Thomas Frank is under pressure as Tottenham Hotspur's boss. Roberto De Zerbi has left Marseille by mutual consent amid links with the Tottenham Hotspur job. Current Spurs head coach, Thomas Frank, is under increasing pressure in north London after their 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday night. The club are languishing in 16th in the Premier League following their seventh home defeat in 13 matches. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTDe Zerbi left Marseille on Wednesday morning following uncertainty in recent weeks.

Thomas Frank's Tottenham reign was a disasterThomas Frank has been sacked at Tottenham. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTCharlie Malam - Edin TerzicOf their final 12 league games, Tottenham need four wins to stay up. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTFormer Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic is currently without a jobJack McEachen - Ruben AmorimI really do think this squad is suited to Ruben Amorim. But Spurs need a bit of personality in the dressing room, someone who will fire the players up and get them playing for the badge again. In terms of available managers, Xabi Alonso is far too ambitious while the likes of Ruben Amorim and Gareth Southgate shouldn't even be considered.

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Ahold Delhaize reports strong Q4 2025 financial resultsAhold Delhaize reported: "Ahold Delhaize net sales were €23.5bln, an increase of 6.1% at constant exchange rates and up 0.9% at actual exchange rates. U.S. net sales were €13.0bln, an increase of 2.5% at constant exchange rates and down 6.0% at actual exchange rates. European net sales were €10.4bln, an increase of 10.9% at constant exchange rates and 11.1% at actual exchange rates. The higher net sales were partly due to the Profi acquisition, an increase in comparable sales of 2.4% and store openings". One video released by Alibaba's DAMO Academy shows a robot identifying fruit and putting it in a basket.

This conversation followed on from an earlier discussion about what has become known as the finance curse. John stressed that the harms of the finance curse are not static. Six ways finance destroys economiesJohn then set out six core mechanisms through which the finance curse operates. John also argued for confronting the ideological roots of the problem, which he explores in his forthcoming film The Finance Curse. If we want an economy that works for people rather than against them, confronting the finance curse is unavoidable.

The interim government, led by al‑Sharaa, introduced a provisional constitution and a multi-year roadmap for broader elections and institutional reconstruction. This crisis risks the long-term fragmentation of Southern Syria and the solidification of the crisis along the current lines of clashes. The Kurdish movement – organized under the Democratic Autonomous Region of Northeast Syria (DAANES) – has long pursued self-rule, and the prospect of a future Kurdistan. Ankara has framed any form of Kurdish political, administrative or security control as an extension of the PKK terrorist threat, prompting successive incursions on these SDF-ruled areas. Despite these pressures, in October 2025, the SDF agreed to integrate into the Syrian National Army, within three consolidated divisions, instead of individually.

It is the seventh consecutive year the restaurant has held a Michelin star since first being recognised in 2019. Cottage in the Wood Restaurant (Image: Rob Whitrow Photography)Chefs and hospitality professionals from across the UK and Ireland gathered to celebrate this year’s Michelin stars and special awards. The duo said: "Retaining our Michelin star is an incredibly meaningful moment for us, especially during what has been a year of huge change and growth since taking on The Cottage in the Wood. Cottage in the Wood (Image: Rob Whitrow Photography)During the ceremony, 20 new Michelin one-star restaurants were announced, alongside seven new Green Stars and two new two-star restaurants. They have also earned a spot in SquareMeal’s Top 100 UK Restaurants for both 2025 and 2026.

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South Norfolk District Council has refused a proposal to demolish an existing double garage, build four garages in its place and change the use of land between 21 and 21a Alburgh Road, in Hempnall, from residential to commercial. Planning permission to demolish two garages on a Hampnall site has been refused. Picture: Mark BullimoreHempnall Parish Council objected to the scheme on the grounds of lack of information about the commercial use of the proposed garages. The report said: “The site is located in Hempnall Green, which is an isolated ribbon development with some commercial development. They continued: “The proposed commercial use on the site would increase traffic movements associated with accessing, loading and unloading the units.

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But Essex has a top-rated town dubbed the best alternative to the Cotswolds. More than 100 miles from the Cotswolds, Saffron Walden sits in the Essex countryside. The Times named it one of the “best places to live in the UK” in 2025, and it has a Cotswolds feel. With Tudor houses, historic streets and plenty of independent shops, Saffron Walden packs in a lot. Buildings - Historic buildings in Saffron Walden (Image: Getty Images)The town has run an outdoor market every Tuesday and Saturday since 1141, a tradition locals still cherish.

UK police on Tuesday arrested a teenage suspect after two boys were stabbed at a school in northwest London, with counter-terrorism officers taking charge of the probe amid concerns over the circumstances of the attack.The suspect, believed to be 13, was arrested several hours after fleeing Kingsbury High School, where the stabbing took place just after midday. Police said the boys, aged 12 and 13, were taken to hospital and were in serious condition. The suspected weapon has been recovered.“The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody for questioning,” detective chief superintendent Luke Williams told reporters at the scene.He said police were keeping an open mind on the motive, adding that while the incident has not been declared a terrorist attack, counter-terrorism officers are leading the investigation. Police said they were not looking for any other suspects.Students were still being interviewed by officers hours after the school day ended, according to media reports.Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said she was “heartbroken” by the incident and that her department was in touch with the school and local council to offer support.The stabbings come amid growing concern over teenage knife violence in the UK, particularly in London, and a rise in violent incidents in schools, according to teaching unions. Some parts of the school, which has nearly 2,000 pupils aged 11 to 18, will remain closed on Wednesday.