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Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Bayern Munich are looking at a move for Bruno Fernandes this summer and believe they can get him due to increasing frustration at Manchester United. There is also a feeling that the Old Trafford hierarchy would be willing to do a deal, since they need to sell players in order to meet Profit and Sustainability Rule requirements and kickstart this overhaul.Such a move may also be a sign of a potential breakthrough in keeping Thomas Tuchel at…

Footage shows an “insane” tornado ripping through the Payne’s Valley golf course in Missouri on Monday 13 May.In the dramatic videos, a twister is seen forming over the course – designed by legendary golfer Tiger Woods – as the people filming take cover and drive away in buggies.Payne’s Valley golf course is located in Branson, Missouri.It is the first public-access golf course designed by 82-time PGA Tour winner Woods and his golf course design firm, TGR Design.Payne’s Valley features 19 holes. Source link

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Diego Maradona’s daughters will launch a lawsuit to try and stop the auction of a trophy he was awarded after the 1986 World Cup won by Argentina, their lawyer said on Tuesday.The Golden Ball trophy rewarding the best player of the tournament had been missing for decades after it disappeared in unclear circumstances and only recently resurfaced.Some claim the trophy was lost in a poker game and others say it was stolen by gangsters from a bank…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsDame Judi Dench has voiced her disapproval of trigger warnings used in theatre, stating that audiences who can’t handle sensitive content should stay at home.In some cases, trigger warnings are issued before the beginning of a performance to alert audiences to upsetting or distressing content.The Shakespeare in Love actor, 89, said that people should be surprised by the plot of a play and questioned the “content guidance” that has been placed on performances at Shakespeare’s…

A heckler called Benjamin Netanyahu “garbage” at a Memorial Day ceremony held in honour of fallen soldiers and Israeli civilian victims of hostilities on Monday, 13 May.The Israeli prime minister ended his speech addressing bereaved families in Jerusalem when a man was heard shouting as the politician stepped down to the audience seats.The heckler was asked by members of the public to keep quiet, but replied: “There is nothing to respect, he killed my children.”Mr Netanyahu has faced criticism, with some claiming he was to blame for security failures that allowed Hamas to overwhelm Israel’s defences around Gaza on 7…

Tom Hanks wore Aston Villa’s club colours as he supported them during their penultimate Premier League match of this season on Monday, 13 May.The Oscar-winning actor cheered on the Birmingham team from a box at Villa Park as they took on Liverpool in Jurgen Klopp’s final away game as manager of the Reds.“Good news on the horizon, lets hope so. Up the Villa! Forever Villa,” Hanks said in a video posted to Aston Villa’s social media.The Hollywood Star was delighted as Jhon Duran scored twice in the final 10 minutes to earn Villa a 3-3 draw. Source link

Putin sends message to West as he is sworn in for fifth term as Russian presidentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsRussia and Ukraine were engaged in a fierce fight for the northeastern town of Vovchansk on Tuesday, a new flashpoint in the war after Vladimir Putin’s forces began attacking the Kharkiv region.Kharkiv governor Oleh Syniehubov confirmed ground had been lost to the Russian advance, describing the situation as “difficult”.“The enemy is trying to deliberately stretch it (the frontline), attacking in…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter So long, Vivianne Miedema. Arsenal are losing a lot more than just a striker with her departure, they will have to cope without a club legend, they won’t be able to call upon their trusty goal threat any more.Yet it is a sign of how times are changing for Arsenal that this doesn’t feel like the blow it once would have been. Without Miedema they will be different, but they have already had to confront life without…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsTom Holland waved to crowds gathered outside the Duke of York’s Theatre in London on Monday (13 May) following the first preview of Jamie Lloyd’s Romeo & Juliet production.Holland stars as the romantic lead in Shakespeare’s classic romance opposite Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet.Shortly after the performance concluded, Holland and his co-stars were filmed walking out onto the theatre’s balcony where large crowds were gathered outside to see the Spider-Man actor.Amewudah-Rivers was seen whispering in Holland’s…

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailBritain’s unemployment rate has risen to its highest level for nearly a year as further cracks show in the jobs market, according to official figures.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the rate of UK unemployment rose to 4.3 per cent in the three months to March, which is the highest since May to July last year and up from 4.2 per cent in the previous three months.The figures also showed regular average earnings growth remaining unchanged at 6 per…