30 h. ago Marine Le Pen verdict throws National Rally into chaos but could boost far right | Angelique Chrisafis

Conviction is a huge blow to her party and harms her drive for respectability, while serving the victimisation narrativeEurope live – latest updatesIt is a political earthquake that is almost certain to end Marine Le Pen’s ambitions for the 2027 presidential election and throws her far-right party into chaos just as it was setting its sights on taking power in France.Barred from running for political office for five years with immediate effect after being convicted of embezzling European funds for her party, Le Pen’s political future is now thrown into doubt. She will probably not be able to mount a fourth campaign for the presidency in two years’ time. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Manchester City enter Last Dance era under Guardiola with FA Cup in sights

Some players’ futures are in doubt but beating Bournemouth could help those they leave behindPep Guardiola is a basketball aficionado and has often been seen courtside in America trying to learn from one of the world’s most intense sports. The Manchester City manager holds Michael Jordan in high esteem and it feels as if the next two months may be the club’s version of the basketball legend’s Last Dance documentary for some of their senior players. The FA Cup is the NBA championship for those wondering where they may start next season.City face a second trip of the season to Bournemouth, where their 32-match unbeaten run ended in November, hoping to reach a semi-final at Wembley for the seventh successive year. Guardiola and his side have barely recovered since losing Rodri, City’s Jordan according to his coach, and a second defeat by Andoni Iraola’s men on Sunday would remove any chance of a trophy for the Spaniard and his ageing charges this season. Jordan was asked for one great ...

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4 d. ago Funky Pigeon future in doubt as WHSmith bosses look to flog it after £76m sale

Funky Pigeon was bought by WHSmith in 2010, but its future is now in doubt after bosses admitted that it was exploring the possibility of selling the brand in the near future

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4 d. ago Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham future in 'serious doubt' as 3 top replacements identified

The ex-Celtic boss is battling to save his job as Spurs draw up a succession plan

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4 d. ago Colleges rely on federal research funding. Under Trump, its future is in doubt

After decades of partnership with the U.S. government, American colleges are facing new doubts about the future of their federal funding

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4 d. ago Ange Postecoglou's future 'in serious doubt' as Tottenham identify top target

Ange Postecoglou has endured a difficult second season in charge of Tottenham Hotspur with the club identifying three contenders to replace the Australian manager

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7 d. ago 'I was given the boot by Man City despite years of loyalty – I wasn’t particularly welcome'

Richard Dunne was a mainstay in Manchester City's side for nearly a decade but saw his future at the club thrown into doubt following Sheikh Mansour's 2008 takeover

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8 d. ago F1 news LIVE: Liam Lawson’s future at Red Bull in doubt with Yuki Tsunoda in line to replace him

Follow all the reaction and news from an action-packed Chinese Grand Prix

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1 week ago Boxing to feature at 2028 Olympics in LA after IOC votes to keep sport

The move ends years of doubt over the future of the sport at the Games

Sport

2 w. ago The Vic to shut its doors? Doubt over Eastenders' future with cast members 'jumping ship'

EastEnders fans are speculating on the show's future following the number of cast members 'jumping ship' after it was announced Matthew James Morrison will 'exit' after three years.

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3 w. ago Man Utd could face second midfield blow after Kobbie Mainoo contract bombshell

Kobbie Mainoo's future at Manchester United is in doubt amid protracted negotiations over a new deal and the Red Devils have also been linked with a swoop for former star Angel Gomes

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4 w. ago The ‘perfect’ phone call that came years before Trump and Zelensky’s Oval Office row

The blowup on Friday has cast new doubt on the future of U.S. support for Kyiv in fending off Russia’s invasion

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