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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USPaul Manafort has left his unpaid role advising party officials at the Republican convention.The veteran political consultant, 75, had recently returned to offer his expertise to the convention, according toThe New York Times, and was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin last week for planning meetings. A Washington Post story also reported on Friday that he was involved in work connected to foreign officials and businesses.His time in the Republican convention role was short-lived.“As a longtime, staunch supporter of…

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 Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says he wants to stay at the club for the long term after clarifying recent speculation about his future.Pochettino raised doubts over whether he would be at Stamford Bridge next season after saying on Friday it would not be the “end of the world” if he left in the summer and that his position would be decided one way or the other by the end of the next week.The Argentinian explained his comments…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USRudy Giuliani slammed WABC radio for firing him on Friday and is accusing the station of axing him to appease “trailer trash little creep” Joe Biden in an effort to get in good with Democrats.Hours after he was fired, the former New York City mayor shared his frustrations on his “America’s Mayor Live” show on X, claiming WABC’s billionaire owner John Catsimatidis was keeping him from “telling the truth” about the “stolen” 2020 presidential election.“The Democrat…

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 Chelsea continued their late surge for European qualification with a frantic 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest, who missed the chance to confirm their Premier League survival in style.Goals from Mykhailo Mudryk, Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson made it three successive wins for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, who are now level with sixth-placed Newcastle with two games to go.Pochettino, who has said his future at the club will be decided “in one week”, could yet lead the Blues into…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USThe Northern Lights will be visible across large parts of the US on Saturday night after the phenomenon was triggered around the world due to a massive solar storm.Incredible images showed that the aurora borealis’ bands of pink, purple and green appeared in the sky over many states on Friday night.A new forecast map suggests that there is a strong chance that the lights will be visible in parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and…

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 Pep Guardiola reiterated that Manchester City’s destiny remains in their own hands after their 4-0 victory over Fulham helped them return to the top of the Premier League table.City’s victory has seen them move two points clear of Arsenal who travel to Manchester United on Sunday.Defender Josko Gvardiol netted a brace either side of Phil Foden’s finish, before Julian Alvarez scored a penalty in second-half added-time.If Arsenal drop points on Sunday, City could wrap up what would…

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 emailsThe paratroopers floated down after springing out of the C-17 Globemaster aircraft under a deep blue sky into swirling winds. They descended a thousand feet into a vast barren field before regrouping under treeline cover for the mission ahead.The air assault by British and American forces is preparing troops for frontline combat as part of Nato’s largest ever exercise since the end of the Cold War, aimed at confronting Russia in a European security landscape…

(Mike Egerton/PA Wire)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 Nottingham Forest play host to Chelsea this evening in a Premier League clash that will have consequences at both the top and bottom of the table.Nuno Espirito Santo’s Forest side failed in their appeal to overturn a four-point deduction for breaching Profit & Sustainability rules and, as a result, sit 17th in the league just three points above the drop zone. A 3-1 victory over Sheffield United in their previous outing maintained their current position…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USA punk-rock fan suffered a “catastrophic spinal cord injury” and has been left partially paralyzed after the lead singer of a band staged dived on top of her at a New York show.Bird Piche underwent extensive surgery following the incident on April 30 at a gig put on by Australian band, Trophy Eyes, at the Mohawk Place venue in Buffalo. According to a family friend, the 24-year-old’s neck was broken but she has since regained feeling…

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 One game closer for Manchester City, one match down as they seek to not just retain the Premier League but end the campaign with a domestic double. The reigning champions, looking for a fourth title in a row, kicked off one point behind Arsenal with a game in hand; they might end the day instead wondering if perhaps they could cruise to both trophies in second gear.It is usual to suggest after title candidates pick up three…