34 m. ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta working on five deals despite being handed Eberechi Eze blow

Arsenal are set to face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, but they have missed out on the chance to sign some players after they failed to meet a key deadline

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48 m. ago ‘The idea was for a Black James Bond’: the making of 50 Cent: Bulletproof

The game’s launch 20 years ago coincided with the rapper’s meteoric success with his album The Massacre. Here, the team that made the shooter reflect on how it all happened The rapper 50 Cent (real name Curtis Jackson) was inescapable back in 2005. There wasn’t a British classroom without a teenager wearing Jackson’s G-Unit clothing, while his catchy hits Candy Shop and In Da Club dominated the radio. The backstory of this Queens-born New Yorker – how he survived being shot nine times only to become one of the world’s biggest rappers – also made for compelling lore.That year, 50 Cent sold more than a million copies in one week with his sophomore studio album, The Massacre. In a bid to cash in on this superstardom, his label Interscope Records planned a twin strategy: a Hollywood biopic (Get Rich or Die Tryin’) and a licensed video game, 50 Cent: Bulletproof – both to be released by November 2005. “I think the general public are going to be blown away by my game,” 50 Cent told the we...

Politics

48 m. ago China and Britain shared a mission to fight aggression and fascism. And we can work together today | Zheng Zeguang

As we remember VJ Day, let us also recall a spirit that can help us combat regional instability and climate changeZheng Zeguang is Chinese ambassador to the UKThis year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world anti-fascist war. On Friday, there will be a two-minute silence at noon in the UK to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. This is a moment not only for solemn remembrance, but also for reflection on the enduring bonds forged in the crucible of history – bonds that continue to resonate in our world today.At the darkest hour of the second world war, China and the UK fought on different fronts but shared a common mission: to defend humanity against fascism and aggression. Millions of lives were lost, cities razed, and families torn apart. Yet in that darkness, courage and solidarity illuminated the way forward. The Chinese and British peoples stood shoulder to shoulder, united by sacrifice and ...

Events

48 m. ago Manchester United handed confident Carlos Baleba transfer prediction despite Brighton stance

Manchester United have been heavily linked with a transfer approach for Brighton's Carlos Baleba since adding Benjamin Sesko to their squad

Sport

66 m. ago Notorious gangster 'tired of criminal life' does strange dance as he's arrested

Jamie Rothwell, 38 was banged up for 43 years at Manchester Crown Court after pleading guilty to gun and drug offences - he now says he's 'tired of criminal life'

Events

67 m. ago Ruben Amorim press conference live Manchester United updates ahead of Arsenal fixture

Ruben Amorim will address the media before Man Utd's opening Premier League game against Arsenal on Sunday.

Sport

78 m. ago Man Utd transfer news: Carlos Baleba latest as midfielder close to making switch

Manchester United have already been busy in the transfer market this summer, but there could still be a number of players heading for the Old Trafford exit door

Politics

82 m. ago Putin comes to America: Russian leader heads to Pacific Coast in heavily armoured limo before jetting to Alaska for historic meeting with Trump

Footage shows a long line of black armoured vehicles speeding along a road, flanked by flashing police cars and trailed by what appears to be an ambulance.

Politics

85 m. ago Transfer news live: Liverpool in talks for Guehi, Spurs and Arsenal battle for Eze, Man Utd to offload Sancho

Follow all the latest transfer rumours, gossip and signings

Sport

86 m. ago Nigel Farage makes demand of PM as he wants his 'cronies' in House of Lords

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage wants to see representatives from his party in ermine-clad robes - despite him previously calling for the unelected House of Lords to be abolished

Politics

1 hour ago Three Champions League clubs rejected chance to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United

Alejandro Garnacho is still at Man United as clubs approach the final two weeks of the summer transfer window.

Sport

1 hour ago Bruno Fernandes takes "no pride" in Man Utd role and is happy to score less goals

Bruno Fernandes would happily accept a smaller role to see Manchester United become a successful side once again, despite the plaudits he received throughout last season

Politics

1 hour ago Premier League's opening weekend shocks including Man Utd embarrassment and Arsenal boos

Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have all been dealt embarrassing defeats on the opening weekend of the Premier League over the past decade and will aim to avoid more shocks this season

Politics

1 hour ago Roy Keane hits the nail on the head with Carlos Baleba Manchester United transfer verdict

The latest Manchester United transfer news and opinion has seen Roy Keane give his verdict on Carlos Baleba Old Trafford links

Sport

1 hour ago United Airlines passenger with 'biohazard diarrhoea' admits mistake as flights cancelled

Meghan Reinersten has apologised after her severe episode cancelled a United Airlines flight as specialists were called to clear up her mess.

Politics

2 h. ago Warning over commonly prescribed drug millions take every day

A pharmacist has issued a list iof symptoms to watch out for

Events

2 h. ago Peter Crouch makes bold Benjamin Sesko prediction with Viktor Gyokeres comparison

Manchester United only landed Benjamin Sesko after Arsenal opted to sign Viktor Gyokeres instead, but Peter Crouch believes that the former may prove a bigger hit in the Premier League

Politics

2 h. ago Rasmus Hojlund lined up for surprising Premier League transfer after Man Utd decision

Fulham are weighing up a bid for Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund but have enquired over his willingness to join them with the striker keen to still prove himself

Politics

2 h. ago Welsh campsite raided by badgers on the hunt for bacon and Billy Bear ham

She got more than she bargained for when the gang of animals gate-crashed her camping trip

Politics

2 h. ago Jim Goodwin addresses Dundee United's Euro exit and provides Zach Sapsford injury update

Praise for players amid disappointment of shoot-out defeat

Events