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The international community is closely monitoring Iran’s nuclear ambitions, with the E3 grouping of the United Kingdom, France and Germany voicing their readiness to trigger the powerful “snapback” mechanism of UN sanctions if Tehran continues its pursuit of nuclear weapons. The snapback is a diplomatic tool that is part of a faltering October 2015 nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), under which signatories agreed to lift crippling international sanctions related to Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for Tehran dismantling it. What is the JCPOA nuclear deal? The JCPOA allows Iran to pursue a peaceful nuclear program for commercial,…

After his first anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq resigned over her links to the former Bangladeshi government, Keir Starmer has replaced her with Emma Reynolds who has lobbied for financial interests with China Starmer’s replacement for anti-corruption minister already embroiled in China lobbying row The Treasury has become embroiled in a new row just hours after the department’s anti-corruption minister was forced to resign, with questions mounting over the appointment of a minister who previously lobbied on behalf of financial interests with China. Emma Reynolds, who formerly served as the treasurer for the APPG on China, has been appointed as the…

Declan Rice singles out ‘ridiculous’ Arsenal teammate after beating Tottenham Declan Rice branded Myles Lewis-Skelly ‘ridiculous’ and ‘scary’ after his impressive performance in Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Tottenham on Wednesday evening. Mikel Arteta’s side have closed the gap behind Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points as they came from behind to secure victory in the north London derby at the Emirates Stadium. Son Heung-min opened the scoring for Tottenham but Arsenal were level after the ball deflected into the net off Dominic Solanke from a corner. Leandro Trossard then struck shortly before half time to put the Gunners…

Social media abuse aimed at Kai Havertz’s wife sparks police investigation Police have begun enquiries into the social media abuse aimed at Kai Havertz’s wife after FA Cup defeat to Manchester United at the weekend. The German saw his penalty saved by Altay Bayindir in the shootout, which followed a 1-1 draw between the sides, with the miss proving decisive as the Red Devils went through. The former Chelsea man generally had a poor game, missing chances before the match reached penalty kicks. In the immediate aftermath of Arsenal’s surprise defeat at the Emirates, Havertz’s wife, Sophia, revealed the abusive…

Mikel Arteta responds to Rio Ferdinand call for Arsenal to sign new striker Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal are actively looking to sign a new striker before the January transfer window closes after his side’s 2-1 win over Tottenham. The Gunners are now four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after they came from behind to secure victory in the north London derby on Wednesday night. Son Heung-min put Tottenham in front at the Emirates Stadium but Arsenal equalised after the ball deflected into the net off Dominic Solanke from a corner. Leandro Trossard then found the net with a low…

Ronnie O’Sullivan names his Masters favourite as he doubts Mark Selby belief Ronnie O’Sullivan has backed Judd Trump as the Masters favourite, saying Mark Selby is his closest challenge but lacks the belief to beat him. The quarter-final line-up is set, with Trump taking on Ding Junhui and Selby meeting Mark Allen in the last eight. Elsewhere, Shaun Murphy faces Neil Robertson and world champion Kyren Wilson plays Luca Brecel in a blockbuster set of fixtures played over Thursday and Friday. The Rocket – who pulled out of the tournament two days before he was due to defend his…

Tim Sherwood claims Arsenal are ‘ruing’ £30m transfer after beating Tottenham Tim Sherwood believes Arsenal could be ‘ruing’ their decision to sell Eddie Nketiah following their 2-1 win against Tottenham. Mikel Arteta’s side are now four points behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League title race following their victory in the north London derby on Wednesday night. However, the Gunners once again failed to convert several chances and Arteta continues to face calls to sign a new striker before the end of the January transfer window. Nketiah, meanwhile, was sold by Arsenal to Crystal Palace in a £30 million deal…

Myles Lewis-Skelly sends clear message to Mikel Arteta after Arsenal beat Tottenham Myles Lewis-Skelly insists he is ‘afraid of no one’ after his impressive performance in Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Tottenham on Wednesday night. The 18-year-old was handed only his fourth Premier League start of the season as Mikel Arteta’s side came from behind to beat Spurs in the north London derby at the Emirates Stadium. Son Heung-min gave Spurs the lead but Arsenal were level after the ball deflected into the net off Dominic Solanke from a corner. Leandro Trossard then found the net with a low effort…

Man Utd block Marcus Rashford from joining Premier League rival Manchester United will not allow Marcus Rashford to sign for a Premier League rival during the January transfer window, according to reports. Rashford has made it clear that he is keen to leave United for a ‘new challenge’, while his brother and agent, Dwaine Maynard, travelled to Italy last week to hold talks with AC Milan. However, the Serie A club are yet to follow up on their initial interest and Napoli, who have also been linked with a move, are focused on a deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho instead.…

Jason Derulo has reflected on the terrifying moment he almost lost his life after falling on his head during a training session. The 35-year-old has been behind some of the biggest hits of the last few years, including Whatcha Say, Want To Want Me and Ridin’ Solo. However, there was a time where the Cats actor wasn’t sure he would ever be able to perform again, following a painful injury in the run up to his first tour. During an appearance on the Great Company with Jamie Laing podcast, the musician explained that he was preparing for his first run of…