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Jamie Carragher aims brutal dig at Chelsea star after blunder against Wolves Jamie Carragher aimed a brutal dig at Chelsea star Robert Sanchez following his blunder in the 3-1 win over Wolves on Monday night. The Blues secured all three points in the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge thanks to goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke. But Sanchez had a moment to forget during Matt Doherty’s goal for Wolves just before half-time as the Chelsea goalkeeper made a significant error while under pressure from Santiago Bueno. Sanchez dropped a routine catch from Matheus Cunha’s corner with…

Noni Madueke trolls Chelsea teammate after stealing his goal in Wolves win Noni Madueke trolled Trevoh Chalobah after stealing a goal from his ‘unbelievable’ Chelsea teammate in Monday’s 3-1 victory over Wolves. Chalobah was named in the Chelsea XI after being recalled from his loan at Crystal Palace and put in a classy Man of the Match performance. The 25-year-old centre-back should have scored Chelsea’s third goal but it was stolen by Madueke, who poked fun at Chalobah after the match. ‘It’s instinct,’ Chalobah told Sky Sports about his goal against Wolves. ‘Attacker’s instinct. ‘I said sorry to Trevoh after.…

Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump vowed that the United States would take back the Panama Canal as he delivered an inauguration speech in which he invoked the 19th-century expansionist doctrine of “Manifest Destiny” and laying out plans for space exploration, including “American astronauts planting the stars and stripes on the planet Mars.” For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Trump’s Gilded Age and McKinley-esque vision for America, FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula welcomes Dr. Donald P Green, Award-winning Author, Researcher and Burgess Professor of Political Science at Columbia University.

In his final hours in office, US President Joe Biden has pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the January 6 attack on the Capitol. In a statement, Biden said the officials “do not deserve to be the targets of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions.” “These are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing,” Biden said. “Baseless and politically motivated investigations wreak havoc on the lives, safety, and financial security of targeted individuals and their families.” The outgoing president added that the pardons “should not be mistaken as…

A schoolboy who was fatally stabbed up to 27 times on a bus was set upon ‘almost instantaneously’ by his killers, a court has heard. Kelyan Bokassa, 14, was attacked as he rode a bus towards his home in Woolwich, south-east London, on the afternoon of January 7. Two boys, aged 15 and 16, allegedly tracked him down and used ‘lengthy machetes’ to ‘stab or attempt to stab’ him 27 times. An artery in Kelyan’s thigh was severed during the attack, and he bled to death shortly after paramedics arrived. One of the machetes was thrown into the River Thames…

Colombia declared a state of emergency and launched a military offensive against left-wing guerrillas following violence that claimed over 100 lives, threatening the peace process. The unrest spread across three departments, displacing 20,000, fueled by militia turf wars linked to the cocaine trade. President Gustavo Petro’s administration faces a significant challenge. Colombia vows 'war' against left-wing guerrillas as violence kills more than 100

Elon Musk is the world’s richest man and a key ally of US President Donald Trump. Throughout 2024, he placed his considerable cultural and financial weight behind Trump’s successful presidential campaign. The billionaire created and pumped more than $119 million (about €116 million) into a political action committee, “America PAC,” to elect Trump and spent weeks before the election encouraging voters in key battleground states to go to the polls, at one point offering million-dollar prizes. He contributed more than $280 million to Republican candidates at all levels in the 2023-24 election cycle. As a key Trump backer, observers suggest Musk, who currently has a net worth of…

Acting FBI director retires after Wray departure, minutes before Trump sworn in The acting director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Paul Abbate, reportedly retired just minutes before Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president. Former FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Dec. 11 that he would step down from the bureau before Trump took office, and Wray’s resignation went into effect Sunday. Abbate, who took the helm from Wray, stepped down from the bureau just a day later, the New York Times reported. His departure took effect at noon ET Monday, around the same time Trump was…

Donald Trump’s first speech as 47th US president “America’s golden age begins now” Donald Trump’s first speech as 47th US president was received with joy by his adoring fans after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, after winning the presidential election in November 2024. The new occupant of the White House has become the 47th President of the United States, succeeding Joe Biden. JD Vance is the country’s 50th vice president. The inauguration took place inside the Capitol, in Washington, due to the low temperatures felt in the United States of…

When is Lewis Hamilton driving in Ferrari test and can you watch it in the UK? Sir Lewis Hamilton has begun life at Ferrari, with the greatest driver of all-time joining forces with the greatest team of all-time in the most anticipated transfer in Formula 1 history. It’s a seismic event that technically began on January 1 when Hamilton’s Mercedes contract ended and his Ferrari deal began. But on Monday, the work officially started as the seven-time world champion arrived at the Maranello factory in Italy. ‘There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today, my first…