16 h. ago Man United's surprise success story points towards transfer policy change

Man United spent just under £13million to sign Noussair Mazraoui last August, and nobody could have predicted how important he would become.

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19 h. ago Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins review – second Hunger Games prequel is not for the faint

Moments of lyricism and literary flourishes help to leaven the grimness as the backstory of Haymitch Abernathy, eventual mentor to Katniss Everdeen, takes centre stageFrom the publication of the first volume in 2008, Suzanne Collins’s Hunger Games series was an enormous hit, later adapted as hugely successful films. Inevitably, a prequel was spawned, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020), now followed by Sunrise on the Reaping, set about a quarter of a century before the events of the original trilogy.The books’ success partly lay in Collins’s skilful refashioning of an ancient story, the myth of the Minotaur, which she placed in a futuristic world, giving agency to the weak to overthrow the powerful. But it also came from her close attention to the effects of social media and reality television, as she examined the line between the authentic self and pretence, and how narratives can be manipulated for advantage. In this new book Collins returns to these familar themes with the ...

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24 h. ago Manchester United are already seeing the benefits of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's transfer policy

Man United's outlook on recruitment has improved over the past year or so - and now they are seeing the benefits of it.

Sport

41 h. ago UN hails rare climate success story as emissions from construction stop rising

2024 represents only non-pandemic year when building emissions have stalled – but will the progress last?

Society

65 h. ago Antony reveals change that's led to stunning form as Man Utd transfer decision made

Antony has found some electric form during his time away from Manchester United with Spanish side Real Betis and there’s a surprising aspect behind his upturn in fortunes

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67 h. ago Is it really worth splashing out £12 for a jacket potato? I tried the viral spud that people fly from all over the world to eat

Preston-based Spud Brothers - run by real life siblings Jacob, 28, and Harley Nelson, 21 - was a quick success story following sell-out events and millions of followers on TikTok.

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3 d. ago Ruben Amorim baffled by 'one thing' most Man United supporters tell him

Ruben Amorim has been left pleasantly surprised by what Manchester United supporters have been telling him about the job he is doing at Old Trafford so far

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6 d. ago Paul Pogba to Man United transfer truth emerges as return stance clarified

Paul Pogba has recently been linked with a surprise return to Manchester United as he looks for a new club after leaving Juventus last year.

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6 d. ago E2E Female 100: Sagacity’s success story under Anita Dougall

Anita Dougall is the outstanding CEO of Sagacity; she has been nothing short of transformative. She has used her expertise in strategic foresight and innovation to turn Sagacity into a leading data intelligence company. Anita combines data analytics with actionable insights, vital features in Sagacity’s success.

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8 d. ago Bruno Fernandes makes surprise admission about Ruben Amorim Man United relationship

Ruben Amorim has won just 10 of his 26 matches in charge of Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes has opened up on his relationship with the club's head coach

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8 d. ago David Raya denies 'world class' claim and reveals disappointment with Man Utd performance

David Raya came up big for Arsenal on more than one occasion during their draw at Manchester United but his post-match comments may come as a surprise to some viewes

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9 d. ago How a beloved Manchester bar went from the city's only cereal café to top Selfridges supplier

The likes of Italy, Dubai, Ibiza and California have all had involvement in the Manchester success story

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1 week ago Ruben Amorim gives huge update as Man Utd missing 10 injured stars for Arsenal

Amad was expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering an ankle ligament injury in training last month - but United boss Ruben Amorim has provided a surprise update

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1 week ago Manchester United get surprising Amad injury boost and give team news vs Arsenal

Amad sustained an ankle injury four weeks ago and was ruled out for the rest of the season by Man United.

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2 w. ago Spain’s rewilding of Iberian lynx at risk after lobbying by hunters and farmers

Regional governments bow to pressure from agricultural industry, often amplified by far-right Vox partyOnly last year it was hailed as a conservation success story: the Iberian lynx, which had been close to extinction, had sprung back to life thanks to a two-decade-long effort to expand the population.Now, however, that progress is at risk after several regional governments in Spain acceded to pressure from farmers and hunters to block the reintroduction of the species into the wild. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Luke Littler explains how Man United defeat spurred him on during UK Open clash

Luke Little had a surprising reaction to the news of Man United's FA Cup defeat after finding out half-way through his semi-final clash.

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2 w. ago Manchester United star confirms Liverpool transfer approach as surprise admission made

Antony has struggled badly since joining Man United but is enjoying a new lease of life at Real Betis in Spain's La Liga.

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2 w. ago Current Man Utd star labelled 'one of biggest transfer mistakes' in Premier League history

Manchester United's transfer policy in recent years has attracted plenty of attention and one of their former stars has given his verdict on one of the current crop

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3 w. ago The London Stock Exchange has been left behind by its parent

While its equities platform suffers an exodus, the LSEG itself is a financial success story — with an identity problem

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3 w. ago Alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione makes surprising request from jail

Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has amassed a devoted fanbase, with supporters raising over $610,000 for his defense and portraying him as a vigilante.

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