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How Flick turned Barca's 'young musketeers' into La Liga champions

May 15, 2025

Barcelona's football team, led by coach Hansi Flick, won both La Liga and the Copa del Rey. The team succeeded with a group of young players, benefiting from financial constraints that limited expensive signings and pushed the club to promote youth talent.

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Barcelona won La Liga with a 2-0 victory over Espanyol.
Earlier, they won the Copa del Rey in April.
The team's average age of 25 is the lowest in La Liga.
Financial issues at Barcelona prevented big-money signings.
Hansi Flick emphasized the importance of young players.
Robert Lewandowski became the team's top scorer with 25 goals.
Hansi Flick allowed young players like Gavi and Lamine Yamal to take on major roles.
Flick did not make any signings during the winter transfer window.

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Police hunt for teens after kittens found 'mutilated'

May 15, 2025

Police in London are looking for two teenagers after two kittens were found dead and mutilated in a field in Ickenham. CCTV footage and a duffel bag supposedly used to carry the kittens are part of their investigation. Authorities have also informed local schools and parents about the incident to increase awareness and prevent further animal cruelty.

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Police are investigating the deaths of two kittens found mutilated in Ickenham, London.
CCTV footage shows two teenagers near the crime scene, and police are trying to identify them.
A witness saw the teenagers acting suspiciously in the area and noted a duffel bag possibly used to carry the kittens.
The incident occurred near West Ruislip Tube station and Ruislip Golf Course.
Police have sent letters to local schools and parents, warning them about recent animal cruelty in the area.
There have been other unrelated animal attacks in the area involving ducks and swans.
The police emphasize that harming animals could lead to fines, loss of the right to keep animals, and imprisonment.
Authorities urge people with information or relevant footage to contact them or report anonymously via CrimeStoppers.

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Chris Mason: PM's Albania trip shows tricky path on migration

May 15, 2025

The UK Prime Minister visited Albania to discuss illegal migration issues. This visit follows efforts to reduce illegal crossings from Albania, with a significant drop in numbers since 2022.

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In 2022, around 12,500 Albanians crossed the English Channel by small boat.
The number of migrations from Albania to the UK has decreased significantly since 2022.
The UK has run campaigns to discourage people from making the illegal journey.
The Prime Minister is discussing with other European countries to temporarily host failed asylum seekers who cannot stay in the UK.
The plan is different from a previous government plan that proposed sending migrants to Rwanda.
Albania's Prime Minister stated that their country would not host any "return hubs" beyond their existing agreement with Italy.
The UK’s discussion with Albania did not include plans for new agreements regarding failed asylum seekers.

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Man charged over fires at homes linked to Starmer

May 15, 2025

A 21-year-old man, Roman Lavrynovych, has been charged with arson following fires at two homes and a car connected to the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. The Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command is investigating the incidents due to their connection to a high-profile individual.

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Roman Lavrynovych, a Ukrainian national, is charged with three counts of arson meant to endanger life.
The incidents happened over four days and involved a vehicle and two properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer.
Lavrynovych was arrested in Sydenham, south-east London, early on Tuesday.
He is scheduled to appear in court at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday.
The fires occurred at a car in Kentish Town, north London, a private home on the same street, and a former residence of Starmer in north-west London.
The Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command is handling the investigation because of the link to a prominent figure.
The fires were reported by the London Fire Brigade, and the incidents did not cause any injuries.

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McIlroy struggles as Ryder Cup captains impress at US PGA

May 15, 2025

Rory McIlroy finished the opening round of the 2025 US PGA Championship with a score of three over par, trailing the leader, Ryan Gerard, who is at five under par. McIlroy had challenges with driving accuracy and is currently eight shots behind Gerard. Several players, including Gerard, Luke Donald, and Stephan Jaeger, posted strong performances at Quail Hollow.

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Rory McIlroy scored three over par in the first round and is eight shots behind the leader.
Ryan Gerard leads with a score of five under par after the first round.
Luke Donald and Stephan Jaeger are tied for second, with scores of four under par.
McIlroy recorded two birdies but struggled with driving accuracy, hitting only 28.6% of fairways.
McIlroy's group included Scottie Scheffler, who finished at two under, and Xander Schauffele, who finished one over.
Gerard made four birdies and an eagle but bogeyed his last two holes.
Several top players like Bryson DeChambeau and Jordan Spieth started later on Thursday.

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Hancock ignored call to test all NHS staff, Covid inquiry hears

May 15, 2025

The Covid inquiry revealed the UK government did not follow guidance from two Nobel-winning scientists to test all healthcare workers for coronavirus early in the pandemic. NHS and care home staff in England only began receiving Covid tests routinely in November 2020, months after the scientists' initial warning in April.

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In April 2020, scientists Sir Paul Nurse and Sir Peter Ratcliffe advised routine Covid testing for all healthcare workers in a letter to Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
NHS and care home staff in England were not routinely tested for Covid until November 2020.
The scientists expressed concern over "asymptomatic transmission," meaning Covid could spread from people without symptoms.
They received a response to their letter three months later, in July 2020, from a junior health official.
The Frances Crick Institute, led by Sir Paul Nurse, offered to help with testing but the government opted for large privately-run labs instead.
In March 2020, the institute began processing Covid tests with the capacity for up to 10,000 tests a day, if funded.
The Covid inquiry's sixth part is reviewing the test, trace, and quarantine systems in the UK, running until May.

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Sutton's FA Cup final & Premier League predictions v Barry Can't Swim

May 15, 2025

Manchester City and Crystal Palace will compete in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Manchester City aims to win their eighth FA Cup, while Crystal Palace hopes to win their first major trophy. The match will take place on Saturday, May 17, and can be watched on various BBC platforms.

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The FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace is on May 17, at Wembley Stadium.
Manchester City has won the FA Cup seven times, most recently in 2023.
Crystal Palace has never won the FA Cup but was the runner-up in 1990 and 2016.
Manchester City finished 4th in the Premier League, while Crystal Palace finished 12th.
No replay will occur if the match is tied, it will be decided by extra time and penalties.
Live coverage is available on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, and BBC Sounds.
Everton will play their last game at Goodison Park, moving to a new stadium next season.

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Weekly quiz: Which EastEnders star will be in Celebrity Traitors?

May 15, 2025

The article briefly mentions a few global events from the week, such as Donald Trump touring the Middle East, Kim Kardashian giving testimony in Paris, and the Cannes Film Festival starting. It introduces a quiz that tests knowledge of current events.

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Donald Trump visited the Middle East this week.
Kim Kardashian appeared in a Paris courtroom to give evidence.
The Cannes Film Festival, a major event in the film industry, began this week.
The article includes a quiz about current events.
The quiz is created by Ben Fell.
It references an EastEnders star participating in Celebrity Traitors, a television show.

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When is the Eurovision 2025 final and who is in it?

May 15, 2025

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be held in Basel, Switzerland, with the grand final on Saturday, May 17. A total of 37 countries are participating, and the UK's entry is the musical trio Remember Monday.

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Eurovision 2025 is hosted in Basel, Switzerland, because Switzerland won in 2024.
The final will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on May 17 at 20:00 BST.
37 countries are competing, with Montenegro joining again and Moldova withdrawing.
Non-European countries like Australia and Israel participate due to EBU membership.
Russia is banned from the contest since 2022 due to the conflict with Ukraine.
The UK's entry Remember Monday will perform the song "What The Hell Just Happened."
The "big five" countries (UK, Italy, Spain, France, Germany) directly qualify for the final along with Switzerland.
Céline Dion, a past winner, appeared in a pre-recorded message during the semi-finals.

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Politician's wife appeals against jail term for Southport attack tweet

May 15, 2025

Lucy Connolly, the wife of a former Conservative councillor, is appealing her jail sentence after she was convicted of inciting racial hatred with a social media post. She posted the tweet following a tragic stabbing incident in Southport, expressing anger and calling for deportation measures, but later deleted it, saying she did not intend to incite violence.

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Lucy Connolly was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison for a tweet that incited racial hatred.
She posted the message on social media the same day as a stabbing attack in Southport.
Her tweet called for "mass deportation" and suggested setting fire to hotels housing asylum seekers.
Connolly, who was upset over the deaths in Southport, later deleted the post and stated she did not want violence.
She is appealing the sentence, claiming she did not understand the implications of her guilty plea.
Connolly’s appeal was heard at the Appeal Court, with a decision to be made soon.
Her husband, Ray Connolly, was a former member of West Northamptonshire Council but lost his seat and remains on Northampton Town Council.

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Madeleine McCann suspect release date pushed back

May 15, 2025

The release of Christian Brückner, a jailed suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has been delayed from September to early next year. He is currently in prison in Germany for a separate rape conviction and has not been charged in the McCann case.

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Christian Brückner is a suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance but has not been charged.
He was convicted for raping a 72-year-old in Portugal in 2005 and is serving time in Germany.
Brückner’s prison release has been delayed to early next year due to an unpaid fine.
If the fine is paid, he could potentially be released in September.
Brückner recently received a one-month probation sentence for insulting a prison staff member.
He has a history of offenses including sex crimes, forgery, drugs, and theft.
No current plans exist to charge him in the McCann case, which remains unsolved.

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Rashford's £40m transfer hope

May 15, 2025

Marcus Rashford, currently on loan at Aston Villa, might be available for sale by Manchester United for £40 million. His loan contract with Villa ends on June 30, and he cannot play in their final match of the season due to injury. Rashford's future is undecided, and he could return to United for pre-season training unless a permanent transfer occurs.

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Marcus Rashford is on loan to Aston Villa from Manchester United.
Villa's option-to-buy clause for Rashford is £40 million.
Rashford's contract with Villa ends on June 30, 2023.
He is unable to play Villa's last game because of injury.
Negotiations for a permanent move to Villa have not happened.
Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United for pre-season training in July.
Rashford's current contract with Manchester United runs until 2028.
Very few clubs can afford Rashford's wages, reported to be around £325,000 per week.

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Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack

May 15, 2025

US singer Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester, UK, for allegedly attacking music producer Abe Diaw with a bottle at a London nightclub in early 2023. Brown remains in police custody on suspicion of causing serious injury.

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Chris Brown is a US singer known for songs like "Beautiful People" and "No Air."
He was arrested in Manchester on suspicion of serious bodily injury.
The arrest is connected to an incident that happened at Tape nightclub in London.
The nightclub incident reportedly occurred on February 19, 2023.
Abe Diaw claims Brown hit him with a bottle and then attacked him further.
Brown was arrested after arriving in the UK via private jet.
He is currently in custody, and police are leading the investigation.
Chris Brown is in the UK as part of a tour with scheduled shows in June and July.

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Why are ginger cats ginger? Scientists finally have the answer

May 15, 2025

Scientists from Japan and the United States have discovered that ginger cats have a missing section in their DNA, which makes their fur lighter. This genetic trait is carried on the X chromosome, which explains why more ginger cats are male. The study was funded by cat lovers through crowdfunding, raising hopes that this research could help understand health issues related to ginger cats.

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Scientists discovered why ginger cats have their distinctive color due to missing DNA in a gene called ARHGAP36.
The ARHGAP36 gene influences the cells responsible for fur, skin, and eye color.
Male ginger cats are more common because the relevant gene is on the X chromosome, and males have only one X chromosome.
Female cats need the missing DNA on both of their X chromosomes to have the same ginger color, often resulting in mixed colors like calico.
The study was conducted by researchers at Kyushu University in Japan and Stanford University in the US.
Cat lovers crowdfunded the research, contributing over 10.6 million yen.
Findings may help understand potential health issues connected to the gene in other body areas.

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Liverpool ready to trigger Frimpong release clause

May 15, 2025

Liverpool is looking to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen by paying his release clause of around 35 million euros. Frimpong could replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who plans to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid.

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Liverpool wants to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen.
Frimpong's release clause is approximately 35 million euros (about £29.5 million).
Frimpong is 24 years old and plays on the right side of the field.
Liverpool may need Frimpong as Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to join Real Madrid.
Frimpong has made 53 appearances this season for his club and country.
He helped Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga title in 2024.
Celtic, his former club, might receive a percentage of his transfer fee due to a sell-on clause.

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British teen faces long jail wait for Georgia drug trial

May 15, 2025

A British teenager named Bella Culley, aged 18 and from Billingham, was arrested in Tbilisi, Georgia, for allegedly importing large amounts of drugs. She could face up to nine months in prison before her trial begins.

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Bella Culley was arrested in Tbilisi, Georgia, on suspicion of drug offenses.
She is accused of importing 12kg of marijuana and 2kg of hashish.
The prosecutor requested 55 days to gather evidence, but this could extend to an additional seven months.
During a court hearing, Bella Culley mentioned she was pregnant.
Georgian police found the drugs in a travel bag at Tbilisi International Airport.
If found guilty, Bella could be sentenced to up to 20 years or life in prison.
The British consular service is providing support to Culley's family.
The Foreign Office confirmed assistance to her family during her detention.

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Farage is running a cult, says ex-Reform MP Lowe

May 15, 2025

Former Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe accused Nigel Farage's party of being a cult centered around Farage. Lowe, who was suspended from the party, claims there was an attempt to politically sideline him after tensions arose between him and the party leadership.

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Rupert Lowe, a former MP for Reform UK, called Nigel Farage's party a "cult."
Lowe's relationship with Reform UK changed after Elon Musk praised him while criticizing Farage.
Lowe was suspended from the Reform UK party following allegations of making threats, which he denies.
The Crown Prosecution Service decided not to press charges against Lowe after reviewing the evidence.
Lowe alleged there was a political effort to remove him from influence within the party.
Police confiscated Lowe's firearms from his home during the dispute with the party.
Lowe suggested he might consider rejoining the Conservative Party or creating a political alternative.
Elon Musk's potential support in a future political initiative was mentioned by Lowe.

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Senior general appointed new Royal Navy chief

May 15, 2025

Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins has been appointed the head of the Royal Navy after Adm Sir Ben Key was removed from the position amid allegations of misconduct. Gen Jenkins, a former leader of UK Special Forces, has taken on this new role following an investigation into Adm Key’s conduct.

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Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins is now the head of the Royal Navy.
Adm Sir Ben Key was removed from the role while being investigated for misconduct.
Gen Jenkins is the first Royal Marine to hold this position.
He has previously led UK Special Forces and served in important government roles.
He joined the Royal Marines in 1990 and was awarded for his service in Afghanistan.
A recent investigation reported that Gen Jenkins denied UK resettlement for Afghan commandos who worked with UK forces.
The investigation concerning Adm Key involved reports of an affair with a junior colleague.

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Corsie returns as Andreatta names first Scotland squad

May 15, 2025

Rachel Corsie, the former captain of the Scottish women's national football team, has been called back to the squad after recovering from injuries. New Scotland head coach, Melissa Andreatta, made the decision to include Corsie as the team prepares for upcoming Nations League matches against Austria and the Netherlands.

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Rachel Corsie is a center-half player who recently left Aston Villa and has not played for Scotland since July due to injuries.
Melissa Andreatta has been appointed as the new head coach of the Scotland women's team, replacing Pedro Martinez Losa.
Andreatta decided to include Corsie in her first squad because of her experience and decision-making skills.
Scotland will play Austria at home on May 30 and then travel to the Netherlands for another match on June 3.
Kathleen McGovern from Hibernian has received her first call-up to the national team.
Players Kirsty Hanson and Claire Emslie are not included in the squad due to injuries.
Scotland is currently in League A of the Nations League and needs to beat Austria by two goals to have a chance at staying in this tier.

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UK in talks on 'return hubs' for failed asylum seekers

May 15, 2025

The UK is discussing setting up "return hubs" in other countries for people whose asylum claims have been rejected. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced these discussions during a visit to Albania. Albania stated it is not part of these talks, and the UK's proposed plan would only involve asylum seekers who have no more options to appeal their claims in the UK.

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The UK is in talks with other countries to create places called "return hubs" for failed asylum seekers.
These hubs would be for asylum seekers whose claims were denied in the UK and can't be appealed.
Albania is not involved in these discussions.
The UK differs from a previous scheme that planned to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Italy has a similar arrangement with Albania, but it's currently delayed due to legal issues.
There has been a 95% reduction in Albanian small boat arrivals in the UK over the past three years.
The UK and Albania are working together to reduce illegal migration and organized crime.
The UK government introduced plans to limit legal migration in a recent document called a White Paper.

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