4 hours ago Ruben Amorim: Man Utd must show we can win every game, no matter who we play

United beat rivals City and drew with Liverpool, but have failed to perform against less-fancied clubs.

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9 hours ago Sick 'Eunuch Maker' who offered desperate men £25k to lop off their genitals with knives

Marius Gustavson armed himself with instruments designed for farm animals to carry out his extreme mutilations on blokes in rented hotel rooms and grubby flats in London

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92 minutes ago Private school teachers threaten to strike as bosses of UK's largest academy chain are accused of offering a 'Scrooge

Hundreds of private school teachers at United Learning, which runs 90 state academies and 14 independent schools, are set to strike because state school teachers could receive triple their pay rise.

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3 hours ago She was shunned for Donald Trump's inauguration 2017...but now fashion giants are begging to dress Melania on her husband's big day

Melania ended up wearing a £5,500 powder blue cashmere dress and bolero by Ralph Lauren to her husband's 2017 inauguration - one of few designers who offered to create an outfit.

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4 hours ago Marcus Rashford must decide his future after Serie A side make offer for the Man Utd star

Marcus Rashford claims he is ready for a "new challenge" after falling out with Ruben Amorim at Manchester United and has received several offers from abroad

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13 hours ago White House working on hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel, says CIA director

Donald Trump hopes agreement will take place before his inauguration amid renewed optimismThe White House is working to reach a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas before president-elect Trump’s inauguration, William Burns, the director of the CIA, has suggested.“Negotiations going on right now are quite serious and do offer the possibility, at least, of getting this done in the next couple of weeks,” Burns said in an interview with National Public Radio on Friday. “This administration worked very hard at that right up until 20 January. I think the coordination with the new administration on this issue has been good. President-elect Trump has made clear his interest in trying to get a deal, you know, before his inauguration.” Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim studying Sir Alex Ferguson footage ahead of FA Cup clash vs Arsenal

Manchester United are set to face Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday and Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim is hoping his side will go on to lift the trophy in May

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5 hours ago Rebecca Ferguson admits she's torn after receiving Eurovision Song Contest offer

Rebecca Ferguson has confirmed she is in talks to compete in the upcoming 2025 Eurovision Song Contest - but fans might be shocked by the details that she has shared

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4 hours ago Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan announces she is pregnant with baby number

Rebecca Ryan played Lydia Chambers on ITV's Coronation Street from 2021 until 2022 and has appeared in a string of other hit shows - including Waterloo Road, Casualty and Shameless

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14 hours ago Debenhams reduces TOG24 puffer coat from £110 to £40 that's 'exceptionally warm and waterproof'

"This coat offers exceptional warmth and comfort. Its water-repellent coating and adjustable hood and waist ensure protection against light rain and wind."

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14 hours ago Social care chiefs warn vital services could be axed if government hikes National Insurance

Some 18,000 not-for-profit social care providers in England offer a lifeline to elderly and disabled people – but bosses fear vital services could collapse if the government goes ahead with plans to increase National Insurance Contributions

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4 hours ago Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan announces she is pregnant with second baby

Rebecca Ryan played Lydia Chambers on ITV's Coronation Street from 2021 until 2022 and has appeared in a string of other hit shows - including Waterloo Road, Casualty and Shameless

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18 hours ago Manchester City offer Salford City spot in limelight again as £23m sum laid bare

Salford City travel to Manchester City in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday

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15 hours ago Steak restaurant announces sudden closure due to 'performance challenges' leaving staff shocked

Brothers Steak and Seafood Restaurant said they would return with a 'fresh and entirely new offering'

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19 hours ago Thousands of households can get free cost of living cash worth up to £225

The City of Doncaster Council is offering cost of living support to people who are on a low-income or claiming certain Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits

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15 hours ago David Moyes asks fans to back mission to ‘rebuild’ Everton after return as boss

The 61-year-old is understood to have signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to return as Toffees manager.

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8 hours ago The Observer view: Donald Trump’s imperial bullying must be nipped in the bud | Observer editorial

Countries that cherish democratic values need to take a stand against the president-elect’s throwback to unabashed American expansionismWatching politicians promise one thing, then do another, is a common experience in all democratic countries. Situations in which voters do not expect a politician to keep his word, and in many instances fervently hope and pray he will not, are rarer. Donald Trump, the US president-elect, fits this latter category. When Trump threatens to subjugate Canada, a Nato ally, by force, unilaterally annex Greenland, the autonomous territory of a friendly EU state, and override Panama’s sovereignty for bogus security reasons, most people assume he is not serious and his remarks carry little real significance. This response, while comforting, is a mistake.It’s entirely possible that Trump, pumped with hype, hot air and testosterone in the lead-up to his 20 January inauguration, is being gratuitously disruptive. He likes to shake things up. It amuses his Make A...

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20 hours ago Scotsman readers offer 'lifeline' to help boost Cyrenians campaign fund to £100k

The Scotsman joined forces with Cyrenians for its winter campaign

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16 hours ago Illegal ‘bully’ kitten breeders selling pets illicitly on Facebook and Instagram, investigation finds

Exclusive: Undercover investigator was offered kitten imported from Russia for £6,000 by unlicensed trader

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11 hours ago Paul Scholes names Man Utd star who 'destroyed' him in first training session

Paul Scholes has opened up on his difficult start to life in Manchester United's first team, which left him being 'destroyed' in a match up against one of the club's established stars

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21 hours ago 'Timeless' £60 Primark coat 'almost identical' to £5,700 designer version

Fashion fans looking for a classic longline coat will likely love Primark's stylish offering, which looks strikingly similar to a designer version

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20 hours ago Rangers fans deserve the cold hard truth even if they don't like what Patrick Stewart has to say – Barry Ferguson

Barry can't quite believe how bad Philippe Clement's team have been away from Ibrox this season

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12 hours ago China's mystery HMPV virus sweeps neighbouring countries as India and Malaysia see surge

HMPV has 'overwhelmed' areas of China and has now spread to neighbouring countries, with the UK now reporting an uptake in the virus, threatening to put more pressure on struggling hospitals

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26 hours ago Britain's Treasury chief is heading to China to revive suspended economic and financial talks

Britain’s Treasury chief is travelling to China this weekend to discuss economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the U.K.‘s Labour government seeks to reset frayed ties with Beijing

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24 hours ago Jennifer Garner leads wildfire volunteers after friend ‘did not get out in time’

US actors Sharon Stone and Halle Berry were among those offering donations to help evacuees who had lost their homes to the fires.

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13 hours ago I wanted to join Manchester United after speaking to Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United were previously on the verge of signing one of the greatest strikers of the current generation of footballers

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25 hours ago AMANDA PLATELL: I know the sad and cynical truth about why Harry and Meghan's offer over Los Angeles fires has gone up in flames

No sooner had the flames of the devastating fires in Californian begun destroying homes and lives than Meghan and Harry leapt to the rescue.

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13 hours ago Graham Potter offers Mohammed Kudus verdict as new West Ham boss forced to change

Graham Potter saw West Ham fall to defeat against Aston Villa in his first match in charge of the Irons having led the FA Cup clash for much of the match and is already facing injury issues

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16 hours ago Watch: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle comfort LA wildfire victims and first responders

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have met with Southern California wildfire victims to offer their help and support.

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18 hours ago New club join Marcus Rashford race and offer Man Utd transfer trump card

Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United remains unclear and Monaco have joined the list of clubs chasing the outcasted forward and believe they can offer a strong financial package

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18 hours ago AD FEATURE: Experience a luxurious wedding for less with My Nawaab's exciting January offer

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20 hours ago Star tipped to replace Kelly Cates on Sky Sports breaks silence after Match of the Day call

NBC Sports presenter Rebecca Lowe, who partners Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher on The Overlap US, has been linked with a move to Sky Sports ahead of Kelly Cates' reported exit

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20 hours ago Lovehoney winter sale offers 70% off toys, lingerie and more for a limited time

If you're in need of a little romance this winter, Lovehoney has just the thing with their incredible winter sale offering up to 70% off toys, lingerie and bondage - but the sale ends soon

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20 hours ago Peper Harow luxury sock sale is the perfect excuse to toss your old pairs away

For a limited time only, luxury UK brand Peper Harow England is offering up to 50% off a range of stylish men's and women's socks.

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21 hours ago ‘How can you rebuild when your father is the worst sexual predator in decades?’: Pelicot’s daughter speaks; and Philippa Perry on the deceptive ‘spark’ – podcast

Caroline Darian, daughter of Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot, tells of the ‘crushing double burden’ of being the child of both victim and perpetrator. Plus Philippa Perry invites one reader to see what happens when you prioritise someone who offers you stability and decency Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion prediction, odds and betting offer

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler will experience his first taste of FA Cup football as the south coast club meet Norwich City at Carrow Road in the third round

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