You know you have scored a special goal when you are then being compared to Lionel Messi - and even more so if you are a centre-half, but that is what's happened to Tottenham's Micky van de Ven.
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The former congresswoman and CIA officer defeated the state's Republican lieutenant governor.
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It marks the second big win for Democrats in an election seen as a referendum on US President Donald Trump.
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The aftermath of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's pre-Budget speech dominates Wednesdays's papers.
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The aftermath of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's pre-Budget speech dominates Wednesdays's papers.
Israel identifies body returned by Hamas as Israeli-American soldier
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Israel identifies body returned by Hamas as Israeli-American soldier
Israeli-American soldier Itay Chen's remains were returned to Israel via the Red Cross in Gaza on Tuesday.
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Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn - will shareholders agree?
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.
Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn - will shareholders agree?
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.
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A year after Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, Ros Atkins looks at how his second term has unfolded.
Ros Atkins on… A year since Trump’s election victory
A year after Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, Ros Atkins looks at how his second term has unfolded.
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Swap crisps for popcorn and other ways to improve gut health
Instead of reaching for pricey probiotic shots or snacks, here are five easy food swaps to boost your gut health.
Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises in Budget as she says she will make 'necessary choices'
The chancellor says she will make 'necessary choices' in an unusual pre-Budget speech.
Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises in Budget as she says she will make 'necessary choices'
The chancellor says she will make 'necessary choices' in an unusual pre-Budget speech.
Taunting Trent & brilliant Bradley - the night Liverpool fully moved on
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