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Thomas Tuchel explains controversial Harry Kane substitution during Bayern Munich’s defeat to Real Madrid Thomas Tuchel has explained his controversial decision to sub off Harry Kane during Bayern Munich’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Real Madrid. Bayern were on the verge of setting up an all-German final after Alphonso Davies put the visitors 3-2 up on aggregate at the Bernabeu. But Real Madrid staged a late comeback to stun Bayern Munich and progress to the final as they chase a record-extending 15th European Cup. Manuel Neuer, who produced a number of great saves earlier in the game to frustrate Madrid,…

Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer speaks out after making Champions League howler in Real Madrid defeat Manuel Neuer has spoken out after his shocking howler cost Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid. Bayern were just a few minutes away from setting up an all-German Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund as they led Madrid 3-2 on aggregate following Alphonso Davies’ stunning opener at the Bernabeu. But Neuer, who had made several brilliant saves on the night, then made a huge mistake, spilling Vinicius Junior’s strike into the path of Joselu, who pounced to level the tie on…

WhatsApp will no longer let you get away with ignoring people’s texts WhatsApp is rolling out a new update where users can see which one of their friends were recently on the app, a move it says will encourage people to chat more.  According to beta testing seen by WABetaInfo, the update will show a list of people who have recently been online. The aim is to help start new conversations by showing users other people in their contact list they have not yet messaged.  The update has been found in the pre-release versions of both the Android and the…

Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because we’re in for more storms next week The UK is set to bask in a ‘mini-heatwave’ this week, with temperatures rising to a high of 26C in parts of England this weekend. Glorious sunshine will stay for five consecutive days, the Met Office forecasts, peaking on Saturday with what could turn out to be the hottest day of the year so far. Senior operational meteorologist Amy Bokota said: ‘It’s already been quite warm but as we head later on through the week, I’m expecting it to slowly climb day on day.’ So get…

Teacher accused of sex with children ‘told boy to shut up when he mentioned age’ A teacher accused of having sex with teenage boys laughed and said ‘Oh shut up!’ when one told him, ‘I’m not old enough’ to drive, a court heard. Rebecca Joynes, 30, made the comment about as she drove to her Manchester flat to have sex with a 15-year-old boy she picked up after school, Manchester Crown Court heard. The victim, identified only as Boy A, said he was too young to drive – which Joynes allegedly replied, ‘Oh shut up! Stop saying that!’ Joynes is…

Gatwick Airport terminal evacuated with fears of ‘inevitable’ flight delays London Gatwick’s South Terminal has been evacuated causing travel chaos for passengers departing from the airport. People were told to leave due to a ‘fire alarm’ this morning and this is expected to cause flight delays today. The evacuation may also impact train services running to and from the airport and the shuttle service to the North Terminal. Passengers on social media have reported chaotic scenes at the terminal and say staff are ‘clueless’. Ryan Amstad wrote on X: ‘A fire alarm at Gatwick Airport and staff are as clueless…

Body found in park after search for missing teenager, 19 Tributes have poured in after a body was found in the search for missing Northumberland teenager Reagan Brown. The 19-year-old from Hexham was first reported missing from the Newcastle city centre on Monday, and family members said her disappearance was ‘extremely out of character’. Police divers and mountain rescue teams were seen in Leazes Park on Wednesday yesterday afternoon, where a body was discovered Although formal identification is yet to take place, Reagan’s next of kin have been notified and are currently being supported by specially-trained officers. Her sister Shaina…

One of Britain’s most powerful men is about to pack it all in Nadhim Zahawi, a powerful Tory MP once seen as a future party leader, has apparently had enough. Zahawi said in a statement posted on X today he will not stand in the next general election. Having represented Stratford-on-Avon since 2010, he said today he ‘had come to feel that the time is right for a new, energetic Conservative to represent’ the West Midlands constituency. He added: ‘With the exception of convincing my wife to marry me, it has been the greatest honour of my life to represent…

A man nicknamed ‘The Eunuch Maker’ who performed illegal castrations and livestreamed them on the dark web has been jailed for 22 years.

Front page summary The Independent – Another Tory MP defects as Sunak is ambushed at PMQs The Independent leads on the defection of Tory MP Natalie Elphicke to Labour. The front page reports that Sir Keir Starmer faces left-wing backlash over the defection. Rishi Sunak was rocked by more political drama ahead of the general election, it adds. The front page features an image of Elphicke sitting on the Labour benches at PMQs following the dramatic switching. The Independent – Rafah faces fire of hell as Israeli tanks close in By WTX NewsMay 8, 2024 The main stories Like this…