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Bruno Guimarães Injury Status Before Liverpool vs Newcastle United Match
5:00 pm
TL:DR – Bruno Guimarães Injury Status Before Liverpool vs Newcastle United Match
- Bruno Guimaraes is a doubt for Newcastle’s match against Liverpool due to an ankle injury (Injury Status).
- He missed the 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa and was an unused substitute in the draw against PSG (Recent Matches).
- Manager Eddie Howe stated Guimaraes’ fitness is uncertain and will be assessed before the game (Manager’s Comments).
- Joelinton’s injury is not long-term, with positive news on his recovery (Injury Updates).
- Tino Livramento’s return is targeted for early March after a second scan (Injury Status).
Bruno Guimaraes injury update ahead of Liverpool vs Newcastle United | Football
Bruno Guimaraes is an injury doubt for Newcastle United’s game against Liverpool this weekend (Getty)
Bruno Guimaraes remains an injury doubt for Newcastle United’s Premier League match against Liverpool on Saturday.
The Brazilian midfielder was left out of the squad for Newcastle’s 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa last Sunday due to an ankle injury.
Bruno travelled to Paris this week for Newcastle’s 1-1 draw against PSG but he was left on the bench as an unused substitute.
Newcastle host Liverpool at St James’ Park this weekend but Howe admits Bruno is not a certainty to start the match.
When asked about Bruno’s availability for the game against Liverpool, Howe said on Friday: ‘It’s slightly unknown at the moment.
Bruno Guimaraes was named on the bench vs PSG but was an unused substitute (Shutterstock)
‘I’d say he did really well to be with us in Paris – I think that was down to the fact he was desperate to be there and to support the players.
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‘He did very, very light training, he participated in that but it was next to nothing, to be honest.
‘He trained with us yesterday but that was more of a test so we’ll see how he is today. This will be the day really where we decide.’
Howe was also confident that Joelinton will not be a long-term absentee due to a groin injury.
‘He flew on to Barcelona after the game to get an injection in his groin,’ Howe said.
‘It was good news. The specialist feels he only needs one injection and that means his return could be quite quick and we’re looking at weeks, not months.
‘Unsure of the exact date yet, but it’s positive news.’
How also issued an update on Tino Livramento’s hamstring injury: ‘He’s doing well.
‘I believe he’s having a scan today – a second scan to see the progress of his hamstring. Fingers crossed it’s good news and if it is, he’ll be back out running.
‘We’re still probably five to six weeks away and we’re looking at an early March return, providing everything goes well.’
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China Lifts Sanctions on British MPs: Starmer’s Visit Explained
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- China lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers, a move welcomed by Labour leader Keir Starmer.
- The sanctions were imposed due to the MPs’ criticisms of China’s human rights record.
- Starmer’s comments suggest this could signal a thaw in UK-China relations.
- There are concerns regarding the implications of further engagement with China amidst ongoing criticisms.
- The lifting of sanctions may open the door for improved diplomatic and trade relations between the nations.
China Lifts Sanctions on British MPs: Starmer’s Visit Explained
China has lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers, a move hailed by Labour leader Keir Starmer during his visit to Beijing. The sanctions, imposed as a response to UK actions regarding China, have now been revoked, signalling potential thawing relations between China and the UK.
This development arises amid a broader context of strained diplomatic ties, following accusations of human rights abuses and aggressive foreign policies that have led to growing tensions between the two nations. Starmer’s visit, aimed at resetting relations, focused on economic cooperation and mutual interests.
The lifting of sanctions means that the six individuals can now engage in their political activities without restrictions. The MPs affected include prominent figures like Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Tim Loughton, who were barred from entering China previously. In response, Starmer stated, “This is an opportunity for us to rebuild trust and collaboration.”
The discussions took place in Beijing, a city central to China’s political landscape and its global outreach efforts. Starmer’s meetings aimed to foster dialogue and explore avenues for increased trade and investment between the UK and China.
Key figures involved have expressed varied views. Starmer is optimistic about the possibilities, proclaiming, “We need to engage positively and constructively.” In contrast, critics, including former leaders, warn of the potential risks of deepening ties with China, echoing concerns that engaging now could overlook ongoing human rights issues.
Starmer’s efforts may pave the way for increased collaboration, with significant implications for British foreign policy. The emphasis on dialogue suggests a re-evaluation of how the UK approaches its relationship with China moving forward.
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Protester who climbed 120ft clock tower in London arrested by police | UK News
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TL:DR – Protester who climbed 120ft clock tower in London arrested by police | UK News
- A protester scaled the 120 ft clock tower at King’s Cross station, holding a banner against the UK Government.
- Emergency services responded to reports of a person in a precarious position from 8:30 am.
- The protester was later handcuffed and taken away by police.
- The London Fire Brigade used a 32-metre turntable ladder to assist in the incident.
- Police are investigating further.
Protester who scaled 120 ft clock tower in London handcuffed by police | News UK
A protester has been taken away in handcuffs after scaling King’s Cross clock tower (Picture: Justin Griffiths-Williams)
A protester who scaled the 120 ft clock tower at King’s Cross station has been pictured being dragged away by police.
Emergency services have been at the station since 9am over reports of a ‘person in a precarious position’ at the central London station.
He held up a banner reading: ‘Prime Minister of the UK, the Islamic Republic killed over 440,000 people in just two days.
‘This regime has no legitimacy, expel its diplomats. Uphold democracy.’
Footage shows him wearing black clothing carrying the large banner up to the top of the brick building.
But now new images have shown him being handcuffed and led away by a group of police officers.
UK News has contacted British Transport Police for comment.
But the force said earlier this morning: ‘Officers were called to Kings Cross railway station at around 8.30am today following reports of a person in a precarious position.
‘The incident is ongoing and officers are in attendance alongside other emergency services, working to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.
The London Fire Brigade supplied a 32-metre turntable ladder to help bring the man down.
Air India Crash Inquiry Suggests Possible Intentional Pilot Actions in UK News
1:23 pm
TL:DR – Air India Crash Inquiry Suggests Possible Intentional Pilot Actions in UK News
- Investigators suspect deliberate pilot action in the Air India Flight 171 disaster that killed 260.
- Mechanical failure and sabotage ruled out; pilot actions are the main focus.
- The captain, Sumeet Sabharwal, reportedly switched off engine fuel, raising suspicions of a potential murder-suicide.
- Families of the pilots resist blame, claiming scapegoating, as investigations continue.
- Only one survivor, Viswashkumar Ramesh, described his escape as miraculous.
Air India crash investigation ‘leaning towards deliberate pilot action’ | News World
Investigators in the Air India disaster, which killed 260 people, are reportedly leaning towards deliberate pilot action moments before the crash.
The bombshell theory, which has been rumoured about for months since the June 12 crash in Ahmedabad, is looking increasingly likely in India’s investigation, according to sources.
The experts have already ruled out a mechanical failure, and they have not discovered evidence of sabotage, Bloomberg reports, citing people close to the probe, who asked not to be named as the potentially explosive findings are not yet public.
It means pilot action remains the strongest line of enquiry in the crash, which left only one survivor.
Chunks of the plane landed on nearby buildings, causing a high death toll on the ground too (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)
Authorities and families of the pilots have reportedly been resistant to the pilot involvement theory behind the crash, which happened just minutes after the Boeing 787 took off en route to London, causing one of India’s worst aviation disasters.
The captain of the plane was Sumeet Sabharwal, 56, who had clocked over 15,600 hours in the cockpit. The second in command was the first pilot, Clive Kunder, who had 3,403 hours of flying experience.
Previously leaked information from the investigation has suggested that the captain may have switched off the engine fuel flow, further raising suspicions about the cause.
Debris from the plane was scattered wide after the crash, which killed all 12 crew members, 229 out of 230 passengers, and 19 people on the ground (Picture: Saurabh Sirohiya/NurPhoto/Shutterstock)
And an early assessment by US officials suggested that the crash was not due to any problems with the jet.
This has raised speculation that the crash could have been a murder-suicide, although the investigation is still ongoing by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
However, the questions have led to a blame game between the authorities, the pilots’ families, and a pilots’ union.
On the ground, 19 people died and 67 were seriously hurt when the Air India Flight 171 crashed into the hospital dormitory (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)
Families mourning their loved ones have been in limbo since the crash, with many reportedly receiving the wrong remains (Picture: Reuters)
An early report released by the AAIB as a standard procedure noted that the fuel cutoff switches had been moved from ‘run’ to cutoff, meaning the engine ended up without any fuel and the plane began to lose height.
The report says: ‘In the cockpit voice recording, one of the pilots is heard asking the other why did he cutoff. The other pilot responded that he did not do so.’
Many took this as a sign that the problem wasn’t with the plane, while families of the two men in the cockpit have argued they are being scapegoated for the disaster to avoid blame on the plane manufacturer, Boeing.
The 91-year-old dad of captain Sabharwal, whom the Air India pilot was looking after at the time of the crash, has asked India’s Supreme Court for an independent investigation.
The Air India flight was carrying 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, one Canadian and seven Portuguese passengers when it crashed outside the airport, landing on a hospital accommodation building.
Only one person survived the crash.
Viswashkumar Ramesh said he is the ‘luckiest man’ alive after climbing out of the wreckage, an escape that experts have described as impossible.
The agony of the grieving Air India families has been made worse after they received the wrong remains, including several British families.
Europa League play-off draw in full
1:05 pm
So the Europa league play-off draw is done and Forest will get an earlier look at Istanbul than the final, and Celtic have a trip to Germany.
The draw for the round of 16 will be held on 27 February 2026.
Europa League play-off draw in full
Here’s the full draw for the Europa League knockout play-offs, including which pathway each team is on.
Silver path:
- Ludogorets v Ferencvaros
- Panathinaikos v Viktoria Plzen
- GNK Dinamo v Genk
- PAOK v Celta
Orange path:
- Celtic v Stuttgart
- Fenerbahce v Nottingham Forest
- Brann v Bologna
- Lille v Crvena Zvezda
Who could Celtic & Forest play in the last 16?
If Celtic get past Stuttgart, they will face either Sporting Braga or Porto in the last 16.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, will next play either Real Betis or FC Midtjylland if they beat Fenerbahce in the play-offs.
A draw for the last 16 will be made on 27 February.
Remember, Celtic and Forest will play each other in the last eight, should they win their next two ties in the Europa League.
Champions League play-off draw in full
12:53 pm
Here’s the Champions League play-off draw for you to cast your eyes upon in full. There’s a few tasty games in there.
Just a quick reminder, the Champions League fixture draw is for those who finished between 9th and 24th in the league phase.
A repeat of Benfica’s game with Real Madrid after their dramatic 4-2 win at home to Real Madrid in their final league phase game, what a story that would be for Jose Mourinho.
Newcastle United manager made it clear he was “excited for whoever we get”- and there is certainly no danger of his side underestimating Qarabag.
A trip to Azerbaijan for the Toon army and Newcastle and a rematch of the thrilling Benfica v Real Madrid tie that we saw in the league phase. Not too bad, at all.
Champions League play-off draw in full
Silver pathway
- Monaco v Paris St-Germain
- Galatasaray v Juventus
- Benfica v Real Madrid
- Borussia Dortmund v Atalanta
Blue pathway
- Qarabag v Newcastle United
- Club Brugge v Atletico Madrid
- Bodo/Glimt v Inter Milan
- Olympiakos v Bayer Leverkusen
Potential Champions league last-16 ties
Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea don’t find out their opponents until the draw on February 27.
We haven’t got confirmed round-of-16 ties yet – that will be decided on 27 February, when each side’s potential path to the final will also become clear.
However, you can now see the potential match-ups starting to take shape.
Here’s who each side could face who in the last 16:
- Qarabag or Newcastle United v Chelsea or Barcelona
- Club Brugge or Atletico Madrid v Liverpool or Tottenham
- Bodo Glimt or Inter Milan v Man City or Sporting
- Olympiakos or Bayer Leverkusen v Bayern Munich or Arsenal
- Monaco or Paris St-Germain v Barcelona or Chelsea
- Galatasaray or Juventus v Liverpool or Tottenham
- Benfica or Real Madrid v Sporting or Man City
- Borussia Dortmund or Atalanta v Arsenal or Bayern Munich
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