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Scrapping VAR is the stupidest thing the Premier League could do - here's why

Premier League clubs are set to vote on a proposal to abolish VAR next month

VAR could be scrapped next season as Premier League clubs to vote on major rule change

Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife Erica on the eve of the US PGA Championship at Valhalla

Golfer Rory McIlroy files for divorce from his wife Erica as marriage 'irretrievably broken'

Tyson Fury's dad John after headbutting another boxer

Tyson Fury's dad John left with bloodied face after bust-up with member of Oleksandr Usyk's camp ahead of huge fight

Leeds United fan 'lucky to be alive' after being 'slashed in neck' during row outside play-off semi-final

Two arrested after Leeds United fan 'slashed in neck' outside EFL semi-final with victim 'lucky to be alive'

It comes as Norfolk Police noted additional police officers would be on duty at the game in Norwich on Sunday.

Leeds United fan 'lucky to be alive' after being 'slashed in neck' during row outside play-off semi-final

England all-time great James Anderson will retire from Test cricket this summer

England legend James Anderson to retire from Test cricket this summer

Rubiales will stand trial and faces over two years behind bars

Disgraced Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales to stand trial over Jenni Hermoso World Cup kiss and could face jail time

Grealish did not appear in court but pleaded guilty through his barrister

England and Manchester City star Jack Grealish fined £666 after admitting going 44mph in 30mph area

Lando Norris took the first victory of his Formula One career at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.

Britain's Lando Norris takes first F1 win in Miami beating Red Bull’s Max Verstappen

Hollywood star Will Ferrell is a huge Leeds United fan

Hollywood star Will Ferrell buys ‘large stake’ in Leeds United after ‘falling in love with English football’

The parents of rising young cricketer Josh Baker have paid tribute to their son.

Cricketer Josh Baker’s parents say they are ‘broken’ after his death aged 20 as they share emotional tribute

Giving written reasons for his decision on Wednesday, Judge Briggs said it would be "perverse" not to lift the suspension.

Boris Becker no longer bankrupt after High Court Ruling as tennis star has done 'all that he reasonably could do'

Billy Vunipola has apologised "unreservedly" after an incident in Majorca.

Billy Vunipola breaks silence after 'downing four Amarettos and hitting an officer with his top' at bar in Spain

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England rugby star arrested in Majorca after being involved in 'violent incident' in Spanish pub

A football fan has been charged with tragedy chanting after Burnley's 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Burnley fan charged with tragedy chanting after Premier League side's 1-1 draw away at Manchester United

Two footballers suspended by their club after being accused of rape

Two Premier League footballers, 19, arrested over rape claim suspended by their club

Declan Rice and his girlfriend Lauren Fryer

Declan Rice's girlfriend deletes all social media pictures after online trolls start bullying over her appearance

Two Premiere League players have been arrested, according to reports.

Two Premier League players arrested over rape allegation

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Tom Gilbey completed the marathon under five hours

‘How I drank 25 glasses of wine and still finished the London Marathon in under five hours’

Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the women's race

Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya breaks women's-only marathon record at London Marathon

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Rescue teams’ vehicles are seen near the site of the incident of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Varzaghan in north-western Iran

Helicopter carrying Iran’s president apparently crashes in mountainous region

Sean "Diddy" Combs has broken his silence and apologized after a distressing video was shared of him physically assaulting his former girlfriend Cassie in 2016.

'I'm disgusted': Sean 'Diddy' Combs breaks silence on shocking footage of him physically assaulting ex

Producer-director-writer John Krasinski attends the premiere of Paramount Pictures’ IF at the SVA Theatre in New York

John Krasinski’s IF hits box office nerve with £27.5m North American debut

Kinshasa

Democratic Republic of Congo’s army says it foiled coup attempt

Flowers are placed outside the FD Roosevelt University Hospital, where Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is being treated, in Banska Bystrica, central Slovakia

Slovakia PM Robert Fico remains in serious condition but prognosis ‘positive’

The number of small boats arriving in the UK is 2,600 higher than this time last year

Number of migrants arriving in UK in small boats nears 10,000 - 2,600 higher than this time last year

Ed Dwight

America’s first black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later

Ebrahim Raisi

Who is Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi?

Damage is seen on the front of the cruise ship which was involved in a Danube River accident earlier in Hungary

Two dead and five missing after Danube boat collision in Hungary

Russia Ukraine War

At least 11 killed as Russia continues offensive in Ukraine

Police forensic officers inspect the entrance of the Harry Winston jewellery after a robbery in Paris

‘Several million euros’ of jewels taken in armed heist at luxury Paris boutique

Just a single plane was available, however defence sources said they were optimistic more could be located

D-Day parachute jump scaled down due to lack of aircraft, as RAF bosses scramble to fill gaps

Iran's president is missing after a helicopter he was travelling in crashed - with sources in Tehran warning his life is in danger.

Missing Iranian president's 'life at risk' after helicopter crash 'caused by bad weather'

Israel Palestinians

Women and children die in Israeli air strike on Gaza

Scammers have targeted people affected by the water crisis

Scammers target victims of Devon water crisis, as South West Water boosts payouts after backlash

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'How many victims are there?' asks mum of teen taught by sex predator Rebecca Joynes after she groomed two boys

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Ovingham Bridge

Teen boy dies after 'jumping in river to rescue friend who fell into water while playing on rope swing'
The scene on Streatham Common

18-year-old in 'life threatening condition' after stabbing in Streatham Common playground

A pro-palestinian protest

Pro-Palestine marches 'could be shut down by police' under new plans, amid anti-Semitism and disruption concerns
Wes Streeting has said that the NHS is a 'service, not a shrine'

Wes Streeting vows to create 2 million more NHS appointments in first year of Labour government to cut backlog
UK temperatures could hit 30C

Exact dates weather to hit 30C with 'big and historical heatwave' expected

Victims are campaigning for compensation - and the results of the public inquiry will be announced on Monday

What is the infected blood scandal? What you need to know about 'worst NHS treatment disaster'
Grant Shapps has said the world needs to know Israel's plans for Gaza

'The world needs to know': Grant Shapps urges Israel to reveal plan for Gaza after war with Hamas ends
File photo of the Ovingham Bridge across the River Tyne

Boy, 14, dies and another, 13, in critical condition after getting into difficulty in the River Tyne
Giovanni Pernice's dance partner Amanda Abbington quit Strictly

Strictly's Giovanni Pernice 'stamped on Amanda Abbington's foot' in 'bruising' training, as dancer vows to 'clear his name'
Russia Ukraine War

Ukraine and Russia launch multiple drone attacks on each other

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Rishi Sunak outside 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak facts: Height, wife, children and policies revealed

Big Freeze

Arctic blast sets off government's Cold Weather Payment - but are you eligible for the £25 off energy bills?
Armistice Day marks the signing of the armistice in 1918

Armistice Day: What is it about and when will the two-minute silence be held?

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Anne Robinson has confirmed she is in a relationship with Andrew Parker Bowles

Anne Robinson reveals secret relationship with Queen Camilla's ex-husband, Andrew Parker Bowles
Charles, Camilla and William will join forces to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day

King Charles to make first overseas trip since cancer diagnosis for D-Day anniversary event with Camilla and William
Queen Camilla says King Charles is "feeling better" as he continues cancer treatment

Queen Camilla says King is 'feeling better' after return to public duties but must 'behave himself' over packed schedule

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Sir Keir Starmer speaks during his visit to the Backstage Centre, Purfleet, Thursday

Keir Starmer says he's not the heir to Tony Blair - but he won't mind if you think he is

John Swinney, Scotland' new First Minister, contemplates the challenges ahead

John Swinney has the golden ticket, but he'll find little sweet in Scottish politics

Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia leave Bute House after he announced his resignation as SNP leader and First Minister.

Humza Yousaf's blowing up of his Green pact fatally buried its shrapnel in the heart of his leadership
Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens, Gina Davidson writes.

Humza Yousaf has taken a big gamble in sacking the Scottish Greens

Princess Kate revealed she was receiving treatment for cancer this evening.

Princess Kate: Now close the door, draw the curtains and focus on you!

We should be asking why Gen Z are struggling not reprimanding them for it, Natasha Devon argues.

Generation Sicknote: If Gen Z are struggling to work then that’s a reflection of the lack of support available to them
Sunak called for an end to the descent into 'mob rule'.

Sunak is blaming the fallout of his political losses on protests - and cutting off the lifeblood of our democracy
Humza Yousaf's troubles continue to plague him in 2024.

Be careful what you wish for is a phrase coined for Humza Yousaf

Royal Mail proposals to axe Saturday post would undoubtedly hit a nerve, writes Tina McKenzie.

Small businesses shouldn't have to bear the brunt if Royal Mail axes Saturday post

Rishi Sunak still faces a big fight over Rwanda

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda woes are far from over as he faces Lords challenge and Tory critics circle

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