Manchester United star Tyrell Malacia has set the record straight after a string of rumours about his 17-month absence from the team, revealing he has suffered a number of family issues during his long rehabilitation from injury. The 25-year-old finally made his return from injury in an EFL Trophy game against Huddersfield Town for the United Under-21s this week, playing 45 minutes as the Red Devils lost 4-1. Now he has spoken out to dispel the theories about his absence - including some that he had been entered into witness protection - and revealed difficult family problems he has had to deal with. Especially when I was in Holland, I was close to my family — so just training, family, sleeping; training, family, sleeping. Image: Manchester United via Getty Images) Manchester United via Getty Images)There was also a tragedy in his family as his grandmother passed away last December - just six years after Malacia lost his grandfather.

The 80s: Photographing BritainReel around the fountain with this trip down memory lane to a decade of social division, war and riots. • Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh, until 18 JanuaryDora CarringtonThe Bloomsbury artist who preferred to be known as plain Carrington gets an exhibition of her own. • Ben Brown Fine Arts, London, until 22 NovemberImage of the weekFrank Auerbach died this week aged 93. He is pictured here in the 1970s working on one of his many searing paintings of his adoptive home, London. Black and white make the subtlest of spaces – a room as real as any in art.

The founders of a children’s education charity have appealed disqualifications they were handed after a regulatory probe. The Charity Commission opened a regulatory compliance case into the Dot Com Children’s Foundation in 2021 after an investigation by the Times uncovered governance concerns at the organisation. The Times reported allegations of mismanagement of funds at the linked Miss Dorothy[dot]com company, including the misuse of donations for personal luxury purchases, such as designer clothing. Following its investigation, the commission has now barred Sharon Doughty and Neil Evans, founders of Miss Dorothy[dot]com, from holding positions as trustees or senior managers of any charity. Founders appeal bansThe commission disqualified Doughty and Evans from serving as trustees or senior managers of any charity in England and Wales from 1 October but the pair have appealed its decision.

Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy organization, responded: “Robert F Kennedy Jr is a clear and present danger to the nation’s health. Azerbaijan is a large-scale fossil fuel producer. One of its government organizing members was recently filmed appearing to offer help with fossil fuel deals. Elon Musk meets Iran’s UN ambassador – reportElon Musk reportedly met Iran’s UN ambassador on Monday, a day before Trump named him as a co-leader of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. It comes after Musk reportedly joined a call between Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this month.

England beat Greece 3-0 in Athens on Thursday night to go top of their Nations League group. Lee Carsley's decision to bench Harry Kane paid off as his replacement, Ollie Watkins, scored the opener after seven minutes. 'It’s important if we want to put players in a position to win the World Cup that these players need to have as many experiences as we can,' Carsley said. I see the quality the players have got. Jordan Pickford kept England in the game with a couple of strong saves before an Odysseas Vlachodimos own goal and Curtis Jones flick sealed the victory.

Read our privacy policyPrice hikes and job cuts are inevitable following Labour’s Budget, business leaders have warned Rachel Reeves as they accused her of failing to grow the economy. Ms Reeves’ national insurance rise comes alongside a 6.7 per cent hike in the minimum wage, leaving many firms facing a double whammy. After Sir Keir Starmer and Ms Reeves’ much-hyped charm offensive with business chiefs, one adviser to a FTSE100 firm told The Times: “Business is feeling very sore. “All hospitality businesses, we believe, plan to increase prices, as a result.” Sir Tim said his own running costs are rising by £60m in the next year. The Treasury said Labour inherited crumbling public services and Ms Reeves’ tax hikes protect workers’ payslips while pumping money into the NHS and other public services.

The Guardian has announced today that it will cease posting on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), from its official accounts. The Guardian, which has over 80 official accounts on X, reaching approximately 27 million followers, expressed its concerns about the content commonly found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and instances of racism. “After careful consideration, we have decided that the advantages of maintaining an official presence on X are outweighed by the platform’s negative aspects. The Guardian clarified that readers on X could still share its articles, and certain posts from X may occasionally be integrated into its live news reporting. While the organization’s official accounts will no longer actively post on the platform, Guardian reporters can continue to use X for newsgathering purposes in line with the company’s social media guidelines.

Clinton Reflects On Lewinsky Affair And Apologies Former president addresses past mistakes and his complex feelings on accountabilityBill Clinton's turbulent legacy, particularly surrounding his affair with Monica Lewinsky, continues to echo through the years as he makes new revelations about his past mistakes and regrets. Clinton was caught off guard when asked directly whether he had ever apologized to Lewinsky. Clinton was evidently frustrated as Melvin pressed, insisting his public apologies didn't count. On his apology to Lewinsky made during his presidency, Clinton stated, "I meant it then and I mean it today. Monica Lewinsky has moved on to become an influential public figure and anti-bullying activist, often discussing the lessons learned from her experience.

Santa Express at The Cholsey and Wallingford Railway (Image: Cholsey and Wallingford Railway)A Christmas train ride in Oxfordshire has been named as one of the UK’s best in the Times top 15 festive rail experiences for the second year in a row. Cholsey and Wallingford Railway, a volunteer-run tourist train line set up in 1861, runs themed train rides for customers including the "Santa Express" in the winter. The heritage organisation wrote on Facebook: “We are incredibly proud to have been included in "The Times" Top 15 Santa Trains for the second year in a row. Father Christmas will be on board too (Image: Cholsey and Wallingford Railway) Before boarding, adults will enjoy a festive drink and mince pie, and children will get a soft drink and sweet treat from the railway’s Christmas market. Tickets are still available for The Santa Express, which begins running on November 23 until Christmas.

Satirical news outlet the Onion has purchased Infowars, the rightwing media platform run by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, at a court-ordered auction. The news was confirmed in a video by Jones himself, as well as the head of the Onion's parent company. Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley explains how we got here► Subscribe to Guardian Australia on YouTube

What David Coote said about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp raises uncomfortable questionOur Liverpool FC fans' jury deliver their verdicts on the controversy surrounding referee David CooteReferee David Coote during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield last Saturday (Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images )The big story this week has undoubtedly centred around David Coote. On Monday afternoon a video emerged on social media of the Premier League referee appearing to make derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp. The video, allegedly featuring Premier League referee David Coote and another man offering expletive-heavy views on Liverpool and Jugen Klopp, has rightly brought criticism and questions. Rhys BuchananThis week’s news around allegations facing David Coote most certainly helped pass the boredom the first few days of the international break usually holds. Let’s just hope this particular individual is nowhere near a Liverpool or Premier League game again.

However, and just after 4pm a certain Mr Danny Kelly walked in whilst telling me he was just browsing. I noticed he had a pair of running shoes on his feet which weren’t the best and saw this as my chance of talking him into purchasing a new pair. In fact, several players ended up working for Sportlink after their full-time careers were over as well as going into partnership with some of them. Be it those working in-store, to behind-the-scenes management whilst not forgetting the freelance guys who have done such a brilliant job with Sportlink TV. Oh, and please do check out the new Sportlink GP website www.sportlinkgp.run

Cholsey and Wallingford Railway, a volunteer-run tourist train line set up in 1861, runs themed train rides for customers including the "Santa Express" in the winter. The heritage organisation wrote on Facebook: “We are incredibly proud to have been included in "The Times" Top 15 Santa Trains for the second year in a row. The route is a round trip from Wallingford station through scenic countryside, which takes about an hour. The railway also runs seasonal events and themed train rides throughout the year, and the busy Christmas period also offers a “wine train” with a tasting, and a “New Year’s Day mince pie special”. Tickets are still available for The Santa Express, which begins running on November 23 until Christmas.

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Something went wrong, please try again later. Caitriona Balfe, star of Outlander, is set to feature in the upcoming big screen thriller The Amateur, as revealed in a newly released trailer. With the second half of Outlander's seventh season just around the corner, anticipation for Balfe's new role is mounting.

Footage, apparently filmed from the gallery in New Zealand’s parliament, captures the moment a vote on a controversial bill was suspended by a haka (Māori dance). The bill proposed changes to a 200-year-old treaty between Māori and the crown, which guarantees their rights. The pause occurred when opposition parties and members of the public gallery joined in a haka led by Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke