87 minutes ago Denis Law could've played for anyone but I had to tell barman who he was after Wembley heroics

John Greg rated no-one higher than Law at his peak as the Rangers legend paid tribute to his former Scotland teammate

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34 hours ago Boy, 2, drowned in canal on same day family were moving house because of water fears

Two-year-old Jayce Olutola, from Wolverhampton, was found lifeless in a canal last year. He wandered outside of his home whilst his family were in the process of moving house

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87 minutes ago Kemi Badenoch's means testing plan puts income of 11 million pensioners at risk

The Tory leader said on Thursday that her party would look at ways to reduce the pension bill by removing benefits from some elderly people

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19 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres concern arises as striker’s agent speaks out

Arsenal are aiming to sign a new striker in January and a few candidates are already under consideration including Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting Lisbon and Red Bull Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko

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2 hours ago Philippe Clement won't bite on Rangers trophy do or die as he points to 'fruits of what was planted in the summer'

The Scottish Cup looks to be the last chance at silverware for Rangers this term

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15 hours ago AP Photos: Japanese bathe in icy water at a Tokyo shrine to purify their souls

Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health in the new year

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3 hours ago What channel is Rangers v Fraserburgh? TV details, live stream, team news, referee, VAR

How to watch Rangers v Fraserburgh

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35 hours ago Liverpool: Mohamed Salah transfer latest as Al Hilal manager breaks silence over January deal

The 32-year-old’s future at Liverpool is up in the air as no agreement over a new contract has been reached yet

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4 hours ago West Ham set to confirm Maxwel Cornet exit as Genoa loan deal is agreed

The winger’s loan spell at Southampton will be terminated

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31 hours ago Chelsea agree first transfer deal of January window as winger joins Premier League rivals

Blues agree sale of academy graduate amid reported talks with Borussia Dortmund over Renato Veiga

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6 hours ago Councillor issues apology over 'silly comment' after thousands left without water

He faced a backlash after saying he was looking forward to a 'nice shower' at the Caernarfon Travelodge

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9 hours ago Katic path clear, Dessers exit rules 'set' and £5m Besiktas plot goes beyond Lawrence – Rangers transfer bulletin

Rangers have started their January business and things look to be ramping up at Ibrox

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33 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Gyokeres to Arsenal, Sesko talks; Chelsea eye Garnacho, Gittens; Liverpool, Man Utd latest

Gunners ready to sign striker with one huge deal already agreed

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5 hours ago New image released of missing Scots driver 'injured' in crash as search enters fifth day

Extensive searches have taken place to trace Shane, from Galashiels, with help from specialist search advisors as welll as police dogs and a helicopter, but there has been no trace of him.

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6 hours ago Inside Pep Guardiola's transfer spree to save season and rousing Man City speech

The news of Erling Haaland's new contract has given Manchester City fans a huge boost amid a disappointing season while club staff and players have already been told of new faces joining the squad

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10 hours ago Man United ace reaches 'secret' transfer agreement with Ruben Amorim deal set to be completed

Manchester United transfer news as Tyrell Malacia reportedly on the verge of leaving Old Trafford this month

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34 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Gyokeres to Arsenal, Sesko latest; Chelsea want Garnacho; Man Utd target prefers Liverpool

Gunners ready to sign striker with one huge deal already agreed

Sport

5 hours ago The Observer view on the Gaza ceasefire: it’s time for both sides to think again

This brief, fragile pause is a chance for all involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict to accept that violence does not work The ceasefire in Gaza, due to begin tomorrow, will bring welcome relief from daily violence but amounts, at present, to little more than a fragile, temporary pause in a conflict that is far from over. Israel has not achieved its principal war aim, as defined by its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu: the total elimination of Hamas. Nor has Hamas achieved its objective: the destruction of Israel. The leaders responsible for the 7 October 2023 terrorist atrocities are dead. The organisation’s capabilities are severely reduced. But it has survived – which its supporters claim is a victory for Palestinian sumud (steadfastness).Most of the 98 remaining Israeli hostages, alive and dead, will not be freed in this first phase of the ceasefire, which is to last for six weeks. There is no agreed “day after” strategy for devastated Gaza, where nearly 47,000 Palestinians...

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9 hours ago 15 months of fighting in Gaza to stop tomorrow after Israeli cabinet approves deal

The ceasefire was agreed by Israel’s cabinet on Saturday

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14 hours ago The £4.5m haul of designer fakes seized at Britain's border: From knock

EXCLUSIVE: Experts warn fakes can also pose a potentially deadly threat to buyers, with faulty electrical items at risk of suddenly catching fire.

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36 hours ago Chelsea agree first transfer deal of January window with winger set for Premier League rivals

Blues agree sale of academy graduate amid reported talks with Borussia Dortmund over Renato Veiga

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9 hours ago Palestine activists march through London despite ceasefire agreement as MORE demands made

Palestine activists march through London despite ceasefire agreement as MORE demands made - seven arrested  GB News

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9 hours ago The wild animals next door: Interactive map reveals where 2,700 dangerous exotic pets are being kept in the UK

As semi-tame lynx are captured roaming in the Cairngorms, experts have raised concerns that Britain's exotic pets could be putting animals and humans at risk.

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15 hours ago Rafael Fernandes lands in Glasgow for Rangers move as silence broken on £2.5m Swedish option – Ibrox transfer bulletin

It's moving fast with Fernandes who could become a Rangers player imminently

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36 hours ago Eddie Hearn delivers Tyson Fury retirement ultimatum as Anthony Joshua fight plan revived

Eddie Hearn has told Tyson Fury that he will have to come out of retirement in the next few weeks if a summer bout against Anthony Joshua is to be agreed.

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12 hours ago Rangers transfer clear out ramps up as Tom Lawrence lined up for Man Utd reunion but midfield 'target' set for West Brom

Lawrence's time at Ibrox has been plagued by injuries and he could be on the move

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10 hours ago Man Utd misfit to end nightmare 28 month spell after 'reaching exit agreement'

Despite returning to fitness after a long spell out injured, Tyrell Malacia has now been given the green light by Ruben Amorim to leave Old Trafford this month - with Diogo Dalot first choice at left wing-back

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17 hours ago I have reason to suspect Igamane may not be around at Rangers for long and £10m fortune is just the start – Barry Ferguson

Barry sees shades of Michael Mols in the man currently tearing it up at Ibrox

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37 hours ago Rangers set for Manchester Takeover fanzone as thousands of fans without briefs set to descend on Old Trafford

The Gers take on Man United in the Europa League next Thursday and thousands of supporters are expected to make the trip south

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13 hours ago Man United star faces shock ban after controversial Southampton moment spotted in new footage

Manchester United news as Joshua Zirkzee may well have landed himself in hot water for celebrating Amad's winner against Southampton

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10 hours ago New homes promised for West Lothian village site as council agree land sale

The house builder plans to put up new flats in Glendevon Park.

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19 hours ago Saturday briefing: Football mourns Denis Law as Erling Haaland signs mega deal

Law died at the age of 84 while Haaland signed a nine-and-half-year contract with Man City.

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37 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Major Sesko to Arsenal update, Man Utd fight for teenager, Haaland’s mega contract

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

13 hours ago Gaza ceasefire to begin on Sunday as Israel approves deal to free hostages in exchange for prisoners

Ceasefire set to start on Sunday when first hostages are expected to be released

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11 hours ago 'I was so scared of fish that I couldn't even watch Finding Nemo with my son'. Lynsey is one of the millions who suffers from strange phobias

For much of her life, Lynsey Chalmers, 30, couldn't bear to be beside the seaside. Aquariums, too, were off limits, as were ponds. A goldfish bowl would trigger cold sweats.

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19 hours ago What stunned Pep Guardiola told Txiki Begiristain when Erling Haaland Man City mega deal was brokered

Erling Haaland contract news left Pep Guardiola speechless

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37 hours ago Haaland’s new contract, Slegers in at Arsenal, team news and football transfer latest – live

Latest news and press conferences before the weekendAny comment or thoughts? You can email DavidToday’s Rumour Mill allows us a segue involving Brighton. Read today’s whispers here Brighton were the other winners last night as they ended an eight-game streak without a Premier League victory (eight of those were draws, mind) with a 2-0 success at Ipswich to take them up to ninth. Nick Ames was at Portman Road. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Nobody could help me with my psychosis. Then I was sent to jail for holding up a shop with a toy gun

I didn’t remember committing my crime but I knew I had fallen through the cracks of the system. Could prison really be my salvation?Sixteen months ago, I somehow found myself standing bewildered in the dock of a magistrates court, at my own bail hearing for attempted armed robbery, wondering if I was really there or not. I had inexplicably gone into a shop with a toy gun at 7.30am, pointed it at the cashier and screamed at him for money while in a psychotic, delusional state. In my mind, I hadn’t committed a crime at all; I was merely acting out a scene from a film. Legally I had committed a Schedule 15 offence – a list that includes kidnapping, sex offences, manslaughter and soliciting murder, grave crimes that can result in a maximum of 14 years’ custody. Bail wasn’t even considered, as the magistrate believed I underestimated the seriousness of my crime, didn’t think I’d surrender to my bail conditions and saw me as a flight risk. I don’t know if he banged a gavel or not – I like...

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11 hours ago Prince William refuses to take huge risk with Prince Harry and Prince Andrew

Prince William is on his way to becoming 'the toughest ruler' the royal family has ever seen - and it's not good news for Harry and Andrew, a royal expert has said

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26 hours ago The £4.5m Rangers small print Philippe Clement doesn't regret as boss sees 'no reason' to worry

Rangers are locked in to buy Oscar Cortes despite his injury troubles but Clement reckons he'll come good

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37 hours ago Renée Slegers is named permanent Arsenal head coach after 10 wins from 11

35-year-old had been in temporary charge since OctoberGunners are unbeaten since Jonas Eidevall left clubArsenal have named the interim head coach Renée Slegers as the permanent successor to Jonas Eidevall after an impressive temporary spell in charge.The 35-year-old has signed a contract to the end of the 2025-26 season after three months as interim. Continue reading...

Sport

14 hours ago Horror as man eaten alive by shark after leg ripped clean off in front of wife

Gale Smiley spotted someone in trouble 60 yards from the shore but didn't think for one second it would be her husband, Thomas who was a confident swimmer, snorkeler and water skier

Events

12 hours ago Rangers make first January signing as details emerge over transfer for 6ft 3in man 'with lots of potential'

Lille defender joins for rest of season

Politics

27 hours ago Revealed: The total package Erling Haaland will net from mega new Man City deal as star becomes HIGHEST

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Erling Haaland's gigantic, nine-and-a-half-year contract is the most lucrative handed to a player in the history of football.

Economics

38 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Sesko agent provides Arsenal update, Man Utd fight for teenager plus Haaland's mega contract

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

15 hours ago Horror Raul Moro injury puts Celtic move at risk as star's future hinges on scan amid broken COLLARBONE fear

Moro had to be stretchered off and a move to Celtic could be in doubt

Events

12 hours ago Rafael Fernandes seals Rangers loan transfer as Ibrox side hold option to buy rising Lille star

The heart of the Light Blues rearguard has been decimated by injuries and they have made their first move in addressing that

Politics

30 hours ago The relief I’ll feel if the Gaza ceasefire deal holds is tempered by rage. Because it could have happened so much sooner | Jonathan Freedland

The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain, terror and death could have been avoidedWhen news of the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas first broke on Wednesday, a friend offered the kind hope that now, at last, there could be a sense of joy. I wanted very much to feel that way but, at that moment, I could not – and here’s why.For one thing, a mere announcement did not seem enough. When it comes to the Middle East, “believe it when you see it” tends to be a good operating principle. Sure enough, there followed 48 hours of hitches and last-minute delays and even now, as I write this and after the Israeli security cabinet approved the deal, it seems like tempting fate to assume everything will run smoothly. Continue reading...

Economics

39 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Sesko agent provides Arsenal update, Man Utd fight for teenager, Haaland’s mega contract

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

15 hours ago London faces frazzling in heatwave over 40°C, warns Government in new risk report

The Tube, rail and buses could be disrupted and tens of thousands more workers may stay at home

Events

13 hours ago ‘We can all find beauty in everyday life – even in unpleasant places’: Jan Schölzel’s best phone shot

The German photographer hopes the image he shot in a public bathroom in Malaysia will inspire others to explore their own ideas of beautyIn 2018, when Jan Schölzel was on the Malaysian archipelago of Langkawi, some days were so humid, he found it difficult to leave his accommodation. “It was the hottest, most humid place I’ve ever been,” says Schölzel, who currently lives in Hanover, Germany. “This must have been one of the cooler days, because we went to visit a waterfall.”After fish head soup for lunch – a local delicacy – he spent some time in the water before heading to use a nearby bathroom. This image, taken on an iPhone SE, was shot facing the entrance. Continue reading...

Politics

30 hours ago Relief at this Gaza deal should be tempered by rage at Hamas and Netanyahu. How dare they take so long? | Jonathan Freedland

The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain and death could have been avoidedWhen news of the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas first broke on Wednesday, a friend offered the kind hope that now, at last, there could be a sense of joy. I wanted very much to feel that way but, at that moment, I could not – and here’s why.For one thing, a mere announcement did not seem enough. When it comes to the Middle East, “believe it when you see it” tends to be a good operating principle. Sure enough, there followed 48 hours of hitches and last-minute delays and even now, as I write this and after the Israeli security cabinet approved the deal, it seems like tempting fate to assume everything will run smoothly. Continue reading...

Economics

40 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Gyokeres move, Sesko talks; Kerkez wants Liverpool; Man Utd, Chelsea latest

Gunners ready to sign striker with one huge deal already agreed

Sport

17 hours ago Philippe Clement told the minimum Rangers requirement to survive by Jury as Kyogo gets unanimous Celtic exit verdict

It's been another bumper week in Scottish football

Events

13 hours ago 12 superstars Rangers almost signed including Barcelona geniuses and Real Madrid icons

Some of the greatest players of all-time came closing to pulling on the famous royal blue jersey

Politics

30 hours ago Solskjær arrives at Besiktas, Henry tipped for Belgium job, Haaland deal and more – live

Latest news and press conferences before the weekendAny comment or thoughts? You can email BarryOle direksiyonda! Turkish speakers can either smirk or correct me. So, it seems that former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks to take over at Turkish club Besiktas.(From PA Media) Continue reading...

Economics

20 hours ago Three easy diet changes to make now to protect against world's deadliest disease

A nutritionist revealed some simple changes you can make to your diet to lower your risk for cardiovascular disease, that kills 175,000 people in the UK every year.

Events

14 hours ago How Liverpool boss Arne Slot changed Cyriel Dessers' career as Rangers star reveals touch of class that stays with him

Dessers says Slot sat him down on the bus after a difficult game and it changed the course of his career

Politics

32 hours ago How water from a tin became a billion pound business: Brands like Cano Water and Liquid Death are soaring with environmentally conscious Gen Z with a lot of famous faces

Once reserved for beers, fizzy drinks and all manner of nitro infused cocktail tins, the aluminium can has now also become the go-to vessel for drinking water across the world.

Economics

25 hours ago Urgent Spain holiday warning as Brit tourist hotspot faces 'deadly wildfires like LA'

Spain has been highlighted as one country facing 'dire' risk of wildfires like those that have ravaged LA in recent days, with a warning issued to British citizens travelling overseas

Events

14 hours ago A cold boiled egg pot may be a convenient shot of protein, but where’s the joy in that? | Lucy Dearlove

Somewhere between protein powders and chicken breasts in plastic containers, I fear the pursuit of wellness has become a thief of joyLast year, I needed to eat on the go between exercising and an evening class. Frequently, I would find myself striding up a hill in the dark eating cold boiled eggs from a plastic pot. The eggs had been cooked into submission, with a grey ring around the chalky yolk that plastered itself across my tongue and teeth. The whites were rubbery, and the bottom of the pot held a little pool of mysterious cloudy water that made me shudder.So why choose to eat the cursed eggs? I’m clearly not alone: Tesco recently revealed that boiled egg pots have ousted crisps from the top spot in its meal-deal league table (other retailers have reported equivalent growth in the snack’s popularity). It’s possible to read the “egg protein pot” as evidence of a joyless nation – a variation on the “joyless tubes”, the term the English writer Douglas Adams gave to sausages, bolst...

Politics

33 hours ago Erling Haaland’s record Manchester City deal to 2034 leaves Guardiola stunned

Striker signs nine-and-a-half-year extension Guardiola had to ask Txiki Begiristain to repeat newsPep Guardiola was so stunned when learning the length of Erling Haaland’s record new nine-and-a-half year contract that he asked Txiki Begiristain, Manchester City’s sporting director, to repeat himself.The 24-year-old’s fresh terms ties him to the champions until 2034 and will earn him a basic salary of around £500,000 a-week. It is the longest agreed by a player in domestic competition. Guardiola does not get involved in contract negotiations so was asked shortly after Haaland’s deal was announced how he reacted to the news from Begiristain. “I said: ‘Can you repeat?’ And he said to me. ‘[10].’ I said: ‘Sure?’ And he said: ‘Yes.’ So, good news. That means a lot.” Continue reading...

Economics

28 hours ago Rafael Fernandes 'in talks' for Rangers transfer as £9m loan solution to defensive crisis drifts

The centre-back crisis at Ibrox looks to be nearing a solution

Events

15 hours ago Neymar signs for Inter Miami, Lionel Messi new contract – David Beckham’s perfect dream

The last few years for David Beckham's Inter Miami franchise have been exciting, but things could get even better for the former Manchester United ace

Politics

34 hours ago Haaland’s new deal, Solskjær arrives at Besiktas, team news and transfers – live

Latest news and press conferences before the weekendAny comment or thoughts? You can email MichaelOle direksiyonda! Turkish speakers can either smirk or correct me. So, it seems that former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks to take over at Turkish club Besiktas.(From PA Media) Continue reading...

Economics

28 hours ago Erling Haaland sends Alan Shearer warning as he discloses Pep Guardiola role in new deal

Manchester City have tied down Erling Haaland for another decade and the lethal Norwegian striker is now eyeing Alan Shearer's longstanding record as the Premier League's all-time greatest goalscorer

Events

17 hours ago Kasper Schmeichel tells Celtic fans where he stands on new contract as keeper so relaxed he might as well be SLEEPING

Fans don't want Celtic to hit the snooze button and risk losing their keeper but the man himself isn't losing any sleep

Politics

35 hours ago Erling Haaland signs huge new Man City deal until 2034 worth staggering salary

Haaland has penned a bumper new contract that will see him stay at City until 2034

Economics

28 hours ago Erling Haaland's bizarre topless reveal of Manchester City contract extension

A topless Erling Haaland sat in a snowy scene to reveal that he signed a new nine-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester City.

Events

17 hours ago Alexander Jensen on the Aberdeen endorsement that sealed Pittodrie transfer as he reveals Rangers debut whirlwind

The Danish full back is the latest of Aberdeen's international exports to arrive through the doors at Cormack Park

Politics

36 hours ago Tickets for Wishaw charity’s biggest fundraiser of the year now on sale

The special event will feature drinks on arrival, live entertainment, delicious three course dinner and wine plus auction, raffles, dancing and more surprises.

Economics

28 hours ago $10.24 a day to risk their lives – and a lot of pride: incarcerated LA firefighters speak out

People serving out their prison terms as firefighters form an integral part of the response to the devastating LA wildfiresEmbers were raining down, the flames were as tall as telephone poles and nearby palm trees were rapidly igniting as Sal Almanza and his firefighting crew arrived at the Los Angeles blazes.“I’ve never seen anything burn so quick,” said Almanza, 42, recounting the first day of the Eaton fire near Pasadena, California. “Our captains have to make the hard decisions: get yourselves killed or let the house burn.” His eyes welled up recounting the properties devoured as his crew had no choice but to retreat: “I was just so sad and emotional, because there was nothing we could do.” Continue reading...

Events

17 hours ago Kofi Balmer insists Motherwell will use Rangers 'missed opportunity' as motivation to get back to Hampden

Defender is desperate to kick start another run to the national stadium against St Johnstone this afternoon.

Politics

36 hours ago Man City transfer latest as new £50m move made amid triple 'agreement' and Alphonso Davies claim

The very latest Manchester City transfer news with a big decision awaiting Pep Guardiola after a new January target was identified

Economics

29 hours ago US Justice Department, Illinois sheriff agree to policing upgrades after Sonya Massey shooting death

The U.S. Justice Department has reached an agreement with a central Illinois sheriff's office that resolves an inquiry into last summer's shooting death of Sonya Massey

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