19 h. ago Podcasts, ITV, Fox? Gary Lineker transfer speculation swirls after BBC exit

Outgoing Match of the Day host poised to embrace role of media disruptor during Club World Cup but may not suit move to a traditional BBC rivalIt is a scenario straight from the footballing world. A public falling out, leading to a star player becoming a free agent. From the moment Gary Lineker’s hastened departure from the BBC was announced this week, after he apologised for amplifying a social media post with antisemitic connotations, speculation began over his next move. In truth, however, the 64-year-old had already been thinking about his plans beyond the broadcaster.This week, industry insiders have been wondering whether the BBC’s highest-paid presenter could be the subject of an audacious bid by a rival or be sought after by an overseas network. But Lineker could be working closely with another broadcaster as soon as this summer. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Washington DC shooting: suspect in custody after two Israeli embassy staff killed near Capital Jewish Museum – latest updates

Homicides are under investigation, police say during press conference, after fatal shooting of man and woman Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead near Washington DC Jewish museum – homeland security secretaryA bit more from police chief Pamela A Smith. She said that prior to the shooting the suspect had been observed pacing outside the museum. He then approached a group of four people and produced a hand gun before opening fire. He then “entered the museum and was detained by event security”.President Donald Trump has sent his condolences to the families of the victims, saying “Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA”. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social he said:These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You ALL! Continue reading...

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54 h. ago US and Italy launch new effort to find remains of soldiers who went missing during WWII

In a post on social media, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said that the new pact ‘reflects values shared’ between the two nations

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57 h. ago Irish rap trio Kneecap issue lengthy statement as Liam O’Hanna charged with terrorism offence

Irish rap trio Kneecap have broken their silence with a post on social media following band member Liam O'Hanna, AKA Mo Chara, was charged with a terrorism offence

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57 h. ago Is this Instagram post the moment Alejandro Garnacho discovered he was AXED from Ruben Amorim's Europa League final XI?

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho has been dropped from Ruben Amorim's starting lineup for the Europa League final, just hours after raising eyebrows with a post on social media.

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59 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho's furious reaction to Man Utd snub after social media post raises eyebrows

Alejandro Garnacho was late to join his fellow Manchester United substitutes in warming up on the pitch and appeared frustrated after being overlooked for a start

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61 h. ago National Black Police Association chief ‘vindicated’ over social media post

A solicitor for Andy George said he is satisfied he has been exonerated.

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65 h. ago Gary Lineker's football podcast is dropped by BBC Sounds after anti

Mr Lineker confirmed his departure from the BBC on Tuesday and 'apologised unreservedly' for sharing a social media post about Zionism with a rat emoji.

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65 h. ago Gary Lineker’s football podcast to leave BBC Sounds after social media row

Lineker has apologised ‘unreservedly’ for the ‘hurt and upset caused’ after he shared a social media post about Zionism.

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68 h. ago Former tennis star Jelena Dokic confirms death of estranged father, Damir Dokic

Father and coach of former tennis world No 4 died on FridayPlayer shares ‘conflicting and complex emotions’ after 10-year estrangementDamir Dokic, the estranged father and coach of former tennis star Jelena Dokic, has died.Jelena confirmed in a social media post Damir died last Friday, saying she had “conflicting and complex emotions and feelings” about the news.In Australia, support is available at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14 and the national family violence counselling service on 1800 737 732. In the UK, the charity Mind is available on 0300 123 3393 and Childline on 0800 1111. In the US, call or text Mental Health America at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Met Police assessing Gary Lineker rat emoji social media post

Match Of The Day host Lineker deleted controversial Instagram update about Zionism

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3 d. ago Police are assessing whether to investigate Gary Lineker's social media post

Complaints about the online post led to his early exit from the BBC

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3 d. ago Supreme Court orders Maine House to restore vote of GOP lawmaker who ID

The Supreme Court is siding with a GOP state lawmaker in Maine who was blocked from voting after she identified a transgender student athlete in a critical social-media post

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3 d. ago Police assessing whether investigation needed into Lineker social media post

The presenter had shared, then deleted, a post on his Instagram account about Zionism that featured a picture of a rat.

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3 d. ago Gary Lineker 'won't miss Match of the Day' as he quits BBC after antisemitism row

Match of the Day host and football legend Gary Lineker apologised for sharing a social media post which included a rat emoji, historically used as an antisemitic insult

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3 d. ago Gary Lineker 'could face police probe' over antisemitic post as he quits BBC

Match of the Day host and football legend Gary Lineker apologised for sharing a social media post which included a rat emoji, historically used as an antisemitic insult

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3 d. ago MP marks Gary Lineker’s contribution to Match Of The Day in Commons motion

The pundit is leaving the BBC earlier than expected following an unreserved apology for a now-deleted social media post criticised as antisemitic.

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4 d. ago New Jersey congresswoman LaMonica McIver charged with assault after clash at detention center

‘No one is above the law – politicians or otherwise,’ interim US attorney Alina Habba said.US representative LaMonica McIver, a Democrat, was charged with assaulting federal agents after a clash outside an immigration detention center in New Jersey, the state’s federal prosecutor announced on Monday.Alina Habba, interim US attorney, said in a post on social media that McIver was facing charges “for assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement” when she visited the detention center along with two other Democratic members of the New Jersey congressional delegation on 9 May. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Meghan Markle hits back at critics in 'vulnerable' wedding anniversary post

The Duchess of Sussex is celebrating her seventh wedding anniversary with Prince Harry and one expert believes there's a subtle dig at her critics hidden in her gushing social media post

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4 d. ago F1 star begs 'stop harassing my family' after fabricated social media post and vile abuse

FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem has released a statement after the likes of Yuki Tsunoda and Jack Doohan were targeted by online trolls and abusers over the Imola race weekend

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