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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 emailsPanic spread through southern Gaza on Saturday after at least 44 Palestinians were killed by Israeli airstrikes in the city of Rafah, as the population braces for Israel’s planned ground invasion of the city.Rafah, on the southern border with Egypt, is the last remaining refuge for Gaza’s civilian population and one of the only areas yet to be the target of an Israeli ground offensive. It is normally home to around 280,000 people, but currently…

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 Hosts Ivory Coast will continue to draw strength from adversity as they seek to complete one of the great Africa Cup of Nations comebacks against Nigeria in Abidjan on Sunday.The Elephants looked down and out after a 4-0 group stage defeat to Equatorial Guinea that led to the sacking of Jean-Louis Gasset and left their tournament destiny out of their hands.But after squeezing through as one of the best-placed third-placed sides, Emerse Fae has led his side…

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 emailsWatch as people gather at Leme Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday (10 February) for the Bloco street party for the Brazil Carnival.The massive Ceu Na Terra street party kicks off for Carnival in style.The Carnival returned to full capacity last year after two years of reduced affairs, with no block parties, due to the coronavirus pandemic.Block parties mostly feature samba music but other bands will play Marchinhas (polka-like music).This year’s event will take…

We need to recover from Arsenal loss – KloppLiverpool will look to resume their Premier League title challenge when Jurgen Klopp’s side host Vincent Kompany’s Burnley at Anfield.The Reds suffered just their second league defeat of the season at Arsenal last weekend to drop points in the title race and allow defending champions Manchester City back in the hunt. Liverpool had won seven of their previous eight games, dating back to the 2-0 win at Turf Moor on Boxing Day, but their performance at the Emirates was a wake-up call and a reminder of the standards they must reach 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 US A married couple who fled Haiti for Virginia achieved their American dream when they opened a variety market on the Eastern Shore, selling hard-to-find spices, sodas and rice to the region’s growing Haitian community.When they added a Haitian food truck, people drove from an hour away for freshly cooked oxtail, fried plantains and marinated pork. But Clemene Bastien and Theslet Benoir are now suing the town of Parksley, alleging that it forced their food truck…

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 Gabriel Magalhaes has emerged as a pivotal part of Arsenal’s Premier League title bid after difficult conversations with boss Mikel Arteta at the start of the season.The Brazil defender moved to the Emirates Stadium in 2020 and, for the large part, has been a major player in Arteta’s side.That changed in August when Gabriel found himself on the bench as Ben White moved to centre-back and Thomas Partey was installed at right-back.He returned to the backline alongside…

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 emailsTwenty eight Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on Rafah on Saturday morning – just hours after Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his army to prepare a dual plan to evacuate and attack the region.Benjamin Netanyahu has not shared details or a timeline, but the announcement has set off widespread panic in the area home to more than half of Gaza’s 2.3 million people.Early on Saturday morning, Israel launched three airstrikes on homes…

Pep Guardiola Challenges Real Madrid To Make An Offer On Erling Haaland Original Video M247117Man City eye top spot in the Premier League when they take on Everton in the Saturday lunchtime fixture.Pep Guardiola has warned his side to be ready for the Toffees, who fought back to snatch a point against Tottenham last week. Phil Foden produced a scintillating hat-trick on Monday as City eased past Brentford to send a message to title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal. Everton took a point away from the Etihad last season, thanks to a Demarai Gray strike, but any result here will be…

Drake has poked fun at the alleged nude video of him circulating online, saying “The rumors are true.” During his concert in Nashville, Tennessee, the rapper made the comment, before taking a long pause and saying, “My Dad is here! That’s what y’all were waiting for?” While Drake’s father was in attendance, the Canadian used the opportunity to informally address the leaked video. In the video, a man resembling Drake can be seen seemingly engaging in a sex act.Drake has not officially confirmed his identity in the leaked video, but he reportedly laughed about the issue in a private conversation…

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 Manchester City host Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, knowing that a win would briefly lift them to top of the table.Liverpool do not play until 3pm on Saturday, and a win for Pep Guardiola’s side would see them move one point ahead of their north west rivals.Concerningly for Everton, City are unbeaten in their last 13 matches against the Toffees, a record stretching back to a 4-0 defeat at Goodison Park in January 2017.The Toffees…