The current world chess number one has decided to stand by his decision

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Lively has received a huge amount of support after filing the lawsuit against Baldoni

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Sale of boxes at Camp Nou likely to secure player’s futureBarça had to find way to comply with FFP by 31 DecemberFC Barcelona have reportedly closed a last-minute €100m (£82.9m) deal to sell VIP boxes at the newly renovated Camp Nou to Middle Eastern investors, enabling them to meet financial fair play rules and finally extend Dani Olmo’s registration.With the deadline for registration just three days away and Barcelona facing the prospect of Olmo leaving as a free agent just six months after joining on a a €55m (£45.6m) transfer, club president Joan Laporta exercised a sale option on Saturday which the club believe will see the first payment made before 31 December. Continue reading...

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The January transfer window is just days away

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Darius Olaru is reportedly a target for Rangers and his former manager has spoken out

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The Hollywood legend, 62, could be on the hunt to find the perfect fit to play younger Ethan Hunt in the epic action franchise - in a bit to unveil more of the protagonists' past.

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Surgeons who have committed serious misconduct, sometimes ending in death and life-changing injuries for patients, are continuing to operate on unsuspecting patients around the world.

Science

Arsenal are six points behind Liverpool with an extra game played in the Premier League and Mikel Arteta needs to bolster his attack in the January transfer window

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One year after Ralph was given a life-saving multi-organ transplant, his mother Katie Tatham tells why she is calling for more people in the UK to come forward to helpJust over a year ago, the parents of Ralph Tatham didn’t know if they would make it to Christmas, or if liver cancer would take away their three-year-old son.Now the little boy is just a few weeks away from celebrating his fifth birthday, after receiving a lifesaving multiorgan transplant to replace his liver, pancreas and intestines. Continue reading...

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Sale of boxes at Camp Nou likely to secure player’s futureBarça had to find way to comply with FFP by 31 DecemberFC Barcelona have reportedly closed a last-minute €100m (£82.9m) deal to sell VIP boxes at the newly renovated Camp Nou to Middle Eastern investors. The club are hopeful the sale will allow them to meet financial fair play rules and finally extend Dani Olmo’s registration.With the deadline for registration just three days away and Barcelona facing the prospect of Olmo leaving as a free agent just six months after joining on a a €55m (£45.6m) transfer, club president Joan Laporta exercised a sale option on Saturday which the club believe will see the first payment made before 31 December. Continue reading...

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The Norwegian, 34, was defending his championship titles in New York on Friday when the chess governing body made the request for him to change his trousers.

Sport

Olivia Hussey - who rose to fame starring in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film Romeo And Juliet - died at the age of 73 on Friday, December 27, after a successful but tumultuous life.

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Flu cases have soared in Scotland as health officials warn the public to stay away from A&E unless necessary.

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Robbie Williams' new film Better Man has been well-received by critics, but social media has been awash with debate after it was revealed he would be portrayed as a performing monkey

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Appeal supports local children and families during the festive period.

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Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as Harry Maguire's future at Old Trafford remains uncertain as he approaches the final six months of his contract

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Court denies request to register player beyond DecemberBarça have three days to comply with La Liga FFP rulesBarcelona have three days to find a way to comply with La Liga’s financial fair play rules or they will not be able to register Dani Olmo for the rest of the season – and face the prospect of him leaving as a free agent just six months after joining in a €55m (£45.6m) transfer.On Friday, a court in Barcelona published its decision to deny a lawsuit that the club had brought against the league’s rules, in which they requested a legal order to extend the player’s registration beyond 31 December. Continue reading...

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Here is a round up of the defendants who have been convicted of causing death by dangerous and careless driving in 2024.

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The Hoops are flying and the turn of the year gives punters the chance to reflect before looking forward

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Kate, 42, joined King Charles , Queen Camilla , the Prince of Wales, and other senior members of The Firm for the royal walkabout on their Norfolk estate after the Christmas Day church service.

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All the latest Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A deals and a club-by-club guideWomen’s transfer interactive – all the January deals Continue reading...

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Man United are desperately lacking goals in their side, but they have made poor decisions when it comes to signing forwards.

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Boxer, Paul Bamba who was managed by singer Ne-Yo, had just won gold at his last fight six days before his death, and tributes are pouring in from friends and fans

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Cardiff have drawn up a transfer shortlist which has been presented to the board

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Homeless shelters, food banks and charities will receive leftover food from farms after ministers announced a £15million funding boost to help with collections

Society

LIVE BLOG: Follow all the latest January transfer window news and gossip

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The 26-year-old has fought his way back into Philippe Clement's plans and become a key man for the Light Blues

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Four players were detained after game in São PauloMatch was called off after apparent monkey gestureA Brazilian judge has ordered the release from prison of four players from River Plate’s women’s football team, all of whom were arrested over an alleged racial slur during a match against Grêmio.Judge Fernando Oliveira Camargo decided to free the Argentinian club’s quartet of Candela Díaz, Camila Duarte, Juana Cángaro and Milagros Díaz, on condition they remain in Brazil and show up at court in São Paulo every month until the case is concluded. Continue reading...

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Fury as President Macron reveals the new ‘contemporary gesture’ for cathedral devastated by 2019 fireIn the wake of the April 2019 fire that devastated Notre Dame cathedral, the French president Emmanuel Macron promised the monument would be rebuilt with a “contemporary gesture”.There followed all manner of madcap ideas: a glass spire; a 300ft ­carbon-fibre flame, a swimming pool on the roof and a covered garden. In the end, Notre Dame was restored to its original former glory and ­reopened in a ceremony this month. Continue reading...

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When David Clarke’s mother died, it took him 10 years to work out what to do with the money she left him. This year, a panel of locals in Liverpool made the decision for himIt was a quiet act of generosity that briefly captured the news agenda: David Clarke, a researcher in Liverpool, made the extraordinary decision to give away the £100,000 he had inherited from his late mother a decade ago. But instead of donating it to one cause, Clarke did something radical. He wrote to 600 addresses in the L8 postcode, where he lives, inviting people to nominate where the money should go.Clarke lost his mother in a cycling accident. “Her death was a devastating shock to me,” he says. “She had a huge social conscience and was interested in the world and how it worked – a lot of my moral framework comes from her. I don’t believe in holding on to inherited wealth, so I spent a long time thinking about what to do with the money.” Clarke wanted to do something that would speak to his mother’s values...

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LIVE BLOG: Follow all the latest January transfer window news and gossip

Sport

Silvino Francisco, a South African snooker player who was prominent in the 1980s and was later jailed for three years for smuggling cannabis, has passed away aged 78

Events

More than 1,300 pea-sized Desertas Island land snails have been released after a successful breeding programme by Chester Zoo.

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Virgil van Dijk is one of three leading Liverpool players to have their contracts expire at the end of the season, with little public sign of progress to this point

Economics

The January transfer window is just days away

Sport

Louis Price was knifed to death in his home where he lived with his parents in the quiet Staffordshire village of Norton Canes.

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Whether you’re receiving guests, working from home or don’t like slippers at all, we’ve found the perfect pairs of slippers and bed socks for keeping every foot warmIf it’s true that you can judge a person by their shoes, then it is perhaps even more so when it comes to their slippers. What you choose to put on your feet in your own home is a window into what you value most. As such, buying the perfect pair for yourself is an act of self-nurture.If that all feels too hyperbolic, it feels safe to say that they’re at least a reflection of your favourite mode of relaxation and how high you like to turn up the heating. Continue reading...

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U.S. officials say the United States is expected to announce it will send another $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine

Economics

2025 is likely to be another transformative year for Man United in more ways than one.

Sport

The survivor of Lawrence Hecker’s abuse said he feels ‘vindicated’ by the former priest’s death

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Gaza officials say it is not clear what has happened to Abu Safiya, adding it was concerned about his well-being

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The latest transfer news across Scottish football

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Manchester City cannot find a way out of their slump as the January transfer window prepares to open.

Sport

Kelsey Parker has shared her delight at sharing Christmas with her new partner, two years after the death of her husband, The Wanted's Tom Parker

Events

Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen said he was heading somewhere warmer than New York for a holiday after quitting tournament owing to a "matter of principle"

Politics

Brazilian giants Palmeiras are eyeing a January deal for Fulham playmaker Andreas Pereira but Cottagers boss Marco Silva has little interest in losing the 28-year-old mid-season

Economics

Arsenal have a few positions that could do with more quality - especially up front given their lack of a recognised No 9 - while some defensive cover would also be useful after injuries to Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu

Sport

Court found 51 men guilty including Dominique Pelicot, who was given a 20-year prison sentenceAt least 15 of the men found guilty of raping or sexually abusing Gisèle Pelicot have appealed against their convictions and will be given a second trial.All 51 men, including her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, were convicted and given prison sentences of between three and 20 years before Christmas after a trial lasting three and a half months. Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years. Continue reading...

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Biographer says government departments give contradictory refusals to requests and accuses them of ‘cover up’Researchers have called for greater transparency from the Foreign Office over the files it holds on the Duke of York. Officials responding to freedom of information requests have given a variety of reasons why the files cannot be released.Andrew Lownie, an author who is researching a biography of Prince Andrew, was told that the files could not be made public until 2065, and implied there was a general rule that papers relating to members of the royal family must remain closed until 105 years after their birth. Continue reading...

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Bees had no plans to enter the market mid-season, but injury problems may now alter that approach

Economics

His death comes just six days after his last fight - a win over Rogelio Medina Luna in New Jersey that saw him named the WBA Gold Cruiserweight world champion.

Sport

A former Watford player has been accused of domestic violence and has reportedly been arrested after his ex-wife filed a complaint to officials, with a court date expected soon

Events

After a tumultuous fight against the drop last season, the manager has made smart changes and instilled firm bondsIt is just over a year since Nuno Espírito Santo arrived at the City Ground with the task of turning the ship around. The Portuguese found Nottingham Forest in a battle for survival, sitting one place above the relegation zone, which is exactly where they finished the season, confirming their top-flight status only on the final day. It was an effective first few months in charge but did not suggest Forest would become Champions League challengers as 2025 approaches.Forest visit Goodison Park on Sunday, the scene of their lowest moment since returning to the Premier League in 2022 when an emotional social media post from the club’s X account lambasted the officials during Everton’s 2-0 victory in April. At that point Forest looked like a circus and the prospect of reacquainting themselves with the Championship was a serious possibility, but they did just enough by winning...

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The Higher Woodhill viaduct in the Irwell Valley will have urgent repair work after receiving government cash

Economics

Emmanuel Petit spent just one season at Barcelona after leaving Arsenal for the Nou Camp in 2000, before moving to Chelsea, and he has admitted he regrets the decision

Sport

Court found 51 men guilty including Dominique Pelicot, who was given a 20-year prison sentenceAt least 15 of the men found guilty of raping or sexually abusing Gisèle Pelicot have appealed against their convictions and will be given a second trial.All 51 men, including her husband, Dominique Pelicot, were convicted and given prison sentences of between three and 15 years before Christmas after a trial lasting three and a half months. Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years. Continue reading...

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Ministers are drawing up plans to subsidise the cost of fitting solar panels and batteries in homes across the country in a bid to meet one of Sir Keir Starmer’s key election pledges

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A YouGov survey for The Times found only 25 per cent of voters had a favourable opinion of Sir Keir as the Labour leader's personal ratings hit a new low.

Economics

Arsenal are open to strengthening their attacking options in the January transfer window but there could also be departures with winger Marquinhos now headed for the exit door

Sport

Hearts and Hibs transfer news as January window looms

Events

Sergio Perez is figuring out how to reboot his Formula 1 career at the age of 34 after Red Bull axed him following a dismal 2024 season, replacing him with Liam Lawson

Politics

Brianna Alvelo, 22, has been arrested and charged with a series of violent charges after allegedly attacking a pregnant woman who had not given her a large tip in Kissimmee, Florida

Economics

Dani Olmo is due to become a free agent next week after Barcelona were handed a huge registration blow ahead of January.

Sport

Louis Price was knifed to death in his home where he lived with his parents in the quiet Staffordshire village of Norton Canes.

Events

The 50-year-old star's movie Better Man has received glowing reviews from critics, as they praised the film as 'riveting', 'bombastic' and 'utterly inspired'.

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A number of clubs are said to be eyeing the Honduran with his days at Celtic said to be 'numbered'

Economics

Gavin and Stacey officially bowed out after a thrilling final episode, but some eagle-eyed viewers were less than thrilled when they spotted a bizarre plot hole in the story

Sport

Investigation to follow after Disney actress found dead

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A woman has been left fuming after her fiancé's ex-girlfriend made a request for their wedding day - and his family are all on the ex's side, calling the bride-to-be 'oversensitive'

Politics

Raheem Sterling has struggled for game time at Arsenal so far this season, having joined the Gunners on loan from their Premier League rivals Chelsea over the summer

Economics

Amorim unlikely to have significant funds to spend despite club’s struggles on the pitch

Sport

The Easter Road club have listed the Scotland international as one of several players they are monitoring

Events

India announced a seven-day mourning period and cancelled all cultural and entertainment events in the coming week

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Wolves are desperate to keep Matheus Cunha, who highlighted his quality with a Boxing Day goal against Manchester United, as the club's new manager makes his views clear on the transfer interest

Economics

Unlikely to be a busy month for the Blues but opportunities could arise

Sport

The grieving Prime Minister has opened up about how his beloved brother, Nick Starmer, was told he had inoperable lung cancer .

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Hope and kindness ‘touch the very heart of gospel’ and show people how to behave amid war and social injusticePope Francis has urged people not to be drawn towards “pessimism and resignation” despite wars and social injustices throughout the world, but to retain a “gentle gaze of hope”.The head of the Catholic church gave the Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 on Saturday, wishing listeners “peace, fellowship and gratitude” for the new year and emphasising the importance of humility. Continue reading...

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Arsenal and Manchester United are just two of the Premier League clubs who are said to be weighing up their options in the market ahead of the January transfer window

Sport

The French national has been held in Indonesia on drug charges as the authorities accused him of being a ‘chemist’

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The head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis has made a rare UK radio appearance after his message of peace and hope was broadcast on the BBC's Thought for the Day segment.

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The latest Manchester United news as we take a look at some of the stories around Old Trafford following a 2-0 defeat against Wolves on Boxing Day.

Sport

Hussey and Leonard Whiting rose to fame as teenagers after starring in the 1968 film version of the Shakespearean tragedy.

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Gaza health officials said the IDF detained the director of a hospital, which the WHO said was put out of service by an Israeli raidNearly one in five of the world’s children live in areas affected by conflicts, with more than 473 million children suffering from the worst levels of violence since the second world war, according to figures published by the UN.The UN humanitarian aid organisation for children, Unicef, said on Saturday that the percentage of children living in conflict zones around the world has doubled from about 10% in the 1990s to almost 19%, and warned that this dramatic increase in harm to children should not become the “new normal”. Continue reading...

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Arsenal could be tempted to increase their firepower in front of goal in the January transfer window as they consider how to contend with Bukayo Saka's injury in the second half of the season

Sport

Officers are still standing guard at the stairwell to the flats above the Day-Today Express store at Calderwood Square while investigations are carried out.

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