Ukraine Recap: Russia Prepares for Elections in Occupied Regions
Preparations are underway for Russian-run elections in the four regions of Ukraine illegally annexed by Moscow last year.
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan sanctions 3 groups and 4 individuals for supporting North Korea's missile program
Japan’s government is imposing sanctions against three groups and four individuals for supporting North Korea’s missile and nuclear development program
1970-01-01 08:00
New Kids on the Block update reunion album The Block for re-issue
New Kids on the Block have given their 2008 reunion album The Block a makeover to mark its 15th anniversary - adding four previously unreleased songs as well as bonus material and a new remix of the track Dirty Dancing
1970-01-01 08:00
Meg Ryan plotted Hollywood return during pandemic
Meg Ryan plotted her return to Hollywood with her first movie in eight years after being sent an interesting script for What Happens Later during the COVID-19 pandemic
1970-01-01 08:00
Akon's new music 'includes a bigger African influence'
Akon has revealed that he doesn't feel under any financial pressure to produce hit records.
1970-01-01 08:00
Meloni Takes a Chance to Tighten Grip on Corporate Italy
After almost a year of treading carefully, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is unleashing her brand of hands-on capitalism
1970-01-01 08:00
Joe Biggs: Proud Boys leader breaks down and begs judge after he's given 17-year sentence
Joe Biggs begged the judge for leniency after being sentenced for participating in the January 6 Capitol riots
1970-01-01 08:00
What time is the Europa League group stage draw today?
The Europa League is nearly upon us for the new 2023/24 season, with the group stage draw set to take place in Monaco on Friday. Four British sides will be in the hat: Liverpool and Brighton finished fifth and sixth respectively in the Premier League to qualify for the Europa League, while West Ham won the Europa Conference League to book their spot. Rangers finished runners-up in the Scottish Premiership to reach the Champions League play-offs, but they lost to PSV Eindhoven. For the final time before the competition takes on the new Swiss-system format next season, 32 teams will be split into eight groups of four. Each group will contain one team from each of the four seeded pots, and clubs from the same national league will not be drawn together in the same group. The final will take place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 22 May 2024. Get all the latest football betting sites offers here or sign up to bet365 using The Independent’s unique bonus code by clicking here. When is the Europa League draw? The draw for the group stage will take place in Monaco on Friday 1 September, at 12pm BST. Which clubs have qualified? There were 22 clubs qualified directly for the Europa League group stage, with ten play-offs deciding the remaining places. England: Brighton, Liverpool, West Ham Spain: Real Betis, Villarreal France: Marseille, Rennes, Toulouse Italy: Atalanta, Roma Germany: Freiburg, Leverkusen Austria: Sturm Graz, LASK Azerbaijan: Qarabag Belgium: Union Saint Gilloise Czechia: Sparta Prague, Slavia Prague Cyprus: Aris Limassol Greece: AEK Athens, Panathinaikos, Olympiacos Israel: Maccabi Haifa Moldova: Sheriff Netherlands: Ajax Norway: Molde Poland: Rakow CzÄ™stochowa Portugal: Sporting CP Scotland: Rangers Serbia: TSC Sweden: Hacken Switzerland: Servette What are the Europa League group stage dates? Matchday 1: 21 September Matchday 2: 5 October Matchday 3: 26 October Matchday 4: 9 November Matchday 5: 30 November Matchday 6: 14 December Read More Unai Emery keen for extended European run with Aston Villa How to watch the Europa League group stage draw on TV and online On This Day in 2016: David Luiz returns to Chelsea Rangers fail to qualify for Champions League after thrashing by PSV Eindhoven Football rumours: Tottenham take pursuit of Brennan Johnson to deadline day Premier League leads the way as global transfer spending record smashed
1970-01-01 08:00
Is Europa League group stage draw on TV today? Channel, start time and how to watch online
The Europa League is nearly upon us for the new 2023/24 season, with the group stage draw taking place today in Monaco. Three English clubs and one Scottish team will be in the draw: Liverpool and Brighton finished fifth and sixth respectively in the Premier League to qualify for the Europa League, while West Ham won the Europa Conference League to book their spot. Rangers finished runners-up in the Scottish Premiership to reach the Champions League play-offs, but they lost to PSV Eindhoven. For the final time before the competition takes on the new Swiss-system format next season, 32 teams will be split into eight groups of four. Each group will contain one team from each of the four seeded pots, and clubs from the same national league will not be drawn together in the same group. The final will take place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 22 May 2024. Get all the latest football betting sites offers here or sign up to bet365 using The Independent’s unique bonus code by clicking here. When is the Europa League draw? The draw for the group stage will take place in Monaco on Friday 1 September, at 12pm BST. How to watch on TV and online The Europa League draw will be televised live in the UK on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) for subscribing customers, and will be available on the TNT Sports app. You can also live stream the draw for free on the Uefa website and YouTube channel. Which clubs have qualified? There are 32 clubs qualified for the Europa League group stage. England: Brighton, Liverpool, West Ham Spain: Real Betis, Villarreal France: Marseille, Rennes, Toulouse Italy: Atalanta, Roma Germany: Freiburg, Leverkusen Austria: Sturm Graz, LASK Azerbaijan: Qarabag Belgium: Union Saint Gilloise Czechia: Sparta Prague, Slavia Prague Cyprus: Aris Limassol Greece: AEK Athens, Panathinaikos, Olympiacos Israel: Maccabi Haifa Moldova: Sheriff Netherlands: Ajax Norway: Molde Poland: Rakow CzÄ™stochowa Portugal: Sporting CP Scotland: Rangers Serbia: TSC Sweden: Hacken Switzerland: Servette What are the Europa League group stage dates? Matchday 1: 21 September Matchday 2: 5 October Matchday 3: 26 October Matchday 4: 9 November Matchday 5: 30 November Matchday 6: 14 December Read More What time is the Europa League group stage draw today? Unai Emery keen for extended European run with Aston Villa On This Day in 2016: David Luiz returns to Chelsea Rangers fail to qualify for Champions League after thrashing by PSV Eindhoven Football rumours: Tottenham take pursuit of Brennan Johnson to deadline day Premier League leads the way as global transfer spending record smashed
1970-01-01 08:00
Murder, torture, sexual violence among thousands of Russian crimes against children, Ukraine says
Ukraine has opened more than 3,000 criminal cases over Russia's alleged crimes against children in the country, including dozens of torture cases, Ukrainian prosecutors said Thursday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Exclusive-China to take more action to revive property sector -sources
By Julie Zhu and Jane Xu HONG KONG China is set to take further action including relaxing home-purchase
1970-01-01 08:00
Rainbows, drag shows, movies: Lebanon's leaders go after perceived symbols of the LGBTQ+ community
In recent weeks, Lebanon's sharply divided political and religious leaders have come together to fight the LGBTQ+ community
1970-01-01 08:00
