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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 Icelandic Met Office has issued new warnings of another possible eruption as fresh cracks were spotted near the town of Grindavik.After weeks of anticipation, an eruption began on 18 December on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland, throwing 100m of ash and lava into the air.Although the original eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row has ended, the Met Office has revealed the likelihood of another eruption is increasing with each passing day.Experts said that the…

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 Luton Town could temporarily move out of the Premier League relegation zone if they can upset Chelsea at Kenilworth Road on Saturday.Rob Edwards’ side made it back-to-back league wins with a crucial 3-2 away win against Sheffield United on Boxing Day and could now move out of the relegation zone if they beat the Blues in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off.Chelsea, meanwhile, will look to end the calendar year on a bright note as they go in search of…

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailFormer Conservative chancellor Norman Lamont has urged Rishi Sunak to ignore calls from his own MPs to ditch inheritance tax.The Tory grandee said he does not “buy” the argument that the tax on inherited wealth is widely hated – telling the PM to focus on cutting income tax instead.Mr Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are under pressure to deliver tax cuts at the 6 March, with the PM and his chancellor said to be considering moves to scrap or cut inheritance tax.Sir…

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 renowned Michelin-starred chef has resigned from his position at a prestigious southwest France hotel, following reports of an alleged hazing incident that has prompted a public prosecutor investigation into sexual assault and violence.Aurélien Largeau, who joined Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, resigned from his position on 21 December after a report revealed that he was witness to an alleged hazing incident with a new kitchen staff member. The young chef was reportedly tied naked…

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 United will look to make it two wins from two when they take on a resurgent Nottingham Forest on Saturday.Erik ten Hag’s side completed a superb comeback in midweek to win 3-2 against Aston Villa and now look to end the year on a high note after an inconsistent start to the Premier League season.However, the Red Devils face a tricky task up against a Forest side who have seen an immediate upturn in form since…

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 emailsIsrael’s bombardment of Gaza has caused a record-breaking number of child casualties and a pace of killing “unseen in a generation”, human rights groups have warned, as Israel tanks push deeper into the besieged strip.Israel unleashed a total siege and its heaviest targeting yet of Gaza in retaliation for the 7 October attack by Hamas who killed 1,200 people and took 240 hostages.Since then, Israeli strikes have killed at least 21,000 people, three-quarters of them…

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 Andoni Iraola confirmed that AFC Bournemouth midfielder Hamad Traore will be a long-term absentee after spending time in hospital with malaria.The Bees have been impressive recently and are on a four-match winning run in the Premier League.The 23-year-old was due to have been a part of the Ivory Coast squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted in the country. Instead he will now spend time recovering at home as well as undergoing further…

Kyiv suffers largest ever drone attack by Russia leaving five woundedFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsUkraine has carried out a major air offensive on Russia’s border regions, a day after Moscow launched its biggest wave of airstrikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions since the war began.The estimated number of civilians killed in co-ordinated air attacks across in an 18-hour onslaught has risen to at least 30.More than 144 people were injured and an unknown number were buried under rubble,…

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 Nicolas Anelka agreed not to perform his controversial ‘quenelle’ gesture again on this day 10 years ago.The France forward made the sign – described as an inverted Nazi salute – after scoring the first of his two goals in West Brom’s 3-3 draw at West Ham on December 28.France’s sports minister Valerie Fourneyron accused him of making a “disgusting anti-Semitic” gesture.West Brom responded, saying: “Nicolas was asked to explain his goal celebration by caretaker head coach Keith…

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 emailsUkraine has carried out a major air offensive on Russia’s border regions, a day after Moscow launched its biggest wave of airstrikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions since the war began.The Ukrainian armed forces posted a video on Telegram depicting the sky above Belgorod, showing at least one building on fire.Belgorod’s governor said at least one person was killed and 10 homes were damaged, while the water supply to the city of Belgorod was…