7 h. ago Xabi Alonso releases statement following shock sacking from Real Madrid

Alonso left the Bernabeu after a mixed half-season following a highly successful spell in charge of Bayer Leverkusen

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9 h. ago Eleven central bank chiefs defend Fed’s Jerome Powell over DoJ investigation; oil hits two

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US tradeGlobal central bank officials are reportedly planning to release a coordinated statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, after America’s top central banker was threatened with a criminal indictment.Reuters is reporting that the statement, which is expected to contain the signatures of central bankers from around the world, will back Powell and stress the need for independent central banking. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Man Utd release statement after Bruno Fernandes’ social media hacked with anti

The club explained Fernandes had been hacked after his account posted ‘let’s get rid of Ineos’ following the FA Cup defeat against Brighton

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37 h. ago Man Utd forced to release statement after Bruno Fernandes’ X account is hacked

MANCHESTER UNITED have been forced to issue a statement following the hacking of Bruno Fernandes' X account. The Red Devils skipper's page was compromised in the aftermath of their FA Cup third-round exit at the hands of Brighton. The hacker fired off a series of wild posts, including crude ones about German footballer Alisha Lehmann...

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37 h. ago Bruno Fernandes' social media hacked as Man Utd release statement after FA Cup exit

Bruno Fernandes was part of the Manchester United side which lost 2-1 to Brighton in the FA Cup on Sunday, as their hopes of winning a trophy this season were all but extinguished

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37 h. ago Bruno Fernandes hacked on X with 'let's get rid of INEOS' plea as Man United release statement

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his X account hacked late on Sunday night as a number of bizarre posts were shared on his page hours after the club had been dumped out the FA Cup

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50 h. ago Luke Littler and girlfriend Faith enjoy champagne as they fly to Bahrain in luxury for World Series of Darts

LUKE LITTLER and girlfriend Faith enjoyed champagne on their flight to Bahrain for the World Series of Darts. Littler is still in celebration mode after retaining his World Championship with victory over Gian van Veen at Ally Pally this month. The 18-year-old sensation and partner Faith were both in tears on the night. Faith supported...

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51 h. ago Germany rejects RFK Jr claims about Covid vaccine exemption prosecutions

Health minister Nina Warken says Robert F Kennedy Jr’s assertions that German doctors are facing legal action are unfoundedThe German government has sharply rejected claims by the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, that doctors in Germany have faced legal action for issuing vaccine and mask exemptions during the Covid-19 pandemic.“The statements made by the US secretary of health are completely unfounded, factually incorrect, and must be rejected,” Germany’s health minister, Nina Warken, said in a strongly worded statement released late on Saturday. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago EastEnders legend Derek Martin dies aged 92 as family release statement

EastEnders legend Derek Martin, who played beloved Charlie Slater for 15 years, has passed away

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53 h. ago Footballer seriously injured in 'unprovoked attack' as club release statement

Isthmian Premier Division side Billericay Town have revealed that one of their players suffered serious injuries in an unprovoked attack on New Year's Eve

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57 h. ago Ally Pally legend to miss £80,000 Darts World Cup for first time after losing his Tour card

SIMON WHITLOCK will miss this year's World Cup of Darts after losing his Tour card. The Wizard, 56, has featured in all 16 editions of the World Cup and even helped Australia win it in 2022. Whitlock triumphed alongside Damon Heta four years ago, but this year The Heat will have a new partner as...

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3 d. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters as statement released and replacement confirmed

Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from the Masters just days before the start of the tournament, with the WST confirming the reason behind his decision before he was supposed to play on Monday

Economics

3 d. ago ICE shooting victim’s wife issues first statement since killing: ‘We had whistles. They had guns’

Her wife released the statement hours before new video of the shooting emerged

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4 d. ago Venezuela begins releasing political detainees to ‘consolidate peace’

Opposition leader María Corina Machado hails move to tackle ‘injustice’ as Spain’s foreign ministry confirms release of five Spanish nationalsFive days after the US seized Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has announced it is releasing an “important number” of detainees in what the congressional president characterised as a gesture to “consolidate peace”.Former opposition candidate Enrique Márquez was among those released from prison, according to an opposition statement. “It’s all over now,” Márquez said in a video taken by a local journalist who accompanied him and his wife, as well as another opposition member Biagio Pilieri, who was also released. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Harry Brook apologises after drunk cricket star hit by nightclub bouncer and fined

England's Test vice-captain Harry Brook has released a statement after it emerged that he played the Ashes on a final warning from the ECB following a drunken incident with a bouncer

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6 d. ago Liverpool release Kevin Keegan statement after family confirm cancer diagnosis

Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer with his former club Liverpool sending a heartfelt message to the football legend, who played for and managed England in a glittering career.

Society

6 d. ago Kevin Keegan statement in full as his family and Newcastle speak out after England legend diagnosed with cancer

NEWCASTLE have released a full statement following Kevin Keegan's cancer diagnosis. The 74-year-old former England manager was recently admitted to hospital after suffering with ongoing abdominal symptoms. The club said: "Our former player & manager, Kevin Keegan will undergo treatment after being diagnosed with cancer having been admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms....

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6 d. ago Luke Littler showed true colours after releasing statement on ex

Luke Littler has spoken out on social media in defence of his ex‑girlfriend

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6 d. ago Footballer, 15, dies after falling into well while being chased by dogs as club release statement

A teenage footballer tragically died on New Year's Eve after he fell down a well while being pursued by a pack of dogs on holiday, with his club paying tribute to the prospect

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7 d. ago Darts is the 'Glastonbury of sport' with Luke Littler the 'new hero' fuelling it

The world championship at Ally Pally has become a global event everyone wants to attend, with tickets selling out in rapid time. PR experts say it's because it's so 'authentic'

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