98 m. ago If it wasn’t clear before, it is now: Britain needs an escape plan from the Trump world order | Gaby Hinsliff

The US president’s trade war for Greenland tells us that the time for fence-sitting or wishful thinking is overOne way or the other, President Trump said, he will have Greenland. Well, at least now we know it’s the other; not an invasion that would have sent young men home to their mothers across Europe in coffins, but instead another trade war, designed to kill off jobs and break Europe’s will. Just our hopes of an economic recovery, then, getting taken out and shot on a whim by our supposedly closest ally, months after Britain signed a trade deal supposed to protect us from such arbitrary punishment beatings. In a sane universe, that would not feel like a climbdown by the White House, yet by comparison with the rhetoric that had Denmark scrambling troops to Greenland last week it is.That said, don’t underestimate the gravity of the moment.Gaby Hinsliff is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Chelsea open talks over Jeremy Jacquet deal as Blues target first signing of Liam Rosenior era

Chelsea target January move for France Under-21s centre-back

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10 h. ago ‘Everyone wishes him the best’ – Man Utd confirm star’s exit after 14 years a week on from his own emotional goodbye

MANCHESTER UNITED have officially confirmed the departure of Sam Mather. Kayserispor reached a deal to sign the Red Devils academy graduate, who enjoyed loan spells with Rochdale and Tranmere Rovers, earlier this month. But the deal has only just gone through, prompting an official statement from the club. It read: "Manchester United forward Sam Mather...

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22 h. ago Franko Kovacevic to Celtic transfer off as Robbie Keane pips Hoops to 25 goal hitman's signing in cut price deal

The 25-goal hitman has agreed a switch to Budapest forcing the champions to look elsewhere

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24 h. ago Celtic fans convinced Martin O’Neill is eyeing move for Premiership star as he’s spotted at Scottish Cup tie

CELTIC fans have been left convinced their club is targeting a Scottish Premiership star for a potential transfer swoop after spotting Martin O'Neill in attendance at his team's game. The Celtic manager was on a watching brief today, with the Hoops not in action until tomorrow when they take on Auchinleck Talbot at Rugby Park....

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38 h. ago 'Short problem' Pep Guardiola clear on January signings with Man City to complete Marc Guehi deal

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the club's stance in the January window as they close on confirming a deal for Marc Guehi

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49 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Kenan Yildiz 'ready to sign deal' as £32m star set for return

Catch all the latest Arsenal transfer news, including updates on target Kenan Yildiz, loanee Oleksandr Zinchenko, and a warning about the possibility of some exits in the window.

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50 h. ago Traitors fans 'work out next star to be murdered' after spotting pattern with faithfuls' rooms in the castle

Eagle-eyed The Traitors fans have 'worked out the next star to be murdered' after spotting a patten among the Faithfuls.

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52 h. ago Oliver Glasner confirms he will leave Crystal Palace role in summer

Austrian has been linked with Manchester United jobManchester City close on deal to sign Guéhi from PalaceOliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave Crystal Palace at the end of this season, having informed the chair, Steve Parish, in October that he wanted a new challenge, and said the captain, Marc Guéhi, is on the verge of joining Manchester City.The Austrian, who led Palace to their first major trophy when they won the FA Cup last season, is out of contract in the summer and has been linked with Manchester United in recent weeks. Glasner said last week he was planning further talks with Parish to resolve his future but revealed in the buildup to Palace’s game at Sunderland on Saturday that he would be leaving the club. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Indra signs $1.1 billion deal to manage London transport ticketing and control systems

Indra signs $1.1 billion deal to manage London transport ticketing and control systems  WTVB

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68 h. ago Man United identify £48m wantaway Premier League ace as No 1 replacement for Harry Maguire

Harry Maguire's Manchester United contract expires at the end of this Premier League season after only signing a one-year extension to his current deal last summer

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3 d. ago Coronation Street fans 'beg' star seven years after exit as they spot reason for return

Fans were quick to react as they looked back on some of their time on the cobbles

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3 d. ago English club confirm signing of Wales star as he makes feelings clear on Test return

The former Ospreys tighthead hasn't represented his country since the last Rugby World Cup

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3 d. ago Forget tariff wars: The EU and Mercosur build one of the world's biggest free

Against tough odds, the European Union and four key South American countries are closer than they've been in 25 years to signing a long-delayed free trade deal

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3 d. ago Adolescence star signs big money deal with Disney+ after Golden Globes win

Adolescence is sweeping the awards ceremony after landing on Netflix to rave reviews last year - even influencing UK government policy.

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3 d. ago Forth Green Freeport to boost economy by £8.1bn as Labour and SNP sign deal – Kirsty McNeill and Kate Forbes

Labour’s Kirsty McNeill and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes of the SNP hail a major step forward for the Forth Green Freeport

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3 d. ago The Traitors star Stephen 'does it again' as fans spot 'obvious' mistake

Viewers have been left stunned that Traitor Stephen didn't get caught out after making another blunder

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3 d. ago Adolescence star signs big money deal with Disney+ for more blockbusters after massive success of Netflix hit

EVERYBODY wants a piece of man-of-the-moment Stephen Graham after his Netflix hit Adolescence conquered at the Golden Globes. But it is American giant Disney+ that has won out, after the Line Of Duty actor and his wife Hannah Walters signed a big-money deal with the streamer, promising it future blockbusters. Their company Matriarch Productions has...

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4 d. ago Conor Gallagher vows to bring ‘special moments’ to Tottenham after £34.6m transfer

Midfielder signs long-term deal after move from AtléticoThomas Frank: ‘Conor will bring leadership and maturity’Conor Gallagher has pledged to bring “special moments” to Tottenham after completing a £34.6m transfer from Atlético Madrid. The London club moved quickly for a midfielder they have long admired after losing Rodrigo Bentancur to a hamstring injury at Bournemouth last Wednesday, beating off competition from Aston Villa. Bentancur has since undergone surgery.Spurs looked at Gallagher at the end of the 2023-24 season only for him to go from Chelsea to Atlético for £34m. Before the Premier League game between Chelsea and Spurs in May 2024 at Stamford Bridge, the home support unfurled a giant banner of Gallagher. “Chelsea since birth,” read the caption about their academy product. The subtext was clear: do not sell him to Spurs. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Conor Gallagher vows to bring Tottenham ‘special moments’ after £34.6m transfer

Midfielder signs long-term deal after move from AtléticoThomas Frank: ‘Conor will bring leadership and maturity’Conor Gallagher has pledged to bring “special moments” to Tottenham after completing a £34.6m transfer from Atlético Madrid. The London club moved quickly for a midfielder they have long admired after losing Rodrigo Bentancur to a hamstring injury at Bournemouth last Wednesday, beating off competition from Aston Villa. Bentancur has since undergone surgery.Spurs looked at Gallagher at the end of the 2023-24 season only for him to go from Chelsea to Atlético for £34m. Before the Premier League game between Chelsea and Spurs in May 2024 at Stamford Bridge, the home support unfurled a giant banner of Gallagher. “Chelsea since birth,” read the caption about their academy product. The subtext was clear: do not sell him to Spurs. Continue reading...

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