81 m. ago Newcastle close in on top four after Guimarães pounces to see off West Ham

The level will have to rise when Newcastle return to London with designs on ending their long wait for silverware this weekend. This scrappy performance is unlikely to have sent a shiver down Liverpool’s spine before the Carabao Cup final, although there were positives for Eddie Howe to dwell on after his side boosted their hopes of Champions League qualification with a forgettable win over West Ham.It was vital that spirits were lifted after the blow of exiting the FA Cup a week ago. The avoidance of further injuries was welcome and Howe could take satisfaction from a first clean sheet in over a month before Newcastle attempt to keep Mohamed Salah quiet. Liverpool, though, will presumably pose more questions than a cautious, limited West Ham attack managed here. Newcastle, who were clearly holding back at times, were comfortable after Bruno Guimarães scored the goal that lifted them two points off fourth place. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Met Office maps show how cold it's going to get in Wales this week

After a weekend of warmer weather temperatures are set to plummet this week, with wintry showers possible over higher ground

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2 h. ago Harvard hits pause on hiring after Trump slashes funding at fellow Ivy League school Columbia

The Trump administration pulled $400 million in grants and contracts from Columbia University last week over its demonstrations in defense of Gaza

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2 h. ago Maura Higgins 'is "in a bad way" and struggling to cope with public backlash' following her drunken kiss with Danny Jones as she distracts herself with work in Los Angeles

The Love Island star, 34, and the married McFly star, 38, have been in the headlines all week after being spotted kissing at Universal's BRIT Awards afterparty.

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3 h. ago Only Liverpool’s best will be enough to beat ‘complete’ PSG, warns Arne Slot

Manager fears opponents with ‘great quality’ and moneyPSG believe winners of last-16 tie will go all way to finalArne Slot believes Liverpool must produce their best performance of the season to finish off “a complete” Paris Saint-Germain team that gave him sleepless nights after the Champions League encounter last week.Liverpool take a 1-0 lead into the last-16 second leg at Anfield but Slot rates the tie at “50-50” on the evidence of PSG’s display at Parc des Princes. “The result was ours, the performance was for them,” he said. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe delivers scathing verdict on Manchester United stars with shock new admission

Red Devils co-owner has also admitted “mistakes” over not sacking Erik ten Hag sooner and hiring Dan Ashworth as sporting director

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3 h. ago Coronation Street and Emmerdale bosses surprise fans with soap news amid cuts

Coronation Street and Emmerdale fans have received some news from ITV this week about a new project that will involve former soap star Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz Fletcher

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4 h. ago NFL free agency: Seahawks swoop for Sam Darnold in reported $110.5m deal

Quarterback will replace Geno Smith in SeattleKhalil Mack set to re-sign with ChargersQuarterback Sam Darnold has agreed on a three-year, $110.5m contract with the Seattle Seahawks, according to multiple reports.Darnold had the best season of his career with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, leading the team to 14 wins and a playoff appearance. He replaces Geno Smith, who was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders last week. Darnold’s deal is reported to include $55m in guaranteed money. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago NFL free agency: Darnold set for Seattle in reported $110.5m deal as Fields heads to Jets

Quarterback will replace Geno Smith in SeattleJets move on from Aaron Rodgers eraKhalil Mack set to re-sign with ChargersQuarterback Sam Darnold has agreed on a three-year, $110.5m contract with the Seattle Seahawks, according to multiple reports.Darnold had the best season of his career with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, leading the team to 14 wins and a playoff appearance. He replaces Geno Smith, who was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders last week. Darnold’s deal is reported to include $55m in guaranteed money. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Met Office verdict on whether it will snow in Greater Manchester this week

Some snow is expected to hit the UK this week

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4 h. ago Trump confirms detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil: ‘the first arrest of many to come’ – live

Trump says Ice took the Palestinian student protester into custody after his executive order‘Reeks of McCarthyism’: outrage after Ice detains Palestinian student activistSecretary of state Marco Rubio has announced that USAid will cancel the majority of its programs, while the rest will be folded into the state department.Writing on X, Rubio said:After a 6 week review we are officially cancelling 83% of the programs at USAID.The 5200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Gisele Bundchen bares her taut abs in bikini 1 month after giving birth as she packs on PDA with Joaquim Valente

Gisele Bundchen showed off her incredible post-baby body one month after giving birth as she enjoyed a boat ride in Florida this week.

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5 h. ago Kendall Jenner just swapped sambas for this cult Adidas trainer

The model was spotted at a tennis match with Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner

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5 h. ago One in four consumers buy counterfeit vapes despite health risks

A survey has found that 67% of vapers suspect they've been sold counterfeit products - but only two in 10 people check an item's authenticity before using it

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5 h. ago Arne Engels LOVED mega Celtic workload as £11m man insists three games a week hasn't been difficult

The midfielder has had to rapidly adjust to the pressure of all competitions - and winning every clash

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5 h. ago Lunar eclipse: what you need to know about the 'Blood Moon' this week

UK sky watchers could see a partial lunar eclipse this week

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5 h. ago MP Mike Amesbury to stand down after being sentenced for punching man in the street

The former Labour MP was given a 10-week suspended sentence after he admitted assaulting Paul Fellows, 57, who he repeatedly punched in the head and knocked to the ground

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5 h. ago Janette Manrara wipes tears from her eyes as she shares emotional message

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro Janette Manrara wiped tears away from her eyes as she shared an update on her family, which includes husband Aljaž Škorjanec, this week

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5 h. ago 10 best tinted sunscreens to keep skin looking great and feeling safe all year round

These lightweight make-up alternatives will help protect you from the sun’s harmful rays

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5 h. ago A new storm could spawn tornadoes in the South and whip up a blizzard in northern states

A potent storm system is expected to pour heavy rain on western states later this week before rumbling into the central United States

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