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Man Utd fans appeal for rethink on FA Youth Cup final venue

The Football Association has been urged to move the FA Youth Cup final to the Etihad Stadium or Old Trafford after Manchester City confirmed they would host Manchester United at their 6,447-capacity Joie Stadium.

British doctor evacuated as ship linked to outbreak to leave Cape Verde

A British doctor with suspected hantavirus has been medically evacuated from the cruise ship linked to the outbreak, which is believed to have originated from a birdwatching expedition in Argentina.

US to pause effort to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz to focus on Iran deal

President Donald Trump says the United States will pause efforts to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz in order to try and finalise a deal with Iran.

Two thirds of Gen Z adults do not know VE Day marks end of WW2 poll finds

Two thirds of Gen Z adults don’t know VE Day marks the end of the Second World War, a poll has found.

Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri backs British Sign Language campaign

Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri has spoken out as new research shows almost a quarter of people would avoid someone who is deaf if they thought communicating with them would be too difficult.

Kate returns to international travel next week with solo trip to Italy

The Princess of Wales is to return to international travel by carrying out her first overseas royal visit since facing cancer.

Met Police announces team of 100 extra officers to protect Jewish communities

The Metropolitan Police has announced a community protection team of 100 extra officers to help safeguard the Jewish community, despite the force’s chief previously saying 300 more officers were needed to tackle the rise in antisemitism across the capital.

Bukayo Saka fires Arsenal into Champions League final

Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal to send Arsenal to their first Champions League final in 20 years following a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.

William brings cakes as hill farmers share challenges of diversifying

The Prince of Wales took a box of cakes when he met hill farmers in the Yorkshire Dales and discussed the challenges facing their industry.

Phil Foden agrees terms in principle to extend Manchester City deal to 2030

Phil Foden has agreed terms in principle on a new contract with Manchester City