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Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterFA Cup replays have been scrapped as part of a new agreement between the Football Association and Premier League that comes amid the introduction of the new-look Champions League from next season.Replays had already been scrapped from the fifth round onwards but have now been ditched altogether from the first round proper, a joint statement from the FA and Premier League said. The FA said the move had been made in agreement with the Premier League and “in light of changes to…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USPolice in Los Angeles are investigating Kanye West, who goes by Ye, after he allegedly punched a man in the face after he “battered and sexually assaulted” the rapper’s wife Bianca Censori, according to a report.The altercation occurred on Tuesday night after an unidentified man inappropriately touched Ms Censori, TMZ first reported. Authorities told the outlet that police are now investigating Ye.The incident occurred at the Chateau Marmont Hotel on Sunset Boulevard, Fox 11 reported.“Bianca was…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterEverton manager Brian Sorensen has signed a new two-year deal with the Women’s Super League club.Sorensen and his assistant Stephen Neligan have put pens to paper on fresh terms ahead of Friday’s trip to Brighton.Danish coach Sorensen took over the Merseyside club in 2022 and guided Everton to a sixth-placed finish in his debut season in charge, but they have experienced a difficult current campaign after being hit with a succession of injuries.“Yeah, really happy. I really like the club and the…

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 emailsReuters photographer Mohammed Salem captured this year’s prestigious World Press Photo of the Year award Thursday with a depiction of loss and sorrow in Gaza, a heartrending photo of a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her young niece. The photograph, taken in Khan Younis just days after Salem’s own child was born, shows 36-year-old Inas Abu Maamar holding five-year-old Saly, who was killed along with her mother and sister when an Israeli missile struck…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterThe man sometimes described as football’s greatest manager considered a result that could lead to Carlo Ancelotti winning a fifth Champions League, while his own tally will remain a mere three. “In other sports, we would have won with those statistics,” said Pep Guardiola. Manchester City had 32 shots to Real Madrid’s eight. Real scored four penalties to City’s three. Barcelona’s most successful coach quoted his mentor. “Johan Cruyff said luck doesn’t exist and I agree with him.”There is, though, a case…

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 Swedish parliament has lowered the age at which people can change their gender from 18 to 16, making the process of legal gender reassignment easier.Those under 18 will be required to submit an approval from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.A total of 234 lawmakers cleared the bill on Wednesday while 94 of them were against it after a debate lasting nearly six hours. The debate saw absenteeism…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterAhead of European games like this, Jurgen Klopp doesn’t prepare a speech. Most of the words come naturally. He is already in the mood, knowing he has to inspire a similar feeling of insurgency in his players. There is more than enough experience to draw on, from either Klopp’s first season or his most famous.Ahead of their Europa League semi-final second leg at Atalanta, the Liverpool manager can point to the comeback against Borussia Dortmund at this very stage of the same…

Israel ‘making decision to act’ after Iranian attack, says CameronFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsIsrael will “will make our own decisions” on a potential retaliation for Iran’s uprecedented attack, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said – hours after David Cameron landed in Israel for talks, urging restraint.Britain’s foreign secretary told reporters that it was “clear the Israelis are making a decision to act” in response to Iran’s direct attack with hundreds of missiles and drones, adding: “We hope they do…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterJude Bellingham praised the selflessness of his Real Madrid teammates and the work rate the squad put in during their Champions League quarter-final win over Manchester City.Los Blancos progressed courtesy of a penalty shootout victory, after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium resulted in a 4-4 aggregate draw.Man City had most of the ball, the territory and the chances in the second leg, but had to come from behind to force extra time and spot-kicks after Rodrygo’s early strike for…

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 emailsA prominent Orthodox Christian leader who was stabbed on Monday in Sydney during a service has reportedly forgiven his attacker.Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, in his first comments since the attack, asked his supporters to behave “Christlike” and refrain from any violence.The 53-year-old bishop has been hospitalised since he was attacked by a 16-year-old male during a live-streamed service at the Assyrian Christ the Good Shepherd church in Wakeley in western Sydney.A massive riot broke out…