26 h. ago North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea hours before South Korean leader’s visit to China

South Korea’s military reports projectile launch, which follows Kim Jong-un calling for doubling of output of tactical guided weaponsNorth Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea on Sunday, its neighbours said, just hours before South Korea’s president was due to leave for China for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear program.South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said in a statement that it detected several ballistic missile launches from North Korea’s capital region about 7.50am. It said the missiles flew about 900km (560 miles) and that South Korea and US authorities were analysing details of the launches. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea before South Korean leader’s visit to China

South Korea’s military reports projectile launch hours before Lee Jae Myung was due to head to Beijing North Korea launched ballistic missiles towards the sea on Sunday, its neighbours said, just hours before South Korea’s president was due to leave for talks in China expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear programme.South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said in a statement that they detected several ballistic missile launches from North Korea’s capital region at about 7.50am local time. They said the missiles flew about 560 miles (900km) and that South Korea and US authorities were analysing details of the launches. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Immigrant seeking US asylum reportedly denied jackpot winnings at Chicago casino due to his status

The man claimed to have won the jackpot on a slot machine at Bally’s temporary casino in the River North area of the city, the payout for which usually takes just minutes

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3 d. ago Immigrant seeking asylum in the US denied jackpot winnings from Chicago casino because of his status, report claims

The man claimed to have won the jackpot on a slot machine at Bally’s temporary casino in the River North area of the city, the payout for which usually takes just minutes

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3 d. ago Slot glad Hugo Ekitike stayed on feet despite missed chance to claim penalty

The Liverpool striker battled on despite Pascal Struijk’s attempts to wrestle him off the ball.

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4 d. ago Enzo Maresca on brink of Chelsea sack after breakdown of relations

Club set to open new year with emergency talksCryptic comments have led to rapid escalationEnzo Maresca is on the brink of leaving Chelsea after a complete breakdown in his relationship with the club. The situation around the head coach has been unpredictable for weeks and it is highly likely that a parting of the ways is expected to take place on Thursday.Chelsea are set to open the new year by holding emergency talks over Maresca’s position. It is expected that the Italian, who was booed by supporters during the disappointing 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, will not be in charge for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City. Sources have indicated that Maresca wants to leave the club but it is unclear if he is willing to walk away without a payoff. His contract runs until 2029, with an option for an extra year. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Arne Slot believes ‘best is yet to come’ as Liverpool look to end set

‘Difference between us and other teams is too small’Liverpool have conceded 11 league goals from set piecesArne Slot has claimed Liverpool have much more to offer this season and can become the dominant team he envisaged, although only once their set-piece failings have been eradicated.Liverpool have stemmed a damaging sequence of nine losses in 12 games – the club’s worst run in 71 years – to climb to fifth in the Premier League, level with fourth-placed Chelsea. But Slot, who admits Liverpool’s position remains below expectations, insists he will not get carried away by an unbeaten run of six matches because the team’s performance level requires big improvement. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Frank hits back at Slot over claim of ‘reckless’ Van de Ven challenge on Isak

Liverpool head coach says Isak out for ‘couple of months’Spurs counterpart says ‘true defenders’ have to challengeThomas Frank has hit back at Arne Slot after the Liverpool head coach criticised Micky van de Ven for a “reckless” challenge that left Alexander Isak with a fractured leg.Frank said Van de Ven’s attempt to prevent Isak from scoring in Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Tottenham was the “natural reaction” of a true defender and that his player had spoken to the Sweden international to apologise. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Mohamed Salah apologised to Liverpool squad for outburst, reveals Curtis Jones

Liverpool teammate discusses fallout from interview‘He apologised to us That’s the man that he is’Curtis Jones has revealed Mohamed Salah apologised to the Liverpool squad for the fallout from his interview criticising the club and Arne Slot.Salah was omitted from Liverpool’s Champions League win against Inter having accused the club of throwing him under a bus in response to a poor run of results. The striker also claimed his relationship with Slot had broken down and that he had earned his position in the team after eight phenomenal seasons. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Peace plans ready to be presented to Russia in days, says Zelenskyy

US says talks with Ukraine in Berlin have resolved 90% of difficult issues – but no sign Putin willing to compromiseEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals negotiated with US officials on a peace deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine could be finalised within days, after which American envoys will present them to the Kremlin.After two days of talks in Berlin, US officials said on Monday they had resolved “90%” of the problematic issues between Russia and Ukraine, but despite the positive spin it is not clear that an end to the war is any closer, particularly as the Russian side is absent from the current talks. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 'Open discussion': Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy reveals board expectation talk and fan exit stance

Parkhead hierarchy understand challenges of coming in at this point of campaign

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3 w. ago ‘No issues to resolve’: Slot claims Salah matter over but talks expected during Afcon

Liverpool manager: ‘There’s nothing for me to talk about’Slot refuses to divulge details of talks with SalahArne Slot claimed he had no outstanding issues with Mohamed Salah and would see the Egypt international after the Africa Cup of Nations following the forward’s positive return for Liverpool against Brighton.Salah was reintroduced to the Liverpool side as a 26th-minute substitute having been omitted from the Champions League win at Inter over the incendiary interview he gave at Elland Road last Saturday. Slot refused to divulge details of the conversation that led to Salah being restored to the squad on Friday but insisted that, as far as he was concerned, the matter was resolved. Talks are expected, however, between the Liverpool hierarchy and Salah’s representative while the forward is away on Afcon duty. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jamie Carragher in new blast at Mo Salah as he slams Liverpool outcast's 'miscalculation'

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher says Mo Salah doesn't understand Anfield fans as he claims Arne Slot will emerge stronger from their public row

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3 w. ago Jamie Carragher takes fresh swipe at Mo Salah with startling Arne Slot claim

Jamie Carragher tore into Mo Salah for comments made in his bombshell interview and now the Liverpool legend has taken another swipe, as the Anfield standoff continues

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3 w. ago Trump and Europe want ‘same thing’ for Ukraine, insists Starmer

The Prime Minister said there were a ‘number of issues still to be resolved’ but dismissed suggestions his optimism had been frayed

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3 w. ago Trump and Europe want ‘same thing’ for Ukraine, Starmer says

The Prime Minister said there were a ‘number of issues still to be resolved’ but dismissed suggestions his optimism had been frayed.

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3 w. ago Terminally ill DJ to be reunited with family for 'last Christmas' after visa limbo

A consultant had written to the Home Office to try and resolve the issue

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3 w. ago Saudi club chief urges teams not to sign Mohamed Salah amid Liverpool exit rumours

Mohamed Salah is facing an uncertain future at Liverpool after criticising the club and claiming his relationship with Arne Slot has broken down

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3 w. ago Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk address Mo Salah 'reality' after apology question

Mohamed Salah didn't travel to Milan with the rest of the Liverpool squad, yet Arne Slot's Reds claimed a dramatic late win over Inter to boost their Champions League hopes

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4 w. ago Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool future in doubt as Arne Slot faces Inter decision

Forward may be dropped from Champions League squadSaudi clubs set to renew interest during transfer window Mohamed Salah could be omitted from Liverpool’s Champions League trip to Milan to play Inter on Tuesday after his outspoken attack on the club and Arne Slot.Salah’s future at Anfield is in question after the incendiary interview he gave at Leeds on Saturday, in which he accused the club of throwing him under a bus. The 33-year-old also claimed he no longer has a relationship with Slot, who omitted the forward from his starting lineup for a third game in succession. Continue reading...

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