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Norfolk Police responded to reports at 12.37am on Saturday 16 May 2026 after two teenage girls were allegedly raped on dunes behind a Premier Inn; a man was arrested the next day and officers are searching for a second suspect

Martin O’Neill has publicly defended Celtic fans who ran onto the pitch after a late winner, calling criticism misplaced while Hearts raise safety complaints

A local father was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Clanabogan Road; the community has shared tributes while police appeal for witnesses

A shallow magnitude 5.2 earthquake centered near Taiyangcun, 16 km from downtown Liuzhou, collapsed multiple buildings and led to the relocation of more than 7,000 residents

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A turbulent stretch of fixtures left West Ham clinging to hope, introduced Xabi Alonso as Chelsea’s next lead and triggered investigations after fans stormed the pitch at Celtic Park

UK teams repatriate contacts from St Helena and Ascension and assess a medic with suspected hantavirus

Martin O’Neill challenges Celtic to get stronger as rivals regroup and he reflects on hotel life and a short-term contract

Follow the latest 2026 World Cup squad announcements, discover early confirmations, standout selections and the timetable for remaining nations

A survivor describes the tense courtroom meeting with David Carrick and the disturbing reaction of the convicted officer

A stoppage-time goal led to a dangerous pitch invasion at Celtic Park; police, the SPFL and Hearts have all demanded action and accountability

A Wembley triumph for Manchester City, fresh managerial developments at Chelsea, ugly scenes at Celtic Park and Mohamed Salah’s call for a return to fearless football

Ali al-Zaidi assumed the premiership after a parliamentary vote that confirmed 14 ministers; crucial roles remain undecided as he pledges economic reforms and confronts militia disarmament and corruption

Bulgaria’s Dara took the crown in Vienna as the UK placed last with one point, a finale shaped by theatrical acts and political controversy

Dara’s Bangaranga fused folklore and pop into a triumphant Eurovision 2026 performance that made Bulgaria the story of the night

Hearts have described the end-of-match scenes at Celtic Park as disgraceful and are working with Police Scotland as investigations continue

Hearts have called for firm action after a late goal and ensuing pitch invasion at Celtic Park led to abuse of their players and chaotic scenes in Glasgow

City’s late goal secures the FA Cup and Guardiola insists the squad has the depth and experience to chase a domestic treble

A pulsating title decider saw Celtic overturn Hearts with late strikes and VAR interventions to retain the Scottish Premiership

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are intensifying surveillance and deploying response teams after a fresh Ebola outbreak in Ituri province has claimed dozens of lives

A multi-front PR campaign — from a polished television interview to expanded digital operations — seeks to reverse slipping support for Israel amid intense scrutiny

A Ramsgate inventor’s bold Eurovision song has split opinion as top contenders line up in Vienna

Tensions and tight security as Unite the Kingdom and Nakba 78 rallies converge in central London

As Russia shows signs of deep strain, the danger is not only internal disintegration but an external gamble to force a strategic comeback against NATO and Europe

Aston Villa’s win at Liverpool sealed Champions League football and set the tone for a busy weekend of decisions and disputes across English football