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Tinashe and Shygirl have cancelled their co-headlining tour to allow Shygirl to get surgery for “an ongoing respiratory condition".
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The key questions behind Julen Lopetegui’s Wolves departure
Julen Lopetegui has parted company with Wolves just days before the start of the new Premier League season. Here, the PA news agency looks at what went wrong for the Spaniard. Wasn’t the appointment of Lopetegui considered a coup and wasn’t he doing well? Yes, when Wolves brought in the former Spain and Real Madrid manager last November, with the team in the relegation zone, it seemed the club had made a smart appointment. Given that Lopetegui had initially turned them down too, they had shown great determination to recruit him. He repaid them by comfortably guiding the club to survival. It was not spectacular but he steadied the ship and form in the spring was a clear uplift on the football of his predecessor Bruno Lage. So, the foundations were there to build on. Where did it start to go wrong? At the end of last season there were rumblings that the club would need to match Lopetegui’s ambition in order for him to stay on, despite having signed a three-year contract when he arrived. That meant strengthening a squad that fell short in many areas last term, particularly in the goal-scoring department. Yet, with the club also concerned about balancing the books, it appears they were unable to satisfy him and relations soured. What have been the problems with the squad? Wolves signed 10 senior players last season and brought in a further two on loan. Having posted a loss of £41.6million in their last set of financial results, this obviously suggested some sales would be required to prevent further deficit and to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. Subsequently captain Ruben Neves left for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal for a club record £47million and Raul Jimenez also moved on, with Matt Doherty the only notable arrival on a free transfer. What was said about the situation? Lopetegui voiced his frustration over the summer, saying that transfer activity had been a “big disappointment” and he was unable to enact his ideas. “We were excited by this new plan, but now we don’t have this plan because we don’t have any new players,” he said. Wolves chairman Jeff Shi put out his side of the story in an open letter to supporters last week. “We are also working hard to make sure the club have a long-term robustness and sustainability,” he wrote, adding that it was important to “maintain a sustainable balance of both sporting performance and financial strength”. It seems this only succeeded in bringing matters with Lopetegui to a head. What happens next? Given his track record and reputation, Lopetegui is not likely to have trouble finding his next job. Clubs will need to be wary his services come with high demands, however. Wolves are reportedly lining up former Bournemouth manager Gary O’Neil as his replacement. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
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White House not planning to ask for extra Ukraine funding before September despite lawmaker concerns money could run out by summer
The White House says it is not currently planning to ask Congress for new Ukraine funding before the end of the fiscal year at the end of September, pitting administration officials against some lawmakers and congressional staffers who are concerned that the funds could run out by mid-summer.
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Sega want to recreate Sonic the Hedgehog revival success, says Shuji Utsumi
Sega executive Shuji Utsumi says the company wants to revive its other classic games in the same way that they have with 'Sonic the Hedgehog'.
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Legendary musician Jimmy Buffett dies at 76 leaving behind $1B fortune, family posts heartfelt tribute
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US court limits officials' contacts with social media firms
A US federal court on Tuesday restricted some top officials and agencies of President Joe Biden's administration from meeting and communicating with social media companies to moderate their content, a ruling that could...
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Braves vs. Blue Jays prediction and odds for Sunday, May 14 (Atlanta avoids sweep)
The Atlanta Braves are looking to avoid a sweep against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday in Toronto.The Braves have dropped three straight games, but they are still in first place in the AL East this season. Collin McHugh (1-0, 3.38 ERA) will get the start as an opener for the Braves on Mother&rs...
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Uniper refines its full-year 2023 outlook
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Pau Torres to undergo Aston Villa medical after deal agreed
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IMF staff, Kenya reach agreement on over $1 billion of new financing
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J&T Express Is Said to Plan Up to $1 Billion HK IPO Filing Soon
Courier company J&T Express is planning to file for its Hong Kong initial public offering as soon as
2023-06-16 11:29

Three Islamic Jihad commanders among dead in Israeli strikes on Gaza says militant group
Three Islamic Jihad commanders were killed in airstrikes by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Gaza, along with their wives and children, the Palestinian militant group said early Tuesday.
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