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Tottenham sack interim manager after Newcastle thrashing Tottenham Hotspur have sacked interim manager Cristian Stellini after just four matches in charge, following a 6-1 thrashing by Newcastle on Sunday. The defeat was described as “wholly unacceptable” by the club’s chairman Daniel Levy, and marks a significant blow to Spurs’ hopes of securing Champions League qualification. Stellini was appointed on 26 March following Antonio Conte’s departure after 16 months in the post. Ryan Mason, who worked under Stellini and took charge following Jose Mourinho’s sacking in 2021, will replace him. Mason returns for the final six games of the season with…

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UK government borrowed less than expected last year The UK government borrowed less than expected in the financial year ending 31 March, despite providing support for households’ energy bills and facing higher borrowing costs. Official figures showed borrowing of £139.2bn ($189.7bn), which was £18.1bn more than the previous year, but less than the £152bn predicted by the government’s forecaster last month. Nevertheless, borrowing for the current financial year was equivalent to 5.5% of the UK economy – its highest percentage since 2014, excluding the pandemic. The rise in tax receipts was offset by higher spending on energy support for households…

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UK government begins large-scale evacuation of British people The UK government has announced a “large-scale” complex evacuation of British citizens from Sudan, prioritising families with children, the elderly, and those with medical conditions.  The RAF will conduct flights from an airfield near Khartoum, the country’s capital. The evacuation plan follows a 72-hour ceasefire agreement between rival military factions that began on Monday night.  At least 400 people have died in the fighting that has taken place since April 15, and approximately 4,000 UK citizens are thought to be in Sudan, with 2,000 of them having already requested assistance. However, only…

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Adele joins James Corden for last ever Carpool Karaoke Adele joined James Corden for his final Carpool Karaoke, a popular segment of The Late Late Show, of which Corden was the host for the past eight years. In his last week as host, Adele surprised Corden at his home in Los Angeles, clashing cymbals over his bed. In the final Carpool Karaoke, the two discussed their friendship at length, shedding tears over his decision to return to the UK. Adele recalled how Corden and his family has been “so integral in looking after me” and her son, Angelo, after her…

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CNN anchor furious after being fired from show CNN co-host Don Lemon has been fired following accusations of misogyny and misbehaviour, according to reports. Lemon was dismissed from the network after he made remarks about Republican Nikki Haley not being “in her prime” earlier this year, which were widely condemned as sexist. In response to the firing, Haley tweeted that it was a “great day for women everywhere.” CNN did not provide a reason for the dismissal, but it followed a report by Variety which detailed allegations of misogynistic behaviour towards Lemon’s colleagues. Lemon has denied the claims. He has…

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Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News Fox News has announced the departure of Tucker Carlson, its highest-rated host. The network said it had “parted ways” with Carlson, who is credited with setting the agenda for US conservatives, and that his primetime slot would be filled by interim hosts until a permanent replacement is found. No reason was given for the decision. Carlson’s blend of populist conservative takes on issues such as immigration, crime, race, gender and sexuality had made him influential, with his programme accounting for four of the top 10 rated programmes on US cable TV, according to Nielsen data. …

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