20 minutes ago Unai Emery's decision to cash in makes Aston Villa ones to watch in summer window

Aston Villa have cashed in on Jhon Duran, with his sale to Al-Nassr set to swell the Midlands club's coffers and hand Unai Emery a massive warchest for the transfer window

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10 hours ago BBC Apprentice candidate lays bare brutal reality of early exit after lying to family

Apprentice candidate Emma Rothwell revealed she lied to her family about where she was as she took part in the BBC One show as she kept Lord Sugar's decision a secret

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6 hours ago Inside Lidl's first pub: Drawings reveal the plans for a £410,000 bar in budget supermarket after it won planning battle with owner of local off

Drawings sent to planning officials reveal the £410,000 Lidl pub in Dundonald, Co Down, will have six seats next to the bar as well as tables and chairs around the room.

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15 hours ago Kieran Tierney sees instant Celtic return 'BLOCKED by Arsenal' as Gunners play transfer hardball

The Hoops have secured a pre-contract but hopes of an arrival six months prior to the deal kicking in are fading.

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3 hours ago ‘Everybody is tired. The mood has changed’: the Ukrainian army’s desertion crisis

Some of those abandoning the frontline say the longer the war goes on, ‘the more people like me there will be’When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Viktor* was ready to die for his country. He volunteered to defend Kyiv as enemy tanks appeared and joined Ukraine’s armed forces. In the spring of 2023 he was fighting in the village of Tonenke, near the eastern city of Avdiivka. “When I arrived I was super-motivated. If necessary I would give my life,” he recalled.Gradually, however, he became disillusioned. The battle was furious. “The Russians would smash our positions to the ground,” he said. Senior Ukrainian commanders gave unrealistic orders. Then, while he was defending a ruined building, a panel fell on his shoulder. After receiving injections to reduce the pain, he was told to return to the front. “I realised I’m nobody. Just a number,” he said. Continue reading...

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12 hours ago Dancing On Ice star Chelsee Healey 'devastated' as she heartbreakingly reveals she suffered a miscarriage during her time on the ITV show

The 36-year-old Hollyoaks actress was the first celebrity to be eliminated from the programme last week after being voted off in a skate-off against Comedian Josh Jones.

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14 hours ago Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which flagship phone should you buy?

Thinking of upgrading? To help you choose the best top-tier phone for you, here’s a comparison of their cameras, processors, battery life, and AI features

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9 hours ago Patient slams hospital and shares horror pic of 'food that looks like vomit'

Jess Tague shared a photo of a lasagna meal she claims she was given as a patient at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and many agreed it looked bad with one saying it had put her off her own dinner

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11 hours ago The motorway plagued by 'young men in Audis, bad lighting and mums on phones'

The M65 in Lancashire saw two fatalities and nine serious injuries last year

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21 minutes ago It’s time for Steve Borthwick to deliver and this England decision will decide Six Nations fate

A trip to the champions in Dublin to begin a pivotal Six Nations campaign, Harry Latham-Coyle examines how Steve Borthwick hopes to spark a reaction against Ireland following a dismal 2024

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14 hours ago Vendors throw wedding for free after learning bride’s mother had just months to live

Alahna Leonardo’s mother, Malina Carnell, has been battling stage 4 colorectal cancer for two years

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18 hours ago Arne Slot in Liverpool transfer discussions as £281m superstar and co wait for answer

Ryan Reynolds and his Wrexham ownership team are waiting for a decision on what is happening to a raft of young Liverpool players and whether they will be able to move

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16 hours ago Chelsea to battle Manchester United in race for Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel

The Swiss shot-stopper could be in demand this summer, with both Premier League clubs keen to strength between the sticks amid growing pressure on Robert Sanchez and Andre Onana

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6 hours ago Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham make Will Lankshear transfer decision ahead of January deadline

Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham make Will Lankshear transfer decision ahead of January deadline  Football.London

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15 hours ago The truth about FAKE Bridget Jones scene revealed as well as all the secrets you didn't know about the iconic movie franchise

Fans don't have long to wait until Britain's favourite heroine Bridget Jones is back on the big screen. 

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22 hours ago Money pit motors: Expect to lose thousands on these new EVs and luxury cars that depreciate fastest

The worst offender - a popular battery model built in Britain - loses 73% of its value after just three years of ownership, new data from motoring title Auto Express shows.

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36 minutes ago Katya Jones sparks fears of quitting Strictly after 'feeling betrayed' by Wynne Evans axe

There are fears Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones could be ready to quit the hit BBC dance show following the exit of Wynne Evans on the live tour

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31 hours ago Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' plantation wedding scandal resurfaces amid Justin Baldoni defamation lawsuit

Amid their ugly court battle with It Ends With Us star Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' relationship is being put under the microscope.

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19 hours ago How unsightly acne could be banished with drug store treatment that costs less than £20

Dominika Zrastakova, 23, from Bath, Somerset, started developing mild acne on her face aged 16, but she assumed it would 'go away eventually'. But it left her in agony and unable to sleep.

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16 hours ago Man City drop huge Rodri return hint as star set for Champions League role

Rodri has been out injured since mid-September following his ACL rupture but the Manchester City and Spain midfielder could be back in action much sooner than expected

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6 hours ago Sir Clive Woodward's Six Nations ultimate guide: Why it's time for Steve Borthwick and England to deliver, the reason Italy will finish above Scotland ...and who I'm backing to win it all

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: After he missed last year's Six Nations, Antoine Dupont's return for the 2025 Championship is brilliant news not only for France, but for all rugby fans.

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18 hours ago I have entered ‘nanna mode’ – bring me all your movies and shows about older women | Rebecca Shaw

I lost my grandmother a couple of years ago. My grief’s sharpness has worn down, and I’m ready to lean into the soft landing of older ladiesI recently had a realisation about myself: I have entered “nanna mode”. This does not mean I’m knitting, drinking enough cups of tea to kill Paddington Bear, or showing the ceiling instead of my face on video calls – nonetheless, I have become steeped in Nanna.I’ve always had a soft spot for older ladies (and ladies of all ages). But I had this lightbulb moment while watching Matlock, a reboot of an 80s TV show starring Kathy Bates as a lawyer in her 70s coming out of retirement – and getting up to shenanigans. Continue reading...

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23 hours ago Money pit motors: EVs and luxury models dominate list of depreciating new cars

The worst offender - a popular battery model built in Britain - loses 73% of its value after just three years of ownership, new data from motoring title Auto Express shows.

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46 minutes ago Brenda Blethyn gives verdict on ITV's Sunday night 'replacement' for Vera

ITV have confirmed that Unforgotten will return to screens for a sixth series, with Brenda Blethyn giving her backing to the hit drama that will take Vera's Sunday night slot

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20 hours ago 'Nightmare' neighbour who chopped down hedge to make her flowerbed two feet bigger loses latest court battle that's already cost her £27,000

Tersia Van Zyl and husband Stiaan were sued after neighbour Peter Walker-Smith accused them of wrongly having the bush that separated their gardens in Claygate, Surrey cut down.

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17 hours ago Ollie Watkins faces 'now or never' Arsenal transfer decision with Aston Villa dilemma

Aston Villa have made it clear they do not want to sell Ollie Watkins in this transfer window and Arsenal may have to go back in with a second bid to test their resolve

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6 hours ago What is wrong with Nicole Kidman's earlobes? Star's stretched 'bat ears' alarm fans

Australian actress' Nicole Kidman's earlobes have caused a stir online after catching the attention of fans who have declared they can't 'stop staring at them'.

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19 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing Katya Jones' future amid Wynne Evans tour exit confirmed before Manchester shows

The opera singer had recently been touring the country as part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2025 with Katya

Culture

56 minutes ago Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy: Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant at London premiere

Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy: Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant at London premiere  India Today

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22 hours ago Comic is left with £61k court bill after losing copyright battle with Steve Coogan's production company over claims it pinched format of his YouTube show

Harry Deansway claimed Mr Coogan's Baby Cow Productions stole the format of his show 'Shambles', repurposing it for Baby Cow's 2022 series 'Live at the Moth Club.'

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17 hours ago Acclaimed BBC murder mystery starring Lesley Manville to return for final instalment

The series was one of BBC's most watched acquired scripted series in 2024.

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6 hours ago Four years after the coup, chaos reigns as Myanmar’s military struggles

A patchwork of armed opposition groups have made major gains over the past year, with the military facing further losses The streets of Lashio, a once bustling city in north-eastern Myanmar, are quieter than usual. Schools are shut, except for those run by volunteers from the pro-democracy resistance in the community. Months of airstrikes have left destruction. Even though the fighting has stopped, electricity is still not running properly. Instead, residents rely on solar power to charge their phones, and firewood and charcoal to cook.“We saw a lot of civilians who died during the battle [in those days]. We saw them on the streets, on the lanes, some of the bodies were decayed and some of them were freshly dead. Some died in their homes,” said Leo*, a 40-year-old driver, whose family spent months living with constant bombardments by the military, running to hide in the darkness of a homemade bunker each time jet fighters came. Continue reading...

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19 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks joins I'm A Celebrity winner Danny Jones for huge TV debut

They were two of the biggest names on ITV and BBC at the end of last year but they're now doing something very new

Culture

1 hour ago Princess of Wales wears earrings made by Welsh jewellery designer on visit to Ty Hafan

The Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted wearing a pair of Welsh designer, Hayley Jones' hooped earrings on a number of occasions, including her latest visit to Wales

Politics

22 hours ago German and French economies shrink ahead of European Central Bank interest rate decision – business live

Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as ECB expected to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in effort to support growthThe decision to greenlight a giant new oilfield off Shetland has been ruled unlawful by the courts in a major win for environmental campaigners.The proposed Rosebank development – the UK’s biggest untapped oilfield, due to be developed by Norwegian oil company Equinor – had been given the go-ahead in 2023 under the previous government. Continue reading...

Economics

18 hours ago Mathys Tel sparks Manchester United transfer frenzy as January decision made

Manchester United transfer news as Mathys Tel excites supporters who are keen to see the attacker move from Bayern Munich this month

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7 hours ago Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds to ask federal court to drop Justin Baldoni's $400M suit amid legal battles

'The Lively-Reynolds Parties intend to move to dismiss Plaintiffs' complaint,' an attorney for the couple requested to Judge Lewis Liman in a letter.

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22 hours ago BBC Am I Being Unreasonable? series 2 plot, cast, trailer as hit comedy returns

Am I Being Unreasonable? series two will see the return of Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli in the comedy series as we learn the truth about Alex's death

Culture

1 hour ago Eagles set to return to the skies of Wales as soon as next year for the first time in over 150 years

Eagles became extinct in Wales in the mid 1800s

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22 hours ago B&M fans 'obsess' over 'stylish' £10 wireless lamps that 'add class to any room'

Some claimed that 'nobody would ever guess' that the battery-powered lights came from the local discount home store

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20 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot second Watkins bid; Chelsea in Tel battle; Man United suffer Dorgu delay

Premier League clubs working hard in final days of January window

Sport

8 hours ago DC plane crash widow reveals fateful choice that killed husband and saved her life

Natalya Gudin and her husband Alexandr Kirsanov coached two young figure skaters and had to decide who would accompany them to the National Development Camp for figure skating.

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32 hours ago Investors chose flats and hotels over offices as property deals return

Real estate investment picked up in the second half of 2024, says MSCI, amid hopes of a market recovery

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23 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot second Watkins bid; Chelsea in Tel battle; Man United to confirm Dorgu today

Premier League clubs working hard in final days of January window

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9 hours ago Our young daughters are finally home after being held hostage by Hamas while paraded as battered and bloodied

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: For a moment, imagine you are Agam Berger's mother, Meirav. Nearly five hundred days ago, her then 19-year-old daughter was captured by Hamas.

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3 hours ago Liverpool transfer news: Midfielder agrees move as Arne Slot makes decision

Liverpool are entering the final stages of the transfer window and have yet to sign a player as Arne Slot decides who will remain at Anfield to help him in his bid to win the Premier League

Politics

32 hours ago Investors choose flats and hotels over offices as property deals return

Real estate investment picked up in the second half of 2024, says MSCI, amid hopes of a market recovery

Economics

10 hours ago 'Traumatised' young teacher’s tragic spiral before being found dead having been locked in police cell naked

Jorja Watt faced an ongoing mental health battle which is said to have deteriorated after she was left 'traumatised' from being stripped and locked in a police cell

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7 hours ago Are Fortnite servers down? v33.30 patch notes as maintenance begins ahead of OG Season 2

Fortnite's latest update is rolling out, and that means players face a queue to get back to the battle royale — here's all we know so far, including when servers could be back

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10 hours ago First contestant fired as The Apprentice kicks off in the Austrian Alps

The show will return at 9pm next Thursday on BBC One.

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9 hours ago Strictly star Katya Jones 'sparks fears she could quit the BBC show' as she 'feels betrayed' by Wynne Evans' departure

Wynne has agreed with the BBC to 'take some time out' from his radio show and the Strictly Come Dancing live tour 'to prioritise my wellbeing', he confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.

Politics

10 hours ago Former central London celebrity hotspot to become clay pigeon shooting ground

Clays applied to turn 77 Brewer Street, near Piccadilly Circus, into a ‘competitive socialising’ experience using real deactivated shotguns

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11 hours ago Meghann Fahy Gets Cozy with Boyfriend Leo Woodall Before Bridget Jones London Premiere Afterparty

Meghann Fahy Gets Cozy with Boyfriend Leo Woodall Before Bridget Jones London Premiere Afterparty  PEOPLE

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11 hours ago Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs

Civil rights activists have gathered outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters to call for a boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

Events

11 hours ago BBC The Apprentice: What happened to Claude Littner and why was he replaced?

The Apprentice is set to return for its 19th series and fans are questioning the absence of Claude Littner as Lord Alan Sugar's right-hand man in the BBC boardroom

Politics

12 hours ago Wishaw man's long running battle with council is over as he accepts home move

Nick Wisnewski was the final resident in the Gowkthrapple scheme amid North Lanarkshire Council’s plans to demolish the estate and build 300 new homes.

Events

11 hours ago Bridget Jones star shares Fiona Bruce 'cocktail' secret during The One Show appearance

BBC's The One Show featured Bridget Jones star Sarah Solemani who shared a surprising secret about newsreader Fiona Bruce that she had learned while preparing for the role

Politics

14 hours ago Wayne Rooney makes 'no problem' admission over his future as a football manager

Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney has admitted he's in no rush to return to management after he was sacked by Plymouth Argyle on New Year's Eve

Events

12 hours ago Bridget Jones star spills details on surprising thing Fiona Bruce does between news bulletins

Bridget Jones star Sarah Solemani was appearing on BBC's The One Show when she spoke about news anchor and Antiques Roadshow host Fiona Bruce who gave her some tips for her latest film role

Politics

14 hours ago Washington DC plane crash: Trump blames diversity policies and ‘confluence of bad decisions’ as officials say no survivors – latest

President turns collision briefing into rant about diversity policies despite no evidence linking DEI to the crash that killed more than 60 peopleOfficials say no survivors expected in DC plane crashFirst known victims include figure-skating championsVisual guide – how did the DC plane crash unfold?Multiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter. Continue reading...

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12 hours ago Natalie Cassidy QUITS EastEnders: Star says goodbye to playing Sonia Fowler after nearly 32 years

The actress, 41, has announced she will be leaving the BBC soap for good following her return last year for its 40th anniversary.

Politics

14 hours ago Washington plane crash LIVE: Trump says 'confluence of bad decisions' led to tragedy as he suggests diversity hiring to blame

Top skaters feared dead as rescuers search Potomac River after American Airlines flight collides with Black Hawk helicopter

Events

12 hours ago In Pictures: Marianne Faithfull became one of the faces of 1960s pop scene

The singer, who had a long relationship with Sir Mick Jagger at the height of her fame, also carved out a career as an actress.

Politics

15 hours ago Donald Trump speaks of US ‘hour of anguish’ after no survivors in Washington DC plane crash – latest

President blames ‘confluence of bad decisions’ for crash that is believed to have killed everyone onboard; officials say 28 bodies recovered so farWashington plane crash: officials say no survivors expectedFirst confirmed victims of plane crash include figure-skating championsHow did Washington DC plane crash unfold? A visual guideMultiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago ‘Did they learn nothing?’: Auschwitz survivor to return German honour over AfD vote role

Albrecht Weinberg ‘horrified’ that MPs relied on far-right party to pass anti-immigration motionA 99-year-old Holocaust survivor has said he will return his federal order of merit to the German president in protest over MPs passing an anti-immigration motion in parliament with the support of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland.Albrecht Weinberg, whose parents were murdered in Auschwitz, told the Guardian he was “horrified” on learning that a proposal submitted by the conservative parties had relied on the anti-immigrant, xenophobic AfD to get it over the line. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Hollywood star Naomi Watts reveals crippling health battle that left her feeling 'alone, ashamed and like she'd never be sexy again' in emotional Loose Women interview

The actress, 56, opened up in an emotional Loose Women interview and revealed that she was close to the menopause aged just 36.

Events

13 hours ago Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, not just the muse she was painted as

The late singer made her share of bad decisions – but someone this artistically adventurous and unafraid was never going to have an ordinary life• News: Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78It is difficult to think of a moment in pop history less receptive to a 1960s icon relaunching their career than in 1979. At that point, British rock and pop resolutely inhabited a world shaped by punk: it was the year of 2-Tone and Tubeway Army’s Are ‘Friends’ Electric?, of Ian Dury at No 1 and Blondie releasing the bestselling album of the year. And it was a central tenet of punk that the 1960s and their attendant “culture freaks” were, as Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren put it: “fucking disgusting vampiric the most narcissistic generation there has ever been,” and that the decade’s famous names should no longer be afforded the kind of awed reverence they had enjoyed for most of the 70s. “No Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones,” as the Clash had sung.And yet Marian...

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16 hours ago Mark Allen slates German Masters venue as Pistol hints he won't return to Tempodrom

The Northern Irishman continues to experiment with his game ahead of a world championship push but lost out in the second round in Berlin

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14 hours ago Patrick Dorgu Man United transfer verdict given as academy graduate claim made

The versatile wing-back is closing in on a move - but some want to see an old face return

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16 hours ago When is the next Fortnite update? Fortnite OG Season 2 Battle Pass skins revealed as Godzilla retreats

To get players pumped, Epic has revealed the new season’s overhauled map, complete with iconic locations from yesteryear

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