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Southampton admitted to multiple breaches of EFL rules over unauthorised observation of training, leading to expulsion from the play-off final and a four-point penalty

Antonio Conte’s reported exit from Napoli may leave Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour preparing for a significant club-level change

A temporary water supply disruption forced the Princess of Wales Hospital emergency department to stop accepting patients on May 19, 2026; find out what happened and what measures were taken

Belfast councillors have deferred a recommendation so Friends of Friars Bush and Cairde na Cille CIC can negotiate shared access to a historic burial ground

A Shrewsbury woman who said she could barely walk was shown on camera taking part in demanding exercise classes and completing 10k races, prompting an investigation and a prison term

A Laurens man says he passed the Professor exam but was rejected after a background check and is now suing Nintendo and Pokémon Company International

Manchester City head to the Vitality Stadium knowing only a win will preserve their Premier League ambitions while Bournemouth aim to confirm European football

A threatening email claimed explosives and armed attacks at several Antrim schools, prompting police inquiries and extra patrols

Ancelotti’s squad announcement on 18 May 2026 includes Neymar and a mix of experienced internationals and young forwards, while a number of Europe-based strikers miss out

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Look Mum No Computer praised Bulgaria’s win and reflected on his nul public score with a positive, underdog-minded message

Ancelotti’s 26-man Brazil squad for the North America World Cup features Neymar’s dramatic recall and the unexpected omission of Joao Pedro, with fitness and form shaping final choices

Channel 4 has removed all previous seasons of Married at First Sight UK while commissioning an external review into contributor welfare after disturbing allegations surfaced

Edinburgh bakeries earned 20 awards at the Scottish Baker of the Year event, while Harry Gow was crowned overall winner

Pep Guardiola ends a decade at Manchester City as the club prepares an open celebration and considers potential successors

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