68 m. ago Man Utd icon slams 'disappointing' Ruben Amorim signing – 'I've never heard of him'

Manchester United icon Peter Schmeichel has slammed Ruben Amorim for his purchase of Senne Lammens instead of going for Aston Villa's wantaway star Emi Martinez

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69 m. ago UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution but another US veto expected

The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a resolution that would once again demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages

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74 m. ago Health board to pay almost £100k after unit flouted smoking policy

Hafan y Coed facility at Llandough hospital failed to comply with an enforcement notice issued by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) after checks on patients smoking habits were not recorded

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79 m. ago Benfica chief reveals Jose Mourinho could LEAVE club in just months due to clause

Jose Mourinho has now been officially unveiled as Benfica's new coach but the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss has a break clause included in his new contract

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2 h. ago Jose Mourinho shows true colours with classy message to manager he's just replaced

Jose Mourinho has replaced Bruno Lage as Benfica manager, and the former Manchester United boss has made his feelings crystal clear on the Portuguese tactician he is about to succeed

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2 h. ago Hyundai says it will spend $2.7 billion expanding the Georgia plant raided by ICE

Hyundai Motor Group confirms it's moving forward with expanding its Georgia plant

Economics

2 h. ago Marcus Rashford gesture ahead of Barcelona Champions League clash speaks volumes

Marcus Rashford returns to Champions League action on Thursday night, as Barcelona travel to St James' Park to take on Newcastle United in their opening fixture of the competition.

Sport

2 h. ago UN needs to cut $500m from 2026 budget and lose 20% of staff after US funding reductions

Job losses and global reorganisation expected amid Trump administration’s slashing of funding and ‘UN80’ reviewThe UN will need to cut $500m (about £370m) from next year’s budget and lose 20% of its staff as it struggles to cope with a massive reduction in funding by the Trump administration.The plan, in gestation since Donald Trump started cutting his foreign aid budget, is likely to involve an initial minimum 3,000 job cuts out of a 35,000-strong main workforce. The overall UN core or regular budget would be cut from $3.7bn to about $3.2bn next year. It means reductions of 15.1% in resources and 18.8% in posts in the regular budget compared with the 2025 budget. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago UN faces $500m budget cut and 20% job losses after big drop in US funding

Core budget to fall to $3.2bn next year and initial minimum 3,000 job cuts expected amid streamlining processThe UN will need to cut $500m (about £370m) from next year’s budget and lose 20% of its staff as it struggles to cope with a massive reduction in funding by the Trump administration.The plan, in gestation since Donald Trump started cutting his foreign aid budget, is likely to involve an initial minimum 3,000 job cuts out of a 35,000-strong main workforce. The overall UN core or regular budget would be cut from $3.7bn to about $3.2bn next year. It means reductions of 15.1% in resources and 18.8% in posts in the regular budget compared with the 2025 budget. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago Man United issue statement ahead of Chelsea clash as supporters handed warning

Manchester United have issued a statement ahead of this weekend's encounter with Chelsea in the Premier League as supporters have been handed an important reminder

Events

3 h. ago David and Victoria Beckham's staggering net worth as Man Utd icon launches new career

The former Manchester United star and ex-Spice Girl have amassed a huge personal fortune over the course of their 26-year marriage

Politics

3 h. ago UK and Irish governments to publish framework on dealing with legacy of Troubles

The Labour Government came to power with a pledge to replace and repeal the controversial 2023 Legacy Act introduced by the Conservatives.

Economics

3 h. ago Man Utd legend Peter Schmeichel claims club got huge transfer call WRONG – 'Never heard of him'

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel was bemused by the club's decision to sign the inexperienced Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp in the summer transfer window

Politics

4 h. ago Trump claims Jimmy Kimmel suspension not a free speech issue as Democrats call for FCC chair to quit over ‘abuse of power’ – live

US president says comedian ‘fired for lack of talent’; Democratic House leadership say Trump’s media official Brendan Carr should resign Full report: Jimmy Kimmel Live! suspended over Charlie Kirk comments after US government pressure‘Censoring you in real time’: Kimmel suspension sparks shock and fears for free speechIn reaction to the news that Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show has been indefinitely suspended, the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) said that “Trump’s FCC identified speech it did not like and threatened ABC with extreme reprisals. This is state censorship.”On X, the president of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, Tino Gagliardi, issued a statement in response to ABC taking Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which employs musicians from the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 in Los Angeles, off the air. In it he said:This is not complicated: Trump’s FCC identified speech it did not like and theatened ABC with extreme reprisals. This is st...

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4 h. ago Plans to demolish commercial units in Paisley and build new office facility submitted to Renfrewshire Council

Application for planning permission lodged for project off Hawkhead Road.

Politics

4 h. ago Humphreys’ treatment shows unionists not welcome in united Ireland – Robinson

Gavin Robinson predicted that there would be no constitutional change to Northern Ireland’s status in his lifetime.

Politics

4 h. ago Trump calls Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension over his Charlie Kirk comments ‘great news’: Live updates

Kimmel said Monday conservatives were trying to ‘score political points’ from the fatal shooting of Kirk

Politics

4 h. ago How dangerous 'alliance' between two notorious cartels was sparked by one action

CJNG and Los Chapitos, Mexico's two most-feared gangs, are said to have united and the US Drug Enforcement Administration have warned that their apparent alliance spells trouble

Events

4 h. ago Newcastle vs Barcelona TV channel, start time and predictions for Champions League clash

Newcastle United face Barcelona in the Champions League on Sunday and here is all the key information you need to know ahead of the match at St James' Park

Sport

4 h. ago UK to bask in late summer sun before heavy rain and floods risk

Met Office is warning of ‘topsy-turvy’ weather with 27C highs followed by a weekend washout.

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