10 h. ago Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as club 'agree deal' for star and McBurnie timeframe emerges

The latest news from the Swansea.com Stadium

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35 h. ago Rangers to lose double winning manager as English club agree compensation deal for former Lioness

The Rangers head coach leaves the SWPL after two seasons in charge at the club.

Society

38 h. ago Double win for Bathgate Brass Band after trip south for march and hymn contest

They joined nine other bands in warm weather and ideal conditions

Culture

42 h. ago Rangers 'reluctantly' allow Jo Potter to leave with compensation due as Celtic boss Elina Sadiku lands a new role

Potter's exit with one year left on her deal will see her former club land a compensation fee

Politics

42 h. ago Armed by America: how Europe’s militaries depend on the US – a visual analysis

The EU wants independence on defence but it is buying thousands of weapons from the US each yearEuropean leaders will meet with Donald Trump at a Nato summit on Tuesday, as the alliance prepares to approve a significant boost to defence spending. A new target for every member to spend 5% of GDP – more than double Nato’s current benchmark – marks a major win for the US president, who has long railed against America footing the bill for Europe’s security.That concern is now increasingly mutual. European governments are pursuing an unprecedented push for military independence, amid fears the US is no longer a reliable ally. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Ryan Reynolds to pounce on former Celtic target as £40m agreement sparks transfer merry

Wrexham are reportedly eyeing a loan move for a former Celtic target, who could be allowed to leave his parent club after the agreed a £40m transfer

Economics

3 d. ago Chelsea star agrees with FIFA president Gianni Infantino over Club World Cup controversy

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has claimed that the players "love" the revamped Club World Cup and Chelsea star Pedro Neto seems to agree with that assessment

Politics

4 d. ago Royal Ascot Jockey FLOORED by horse moments after winning race as King Charles III watches on in shock

Doyle claimed victory with the French four-year-old in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes to complete a double after Humidity's win in the Chesham Stakes.But his celebrations were cut short

Events

5 d. ago Liverpool agree £40m Kerkez deal, Wirtz having medical, Club World Cup latest: football news – live

Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactiveToday’s Rumour Mill | Football Daily | And mail WillThat’s my stint over. We now go live to Will Unwin’s garden where he’ll be taking this blog to even greater levels.Rumour Mill: Plenty of hot gossip today and Liverpool are at the centre of a fair chunk of it. Could Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi be the one to bolster the Reds’ centre-back options? And which Premier League player could be joining Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli? Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago Coco Gauff stunned in first match since winning French Open title

Gauff stunned by qualifier Wang at Berlin OpenFrench Open champ makes seven double faultsWang to face Badosa after career-best grass winNewly crowned French Open champion Coco Gauff was stunned on her return to action Thursday, losing to Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-3 at the Berlin Open.The second-ranked Gauff, who won at Roland-Garros less than two weeks ago for her second Grand Slam title, amassed 25 unforced errors and seven double faults in her loss to Wang. Gauff had a bye to the second round at the grass-court tournament, a warmup for Wimbledon. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Manchester City fined £1m by Premier League over delayed kick

City breached rules in nine league matches last seasonCEO Soriano excited by global impact of Club World CupManchester City have been fined more than £1m by the Premier League over delayed kick-offs or restarts related to nine matches last season. The league entered into a sanction agreement with the club over the breaches of its rules, which occurred between October and February.The longest delay was two minutes and 24 seconds before the resumption of the Manchester derby last December. The league said City had accepted and apologised for the breaches, with the fines totalling £1.08m. The club have 14 days to make payment from the execution of the sanction agreement. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Reeves promised oil industry ‘quid pro quo’ over windfall tax in private meeting

Government accused of making ‘secret exchange deal’ with fossil fuel companies to compensate for tax hikeThe chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told a fossil fuel company the industry would receive a “quid pro quo” in return for higher taxes on its windfall profits, it can be revealed.In a meeting with the Norwegian state energy company Equinor on 27 August, Reeves suggested that the government’s carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) subsidies were a payoff for oil firms being hit with a higher tax rate. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Live Lotto results for Wednesday, June 18: National Lottery winning numbers from tonight's draw

Get the winning numbers from Wednesday's double-rollover Lotto draw and Thunderball

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8 d. ago Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada targets historic double title win for 150th anniversary

United chief is confident the club can win both men’s and women’s league titles within three years

Events

8 d. ago Manchester United chief Omar Berrada doubles down on bold Premier League title promise

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada is convinced the club can make it a 'double' celebration in 2028 by winning the Premier League and Women's Super League titles.

Politics

1 week ago Florian Wirtz's 'mammoth' Liverpool salary revealed ahead of £116m transfer

Liverpool have agreed a club-record £100million fee with Bayer Leverkusen for the signing of Florian Wirtz, which could rise to £116m with add-ons included

Economics

1 week ago Liverpool agree £116m Wirtz deal, Spurs sue Ineos and Club World Cup news – football live

Football news and analysis from the around the worldThe Rumour Mill: Garnacho set for Villa? | And email WillThomas Frank and Spurs are a good fit on paper but the north London job will be a tough one for the Dane. Frank is tactically flexible but can be a slow starter and has limited experience in managing sides competing in Europe. Plus he arrives as the love still lingers for Ange Postecoglou after the Australian delivered Tottenham’s first trophy since 2008 and the club’s first European trophy since 1984.Frank has limited experience of balancing the domestic league and Europe, the furthest he ever took Brøndby being the fourth qualifying round of the Europa League. His European record is notably poor: played 10, won three, and two of those were against Juvenes/Dogana of San Marino. His record in domestic cups, similarly, is dismal; his past history makes it unlikely a poor league season could be redeemed by other silverware – although the depth of the Spurs squad perhaps means t...

Economics

1 week ago Florian Wirtz has obvious shirt number choice after angry response to Liverpool claims

Florian Wirtz is set to become a Liverpool player after the Reds agreed a club record fee with Bayer Leverkusen but he won't wear the same number he did in the Bundesliga

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1 week ago Liverpool agree £116m Wirtz deal, Club World Cup, Frank’s emotional farewell – football live

Football news and analysis from the around the worldThe Rumour Mill: Garnacho set for Villa? | And email YaraThomas Frank and Spurs are a good fit on paper but the north London job will be a tough one for the Dane. Frank is tactically flexible but can be a slow starter and has limited experience in managing sides competing in Europe. Plus he arrives as the love still lingers for Ange Postecoglou after the Australian delivered Tottenham’s first trophy since 2008 and the club’s first European trophy since 1984.Frank has limited experience of balancing the domestic league and Europe, the furthest he ever took Brøndby being the fourth qualifying round of the Europa League. His European record is notably poor: played 10, won three, and two of those were against Juvenes/Dogana of San Marino. His record in domestic cups, similarly, is dismal; his past history makes it unlikely a poor league season could be redeemed by other silverware – although the depth of the Spurs squad perhaps means t...

Economics

1 week ago Liverpool agree £116m deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz

Fee of £100m plus £16m add-ons is possible British recordCoveted playmaker will seal move when window reopensLiverpool have agreed a club-record deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The Premier League champions will pay a guaranteed £100m for the coveted Germany international, plus potential add-ons of £16m that would make Wirtz the most expensive British transfer of all time.Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s sporting director, has been engaged in negotiations for the attacking midfielder for several weeks and a deal was finally struck on Friday morning. Leverkusen had wanted €150m (£127.6m) for the 22-year-old, who had also attracted interest from Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid, but made it clear to the German club that Anfield was his preferred destination. He will undergo a medical in the coming days and finalise the transfer once the window reopens next week. Personal terms have already been agreed, with Wirtz understood to have rejected more lucrative off...

Economics