50 h. ago Czechs agree to buy 44 Leopard tanks from Germany in a $1.6 billion deal

The Czech government has approved a plan to acquire 44 Leopard 2A8 battle tanks from Germany

Economics

3 d. ago Fifa urged to block ‘disarray’ of major European fixtures being played on different continents

Supporters’ groups warn against ‘dangerous precedent’Governing body to rule on La Liga call for Miami gameFifa has been urged by leading supporters’ groups to block domestic league matches from being played abroad and avoid “a Pandora’s box of disarray for football”, as the prospect of major European fixtures taking place on different continents looms large.World football’s governing body is likely to be tasked with deciding whether Villarreal face Barcelona in Miami in December after La Liga’s request to make the switch was approved and submitted by the Spanish football federation. Milan and Como are also looking to play a Serie A fixture in Perth, Western Australia, in February. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Uefa to decide in September on Real Madrid request to play in Miami

La Liga game would be against VillarrealPlan also needs approval from Fifa and othersUefa will decide in September whether to approve a request by the Spanish football federation for Villarreal and Real Madrid to contest a La Liga game in Miami in December.European football’s governing body is expected to discuss the matter at its next executive committee meeting in Tirana on 11 September and, should no move be made to block the request, a landmark move will edge closer to reality. No major league has held a domestic game on foreign territory, despite prolonged attempts from the Spanish top flight to do so. Uefa’s signoff would clear a huge section of path, although the plan also requires approval from Fifa, US Soccer and Concacaf. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Uefa to decide in September on Barcelona request to play in Miami

La Liga game would be against VillarrealPlan also needs approval from Fifa and othersUefa will decide in September whether to approve a request by the Spanish football federation for Villarreal and Barcelona to contest a La Liga game in Miami in December.European football’s governing body is expected to discuss the matter at its next executive committee meeting in Tirana on 11 September and, should no move be made to block the request, a landmark move will edge closer to reality. No major league has held a domestic game on foreign territory, despite prolonged attempts from the Spanish top flight to do so. Uefa’s signoff would clear a huge section of path, although the plan also requires approval from Fifa, US Soccer and Concacaf. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Councillors approve latest strategic housing investment plan for North Lanarkshire

Plan provides details of the local authority's intentions towards achieving its ambitions for the development of social housing.

Politics

8 d. ago Stirling residents to be given extra wheelie bin as councillors approve plan

Councillors have unanimously backed proposal to give householders new bins for glass recycling - to be emptied every eight weeks.

Politics

9 d. ago Poundland to close 68 UK stores after High Court battle – see full list

Poundland is to push ahead with more store closures after receiving court approval for a major restructuring plan. Here is the full list of affected UK locations

Events

9 d. ago Full list: All the Poundland stores to close after restructure approved

The closures come after the company received court approval for a major restructuring plan

Politics

9 d. ago The Poundland stores set to close revealed after business escapes collapse

The closures come after the company received court approval for a major restructuring plan

Politics

1 week ago Poundland avoids entering administration after restructuring plan approved by High Court judge

Poundland has avoided entering administration

Events

1 week ago Poundland saved from administration as judge approves restructuring plan

The High Court was told on Tuesday that the company would run out of money by September 7 if the scheme was not approved.

Events

1 week ago Poundland could 'run out of money in days' ahead of 12 store closures

Bosses at cheap as chips chain Poundland are urging a High Court to approve a restructuring plan but have given a dire warning of what could happen if it fails

Politics

2 w. ago La Liga players reject proposal to play game in USA after Premier League makes stance clear

La Liga had planned to take Villarreal's game with Barcelona to Miami but those hopes have been dealt a huge blow as leading lights in Spain rejected the proposal

Sport

2 w. ago Israel gives final approval for controversial settlement plan

The widely condemned Israeli settlement plan received final approval on Wednesday

Politics

2 w. ago Israel’s Gaza City plan is killing prospect of peace in Middle East, says Jordan

Criticism adds to international outrage over Israel’s plans for new Gaza offensive and West Bank settlementsMiddle East crisis liveIsrael is “killing all prospects” for peace in the Middle East, Jordan’s foreign minister has said amid escalating international outrage over Israel’s plans for a new large-scale offensive in Gaza City and its intention to massively expand Jewish settlements in the West Bank.Ayman Safadi made his remarks during a visit to Moscow on the same day that the Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, approved a plan to conquer Gaza City, an urban area that is home to hundreds of thousands of people in the north of the Palestinian territory. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Gaza City invasion plan approved by Israel with 60k reserve troops to be called up

Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the invasion plan on Wednesday - which will see 60,000 reserve troops mobilised and civillians evacuated to the South of the strip

Politics

3 w. ago Premier League clubs to have final say on playing matches abroad as vote option emerges

Spanish football will break new ground this season after Villarreal and Barcelona were given permission to play their LaLiga fixture in Miami on December 20 - but English football will not follow suit for now

Politics

3 w. ago California governor calls for a special election to introduce new US House maps – live

Gavin Newsom announces plans to ask voters to approve new congressional maps in response to a redistricting plan by TexasMelania Trump has demanded that Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has threatened to sue if he does not.Biden, the son of the former president Joe Biden, alleged in an interview this month that Epstein introduced the first lady to Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Florida wildlife officials consider reopening bay nationally known for its oysters

Florida wildlife officials have given preliminary approval to a plan to reopen Apalachicola Bay for oyster harvesting, five years after the waters were closed due to dwindling shellfish populations

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3 w. ago Real Madrid issue statement as Barcelona and Villarreal await FIFA approval to stage La Liga clash in Miami

It would be a first for Europe’s ‘big five’ leagues

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