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Israel Defense Forces releases statement amidst Iranian attackFor 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 United States will hit Iran with new sanctions over the next few days in response to the attack on Israel, Washington warned.US treasury secretary Janet Yellen said the measures would aim to reduce Tehran’s capacity to export oil and ability to finance its terrorist proxies throughout the Middle East.“With respect to sanctions, I fully expect that we will take additional sanctions action against Iran in the coming…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterJude Bellingham has said that racism is such a massive problem in Spanish football that players have the horrible feeling of preparing for away games knowing they are going to face abuse.The Real Madrid midfielder called on the footballing authorities to do more as he warned that the sport would miss a talent like Vinicius Junior if he walked away because of the culture of abuse.Brazil winger Vinicius has been the recipient of 10 instances of racist abuse which have been reported…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the US An Arizona woman who accused former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault has been charged with defrauding the baseball player.An indictment unsealed Monday in Maricopa County Superior Court charges the woman with fraud and theft by extortion, both felonies, but doesn’t provide specific details about the alleged crimes. It says Bauer and one other person were defrauded in a scheme that potentially spanned several years.The Associated Press does not typically identify people who…

Write them off at your peril – Haaland, Mbappe, Bellingham will star in UCL says AncelottiParis Saint-Germain produced a stunning comeback on a thrilling night in the Champions League to dump Barcelona out at the quarter-final stage 6-4 on aggregate.After the first leg Barcelona brought a one-goal lead into the match and opened the scoring in the night with a fortuitous touch from Raphinha beating Gianluigi Donnarumma at the near post.PSG looked to get back in the game and were gifted the initiative after a mistimed challenge from Ronald Araujo saw the defender sent off inside the first half and…

Supporters and protesters rally outside Trump’s criminal trialSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump was scolded by Judge Juan Merchan for audibly muttering and gesturing at a potential juror after his lawyer Todd Blanche challenged her possible inclusion on the hush money trial jury. The former president’s legal team unearthed a video on her Facebook of celebrating New Yorkers following his 2020 election defeat. When asked for clarification, Judge Merchan was satisifed with her explanation but told Mr Trump: “I won’t tolerate that,”…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterIf the treble was history, the double treble would be legacy. Bernardo Silva has an eye on a hat-trick of achievements that would echo through the ages. Manchester City won the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League last season, a feat only previously accomplished by Manchester United in 1998-99. In the last three decades, since the European Cup evolved into the Champions League, only Real Madrid have retained the trophy. Until, perhaps, City this season. And since the English…

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 emailsWest Side Story’s Rachel Zegler and Heartstopper breakout Kit Connor will make their Broadway debuts in a modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet.The two will lead the revival as star-crossed lovers. They teased the news on Instagram on Monday (15 April) with matching photos showing their character’s initials alongside a caption of a heart-and-dagger emoji. They had also included a location tag of Verona, the Italian city where their characters live. Directed by Tony-winner…

Emergency services respond after multiple people stabbed at Sydney shopping centreFor 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 attack on a bishop at a church in Sydney on Monday has been declared an act of terrorism by police, as authorities call for calm in the wake of disturbance following the incident.At least four people were injured in the attack, including Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, during a service at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church in the suburb of Wakeley in the west…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterLiverpool defender Conor Bradley will be out for up to three weeks with the ankle injury he sustained against Crystal Palace.Jurgen Klopp will be without the right-back for the second leg of Liverpool’s Europa League quarter-final against Atalanta and at least three Premier League games, including the Merseyside derby.Bradley, who will also sit out trips to Fulham and West Ham, could be in a race against time to be fit for Tottenham’s visit to Anfield on 5 May, which is potentially Klopp’s…

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 emailsHannah Waddingham dressed down a photographer at the Olivier Awards who asked her to “show me leg”.The Ted Lasso star, who recently opened up about a harrowing experience on the set of Game of Thrones, hosted the London ceremony, which took place on Sunday (14 April) and saw Sunset Boulevard take home seven trophies.Before the event began, Waddingham posed for photographs outside the Royal Albert Hall, but was left visibly frustrated by a comment made…