7 h. ago Podcasts, ITV, Fox? Gary Lineker transfer speculation swirls after BBC exit

Outgoing Match of the Day host poised to embrace role of media disruptor during Club World Cup but may not suit move to a traditional BBC rivalIt is a scenario straight from the footballing world. A public falling out, leading to a star player becoming a free agent. From the moment Gary Lineker’s hastened departure from the BBC was announced this week, after he apologised for amplifying a social media post with antisemitic connotations, speculation began over his next move. In truth, however, the 64-year-old had already been thinking about his plans beyond the broadcaster.This week, industry insiders have been wondering whether the BBC’s highest-paid presenter could be the subject of an audacious bid by a rival or be sought after by an overseas network. But Lineker could be working closely with another broadcaster as soon as this summer. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Justin Bieber's gushing reply to Kendall Jenner's Vogue cover resurfaces after scathing comments about Hailey

The 31-year-old is raising eyebrows once again - this time for his sweet message to friend Kendall Jenner of her Vogue cover.

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27 h. ago Woman and Child review – drama of rage and pain in the Iranian marriage market

Cannes film festivalSaeed Roustaee’s new film takes aim at a slippery, entitled male who thinks he can lord it over a widow he plans to marryA strange, sad, sombre movie from Iranian director Saeed Roustaee whose last entry at Cannes was the family drama Leila’s Brothers in 2022. This is a story about the randomness of life in the big city, a melodramatic convulsion of grief, rage and pain which has a TV soap feel to its succession of escalating crises. Like Leila’s Brothers, it is about the entitlement of Iran’s menfolk, and how a man – however shiftless, casual and low-status – can somehow pull rank on a woman in the marriage market.Payman Maadi (from Asghar Farhadi’s A Separation) plays Hamid, an ambulance driver in his late 40s with a certain roguish ladies-man charm whose unmarried status raises eyebrows among some of his acquaintances, but who is now engaged to Mahnaz (Parinaz Izadyar). She is a smart, hardworking hospital nurse who is widowed and lives with her sister Mehri (...

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28 h. ago Hollywood star fuels James Bond speculation after signing deal with 007's iconic watch brand

The Bullet Train star's latest collaboration with the luxury watchmaker, known for its long association with the franchise, has raised eyebrows

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38 h. ago Washington DC shooting: suspect in custody after two Israeli embassy staff killed near Capital Jewish Museum – latest updates

Homicides are under investigation, police say during press conference, after fatal shooting of man and woman Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead near Washington DC Jewish museum – homeland security secretaryA bit more from police chief Pamela A Smith. She said that prior to the shooting the suspect had been observed pacing outside the museum. He then approached a group of four people and produced a hand gun before opening fire. He then “entered the museum and was detained by event security”.President Donald Trump has sent his condolences to the families of the victims, saying “Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA”. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social he said:These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You ALL! Continue reading...

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43 h. ago US and Italy launch new effort to find remains of soldiers who went missing during WWII

In a post on social media, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said that the new pact ‘reflects values shared’ between the two nations

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45 h. ago Irish rap trio Kneecap issue lengthy statement as Liam O’Hanna charged with terrorism offence

Irish rap trio Kneecap have broken their silence with a post on social media following band member Liam O'Hanna, AKA Mo Chara, was charged with a terrorism offence

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45 h. ago Is this Instagram post the moment Alejandro Garnacho discovered he was AXED from Ruben Amorim's Europa League final XI?

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho has been dropped from Ruben Amorim's starting lineup for the Europa League final, just hours after raising eyebrows with a post on social media.

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48 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho's furious reaction to Man Utd snub after social media post raises eyebrows

Alejandro Garnacho was late to join his fellow Manchester United substitutes in warming up on the pitch and appeared frustrated after being overlooked for a start

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49 h. ago National Black Police Association chief ‘vindicated’ over social media post

A solicitor for Andy George said he is satisfied he has been exonerated.

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54 h. ago Gary Lineker's football podcast is dropped by BBC Sounds after anti

Mr Lineker confirmed his departure from the BBC on Tuesday and 'apologised unreservedly' for sharing a social media post about Zionism with a rat emoji.

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54 h. ago Gary Lineker’s football podcast to leave BBC Sounds after social media row

Lineker has apologised ‘unreservedly’ for the ‘hurt and upset caused’ after he shared a social media post about Zionism.

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56 h. ago Former tennis star Jelena Dokic confirms death of estranged father, Damir Dokic

Father and coach of former tennis world No 4 died on FridayPlayer shares ‘conflicting and complex emotions’ after 10-year estrangementDamir Dokic, the estranged father and coach of former tennis star Jelena Dokic, has died.Jelena confirmed in a social media post Damir died last Friday, saying she had “conflicting and complex emotions and feelings” about the news.In Australia, support is available at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14 and the national family violence counselling service on 1800 737 732. In the UK, the charity Mind is available on 0300 123 3393 and Childline on 0800 1111. In the US, call or text Mental Health America at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org Continue reading...

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57 h. ago JoJo Siwa fans go wild as singer gives another MAJOR clue her and Chris Hughes are officially together with sweet on stage tribute after he meets the family

The American singer, 22, and the former Love Island star, 32, raised eyebrows with their close bond during their time in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

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57 h. ago JoJo Siwa fans go wild as singer gives another MAJOR clue her and Chris Hughes are officially together with sweet on stage tribute after seal of approval from her family

The American singer, 22, and the former Love Island star, 32, raised eyebrows with their close bond during their time in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

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58 h. ago JoJo Siwa fans go wild as singer gives another MAJOR clue her and Chris Hughes are officially together with sweet on stage tribute

The American singer, 22, and the former Love Island star, 32, raised eyebrows with their close bond during their time in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

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59 h. ago Met Police assessing Gary Lineker rat emoji social media post

Match Of The Day host Lineker deleted controversial Instagram update about Zionism

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60 h. ago Hailey and Justin Bieber are 'at each other's throats': Insider spills ugly marriage details after singer's Vogue slur

More than a few eyebrows were raised on Tuesday when Justin Bieber made the shocking revelation that he'd once told his wife Hailey during a fight that she'd 'never be on the cover of Vogue'.

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2 d. ago Police are assessing whether to investigate Gary Lineker's social media post

Complaints about the online post led to his early exit from the BBC

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2 d. ago Supreme Court orders Maine House to restore vote of GOP lawmaker who ID

The Supreme Court is siding with a GOP state lawmaker in Maine who was blocked from voting after she identified a transgender student athlete in a critical social-media post

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