A GERMAN woman suspected of being a member of the ISIS “morality police” in Iraq has today been charged with committing a war crime after the death of a “slave” child. The woman – named only as Jennifer W in line with local privacy laws – allegedly let a small girl she and her husband […]
STRICTLY dancer AJ Pritchard and his brother were battered by a gang of thugs in a nightclub. AJ, 24, and Curtis, 23 — a pro dancer on the Irish version of Strictly called Dancing With The Stars — were kicked and punched in the face by eight yobs. A witness in Nantwich, Cheshire, said: “They […]
KEVIN KEEGAN, the man responsible for the mother of all title-race meltdowns, was in the posh seats at Anfield on Boxing Day. This ghost of Christmas past, who blew a 12-point lead as Newcastle boss in 1996 and then exploded with his infamous ‘I’d love it’ rant, was a reminder of the intense pressures brought […]
WHO said Tottenham never win anything? Spurs striker Harry Kane sealed the club’s first double since 1961 with an MBE in the New Year Honours. View this post on Instagram ???????????? A post shared by Harry Kane (@harrykane) on Dec 18, 2018 at 12:40am PST It follows the Golden Boot he won at the World […]
FROM championing female empowerment to delivering a speech at the UN Women’s conference in 2015, the Duchess of Sussex has proved to be a powerful force in campaigning for women’s rights – long before she was a member of the Royal Family. And in an unearthed video clip of the Royal speaking to a fan, […]
AT LONG last, after 19 bosses in 14 years, Leeds United look fit and ready to return to the Premier League under their most remarkable manager since Don Revie. Marcelo Bielsa is the man. And if you have any doubts about his ability to lead Leeds out of probably the most fraught period any big […]
MANCHESTER UNITED are chasing a third-straight win under interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Comfortable victories over Cardiff and Huddersfield have given the Norweigan and perfect start to life as boss – and he will be hoping for another against a Bournemouth side who have lost eight of their last ten. What time is kick-off? THIS clash […]
PEOPLE rushing to install an app for their Christmas present Amazon Alexa or Echo have been duped into downloading a phoney one. It is reported that the fake app has soared to number 6 on the App Store’s charts because so many have been tricked. Usually Apple spots these apps before they make it onto its […]
CRYSTAL PALACE will look to continue their excellent recent form with a home clash against Chelsea. After their superb win at the Etihad, Roy Hodgson’s men were frustrated by Cardiff on Boxing Day but welcome the Blues looking up rather than down. What time is kick-off? THIS Premier League clash is set for Sunday, December […]
MANCHESTER CITY look to get their title charge back on track with a tricky visit to Southampton. Saints have picked up under new boss Ralph Hasenhüttl and will be keen to inflict more misery on Pep Guardiola’s stuttering side, who have lost three of their last four. What time is kick-off? THIS crucial clash is set […]
THE devastated family of twin toddlers killed over Christmas have said their deaths were a “terrible tragedy”. Mum Samantha Ford, 37, was charged with the murders of Jake and Chloe on Boxing Day night. The tots, who were looking forward to their second birthday, were found dying at the home they moved into with Samantha […]
THE devastated family of twin toddlers killed over Christmas have said their deaths were a “terrible tragedy”. Mum Samantha Ford, 37, was charged with the murders of Jake and Chloe on Boxing Day night. The tots, who were looking forward to their second birthday, were found dying at the home they moved into with Samantha […]
ARSENAL legend Bob McNab has accused his former club of ‘shooting itself in both feet’ by missing out on Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson. Double hero McNab says his old side should have moved for the pair while Arsene Wenger was still in charge. The defensive duo joined Liverpool, but McNab believes both would […]
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has told rival Gary Anderson: Stop using your back as an excuse. Anderson, 48, claims his “body is in bits” and it will be a struggle to play in the final stages of the William Hill PDC World Darts Championship. The two two-time champions — who are both chasing a Triple Crown […]
ROY HODGSON has mocked suggestions Wilfried Zaha could be tempted to quit for a lucrative move to China. Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang are reported to have offered Zaha an £11million-a-year deal to move to the Far East. But Palace boss Hodgson scoffed at the idea the 26-year-old would be prepared to walk away […]
MALE strippers look up for fun on stage but often flop in the bedroom, say scientists. Researchers found blokes working in adult entertainment were up to eight times more likely to be impotent. The news could be a downer for Magic Mike fans — though there is no suggestion Channing Tatum or his movie pals aren’t […]
ACTRESS Thandie Newton takes a lead role in the New Year Honours with an OBE. Footie’s Harry Kane, model Twiggy and TV’s Michael Palin are also saluted. Monty Python legend Michael Palin nets the Holy Grail of gongs in the New Year Honours — a knighthood. Michael, 75, who starred in the musical comedy Spamalot, […]
FORMER England cricket captain Alastair Cook is knighted for services to cricket alongside English rugby legend and former Grand Slam winning captain Bill Beaumont. The popular opening batsman retired from international cricket this year after becoming the most prolific English run-scorer in history. In football, England manager Gareth Southgate gets an OBE and captain Harry […]
TWO expert British divers who battled to save the Thai boys football team trapped in a flooded cave have been awarded the second highest bravery accolade – the George Medal in the New Year Honours list. Richard Stanton and John Volanthen, the first to reach the 12 stranded children and their team coach but the […]
THE Brit baby girl killed when her family’s 4×4 crashed off a bridge in Iceland was not strapped in, police said yesterday. Shreeprabha Laturia, 11 months, died with her mum Rajshree, 38, and aunt Khushi Laturia, 33, during a dream family holiday. Police chief Sveinn Kristján Rúnarsson said it was unclear why she was not […]
THE Queen’s Birthday Honours list for 2019 has been revealed with some of Britain’s top names recognised for their services to the country. The tradition dates back to 1860 when Queen Victoria gave out her first Birthday Honours. We reveal who made it on this year’s most coveted roll call. What is the Birthday Honours […]
SEAN DYCHE finds the decision not to ban Mo Salah “bizarre” and shows that football “allows” simulation. The Burnley boss says he is a lone voice in the fight against diving and wants high-profile pundits to target cheats. Salah won a penalty in Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Newcastle on Boxing Day, with many claiming he […]
RICHARD JOHNSON has thanked his mum after receiving an OBE in the New Year Honours List. The delighted three-time jumps champion described the award as a ‘huge honour’ and added: “I feel very privileged.” Hugely popular Johnson, 41, has ridden over 3,500 winners during a 25-year career in the saddle during which he also finished […]
GARETH SOUTHGATE has become a World Cup winner — and joined England’s immortals. The Three Lions boss was awarded an OBE for leading our boys to the semi-finals of Russia 2018 in the summer. Southgate, 48, joins Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson in being recognised for his heroics with the national team. And […]
JEREMY Corbyn has been too upset to deal with Labour’s antisemitism crisis “properly”, a key ally has said. Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry went public yesterday to claim the Opposition boss has fallen short over the scandal that dogged him all year. But issuing an excuse that raised eyebrows, the front bencher called for sympathy […]
