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Manchester City’s guilty verdict for financial breaches has revived Jürgen Klopp’s 2024 prediction that he would join a parade if the club were stripped of their Premier League titles. An independent commission found the Etihad club guilty, prompting renewed attention on comments made by Klopp shortly after he stepped down as Liverpool manager. Klopp’s response to the Manchester City guilty verdict Asked whether he would consider himself a champion if Manchester City were deprived of their honours, Klopp responded with a characteristically light-hearted remark. “If you organise a bus parade, I am in! How long it takes I don’t care!”…

More than 70,000 broad-winged hawks have crossed the Detroit River in the past week as the annual autumn migration count gets under way at Lake Erie Metropark in Michigan. The Detroit River Hawk Watch is tracking the birds as they head south, with counters stationed at the park’s boat launch to record the number and species passing overhead. The watch runs from September 1 to November 30, seven days a week, with a paid counter supported by the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance, the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and the Hawk Migration Association of North America. Volunteers also help identify…

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping used their Washington summit to project sharply different visions of the US-China relationship, with the American president emphasising personal rapport and ceremony while his Chinese counterpart focused on national power and geopolitical status. The meeting produced limited immediate results, including a two-month extension to the trade truce agreed last year in Busan and a renewed dialogue on artificial intelligence. Further announcements were promised, but there was no clear outcome on AI regulation and the White House had not issued an official readout. Trump also suggested there would be positive news for American farmers, although he…

Wayne Rooney has revealed that he bought his wife Coleen a £19.99 bracelet from TikTok Shop for her 40th birthday, despite his reported £150 million net worth. The former England footballer disclosed the gift in The Real Rooneys, the family’s new fly-on-the-wall series, after the couple discussed Coleen’s lavish birthday celebrations. Asked whether he was good at choosing presents, Rooney said: “I got you a bracelet. That bracelet I got you, it came in a little box, I found it on TikTok shop. It was like £19.99 or something.” He added: “It wasn’t expensive but it was a gesture, you…

Several Republicans in competitive races have broken with President Donald Trump on key agenda issues this week, as voters continue to voice concern about the economy and the war with Iran. The divisions among members of the Republican Party come after its primary contests, with candidates in closely fought races distancing themselves from the president on matters central to his agenda.

US Treasury yields have climbed to their highest level since 2007, sending borrowing costs higher and leaving investors divided over whether the move reflects a resilient economy or growing concern about America’s debt. The 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.21% on Friday. The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.45%, while higher government borrowing costs are also expected to feed through to car loans, credit cards and business finance. The increase came after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates last week for the first time since 2023. Financial markets are pricing in roughly a 70% chance of another increase in October.…

Carrot Top attempted to take his own life at his Las Vegas home after being told that allegations of sexual misconduct were due to emerge, according to a police report. Police were called to the comedian’s property on September 18 after medical dispatch reported a suicidal man. Officers said they found him unconscious in the back garden by the pool, although he was breathing. Carrot Top’s manager told officers he had informed the performer about an article containing claims that he had behaved sexually inappropriately. The comedian reportedly said his show was going to be over and expressed hope that…

Rio Ferdinand has joked that Manchester United could be in line for another Premier League medal after Manchester City were found guilty of 114 alleged financial fair play breaches by an independent commission. The ruling could expose City to a range of sanctions, including a substantial points deduction, financial penalties or expulsion from the top flight. The commission also has the authority to remove domestic honours retrospectively from the seasons covered by the investigation. Rio Ferdinand reacts to Manchester City financial breaches Ferdinand responded to a social media update about the verdict with a reference to United’s past finishes behind…

Eleven current and former officials and employees in Ford Heights, Illinois, have been charged with allegedly using public money to fund personal holidays and casino trips, including travel to Las Vegas and Michigan City. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced 79 felony counts on Friday, including theft of governmental property and official misconduct. The allegations centre on a scheme in which municipal funds were purportedly used to pay for air fares, hotel accommodation and other expenses. Investigators from Mr Raoul’s Criminal Division and officers from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office carried out a search warrant at Ford Heights Municipal Hall…

Matt Fitzpatrick leads the French Open in Paris after carding a second-round 64, while Australia’s Jason Scrivener is six shots off the pace. The former US Open champion set the early standard as the tournament progressed through its second round, with Scrivener chasing from behind.