The Brazilian is playing with a smile on his face again on loan at Real Betis.

Ouch.

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has maintained a positive outlook following his unsuccessful bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position, dismissing any notions of disappointment. Raila was widely seen as a frontrunner in the race to replace outgoing AUC Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat but lost to Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf after six rounds […]

Chaotic scenes have been unfolding in Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the M23 rebel group continues its offensive in the region. On Saturday there were reports of sporadic gunfire and widespread looting in the city, including at a World Food Programme depot, with residents sheltering in their homes. It follows conflicting […]

The War Within’s first Season is drawing to a close and there are some achievements you should get before it ends.

JACK CATTERALL and Arnold Barboza are in action in a massive Manchester bout RIGHT NOW!

The huge fight is a final eliminator for a shot at Teofimo Lopez‘s WBO super-lightweight title.

Catterall goes into Saturday night’s blockbuster main event fresh from wins over Josh Taylor and Regis Prograis.

But Barboza Jr will be a huge test for the Chorley-born fighter as the 33-year-old boxer goes into the fight with a spotless 31-0-0 record.

• Card start time: From 7pm GMT
• Main event start time: 10pm (approx)
• TV/Stream: DAZN

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DANCING On Ice presenter Holly Willoughby has opened up the doors to her private home life, with a glimpse at one member of her family.

Former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby shared a sweet video with a pet pooch getting up close and personal as the pair snuggled up on the sofa.

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Holly Willoughby shared a sweet video getting cuddles from a four legged pal[/caption]

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Holly revealed to fans it’s not her own pooch, but her sister’s puppy[/caption]

In the video, TV star Holly can be seen laughing as she fights off licks and kisses from the four legged puppy who is desperate to get close to her.

Sharing the clip on Instagram, Holly captioned the video: “Puppy snuggles… ‘not the ears!’”

Fans have commented as one pointed out: “Dogs are just so bloody lush aren’t they.”

Another shared: “This is too cute.”

“Something humbling about seeing this …. for us fans, we are happy your in a happy place…God bless and enjoy,” said a third.

Another asked: “Aww lovely puppy kisses. You really know how a pup will really be when they are affectionate like this. Have you got two dogs now? How is Bailey?”

Replying back, Holly revealed the pup is actually not hers, but belongs to her sister – who can be heard laughing in the background of the video.

The video comes as Holly has been back on TV screens presenting the latest series of Dancing On Ice for ITV, as well as her new show Celebrity Bear Hunt.

Celebrity Bear Hunt sees Holly presenting the show for Netflix, where she was reportedly paid almost £1million to front the show with adventurer Bear Grylls.

The show sees Bear take stars, including Strictly’s Shirley Ballas, Spice Girl Mel B, The Saturdays singer Una Healy and ex-tennis ace Boris Becker, into the Costa Rica jungle.

Once there, he hunts the celebrities through the wilderness, until they are all eliminated from the contest, bar the last person standing, who is declared the winner.

Former This Morning host Holly, who also fronts Dancing on Ice, features in many of the links between scenes.

Holly previously presented ITV daytime show This Morning for 14 years before resigning in October 2023.

The star took a step back, revealing on Instagram: “I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning.

“It’s been an honour to just be part of its story and I know this story has many chapters left to go.

“Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family. I will miss you all so much.”

She added: “This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we’ve done together.

“Thank you to everyone at ITV for being supportive. To every guest who has sat on our sofa, thank you.

“Most of all, thank you to the wonderful viewers. You’ve been so loyal, so supportive and the very best company every day.”

The decision to step back came after a difficult time for Holly, after her friendship with co-star Phillip Schofield had fallen apart in the wake of the scandal involving his inappropriate relationship with a younger colleague on the show.

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Holly Willoughby has also been presenting the latest series of Dancing On Ice on ITV[/caption]

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The TV presenter previously hosted This Morning until 2023, when she stepped down after 14 years[/caption]

RUSSIA will turn its guns on Europe next if Ukraine falls, President Volodymyr ­Zelensky has warned.

He told Western leaders to improve their military defences as the world can no longer rely on the US to bail them out.

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US President Donald Trump called Putin to try to broker a peace deal in Ukraine[/caption]

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Mr Zelensky warned the Russian president ‘does not want peace’ and is ‘not preparing for dialogue’[/caption]

And he called for the creation of a European Army to defend the continent’s borders against tyrant Vladimir Putin.

Mr Zelensky warned the Russian president “does not want peace” and is “not preparing for dialogue”.

It came as the US said the UK and Europe may not be invited to Ukraine war peace talks.

Mr Zelensky said: “I believe in Europe. I urge you to act for your own sake, for your nations, your houses, your children, for our shared future.

“We need confidence in our own strength so that other people respect European power. I believe the time has come to create an Armed Forces of Europe.”

He said all European nations must rearm and prepare for war.

Mr Zelensky added: “Money alone will not stop an enemy assault. It is not just about budgets, it is about people realising they need to defend their own home.”

He revealed Ukraine had clear intelligence Russia plans, this year, to send troops to puppet state Belarus.

And he asked the Munich Security Conference: “Will this force attack Ukraine? Maybe, maybe not. Maybe they’ll attack you.

“And what about your armies — are they ready? How fast will they respond? And will they respond at all?”

He spoke out just days after US President Donald Trump called Putin to try to broker a peace deal in Ukraine.

Mr Trump wants the three-year war over so US taxpayers can stop subsidising defence budgets across Europe.

Officials are working on plans to shore up support for Kyiv if the US does cut military aid.

They want to unlock around £250billion of frozen Russian assets to help bankroll the war effort, although it has proven legally impossible before.

The UK is also considering buying more military kit from the US to link the war to Mr Trump’s America First strategy.

Details of the US peace plan are expected in the coming few weeks.

Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said it was not certain Europe would take part.

He admitted: “That may grate a little bit.”

The US has suggested UK and European troops man a demilitarised buffer zone in Ukraine.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy reiterated the UK’s ­position that there was an “irreversible pathway” for Ukraine to join Nato.

Some of the Trump team have ruled it out.

Mr Lammy said: “We know too that even when we get to a negotiated peace, Putin will not go away. So this is an existential question for Europe.

“We meet that question alongside the United States.”

He went on: “The best deal and security guarantee is binding US industry, business, defence capability into their future.

“That’s what will make Putin pay attention. That’s what’s attractive to a US president who knows how to get a good deal.”

THE Canaries were helped by a SQUIRREL in a bizarre turn of events in Norwich City’s match against Hull City.

The visitors were trailing the East Yorkshire side 1-0 when an unplanned secret squirrel attack unlocked The Tigers’ defence.

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Moments after the squirrel’s run, Josh Sargent headed home[/caption]

As the playoff hopefuls worked the ball forward in search of an equaliser, the speedy rodent was seen running down the wing on the MKM Stadium pitch.

Norwich’s Borja Sainz spotted the squirrel making the perfect overlap, but opted to play Kellen Fisher in.

Fisher’s cross was then met by the head of US striker Josh Sargent who notched his ninth goal of the season.

However, it would be amiss not to credit his new furry teammate for creating the goalscoring opportunity.

Needless to say, football fans online were full of puns and praise for the mammal.

One fan wrote: “That’s nuts.”

A second posted: “They squirrelled the ball away.”

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A third shared: “Decent overlapping run that to draw out the full back.”

While a fourth joked: “It was onside so no issues.”

Animals on the pitch in the EFL are nothing new, though.

Only last month, a DOG had to be chased off the pitch moments before kick-off at Bristol Rovers vs Leyton Orient.

The League One clash was in danger of being delayed as the hosts tried to chase down the four-legged pitch invader.

The dog entered the pitch from one corner and managed to sprint all the way across to the opposite corner flag, all while being chased by a hapless club official.

The hound was cheered all the way and greeted to cries of: “Sign him up! Sign him up! Sign him up!”

MANCHESTER UNITED could be forced to field a misfit XI against Tottenham with ELEVEN first-team stars out injured.

Amad Diallo became the latest big name to find himself sidelined after suffering an ankle ligament injury.

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Man Utd could field a misfit XI vs Spurs after Amad Diallo became the latest injured ace[/caption]

The winger is now expected to miss the rest of the season.

And he’s not the only big name who will not feature in north London on Sunday.

United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is recovering from a muscle strain.

While fellow holders Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer are both major doubts as United look to avoid a third defeat to Spurs this season.

Elsewhere, Mason Mount remains out along with goalies Tom Heaton and Altay Bayindir.

While defenders Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof will play no part tomorrow either.

It means boss Ruben Amorim has been left with a small amount of options against Spurs.

Andre Onana will start between the sticks, with a three-man defence of Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui a possibly combination.

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Diogo Dalot and Patrick Dorgu could start as the wing-backs, although it remains to be seen which flank they’ll be on.

In midfield, Amorim may have no choice but to turn to veterans Casemiro and Christian Eriksen.

While in attack, captain Bruno Fernandes could get the nod alongside Alejandro Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee.

There are several other options for Amorim to choose from though.

Harry Maguire and Rasmus Hojlund will also be pushing for starts.

While teen goal sensation Chido Obi could get a go after impressing for United’s youth sides.

He is one of five kids to travel with the seniors to London.

Sekou Kone, Harry Amass, Jack Moorhouse and Elyh Harrison could yet play some part on Sunday.

But with Spurs set to welcome as many as six senior players back from injury, including Guglielmo Vicario and James Maddison, Amorim is likely to favour the few senior options available to him.