Tens of thousands of people have joined protests in Greece, with strike action bringing the country to a standstill, on the first anniversary of a deadly train crash blamed on decades of poor railway management. As church bells tolled in memory of the 57 men and women who lost their lives in an accident deemed entirely preventable, protesters gathered in major cities to demand justice for the victims. The tragedy, which also left dozens injured, occurred when a passenger train carrying more than 350 people – mostly students – returning from a holiday weekend in Athens careened head-on into a freight train. The locomotives collided at high speed as the Thessaloniki-bound train emerged a little before midnight from a tunnel near Tempe in central Greece

When Klopp announced he would be leaving Anfield at the end of the season, Alonso's name quickly appeared on people's lips. According to Bild (via The Express), Liverpool have already made contact with Alonso's agent Inaki Ibanez. Would Xabi Alonso be smart to stay put? Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes, meanwhile, has said he is "sure" Alonso will stay where he is. "He also has a very good team, we will have a very good perspective next year and there is no change in the team,” Rolfes added.

Palestine solidarity activists across Canada co-ordinated blockades at the offices of several arms manufacturers this week and renewed calls for an immediate embargo on all military exports to Israel. The action included activists from World Beyond War Canada (WBW), Labour for Palestine (LFP), Jews Say No To Genocide, Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), and trade unions. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International both said this week that Israel has failed to comply with the ICJ’s orders. In its press release, the international body directly named Canada as one of several countries that continue to export military goods to Israel. RTX develops and sells a range of military goods to Israel, including missiles used in F-16 and F-35 fighter jets.

Officers were called at around 2.05pm on Monday (February 26) to Hamilton Crescent to reports of a man’s stabbing. A murder probe has been launched, and Met Police said although a formal identification is yet to take place, Robert’s family were informed. Read More: Man stabbed to death in Hamilton Crescent, South HarrowThey are being supported by specially trained officers, the police said. No arrests have been made at this stage and a crime scene remains in place at Hamilton Crescent. Superintendent Matt Cray, who leads policing in Harrow, said he is “confident” there is no wider risk to the community in Harrow.

Robert Weston, 37, died after he was stabbed in Hamilton Crescent on Monday afternoon (February 26). It is believed that the attack began inside a house but officers continue to investigate the circumstances around his death. Police have now said they arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of his murder yesterday (February 27). “We remain in the early stages of our investigation, however I am confident there is no wider risk to the community in Harrow. The public can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

But Keir Starmer demanded Mr Sunak take action against Ms Truss too as he must take "accountability" for the Conservative Party. Despite Labour saying it was a sign of the "abject lack of integrity" at the heart of the Tory Party, Mr Sunak backed Mr Pursglove and took no action against him. Asked whether Mr Sunak has confidence in Mr Pursglove, the PM's spokesman said: “I mean, as a minister, yes." But when pressed on the issue, Mr Sunak said not a "single MP" supported Robinson, who founded the far-right English Defence League. It came just days after Ms Braverman described homelessness as a "lifestyle choice", which Mr Sunak failed to criticise her, only choosing to distance himself from them.

A reporter on a weekly newspaper will undertake her first-ever 5k run for charity. Scarlett Hills-Brooks, who was initially hired by Tindle Newspapers as part of its apprenticeships drive, will take part in the Race for Life in Plymouth this June. Scarlett, pictured, works for the Cornish Times, based in Liskeard, and the Cornish and Devon Post. The Race for Life challenge raises funds for Cancer Research UK. Scarlett told the Times: “I decided to take on this run because I’ve never been much of a runner but it’s something I’ve always been interested in doing.”The Plymouth 5k route will take place on 2 June.

However, there are exceptions for head injuries, goalkeeper injuries, injuries caused by fouls that result in a card being shown and serious medical events. The Match of the Day host may also be annoyed by the new rules regarding substitutions as the MLS bids to further combat time-wasting. There are also exemptions to the sub rule, such as goalkeepers and when there’s an injury and/or medical staff entering the field. Furthermore, special situations that have been pre-approved by the league office and any safety or security reasons are exempt from the rule. The rules are certainly controversial ones and it remains to be seen how they will impact MLS matches in the coming weeks and months.

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Mr Macron - the paper says - was speaking after a meeting of EU leaders, and said that "boots on the ground" should not be ruled out as he urged the West to do "everything needed so Russia cannot win the war". But responding to Mr Macron's suggestion, Downing Street said there were no plans for a British deployment of personnel, warning that it would be a "major escalation" in the war.

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Unique Hair Studio, on Rochdale Road, became a beloved fixture in the town as soon as it opened back in 2010. Kylie Clegg styling a client's hair (Image: Newsquest)Kylie Clegg, the 35-year-old owner, explained that many visit to catch up with friends. “Everyone always says that it’s such a friendly salon,” she said. Unique Hair Studio, Rochdale Road (Image: Newsquest)They are currently looking for a new stylist to join the team, who is skilled in all types of treatments. Unique Hair Studio, Rochdale Road (Image: Newsquest)While, 'Ce Costello' also left a recent review on Google, which read: "Warm and friendly place and the best haircut I've had for ages!

A 'VIP lane' is allowing top earners, such as civil servants and ministers, to get their calls to HMRC answered nine times quicker than ordinary Brits. A 'VIP lane' is allowing top earners, such as civil servants and ministers, to get their calls to HMRC answered nine times quicker than ordinary Brits (pictured: HMRC department building in Whitehall)The average wait for a call to HMRC is 22 minutes and 47 seconds. The tax records of PD1 callers are also stored separately from ordinary users' information for security purposes, The Times reports. It added that it lacked the resources to meet expected service standards for waiting times. Lib Dem Treasury spokeswoman Sarah Olney said: 'This shocking discrepancy shows there is a VIP lane for HMRC calls, allowing some to skip the queue to discuss their tax problems.'

Robert Pattinson’s ‘Good Times’ co-star Buddy Duress dead at 38Buddy Duress (né Michael C. Stathis), known for his role in Good Times co-starring with Robert Pattinson, died at age 38. Duress’ brother, Christopher Stathis, confirmed the actor’s death to People Magazine on Tuesday. Duress met Josh through a mutual friend and landed his role. He then starred opposite Pattinson in Good Times three years later once he was released. Duress starred in several more feature and short films, including 86’d, The Mountain and The Great Darkened Days.

Betty Fairley (nee Adie) turned 100 this week at Croftbank House in Uddingston with a generous gift of 100 of her favourite chocolates from her local Aldi store, and a special visit from the Lord Provost. Betty moved into Croftbank House, where her sister had been living in 2019 and has celebrated several birthdays with her family and friends since then. Asked what makes Ferrero Rocher her favourite chocolates, Betty said: “I love the taste of them. South Lanarkshire Provost Margaret Cooper said: “It was fascinating to meet Betty and wonderful to do so on her 100th birthday. Everyone at Croftbank House can’t wait to help her enjoy her fantastic birthday gift, too!”