.6 the Pistons allow. The Pistons are shooting 49.0% from the field, 4.9% higher than the 44.1% the Celtics' opponents have shot this season. The two teams play for the second time this season. The Pistons defeated the Celtics 119-113 in their last matchup on Oct. 26. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with…...

just now (555+ words) Inter Milan head into Wednesday's match at Atletico Madrid still reeling from a derby defeat to AC Milan and with doubts about their ability to handle big games under new coach Cristian Chivu. Four wins out of four have'given Inter a great chance of direct qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League but the trip to Spain is the first true test of their European credentials. Inter's 100 percent record comes thanks to wins over Ajax, Slavia Prague, Union Saint-Gilloise and Kazakh minnows Kairat Almaty, but a much trickier run of fixtures awaits over the rest of the league phase. After Atleti, Inter host Liverpool and Premier League leaders Arsenal before travelling to Borussia Dortmund in their final fixture. Last season 16 points was enough to secure a top-eight finish, meaning Inter will likely need to collect four points from those…...

just now (238+ words) Chang turned professional in 2019 Chang Bingyu made a 147 break in UK Championship qualifying to take the number of maximums in a season to a new record of 16, with more than six months of the campaign remaining. It was the first 147 of Chang's career and put the 23-year-old from China 4-3 up in a third-round match against Stephen Maguire. However, Chang, who returned earlier this year following a two-year ban for his part in a match-fixing scandal, went on to lose 6-5. A maximum is made up of 15 reds, 15 blacks, then each colour. The previous record of 15 in a season, which was set in 2024-25, was equalled by Liam Pullen in the first round of qualifying for this year's UK Championship. Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan - along with Thepchaiya Un-Nooh and Aaron Hill - has made two 147s this season. There have been 233 maximums in the…...

just now (238+ words) Chang turned professional in 2019 Chang Bingyu made a 147 break in UK Championship qualifying to take the number of maximums in a season to a new record of 16, with more than six months of the campaign remaining. It was the first 147 of Chang's career and put the 23-year-old from China 4-3 up in a third-round match against Stephen Maguire. However, Chang, who returned earlier this year following a two-year ban for his part in a match-fixing scandal, went on to lose 6-5. A maximum is made up of 15 reds, 15 blacks, then each colour. The previous record of 15 in a season, which was set in 2024-25, was equalled by Liam Pullen in the first round of qualifying for this year's UK Championship. Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan - along with Thepchaiya Un-Nooh and Aaron Hill - has made two 147s this season. There have been 233 maximums in the…...

1+ min ago (230+ words) Heap your plate and hunker down. By Rachel Myerson | November 25, 2025 We made it! To soup season, bowl food season, snow season, the season to be jolly, etc., etc. December is all about hunkering down with hearty dinners, indulging in rich desserts and " of course " celebrating Hanukkah with festive fried food. So put on your stretchy pants and knitted sweater (or Hanukkah pyjamas!), curl up in your favorite armchair and feast your eyes on these seven cozy Jewish dinners. From a grandmother-approved chicken paprikash recipe to beloved Syrian cherry meatballs; a rustic Balkan vegetable stew that keeps for days in the fridge to a decadent eggnog challah bread budding, there's something here for everyone. And, on that note: Please rate any recipes that you try. It helps to grow our community and we love to hear from you! A simple take…...

1+ min ago (271+ words) An aviation museum is to close temporarily for a refurbishment. Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire, will shut its doors on 1 December for three months. Work will include a refresh of the site, including the layout and exhibition areas, cafe and shop, North Kesteven District Council said. The museum is also looking to recruit more volunteers for when it reopens in the spring. The centre opened in 1992 and charts the history of the nearby Royal Air Force college, which trains officers. It houses a number of displays, including a flight simulator. Council leader Richard Wright said: "As an RAF veteran myself, the Cranwell museum is a personal favourite of mine. "This refresh is vital to further improve the customer experience and I would like to thank the public for their understanding whilst we complete these necessary works. "Despite its…...

2+ min ago (257+ words) A volcanic eruption in Ethiopia has caused ash clouds impacting Indian air traffic. Flights have been canceled or delayed while authorities assure that the situation is under control. Coordination between aviation and meteorological departments ensures minimal disruption despite potential ash influence on northern Indian states. Volcanic Ash Clouds Disrupt Indian Air Traffic A volcanic eruption in Ethiopia has caused ash clouds impacting Indian air traffic. Flights have been canceled or delayed while authorities assure that the situation is under control. Coordination between aviation and meteorological departments ensures minimal disruption despite potential ash influence on northern Indian states. The volcanic eruption in Ethiopia has sent ash clouds drifting towards India, affecting flight operations and causing cancellations and delays. The civil aviation ministry, in conjunction with the air traffic control and India Meteorological Department (IMD), is vigilantly monitoring the situation to ensure passenger…...

2+ min ago (1019+ words) We all love a festive houseplant, from vibrant red poinsettias and colourful Christmas cacti, to elegant orchids and showstopping amaryllis. But sometimes things don't go to plan, when buds fail to open and bracts shrivel and drop. So, why are your festive houseplants not flowering? "You've got to consider what our homes are like at Christmas," says Jane Perrone, expert gardener, author and host of award-winning houseplant podcast On The Ledge. "We've got the fire roaring or the radiators up to max and these hot, dry environments are not good for a lot of plants." When you're buying plants, wrap them up well when you are taking them home, because it's easy for a lot of tropical plants purchased at Christmas to go into shock, she continues. "Don't buy them and then put them in your freezing cold car and…...