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MANCHESTER UNITED EXTENDED CONTRACT -Erik Ten Hag extends Manchester United contract until June 2026 Erik Ten Hag has extended his Manchester United contract until June 2026 in a show of support from minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The Dutchman’s future as manager looked uncertain at the end of last season after a disappointing campaign when the club finished eighth, their worst performance in the Premier League. United, however, won the FA Cup final against Manchester City, earning a second piece of silverware in two years under Ten Hag and guaranteeing qualification for the Europa League. That resulted in the club triggering a one-year extension…

FRANCE DEPLOYED-France to deploy 30,000 police after election runoff amid fears of violence About 30,000 police will be deployed across France on Sunday night amid fears of violence after the final results of a snap election in which the far right hopes to gain a majority in parliament. Gérald Darmanin, the interior minister, said 5,000 police would be on duty in Paris and its surrounding areas to “ensure that the radical right and radical left does not take advantage of the situation to cause mayhem”. Four people, including one under 18, were arrested after the government spokesperson, Prisca Thevenot, said she and…

TRUST RAISES CONCERNS- Trust raises concerns over hospital treatment of footballer Kevin Campbell Concerns over the hospital care of former Arsenal and Everton footballer Kevin Campbell have been flagged up by a health trust, an inquest has heard. Campbell died at the age of 54 at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) on 15 June after he was admitted there a month earlier. Opening an inquest on Thursday into his death, Zak Golombek, area coroner for Manchester, said Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, which manages the hospital, had declared a Level 5 patient safety incident – the most serious category – about aspects of his…

LABOUR PARTY WINS LANDSLIDE VICTORY AT UK’S GENERAL ELECTION- Keith Starmer is set to become the 58th Prime Minister The Labour Party emerges victorious with a historical win at the 2024 U.K. general election and is on course for a 170-seat majority in the House of Commons. The 61 years old Labour leader Keir Starmer, who is a human rights lawyer, is set to become the 58th prime minister, after he visits King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Friday. Starmer, speaking after winning his own seat in North London, stated that the British public had “spoken, and they’re ready for change,…

SCOTLAND ELIMINATED FROM EURO 2024 – Hungary beat Scotland 1-0 to send them out of the competition Hungary snatched a 100th-minute winner to beat Scotland 1-0 and put themselves in contention for a last-16 spot at the European Championship while condemning the Scots to yet another failure at a major tournament. Kevin Csoboth’s breakaway goal with almost the last kick of the match ensured Hungary finished third in Group A with three points while Scotland, yet to reach the knockout phase of either the Euros or World Cup, ended in last place on two points. Hungary must wait to see…

UK GOVERNMENT CRITICISED FOR FEAR MONGERING- Deputy Prime Minister calls for contingency plans for potential emergencies. The Deputy Prime Minister,  Oliver Dowden, will urge families today to stockpile food and water to help build national ‘resilience’. Mr Dowden will advise people to make contingency plans for dealing with potential emergencies such as prolonged power cuts, cyber-attacks and floods. Last year, Mr Dowden said people should stock up on ‘analog capabilities’, such as torches and wind-up radios, to boost their ‘personal resilience. He also introduced an ’emergency alert’ system, which allows authorities to trigger an alarm on millions of mobile phones…

WEF FOUNDER KLAUS SCHWAB IS STEPPING DOWN FROM EXECUTIVE POST  – The Step Down will be finalised in 2025 Klaus Schwab of the World Economic Forum is stepping down from his role as executive chairman after more than five decades. The 86-year-old is moving away from the day-to-day management of the organisation and will become chairman of the WEF’s board of trustees by January 2025. A WEF spokesperson said: “Since 2015, the World Economic Forum has been transforming from a convening platform to the leading global institution for public-private cooperation. “As part of that transformation, the organisation has also been…

U.S. SENATE LEADERSHIP CONDEMNS ICC’S ARREST WARRANTS  –  ICC Prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders The Democratic and Republican leaders of the U.S. The Senate condemned the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer labelling it “shameful” and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said the ICC decision showed it to be “a rogue kangaroo court”. ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said he had requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defence chief and three Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes. Karim Khan said in a statement…

SOUTH WEST WATER ANNOUNCES SURGE IN PROFITS – Parent company announced an 8.6% increase in underlying operating profits to £166.3m The parent company of South West Water has insisted it is focused on returning safe water supply to Brixham in Devon as it announced an 8.6% increase in underlying operating profits to £166.3m. Around 17,000 households in the Brixham area have been told to boil their drinking water since last week following an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis which left hundreds of people ill. The condition, which can lead to vomiting and diarrhoea, is caused by a water-born parasite, and South West…

SLOT ANNOUNCED AS NEW LIVERPOOL MANAGER – Former Feyenoord manager Arne Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool Liverpool have confirmed Arne Slot as their new head coach. The Feyenoord boss, who will start his new role on June 1, replaces Jurgen Klopp, who took charge of his final Liverpool game against Wolves after the German spent the last nine years at Anfield. Slot secured the Dutch Cup in April and led Feyenoord to their first title in six years in the 2022-23 season. Slot had previously been approached by Tottenham, Chelsea and Leeds. He signed a new contract last May…