29 h. ago Natural entertainer Rayan Cherki ready for test of maturity at Manchester City

France international impressed with his flicks and tricks from a young age at Lyon. Now City hope he can fire their creative rebuild“To win the Ballon d’Or and the Champions League,” came the response from Rayan Cherki to the Lyon academy director Jean-François Vulliez’s question. Even as a 15-year-old the playmaker was ambitious, knowing his talent would take him to the top. He might have expected to reach the Premier League earlier but he is ready to take the next steps at Manchester City.Vulliez worked at Lyon for 12 years and from the moment he witnessed an eight-year-old Cherki he knew the club had a glorious talent on their hands. This week City paid £30.5m for the France international, who could make his debut against Wydad AC on Wednesday at the Club World Cup. Lyon’s academy coaches were soon gossiping about the two-footed generational talent who dribbled past opponents, created chances and plundered goals in the youth setup. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Kim Cattrall says Sex and the City character Samantha isn’t a nymphomaniac

‘She was just enjoying the main course,’ actor said

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3 d. ago Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as rivals enter race for target and Modric set for Milan medical

These are the Swansea City stories making headlines on Thursday, June 12.

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4 d. ago War on motorists continues: Now Oxford council want to impose £5 congestion charge on every car entering the city

Locals have warned that the plans would cripple businesses in Oxford, which have already been hit by a controversial low traffic neighbourhood scheme in the city.

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5 d. ago Diddy trial rocked by 'pedophile' claim in explosive fight over woman decades younger

Sean ' Diddy ' Combs's trial for sex trafficking and racketeering entered its fifth week on Monday in New York City.

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5 d. ago Diddy trial rocked by 'pedophile' claim in explosive fight over woman decades younger: Live updates

Sean ' Diddy ' Combs's trial for sex trafficking and racketeering entered its fifth week on Monday in New York City.

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6 d. ago Diddy trial live: Hear chilling voice notes mogul sent 'victim' after she denied twisted 'freak off'

Sean ' Diddy ' Combs's trial for sex trafficking and racketeering is entering its fifth week on Monday in New York City after the court heard chilling voice notes from the rapper.

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7 d. ago Trump EXPLODES on two 'incompetent' LA insiders responsible pro

Trump's border czar said the National Guard is mobilizing to enter the city of Los Angeles within hours amid tense standoffs between protesters and ICE agents.

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7 d. ago Trump sends National Guard to Los Angeles amid chaos in the streets as protesters clash with ICE agents

Trump's border czar said the National Guard is mobilizing to enter the city of Los Angeles within hours amid tense standoffs between protesters and ICE agents.

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9 d. ago Rayan Cherki breaks silence on Man City move after dazzling France cameo

Manchester City target Rayan Cherki spoke about his future after an entertaining cameo in France's 5-4 defeat to Spain

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1 week ago Swansea City chief delivers Harry Darling contract update as Norwich City enter race

Swansea City defender Harry Darling is out of contract in SA1 this summer

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2 w. ago Miranda is the only thing that can save And Just Like That from utter tedium

Cynthia Nixon’s red-haired go-getter was always the best thing about the original ‘Sex and the City’. In the latest series of its questionable sequel, her forays into the world of lesbian sexcapades are the show’s only redeeming feature, argues Helen Coffey

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2 w. ago The writing is clunky and the acting often shoddy, but And Just Like That is starting to find its groove

‘Sex and the City’ sequel has removed some of its less coherent elements, and with more of a focus on its central trio, is more likely to please hardcore fans

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2 w. ago Miss England quits Miss World pageant claiming organisers ‘farmed’ her out for entertainment

Milla Magee claims participants made to ‘entertain’ middle-aged male investors at event in southern Indian city

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3 w. ago Jamie Carragher clashes with angry Nottingham Forest owner after Gary Neville ban

Nottingham Forest have banned Gary Neville from entering the City Ground for their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday after he criticised the behaviour of owner Evangelos Marinakis

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3 w. ago Farewell Kevin De Bruyne: Manchester City’s genius and a law unto himself | Simon Hattenstone

Footballing great, dedicated family man and surprisingly outspoken, the playmaker leaves the Premier League this weekend after a decade of entertainmentKevin De Bruyne is leaving Manchester City, and I’m going through all five stages of grief at once. Denial (the club will give him a new contract); anger (how could they not renew his contract?), bargaining (at 33, he’s past his peak and injury prone), depression (life without Kev is no life) and acceptance (it was never going to last, and I not only got to watch him for 10 years, I got to meet him.)They say you should never meet your heroes. I’ve always stood by that maxim when it came to Manchester City players, with the one exception. Oh Kevin De Bruyne. (For the uninitiated, chant endlessly to the chorus of Seven Nation Army.) As De Bruyne is a law unto himself as a player, so he is as an interviewee. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Gary Neville responds to Nottingham Forest ban as Jamie Carragher makes feelings clear

Gary Neville has released a statement criticising Nottingham Forest after the club banned him from entering the City Ground to commentate on their upcoming game against Chelsea for Sky Sports

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3 w. ago Trump to speak to Putin and Zelenskyy about Ukraine ceasefire – US politics live

Unclear what US president can achieve after direct talks between Russia and Ukraine ended without conclusionTwo high-profile Catholics, Pope Leo XIV and US vice-president JD Vance, were meeting Monday ahead of a flurry of US-led diplomatic efforts to make progress on a ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine, AP reported.Vance’s motorcade was seen entering Vatican City just after 7.30am Vance, a Catholic convert, had led the US delegation to the formal Mass opening the pontificate of the first American pope. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Eurovision boss shares major update as Vatican City now eligible to take part

Eurovision Song Contest bosses have spoken out about one country taking part and revealed that Vatican City is now eligible to enter the competition

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4 w. ago Eurovision Pope hope as boss says Vatican City is eligible for 2026 contest

Eurovision Song Contest brand director Martin Green has pointed out that Vatican City is eligible to enter the competition and is hoping the religious hub will send some 'dancing cardinals'

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