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Rob Burrow, the former rugby league star who came to national attention following his diagnosis with motor neurone disease, has died at the age of 41. Burrow, one of the modern era’s great players who won every domestic honour available in a stellar career with Leeds as well as being capped by both England and Great Britain, was diagnosed with the condition in 2019 and helped inspire almost £20m in fundraising to support people living with MND.

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inboxSomething went wrong, please try again later. Manchester City defender John Stones will also miss the St James' Park clash after reporting slightly later for Three Lions duty than his teammates. Following Friday night's final warm-up match against Iceland, Southgate must name his final 26-man squad for the tournament by the 11pm deadline that evening.

It was hardly the first choice for opening a new business, but one talented photographer saw an opportunity in the old cheese market’s offices. Iain MacKenzie had a certain vision in mind when he opened Café Gandolfi in 1979. MacKenzie’s appreciation for the café aesthetic sings through the walls of Café Gandolfi as his own photographs of Glasgow cafes of the 1970s still adorn them. Over the years as the Merchant City has grown fit to burst with cafes, bars, restaurants, pubs and more, Café Gandolfi has been a permanent fixture. When discussing his favourite spots in Glasgow to enjoy food and drink, Paisley singer Paolo Nutini said: "If you want something really nice to eat, go to Cafe Gandolfi.

'We love art'PARIS: French police on Saturday arrested a climate activist who staged a protest attack on a priceless Claude Monet painting at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris , prosecutors said.The woman stuck a red sheet to the " Coquelicots " (Poppy Field) impressionist work and then glued her hands to the wall before she was detained, police said.A restoration expert examined the painting, which is covered by glass and suffered no permanent damage, a Musee d'Orsay spokesperson told AFP. "The exhibition is entirely accessible to the public again. Leonardo da Vinci's masterwork is covered by bulletproof glass.The attackers were sentenced by a Paris court to carry out volunteer work for a charity organisation.In 2022, a man threw a custard pie at the Mona Lisa because, he said, artists were not focusing enough on "the planet".In February, Riposte Alimentaire hurled soup at another Monet painting, "Springtime", in Lyon, southeast France.Last month the group's activists stuck flyers around "Liberty Leading the People", a painting by Eugene Delacroix in the Louvre.In April, two members were arrested at the Musee d'Orsay, which is dedicated to 19th-century art, suspected of preparing an action there.Riposte Alimentaire calls itself a "French civil resistance movement which aims to spur a radical societal change for the environment and society". "We love art," the movement has said, "but future artists will have nothing to paint on a burning planet. "Monet appears to be a favourite target for climate activists elsewhere, too, with paintings by the Impressionist having previously come under attack in Potsdam, Germany, and in Stockholm.

As I reported last week, the City restriped Park Street to add in bike lanes and better define where cars could legally park. I am hoping my human companion will take me there for a dinner someday soon. I spotted a white computer table placed in the planting strip mid-block of Alameda Avenue near Grand Street. After dinner, take a walk on Alameda Avenue and stop off at 1221 Grand Street. Mouf, Roving ReporterBear’s-Eye View of AlamedaMouf and his human companion can be reached via [email protected].

One darts player was allegedly put in the recovery position outside a PDC Pro Tour venue in Wigan, while another was seen passed out in his chair in a chair in the practice roomDarts players 'petrified' of playing without booze - one had to be placed in recovery positionDarts stars are reportedly worried of playing without alcohol. Although the relationship between darts and alcohol has changed in recent times, there is still concerns about playing the sport while sober and not under the influence of booze. A number of professional darts players fear that they cannot play well without alcohol, pinpointing performance anxiety as the main reason why. "In the darts world today, you won't find any top-level players who benefit from alcohol. A lot of them are literally petrified by the thought of playing sober.

Real Madrid secured their 15th European title with second-half strikes from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior, defeating Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley on Saturday night. READ MORE: Marcus Rashford summer transfer reality as Manchester United face £40m issueREAD MORE: Rio Ferdinand's boxing journey – injuries, body transformation, 'harder than football'The former Manchester United and Chelsea manager joked: "It should be forbidden. With this win, he cemented his legacy alongside other greats such as Dani Carvajal, Luka Modric, and Nacho - each now hold six Champions League titles. Toni could close his career with a Champions League, and at an individual level he deserves it, but his career doesn't need another Champions League. "He has been a fantastic player for 10 years, he had made history with Real Madrid and in world football."

On Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the Guardian he did not understand his latest moves, asking: 'Does he want to become a loser president?' In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, the Ukrainian president expressed his concern about what the US under a Trump administration could mean for Russia's war in Ukraine

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has told the Guardian in an exclusive interview that the former prime minister Boris Johnson attempted to build bridges between Kyiv and Donald Trump. Zelenskiy said Johnson spoke to Trump about a delayed US aid package for Kyiv and said Johnson was a 'friend of Ukraine'

Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League final to claim their 15th title. Following the win, manager Carlo Ancelotti was already looking ahead to next season, admitting that Madrid 'are never satisfied', but adding that his team 'deserve a 10 for this year ... they have been spectacular'. The Dortmund manager Edin Terzić was left reflecting on the season that had been, and said he was experiencing 'a chaos of emotions' as his team missed chance to take the lead at Wembley. In Madrid, many fans watched on screens inside the Bernabéu Stadium, and partied in the streets of the Spanish capital after the final whistle.

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inboxSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inboxMatheus Cunha has already made his Wolverhampton Wanderers feelings clear amid links to Manchester United. READ MORE: Manchester United eye fresh Raphael Varane replacement as agreement 'revealed'READ MORE: Atalanta manager rejects Premier League move as Manchester United mull over Erik ten Hag decisionThe Mirror adds that United would be prepared to double his wages to persuade Cunha to join Ratcliffe's revolution.

Dewi Evans and Daniel Hartford will attempt to climb Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in western Europe, in July. He is raising money for Cancer Research Wales, after his wife Lucy was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last year. ALSO READ:Daniel, 41, will be raising money for the Wales Air Ambulance as he knows first-hand just how vital the service – soon to be leaving Mid Wales, in 2026 – is. They also set themselves the challenge of taking part in the Welsh Three Peaks. “He has trained thoroughly and we wish him and Dewi the best of luck in completing the challenge in aid of two important charities.

House Democrat Urges New York Governor To Pardon Trump 'For The Good Of The Country'U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) on Friday urged New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to pardon Donald Trump following the former president’s conviction on 34 charges in his hush money trial. But the New York governor has already suggested that she won’t consider the idea. Brandon Bell via Getty Images“Today’s verdict reaffirms that no one is above the law,” Hochul said Thursday in a statement. The former president still faces three other criminal prosecutions, which concern the retainment of classified documents and alleged election interference.

The caption for this photo from the May 24, 1946 Boston Traveler reads:"I Been Workin' on the Railroad"--but that was once upon a time. Redcap Charlie Hughes of Roxbury sits dejectedly alongside the South Station's deserted tracks and wonders how long the strike will last. He is but one of thousands throughout the country whose livelihood stopped when strike began. The strike was a rejection of both what the railroads were offering and a "compromise" pay increase proposed by Truman. In the end, Charlie Hughes didn't have to wait too long to return to his job ferrying passengers' bags from the South Station doors to their trains: On May 26, the unions, under intense pressure from Washington, gave in and accepted Truman's offer, as did the railroads.