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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 Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited tourist sites in the world, was closed on Monday as staff went on strike in protest against the way the Paris monument is managed financially, disappointing the crowds below.Visitors stood outside the barriers of the tower grounds in front of a giant screen announcing the strike.“It’s a real shame, really, because we come just for three days, and we’re not going to be able to get up’,…

Harry Styles surprised Premier League fans as he made a guest appearance at Kenilworth Road on Sunday (18 February) to watch Luton Town take on Manchester United.The Watermelon Sugar singer sat next to former Luton striker and club legend Mick Harford. The pair could be seen sharing a packet of mints as they watched the home side slip to a 2-1 defeat.Styles has previously suggested that he is a Manchester United fan and said former United star David Beckham was one of his inspirations when he was growing up. Source link

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 Devil Wears Prada musical is coming to the West End and its lead actor has just been announced.Vanessa Williams, of Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives fame, will be starring as icy Runway Editor-in-Chief Miranda Priestly in the stage production of the cult classic.The musical based on the blockbuster movie and bestselling novel by Kate Wetherhead, The Devil Wears Prada, will also feature an original score by Elton John and lyrics by Shaina Taub.In a…

Alexei Navalny: Alexander Litvinenko’s wife calls Vladimir Putin ‘monster’ 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 emailsAlexei Navalny’s wife has accused the Kremlin of waiting for traces of the Novichok nerve agent to disappear from his body as she vowed to reveal the names of his killers.In a video message on Monday, Yulia Navalnaya said: “Vladimir Putin killed my husband… We know exactly why Putin killed Alexei three days ago. We will tell you about it soon.”It comes as the bruised body…

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 England will play Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia in Group C when they embark on their quest to win Euro 2024 this summer. Gareth Southgate’s side topped their qualifying group without defeat and will be one of the favourites to lift the trophy in Germany on 14 July, given their recent record in major tournaments and the outstanding form of attacking duo Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham this season. But there are now only two friendlies left for…

Seven dead after drone strike hit fuel depot causing huge fire in Kharkiv 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 emailsRussia has claimed full control of the frontline city of Avdiivka after four months of intense bombardment.Now Russian forces are launching more attacks on territory to the west of the city as Vladimir Putin’s troops look to consolidate his biggest military gain since taking Bakhumut in May.“The enemy is trying to actively develop its offensive,” said Dmytro Lykhoviy, who is commanding Kyiv’s…

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 At the start of this season, Liverpool’s backup stopper still had more years to his name than senior appearances for the club. While that’s not too much of an issue for youngsters making their way in the game, Caoimhin Kelleher isn’t really a youth candidate any longer: even in goalkeeper terms, 25 years old is pushing towards mid-career territory and with Alisson Becker ahead of him at Anfield, regular minutes have always been hard to come by.But…

Witness describes moment he tackled man at Kansas City Chiefs rallyThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USTwo juveniles have been charged in connection to Wednesday’s shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade.“The juveniles are currently detained in secure detention at the Juvenile Detention Center on gun related and resisting arrest charges,” the Jackson County Family Court Division said in a statement. “It is anticipated that additional charges are expected in the future as the investigation by the Kansas City…

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 believes Rodri is “by far” the best midfielder in the world but is pleased his performances do not always grab the headlines.The Spain international was title-chasing Manchester City’s saviour on Saturday as his late equaliser rescued what could prove a vital point in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea.It is now over 12 months – against Tottenham on February 5 last year – since City lost a match in which the 27-year-old played.Yet his Champions League…

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 emailsAt least 64 people have in killed in the latest outbreak of deadly tribal violence in the remote Highlands region of Papua New Guinea.The violence between two tribal groups and their allies began on Sunday in the Wapenamanda district of the Enga province in what one police officer described as the “largest” flare-up of violence the region has seen.The bodies of 64 people were recovered from the roadside, grasslands and hills and more are expected…