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Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterBayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso had bad news for David Moyes after insisting there are no lingering hangovers from their historic Bundesliga title celebrations.Leverkusen clinched the first title in the club’s history when they beat Werder Bremen 5-0 on Sunday.But their attention is now focused on defending a 2-0 lead in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final at West Ham.Hammers boss Moyes admitted he hoped the Leverkusen players might have indulged in a few too many steins of German beer.But…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailWatch live as Joe Biden visits Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he will deliver campaign remarks to steelworkers on Wednesday, 17 April.The US president will meet staff at the United Steelworkers Headquarters, where he’s expected to call for higher tariffs on Chinese metals in the “Steel City.”Mr Biden’s proposed tarrifs are part of a package of policies aimed at pleasing the swing state, but risk angering Beijing.The president will propose raising to 25 per cent the tariffs imposed by Donald…

Champions League: Guardiola hoping Man City can see off Real Madrid to make more historyManchester City host Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg this evening with the hopes of reaching the final four. An electric first leg ended 3-3 in Madrid with the lead exchanging hands multiple times in an open affair. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring after two minutes before a quickfire double from Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo sent Real into the lead. City responded through Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol but Federico Valverde had the final say to ensure this last eight tie remains all…

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 son of North Dakota Republican senator Kevin Cramer has pleaded not guilty to homicide months after he was involved in a car crash that left a sheriff’s deputy dead.Ian Cramer, 42, was charged with nine counts — including homicide, reckless endangerment, preventing arrest and drug possession — after he crashed an allegedly stolen vehicle on 6 December, 2023, resulting in the death of a sheriff’s officer. He pleaded not guilty on 17 April, KFYR reported.Although…

Conquering Bayern Munich in Champions League will be unbelievable for Arsenal, Arteta saysBayern Munich play host to Arsenal in a Champions League quarter-final second leg with the tie delicately poised following a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium last week. Hoping to properly untilise their home advantage, Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka netted the opener in just the 12th minute of the game before Serge Gnabry equalised six minutes later. Harry Kane marked his return to London with a goal from the penalty spot to send the German side into the lead though Leandro Trossard ensured the tie remains on level terms…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USRex Heuermann’s wife Asa Ellerup, was spotted heading into court the Suffolk County Supreme Court in Riverhead on Wednesday for a hearing. When asked why she was there, she reportedly refused to explain, the New York Post reports.Ms Ellerup has spoken out to say that she is standing by her husband and has “given him the benefit of the doubt” over his alleged involvement in the Gilgo Beach murders that cast a shadow of terror through…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterRotherham have appointed Steve Evans for a second spell in charge after sacking Leam Richardson.Richardson left the Millers on Wednesday morning after losing 18 of his 24 games in charge, overseeing relegation to Sky Bet League One, with Stevenage manager Evans swiftly named as his replacement a few hours later on a three-year deal.Evans previously managed at the New York Stadium between 2012 and 2015, when he guided the club from League Two to Championship safety.He leaves Stevenage having also taken them…

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailSquatters occupied the site of celebrity chef Marco Pierre White’s former restaurant in the heart of Leicester Square – just days after Gordon Ramsay’s £13m London gastropub was commandeered by anarchists.A group moved into the site of the now-closed Mr White’s Steak, Pizza and Gin House last week and “put big padlocks on the doors”, a delivery driver told the Evening Standard. “It’s not ideal for the reputation and image of the Square,” he told the newspaper. “There were people queuing…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump became the first sitting or former president in American history to face a criminal trial this week when Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg’s hush money case against him finally commenced in New York City.Mr Trump was indicted by Mr Bragg last year on 34 felony counts relating to the falsification of business records in October 2016 to allegedly conceal a $130,000 payout made to the adult film star Stormy Daniels to ensure her silence over a…

Sign up to the Independent’s betting newsletter for the latest tips and offersSign up to the Independent’s betting newsletterCesc Fabregas says Italian club Como must remain committed to their long-term plan even if their progress is expedited by winning promotion to Serie A this season.The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder is assistant manager at the lakeside club and, working under Welshman Osian Roberts, has guided them into the automatic promotion positions in Serie B.They currently have a three-point lead over third-placed Venezia and if they do not falter in their final five games they will return to the top flight…