Soccer

Liverpool transfers: Frankfurt finalise plans to replace €60m Reds target Willian Pacho

Eintracht Frankfurt have set a price tag of around €60m for Willian Pacho and they are making plans to add PAOK's Konstantinos Koulierakis as a replacement.

Palestinian boy who survived airstrike dies during food aid drop

When an Israeli airstrike destroyed his family’s home in November, Zein Oroq was pinned under rubble. He was wounded but survived, while 17 members of his extended family died. But Zein, 13, would later suffer a cruel fate in Gaza, where more than 2 million people have endured more than six months of food shortages and malnutrition. US officials have said that that famine is already beginning to take hold in parts of the besieged coastal strip,...

Royal Mail faces foreign ownership threat after Czech billionaire’s takeover bid

Royal Mail has rebuffed a takeover approach from the Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky as the 500-year-old postal service faces the prospect of falling into foreign ownership. The board of International Distributions Services (IDS), which owns Royal Mail, revealed on April 17 that it had rejected a preliminary takeover approach from Mr Kretinsky, ...

Senior High Court judge resigns from Garrick Club amid impartiality row

One of the High Court’s most senior judges has resigned from the men-only Garrick Club amid mounting pressure on the judiciary to quit their memberships amid concerns about impartiality. Last month the full membership list of the London gentlemen’s club, which was founded in 1831 and is one of the oldest of its kind in the world, was leaked, prompt...

Putin's 'Alligator choppers' targeted in missile strike in Crimea

Multiple explosions were reported overnight.

Dubai airport flooded after year and a half’s worth of rain falls on city in one day

Dubai airport flooded after year and a half’s worth of rain falls on city in one day - At least one person killed as record rainfall caused damage to homes and businesses

Belgium's top court gives go-ahead for controversial Right-wing conference

Belgium's top court gives go-ahead for controversial Right-wing conference - Attempts to shut down the National Conservatism event were called ‘extremely disturbing’ by No10

US report claims North Korea is producing viruses and bacteria for germ warfare programme

US report claims North Korea is producing viruses and bacteria for germ warfare programme - US State Department report said North Korea has ‘the technical capability to produce bacteria, viruses and toxins’ that can be used as biological weapon agents

Elon Musk hints new users will be charged for posting on X

Arrests made and thousands of victims contacted after scammer site taken offline

Arrests made and thousands of victims contacted after scammer site taken offline - Law enforcement agencies have arrested 37 suspects across the UK and around the world

Father of Sydney church attacker says no signs of radicalism, community leader says

By Renju Jose and Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) - The father of the teenager that stabbed an Assyrian bishop during a church service in Sydney saw no signs of radicalism, a community leader said on Wednesday, as police planned to charge people who attacked emergency services following the incident. The attack on Monday evening by a male teenager, which injured Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel of the

Money pours out of Liontrust as investors quit UK shares

Money pours out of Liontrust as investors quit UK shares -

Lightning, downpours kill 65 in Pakistan, as April rain doubles historical average

At least 65 people have died in storm-related incidents including lightning in Pakistan, officials said, with rain so far in April falling at nearly twice the historical average rate. "In April, we have observed highly unusual rainfall patterns," Zaheer Ahmad Babar, spokesperson for the Pakistan Meteorological Department, told AFP. "From April 1st to April 17th, we experienced precipitation levels exceeding the historical average by 99 percent,"...

Boat-sinking orcas are on the move – and scientists don’t know why

But are they just playing?

Man Utd surge towards £40m defensive signing as Ratcliffe cools interest in costly Everton man

Exclusive: Man Utd have identified a classy Ligue 1 star as their top defensive target for the summer after cooling their interest in Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite

Barclays to limit cash deposits from July

Barclays has been accused of trying to ‘kill cash’ with plans to strictly limit how much customers can deposit. From July, an annual limit of £20,000 will apply to the amount of cash which can be paid into Barclays personal accounts, including any associated children’s accounts. The limit will then be reset in January of each following year. Any ca...

Olaf Scholz was on execution list in German coup, reports claim

A key figure in the so-called Reichsbürger coup plot in Germany allegedly made a list of people, including Olaf Scholz, the Chancellor, who could be tried and executed after the ringleaders seized power. Peter Wörner, a former commando and one of the alleged coup plotters, is accused of creating a list of high-profile German figures who should be a...

Britain’s ‘strictest headteacher’ statement in full as Muslim pupil loses bid to take part in prayer rituals

Britain’s ‘strictest headteacher’ statement in full as Muslim pupil loses bid to take part in prayer rituals - Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh hailed result of legal battle as a ‘victory for all schools’

Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of April 17

Ukrainian military repelled 20 enemy attacks in the Novopavlivka direction, held positions, and repelled assaults by Russian forces in the Kherson direction. Missile troops struck at the area of concentration of enemy personnel, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russian shelling During the past day, there have been 68 c...

Neil Robertson stunned in dramatic World Snooker Championship qualifying defeat

The Thunder shocked in qualifying.

Boeing whistleblower told Congress his boss threatened him after speaking up in a meeting

Boeing whistleblower told Congress his boss threatened him after speaking up in a meeting - Boeing claims its 787 Dreamliner is safe to operate ahead of two US Senate hearings on Wednesday

Horizon scandal victim demands jail for those who denied her justice

A former sub-postmaster who was wrongly jailed while pregnant for the failures of the Post Office Horizon IT system has demanded jail for those who denied her justice, declaring "nobody's above the law".

Iran warns of 'massive response'

The speech by Iran's president at an annual army parade was not broadcast live as it has been in previous years.

Soccer-Juventus review ruling as club ordered to pay Ronaldo 9.8 million euros

(Reuters) - Juventus are reviewing a decision made by an arbitration court which ordered the club to pay former striker Cristiano Ronaldo around 9.8 million euros in owed wages, the Serie A side said on Wednesday. The Portuguese, who now plays for Saudi side Al-Nassr, had claimed he was owed around 19.5 million euros ($20.81 million) of outstanding wages by his former club relating to a paycut

The two managers leading race to succeed Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

They have a big decision to make.

Single ticket wins £5.2 million lottery jackpot

The estimated jackpot for Saturday’s Lotto draw now stands at £3.8m.

Olympics-Loss of horses a 'sad moment' for modern pentathlon, Davis says

By Rory Carroll NEW YORK (Reuters) - Horses will make their final Olympic appearance in the modern pentathlon at the Paris Games and American hopeful Jessica Davis said that while she feels a sense of loss, the sport is capable of evolving. Modern pentathlon, which traditionally features fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting and running, was plunged into a scandal at the

‘These birds are telling us something serious is happening’: the fading song of the marsh tit

Richard Broughton has been nosing around this neighbourhood for 22 years. He gossips about inhabitants past and present, reeling off information about their relationship status, openness to visitors, brawls and neighbourly disputes. “They used to have a big punch up in spring here,” he says, pointing out where one family’s territory ends and the next begins. Some areas are eerily quiet, with popular old haunts lying uninhabited. “I always get a...

‘Really upsetting’: Grenfell Tower edited out of TV advert

Grenfell Tower has been edited out of a TV advert in a move described as “insulting” by a family bereaved by the June 2017 disaster. Karim Mussilhy, whose uncle Hesham Rahman was among 72 people who died as a result of the fire, noticed the edit while watching the Channel 4 streaming service on Monday when an advert for the pain relief gel Voltarol showed people playing football on the Westway football pitches close to the council block. But...

One of London's richest families takes feud to High Court

One of London's richest families takes feud to High Court - The Salem family has been split for decades by a row over who is entitled to the profits from a London-based trading empire that operates mainly in west Africa

Emma Raducanu’s company posts £9.6m profit mostly through commercial endorsements

Emma Raducanu’s registered company made a profit of almost £10 million in 2023, according to records posted at Companies House. ‌The company in question – Harbour 6 Ltd – was registered in 2020, the year before Raducanu shot to fame by winning the US Open as a qualifier. ‌She is identified as the sole director and the only employee of the company, ...

US raises China's support for Russian aggression at G7

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will express US concerns that Beijing is aiding Russia in expanding its military-industrial base for war against Ukraine, at a meeting with G7 counterparts in Italy this week, according to Reuters. "What we have seen over the past months is that there have been materials moving from China to Russia that Russia h...

Ronnie O'Sullivan signs up to three-year Saudi snooker deal

The Rocket commits to Saudi expansion plan.

Zelenskyy signs law on mobilization and Johnson's Ukraine and Israel funding bills - Tuesday brief

On April 16, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law on mobilization. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson intends to allow members of Congress to review his bills on funding US aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan within 72 hours before bringing them to the floor. RBC-Ukraine collected the main news for April 16. Russia's war against U...

MP seeks clarity from police chief two months after man’s murder on rural path

MP seeks clarity from police chief two months after man’s murder on rural path - Brian Low’s death near Aberfeldy in February was originally treated as non-suspicious by police, but he had been fatally shot.

Guenther Steiner F1 return? Former Haas boss linked with ambitious team ownership bid

Is Guenther Steiner plotting an ambitious return to F1?

'Carnage' at Dubai airport as UAE hit by 'heaviest rainfall in 75 years'

Record rainfalls in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region have flooded major roads and caused "carnage" at Dubai's international airport.

How much have house prices changed in YOUR area? Interactive tool reveals North East and North West are the biggest winners as average value of homes across the UK rises for the third month in a row

UK homeowners saw the value of their homes rise for the third month in a row, by 0.4% or £1,000 from January to February according to analysis by online estate agent Purplebricks.

Pay £25 to lock up your child’s smartphone, school tells parents

Parents have been told they will have to buy £25 pouches to lock up their children’s smartphones under a proposed new policy at an East Sussex school. Cardinal Newman Catholic School, a state secondary in Hove, has told parents that, from September, pupils will be expected to have a magnet-secured wallet as part of its uniform policy. Pupils will h...

Chelsea fans demand Ian Maatsen return after Champions League heroics

'Don't sell him!'

Keir Starmer accuses Rishi Sunak of ‘smears’ over Angela Rayner tax row

Keir Starmer accuses Rishi Sunak of ‘smears’ over Angela Rayner tax row - The police have said they are considering multiple other allegations in connection with deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner

Michael Portillo is back with a new travel series

The rail enthusiast is taking us to his favourite European cities

Andy Murray makes French Open entry list but Emma Raducanu misses out

Andy Murray makes French Open entry list but Emma Raducanu misses out - The world No1 is nursing an ankle injury but hopes for one final crack at Roland Garros before retiring

Xbox Game Pass announces more April games — including three day-one titles

Xbox Game Pass announces more April games — including three day-one titles - Game Pass Core members will also be able to play Deep Rock Galactic and Wreckfest next week

World faces permanently higher interest rates, warns Bank of England official

Consumers face the prospect of permanently higher interest rates amid geopolitical tensions and “slower globalisation”, a Bank of England official has warned. Megan Greene, an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee, said the last mile of slowing down the pace of inflation would be the hardest as she spoke during an event hosted by the IIF...

Why is Trump’s New York hush money trial not taking place on Wednesdays?

Why is Trump’s New York hush money trial not taking place on Wednesdays? - Judge Merchan hoping to keep midweek reprieve open amid hectic schedule to allow for break from proceedings and an opportunity to focus on other business

Pregnant woman evacuated from Disney cruise ship

A pregnant woman was evacuated from a Disney ship after experiencing health complications while the ship was in transit.

Baltimore suing owner and operator of cargo ship involved in Key Bridge collapse

Baltimore suing owner and operator of cargo ship involved in Key Bridge collapse - Mayor Brandon Scott says city will ‘aggressively address the catastrophic impact’ of the incident

Virgin Media tops list of most-complained about phone and broadband firms to Ofcom

Virgin Media has once again topped the list of the most complained about broadband and phone companies, according to the latest data from Ofcom.

Crypto experts predict historic bitcoin price change after upcoming ‘halving’

Crypto experts predict historic bitcoin price change after upcoming ‘halving’ - The last halving four years ago preceded a five-fold price increase