3 h. ago Arsenal book their spot in the Champions League final – Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Ameé Ruszkai and Marva Kreel to discuss Arsenal’s win, Chelsea’s loss and latest action across the WSL and the ChampionshipOn this week’s Guardian Women’s Football Weekly, Faye is joined by Sophie Downey, Ameé Ruszkai and Marva Kreel. The panel discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 second-leg victory over Lyon, the north London side knocking out the eight-time European champions and securing their place in the final. However, it won’t be a full English affair after Chelsea’s dreams were dashed by a rampant Barcelona.The panel review the latest action across the Women’s Super League and the Championship as the season nears its conclusion and relegation spots are confirmed. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Philip Pullman announces The Rose Field, the final part of Lyra’s story

The acclaimed writer of His Dark Materials says the third volume in The Book of Dust series will portray a ‘dangerous, breathtaking quest’Philip Pullman has revealed he will tell the final part of Lyra Silvertongue’s story in The Rose Field, which will come out this autumn.It has been six years since a book about Lyra has been published – and 30 since readers first encountered her in Northern Lights, the first in Pullman’s His Dark Materials children’s fantasy trilogy. The bestselling novels, which have since been adapted into a TV series by the BBC, take place across a multiverse and feature “dæmons” – physical manifestations of a person’s soul that take the form of animals. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Sir Philip Pullman announces finale to The Book Of Dust trilogy

Welsh actor Michael Sheen narrated the first two volumes of The Book Of Dust and will return to narrate the final book.

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46 h. ago Arsenal trio stage stunning comeback against Lyon to book WCL final place

Arsenal reached their first Women’s Champions League final since 2007 with an impressive comeback victory in France. They defeated Lyon 4-1 at the Groupama Stadium thanks to an own goal from Christiane Endler and strikes from Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo and Caitlin Foord.On a beautifully balmy day in the south east of France, there was a discernible buzz around the Groupama Stadium. The local bars were awash with fans, enjoying the afternoon sun in nervous anticipation for the match ahead. Among them, the several hundred travelling Arsenal fans, decked out in their customary red and white, seemed in a jubilant if wary mood as they contemplated their side’s chances. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Slegers ‘so proud’ as Arsenal book WCL final place after stunning comeback

Arsenal stunned Lyon to reach their first Women’s Champions League final since 2007, as Renée Slegers’s side produced a mature display full of desire, resilience and attacking brilliance to secure an impressive comeback in France. They beat the last season’s runners-up 4-1 thanks to an own goal from Christiane Endler and strikes from Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo and Caitlin Foord.The final in May will be the first of Slegers’s fledgling management career. The 36-year-old was delighted with her team’s success as they reached a European final at her first attempt. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Rico Lewis helps Man City make £100m statement to defy critics again

Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-finals to book their place in a third successive FA Cup Final

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47 h. ago Man City book FA Cup final date with Crystal Palace after beating Nottingham Forest

NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-2 MANCHESTER CITY: Rico Lewis opened the scoring in the second minute before Josko Gvardiol doubled the lead in the second period to secure victory at Wembley

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54 h. ago Man City vs Nottingham Forest live early team news plus kick

Manchester City take on Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, looking to book a third successive cup final appearance.

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54 h. ago Man City vs Nottingham Forest live team news as huge Lewis call made amid Grealish decision

Manchester City take on Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, looking to book a third successive cup final appearance.

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60 h. ago How to watch Lyon vs Arsenal for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Champions League today

Gunners have it all to do in order to book a Champions League final place

Sport

7 d. ago Book festival back in Stirling with host of events including top authors and even cookery

The popular Off the Page festival returns for 2025 with an exciting new programme - including an art workshop led by a children's book illustrator and a live demonstration from a Masterchef finalist and author.

Culture

7 d. ago Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles reveals shock breast cancer diagnosis in new memoir

Tina Knowles dropped a bombshell in the final chapters of her new book Matriarch

Events

8 d. ago Emotional Oday Dabbagh dedicates Aberdeen Scottish Cup winner to Palestine and reveals prophecy that came true

The striker struck a dramatic Hampden goal right at the death against Hearts to book a Scottish Cup final place

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9 d. ago Rangers lessons helped Aberdeen book Scottish Cup Final spot as Jimmy Thelin reveals key Hampden difference

The Dons saw off nine man Hearts to book a return to Hampden after Oday Dabbagh's late winner in extra-time

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9 d. ago Bombshell new Titanic book uncovers chilling true story of Captain's final moments that weren't in the movie... it changes everything

Millions of movie-goers have watched Captain Edward John Smith die a hero. But is that the truth? A new book from Dan E. Parkes details eyewitness accounts of the ill-fated Titanic and its commander.

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1 week ago Leny Yoro reveals the moment he knew Manchester United could launch 'crazy' comeback vs Lyon

Man United pulled off one of the greatest comebacks Old Trafford has ever seen to book their place in the semi-final of the Europa League.

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1 week ago Ruben Amorim aims cheeky dig at Man Utd fans who left early after epic Lyon comeback

Manchester United scored three goals in six minutes against Lyon to complete an incredible comeback and book a place in the Europa League semi finals - but some fans missed it

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1 week ago Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou sends clear message to critics after Eintracht Frankfurt win

EINTRACHT FRANKFURT 0-1 TOTTENHAM (1-2 AGG): Tottenham came up trumps in Germany as Dominic Solanke struck the winner from the penalty spot to book Spurs' place in the semi-finals of the Europa League

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1 week ago Thomas Partey leaves Mikel Arteta with selection headache for Champions League semi

Arsenal sealed a famous victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday to book a Champions League semi-final spot against PSG - but boss Mikel Arteta is now faced with a dilemma after losing Thomas Partey to suspension

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1 week ago Declan Rice sends immediate warning to PSG after Arsenal masterclass in Real Madrid win

Declan Rice played a key role as Arsenal overpowered Real Madrid to book their place in the Champions League semi-finals, where French champions PSG are waiting

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