5 d. ago What links Esperanza Spalding and Kim Deal? The Saturday quiz

From Proxima Centauri b and Trappist-1 system to ophidiophobia, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 The longest direct flight from London goes to which city?2 Until 1752, when did the new year officially begin in England?3 Which action film hero suffers from ophidiophobia?4 AE Stallings succeeded Alice Oswald in what role?5 Which country’s president was shot by his intelligence chief in 1979?6 Which marsupial is native to North America?7 Vanwall, in 1958, was the first winner of what title?8 Who wrote Natural History, the longest surviving single Roman text?What links: 9 Lumbini; Bodh Gaya; Sarnath; Kushinagar?10 51 Pegasi b; Kepler-22b; Proxima Centauri b; Trappist-1 system?11 Miller; Marshall; O’Hanlon; Little; Gilet?12 Gun; orlop; poop; quarter; upper; well?13 Chateau de Châlus-Chabrol; Pontefract Castle; Bosworth Field?14 Birmingham (1); Liverpool (6); London (2); Manchester (4); Nottingham (2)?15 Kim Deal; Kim Gordon; Carol Kaye; Esperanza Spalding; Tina Weymouth? Conti...

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8 d. ago Cowardly thug stabbed man 22 times before hiding away in city centre hostel

Khalid Salisu, 30, ruthlessly stabbed Dean Leven 22 times with a flick knife after a drug deal at a home in Liverpool. Luckily, the victim was able to push him out of the property

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2 w. ago Saudi sports minister comments on future Mohamed Salah transfer bids despite new Liverpool deal

Mohamed Salah has committed his future to Liverpool by signing a new long-term contract, but Saudi Arabia's sports minister has hinted that the forward remains a target for the nation's Pro League clubs

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2 w. ago Football news: Ban looms for Bukayo Saka row as Liverpool plan emerges after Virgil van Dijk deal

Arsenal are into the last four of the Champions League after seeing off Real Madrid in a fractious game on Wednesday night, while Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract

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2 w. ago Virgil van Dijk's huge net worth, stunning wife and £4m mansion he rented from Man Utd legend

The Liverpool star has signed a new deal to commit his future to the Premier League leaders

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2 w. ago Virgil van Dijk 'at risk' and new Liverpool deal could backfire over two issues, doctor warns

EXCLUSIVE: After hailing 'machine' Mo Salah's new contract extension at Anfield, Dr Gareth Nye has raised the alarm over Virgil van Dijk following suit because of two key differences

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2 w. ago Why it was ‘always Liverpool’ for Virgil van Dijk – and a no

The captain has signed a new two-year deal and has given himself the chance to add to his Liverpool legend

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2 w. ago Virgil van Dijk signs new Liverpool deal as Reds captain joins Mohamed Salah in committing to two

LEWIS STEELE: The captain has agreed a deal to keep him at Anfield until 2027 to end a long-running saga over his future, with Mo Salah also signing a new deal last week for a further two years.

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2 w. ago The inside story of why Virgil van Dijk signed his new Liverpool contract: Premier League rivals who wanted to sign him this summer NAMED and the moments that sealed a 'not easy' deal

LEWIS STEELE: There was a scene last Sunday which highlighted just why Virgil van Dijk is the ultimate captain, role-model and ambassador of Liverpool Football Club.

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2 w. ago Virgil van Dijk explains decision to stay with Liverpool: ‘It was always the plan’

The Dutchman has followed Mohamed Salah in agreeing a new deal at Anfield

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2 w. ago Virgil van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract to follow Mohamed Salah deal

Influential Reds captain insists remaining at Anfield was ‘always the plan’ after long saga finally ends

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2 w. ago Virgil van Dijk signs 'amazing' new Liverpool contract after Mohamed Salah deal

Virgil van Dijk has joined Mohamed Salah in signing a new contract at Liverpool after the Reds captain entered the final months of his previous Anfield deal

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3 w. ago Liverpool agree new contract for Arne Slot's unsung hero after Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk deals

Mohamed Salah has ended speculation over his future by signing a new two-year deal with Liverpool, and Virgil van Dijk's new contract will also be announced in the coming days

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3 w. ago Football news: Man Utd plot shock transfer as Virgil van Dijk drops Liverpool deal hint

Virgil van Dijk is expected to follow in Mo Salah's footsteps and sign a new contract with Liverpool, whereas Manchester United are looking to rip up their squad

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3 w. ago Virgil van Dijk explains why he's signing Liverpool deal as he follows Mo Salah example

Liverpool skipper makes a strong suggestion that his new contract will shortly be announced and tells supporters about his long love affair with the club

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3 w. ago Arne Slot insists 'physical freak' Mo Salah will maintain level to end of new Liverpool deal

Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year deal to keep him at Liverpool until the end of the 2026-27 season - and Reds boss Arne Slot does not see his star turn slowing down

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3 w. ago Arne Slot opens door to next exciting new Liverpool contract after Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk

Arne Slot signed a three-year deal when he joined Liverpool as their new manager last summer, but he is already raising the possibility of staying on at Anfield for longer

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3 w. ago Gary Neville's 2019 Mo Salah comments look even more awkward after new Liverpool deal

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has committed his future to the club and has a chance to continue making former Manchester United captain Gary Nevill look very foolish

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3 w. ago Mohamed Salah will have ‘big impact’ after new Liverpool deal – Arne Slot

The Egypt forward ended speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract on Friday.

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3 w. ago Arne Slot drops hint on Liverpool's summer transfer plan after new Mohamed Salah deal

Mohamed Salah has chosen to commit his future to Liverpool and Arne Slot believes his show of faith will aid their summer transfer business with individuals keen to play with him

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