A Romanian court has ruled that it will grant an extradition request by the UK for the social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan once legal proceedings in Romania are concluded. Bedfordshire police said officers were investigating 'allegations of rape and human trafficking' and had obtained a European arrest warrant. After their release from custody Tate insisted on his innocence before criticising the west: 'Unfortunately, I don't think many people in Romania understand but in the west, in the countries that are owned by the Satanists, when you get to a certain level of fame, you either put on a dress or you go to jail and I'm happy to make my choice - which is jail every single time'

Special counsel Robert Hur said his report on declassified documents held by President Biden didn't exonerate him, insisting 'that is not a part of my task as a prosecutor'. Hur also didn't rule out a possible future role in the Trump administration when pressed for an answer by Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell. 'I’m not here to speak about what may or may not happen in the future,' Hur told lawmakers

Watch the video below to see our experts’ predictions for Day Two of the FestivalTEMPLEGATE'S TIPS Cheltenham tips: Templegate’s 8-1 NAP can win this race once more thanks to trainer’s ‘miracle’ Festival prepTEMPLEGATE takes on day two of Cheltenham Festival 2024 confident of bashing the bookies once again. He has only finished out of the frame once in a Festival handicap and that was when he was brought down and he’ll be right there again. Matt Chapman and Templegate's Cheltenham Festival day two tipsIt was a useful performer in Slade Steel that he gave a seven-length beating to when showing lots of pace. Predators Gold has been a good second in two Grade 1s since his debut win at Punchestown in November. The latter was a good second in fair company here at the November meeting and is only 4lb higher today.

A versatile fern called azolla could revolutionize food production by offering a sustainable source of nutrition and aiding in carbon capture, according to recent research. In short:Azolla, a rapidly growing fern, holds potential as food, fertilizer, and biofuel, but requires further research to ensure it's safe and nutritious. Carolina azolla, a specific species, has lower levels of polyphenols, making it a better candidate for human consumption after processing. Beyond nutrition, azolla's ability to fix nitrogen and capture carbon could significantly benefit agriculture and the environment. Why this matters:Azolla's rapid growth and environmental benefits could provide a crucial alternative in times of food scarcity and play a role in sustainable agriculture.

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. Edwards didn't want to go back to Anfield as sporting director and the Liverpool Echo understands he even turned down similar jobs at Manchester United and Chelsea. United's hunt for a new sporting director has long since moved on from the Liverpool man.

A CHELTENHAM Festival race has been abandoned with parts of the track 'unraceable' after a deluge of rain. Today's big Cross Country Chase, which was due to be run at 4.10pm, has been scrapped altogether following a track inspection. "As a result of the abandonment of the 5th race today, the revised race times for Wednesday 13th March are as follows:"Race 1: 1345, Race 2: 1430, Race 3: 1515, Race 4: 1600, Race 5: NA, Race 6: 1650, Race 7: 1730. Gordon Elliott's Delta Work had shot to the head of the Cross Country betting with the ground sodden at Cheltenham. The Cross Country Chase is run over a different track to the Old and New courses.

Legacy Independent Funeral Directors is the subject of an investigation after officers recovered 35 bodies and suspected human ashes from the Hull-based firm. Some “heartbroken” family members have spoken of their concerns following the probe, with one woman saying she believed she kissed an empty coffin at her father’s funeral. Mr Stone told the broadcaster the firm said the family could pick up her ashes within a couple of weeks. Officers cordoned off three Legacy Independent Funeral Directors sites after the force received a report on Wednesday of concerns about the “storage and management processes relating to care of the deceased”. Legacy Independent Funeral Directors is owned by Robert Bush, according to Companies House.

Mikel Arteta has reportedly denied insulting the family of Porto boss Sergio ConceicaoMikel Arteta has strongly denied claims that he insulted the family of Porto boss Sergio Conceicao during Tuesday's tense Champions League encounter, which Arsenal won on penalties. The result saw Arsenal end their 14-year wait to reach the Champions League quarter-finals in their first season back in the competition since 2016-17. The two managers clashed on the pitch as the hosts celebrated their dramatic victory before Conceicao accused Arteta of throwing insults about his family. Speaking in his post-match press conference, the Porto boss said: "Arteta turned to the bench during the game and insulted my family in Spanish. Conceicao has a history of clashing with opposing managers, having accused Pep Guardiola of having an 'extremely unpleasant attitude' following a Champions League game against Manchester City in 2020.

Read our privacy notice Thanks for signing up to theBreaking News email {{ #verifyErrors }} {{ message }} {{ /verifyErrors }} {{ ^verifyErrors }} Something went wrong. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }}The New York Times has had enough of Wordle “clones”. On Friday, the Times is celebrating the 1,000 Wordle puzzle with what they call a “nationwide PARTY” inspired by past Wordle answers. "As a result, hundreds of websites began popping up with knock-off ‘Wordle’ games that used The Times’ ‘Wordle’ trademark and copyrighted gameplay without authorization or permission,” the spokesperson said. Still, Brauneis said he believes the Times' arguments for Wordle copyright infringement are on “a little bit shaky ground" for several reasons.

The scheme is an extension of existing Home Office voluntary returns, under which migrants are offered financial assistance worth up to £3,000 to leave the UK for their country of origin. A Home Office spokesperson said: “In the last year, 19,000 people were removed voluntarily from the UK and this is an important part of our efforts to tackle illegal migration. “There have been so many confused briefings around the Rwanda policy that the public will be forgiven for treating this latest wheeze with a degree of scepticism. The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, which suffered 10 defeats in the unelected chamber, received an unopposed third reading – although critics made clear their reservations about the “stinker” legislation. Mr Sunak has defended the stalled plan to send migrants to Rwanda as a “worthwhile investment”, despite the public spending watchdog revealing the cost of the policy could soar to half a billion pounds.

OpenAI responded to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by The New York Times claiming the newspaper's argument is 'without merit'OpenAI claims using the Times' articles is fair use. In their previous rebuttal, OpenAI said: 'We regard The New York Times' lawsuit to be without merit. OpenAI said using publicly available internet materials, such as The New York Times' articles, is fair use and supported by legal precedents. 'The regurgitations The New York Times induced appear to be from years-old articles that have proliferated on multiple third-party websites. 'Still, we are hopeful for a constructive partnership with The New York Times and respect its long history.'

It came at a time when Mikel Arteta's Premier League challenge was also faltering, as eventual champions Manchester City started to hunt them down. In the Champions League, the Gunners have been eliminated at the last-16 stage more than any other side and have lost in the last 16 in their last seven appearances in the competition. But former Arsenal defender Matthew Upson, speaking on 5 Live Breakfast earlier, believes neither last season's Europa League exit nor their poor track record in the Champions League has any bearing on tonight's game. "If you look at results [in the Champions League], a lot of those are a significant amount of time ago," said Upson. "They might now be sat at the top of the tree [in the Premier League] but if you speak to most people they are very much [seen as] underdogs in whether or not they are actually going to go on and win the Premier League.

Over more than two decades in power, Vladimir Putin's government has crafted a template for winning elections and quashing any dissent. He became acting president when Boris Yeltsin resigned on 31 December 1999, and won the election the next year. He has already served as Russian leader for longer than any other ruler but Joseph Stalin and later in March, he is expected to sweep the vote to claim his fifth presidential term in stage-managed elections no one doubts he will win. From puppeteering public opinion through state TV and propaganda, to widespread allegations of vote rigging, as well as the elimination of prominent opposition politicians such as Alexei Navalny, Andrew Roth, the Guardian's Russia correspondent, explains the Kremlin science behind Putin's victories – and why, despite his certainty of success, holding elections is still so significant

March 8 saw MyRoyalBorough put on its largest networking event yet, in conjunction with The Windsor and Eton Brewery. Over 80 female businesswomen and local female-led businesses came together to celebrate the incredible achievements of women in the Royal Borough and beyond. The day kicked off with a panel of six select guest speakers, from across a wide range of disciplines, who shared their inspirational stories. There was a palpable sense of sisterhood, as women shared their struggles alongside their success stories, swapped contact details and filled the airy space with laughter. With brewery tours, a raffle and goodie bags also on offer, the brewery was buzzing.

By Early Doors (original post on Eurosport)It's not every day you hear Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger singing a hit song from Disney movie Frozen. The Gunners boss was parodied by blogger Gunnerblog who sang "Let It Go", urging Arsenal fans to forget about Cesc Fabregas' move from Barcelona to Chelsea in the summer. Just days after Wenger was abused by a minority of Arsenal supporters at a train station, the video brings some light-hearted Christmas-related humour to the north London club.