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Soccer-Lille part ways with manager Gourvennec
(Reuters) - Lille have parted ways with manager Jocelyn Gourvennec after a disappointing season in which the 2021 Ligue 1 champions finished 10th in the standings, the club said on Thursday.
Above international law? UK stands by Rwanda deportation scheme
Is this the same Britain that prides itself as a birthplace of modern rule of law, as a bastion of liberal democracy and its values, which calls for Russia to be brought to international justice over its invasion and plunder of Ukraine? It begs the broader question, amid the backlash against globalisation: what is allowed in the name of sovereignty and national interest?
Real Madrid president Perez says Mbappe 'changed his dream'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has spoken out for the first time in public since Kylian Mbappe snubbed the club to stay at Paris Saint-Germain.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to be investigated over possible rule breaches
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer is being investigated by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over potential breaches of rules on earnings and gifts.
US Capitol siege hearings, Russia's hostage diplomacy, Johnson's confidence vote, Islam in India
The war in Ukraine is causing huge disruptions in world food markets since both countries are huge producers of grain, oil and fertiliser. Ukrainian grain ready for export is stuck in port because the Black Sea is now a no-go zone. Negotiations underway in Turkey have shown little progress, leading to accusations that Russia is using grain as a bargaining chip. Meanwhile, two Britons and a Moroccan who were fighting for Ukraine have been sentenced to death by court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.
Rugby-Tuivasa-Sheck, Perofeta get All Blacks call-ups, TJ left out
(Reuters) - Former rugby league standout Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and his Super Rugby team mate Stephen Perofeta were included in the All Blacks squad for the July series against Ireland on Monday, but there was no room for experienced halfback TJ Perenara.
Angela Rayner spotted enjoying herself at Parklife festival as Lewis Capaldi takes to the stage
Stockport's own Angela Rayner was among those enjoying the festivities at Parklife festival at Heaton Park on Sunday evening. The deputy leader could be seen side of stage as singer Lewis Capaldi entertained festival goers on the Parklife Stage.