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Reform, Nigel Farage’s populist right-wing party, has just swept local elections across the UK, while the Labour party – only 10 months after winning a majority in a general election – suffered its worst results in many decades. “They’ve gone back on everything they said they would do for the working class,” said a female voter speaking to the BBC after Reform also defeated Labour in the Runcorn and Helsby byelection on 1 May by just six votes. On every doorstep it was Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s winter fuel payment and benefit cuts that voters were angry about, Labour sources…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2025 in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 5, 2025. Mike Blake | ReutersTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday sketched out the roadmap of President Donald Trump’s “America First Vision” in a pitch to a roomful of global investors on the future of the United States economy.”We have uprooted government waste and harmful regulations. We have planted the seeds of private investment. And we have fertilized the ground with fresh tax legislation. Next, we harvest. And we want you to harvest with us,” Bessent said in a speech at…
Brighton left Arsenal shocked once again as they ran out 4-2 winners to leave the Gunners with a final-day shootout against Manchester United for second place.Gunners boss Renee Slegers had been expecting a response from a 5-2 defeat by Aston Villa on Wednesday – which had followed on from their Champions League heroics against Lyon to reach a first European final since 2007 – and made six changes to her side. Brighton, though, gave their fans a memorable send-off at Broadfield Stadium, with Fran Kirby firing a spectacular opening goal in the 16th minute. Please use Chrome browser for a…
Another European soccer weekend is in the books, so let’s review! Chelsea’s big win over newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool showed both their potential and their lingering questions, while Monday morning’s announcement from Trent Alexander-Arnold that he would be leaving the Reds at the end of his contract offered more reflection for Arne Slot & Co. as to what’s next.Napoli — yes, Napoli — took a huge step toward another Serie A title as well this weekend, as Antonio Conte’s magic appears to be working in his first season in charge, while Bayern Munich clinched the German Bundesliga title…
Celtic forward Daizen Maeda has his eyes set on the treble to complete an incredible season after winning the PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year award.The Japan international beat team-mates Callum McGregor and Nicolas Kuhn, as well as Dundee forward Simon Murray, to collect the prize on Sunday night. Maeda has netted 33 goals for Celtic this season, despite playing most of the campaign in a wide position, and helped his team progress to a Champions League knock-out tie and within 90 minutes of the treble.The 27-year-old has been a revelation in a predominantly central striking role since Kyogo…
LIVERPOOL, England — As Trent Alexander-Arnold held his arms aloft and soaked up the ovation from the Anfield crowd after his Liverpool side had clinched the Premier League title with a 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday, a jubilant Kop crowed: “He’s Alexander-Arnold, the Scouser in our team.”It has been a familiar refrain on Merseyside since the 26-year-old right back made his first-team debut in 2016, underscoring his rise from academy graduate to Premier League star. But now that Alexander-Arnold has announced he will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season, the song may…
Harry Kane said it feels sweet to finally end his career-long trophy drought after securing the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich in his second season at the German club.Bayern were officially crowned champions on Sunday following Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw with Freiburg.The England captain broke a league record two weeks ago with his 60th goal in his first 60 league games for Bayern, and the 31-year-old looks set to become the first player in Bundesliga history to be crowned top scorer in both his first two seasons.”What a night last night, what a celebration with the players, with the staff.…
A verdict is expected Tuesday in Liga MX club León’s legal dispute with FIFA over entry to the Club World Cup in the United States next month.The Court of Arbitration for Sport is hosting León’s appeal Monday which aims to overturn expulsion by FIFA because the club is in the same ownership group as Pachuca, another Liga MX club that qualified for the 32-team tournament that starts June 14.CAS said Monday it aims to give the urgent verdict of its judges on Tuesday in Lausanne.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedSoccer’s world body is preparing to replace León with a one-off playoff game between…
Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensMay 5, 2025, 07:06 AM ETFormer Real Madrid player Toni Kroos has said Barcelona’s Pedri is the best midfielder in the world and more important to his team than Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.Yamal, Lewandowski and Raphinha have amassed 86 goals between them in all competitions this season to keep Barça in the hunt for a treble heading into the final weeks of the season.However, Kroos, who retired last summer, believes Pedri is the key to the success Barça are having under Hansi Flick this season.”For me, a player like Pedri is more important than Lamine Yamal,…
Fenerbahce coach José Mourinho has refused to confirm whether he will remain next season after Sunday’s 1-0 loss at home to Besiktas left Fener second in the standings and eight points adrift of Super Lig leaders Galatasaray with four games remaining.Mourinho joined Fenerbahce on a two-year contract last summer with the aim of leading the club to a first league title in a decade.”I’m not speaking about next season,” Mourinho said postmatch. “These are things to speak internally and not with the media. If there is something where I’ve been absolutely perfect is on my respect towards my [club] president,…