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Archive June 3, 2025

Man Utd captain Fernandes rejects Al-Hilal move

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Simon Stone
Chief football newscaster

Saudi Pro-League side Al-Hilal turned down a sizable offer, according to Bruno Fernandes.

Fernandes has been giving his highest salary at Manchester United, where he is one of the highest earners, serious thought about the deal over the past few days.

Fernandes has informed Al-Hilal he will not be joining them after talking about the situation with his family.

Later on Tuesday, when he is scheduled to hold a press conference in Germany before Portugal’s Nations League semifinal on Wednesday, it’s likely he will be asked about the situation.

The announcement, which was made after head coach Ruben Amorim made his prediction that Fernandes would stay at Old Trafford on Friday, is understood to have delighted United.

United and Al-Hilal never received a bid they could turn down because there were no direct conversations between them.

However, it was anticipated that Al-Hilal would make an offer of between £80 and £100 million to complete the 30-year-old before the Club World Cup took place this month.

No decision has been made regarding their future plans.

Since leaving Sporting for £47 million in January 2020, Fernandes has made 290 appearances and scored 98 goals for the club.

Gary Neville, the right-back for Manchester United, stated to Sky Sports that he believes the deal would not have been a bad one for the Old Trafford outfit. “He’s so important.

He will be more endearing to Manchester United fans because he wants to stay, and he wants to go through this and emerge the other side. It would have been simple for him to say, “Look, I’m done here,” at the end of the season.

To say, “No, I want to fight through this, I want to see it through the other side, I want to come out and achieve things,” at a time when Manchester United are at their lowest ebb, I think it speaks a lot about him as a person and as a character.

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‘An icon of British sport’ – England netball great Mentor to retire

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Charlotte Coates
journalist for BBC Sport

At the conclusion of the Netball Super League season, Geva Mentor, regarded as England’s greatest netball player, will retire.

The 40-year-old Leeds Rhinos defender won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games with 175 caps representing her country.

In her 24-year career, she won two awards for her contributions to the world’s best netball team, including more than 310 games at the club level.

Mentor, a 16-year-old woman who has represented her country at six World Cups, made her Vitality Roses debut in 2000 against New Zealand.

She became the first person to play netball at six Commonwealth Games and become the first English player to do so.

She has won four championships with her club, the ANZ Championship, and the Super League.

For her outstanding contribution to international netball, Mentor received a CBE in 2018.

Mentor, who also won two World Championship bronze medals with England, said, “The time has come to end my playing career.”

“I’m grateful for the people I’ve met along the way, the opportunities I’ve had the chance to travel, and the memories I’ll cherish forever,” she said.

Thank you for challenging me, allowing me to remain true to myself, and thanking my team-mates, coaches, supporters, sponsors, franchises, leagues, and sports.

She has been one of the game’s biggest superstars and an icon in British sport for more than 20 years, according to franchise director Dan Busfield.

It has changed the game for a young franchise like ours to have someone with the skill and professionalism of Geva playing for our club and working with our staff and young players.

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Russia using drones to hunt Ukrainian civilians: HRW

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) claims that Russian forces have been using drones to attack and hunt civilians in Ukraine.

In a report released on Tuesday, HRW claimed that in its more than three-year conflict with Ukraine, the Russian military has repeatedly used unmanned drones to attack civilian targets. According to the NGO, dozens of civilians have been killed and hundreds have been hurt as a result of a war-related lapse.

The rights organization claims that Russia “deliberately or recklessly” hunted civilians and civilian objects, particularly in the southern city of Kherson, using “commercially available quadcopter drones” made domestically and in China, in response to video from Russian drones, witnesses, and survivors.

Russian drone operators can track their targets with high-definition video feeds, which leaves little doubt that their goal is to kill, maim, and terrorize civilians, according to Belkis Wille, a HRW director on arms and conflict.

They “exemplify why the international community needs to support all means of accountability for Ukrainian victims of Russian war crimes and crimes against humanity.”

The findings support claims made by Kherson residents and government officials earlier this year that Russian drone operators were conducting “human safaris” as part of their training.

HRW sifted through 83 videos posted on Russian military-affiliated Telegram channels, as well as visual materials provided by witnesses and researchers, and interviewed 36 survivors and witnesses who have witnessed attacks.

Between June and December 2024, Russian forces recorded at least 45 “deliberate drone attacks” on people and civilian property, including healthcare facilities.

Around the same time, Kherson’s authorities reported 500 civilian injuries and at least 30 fatalities as drone attacks.

According to a UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission report from January 2025, drone attacks in Kherson caused 70% of civilian casualties.

The attacks are intended to “instill terror in the civilian population of Kherson, part of a widespread attack against that population,” according to the report.

Ranvir Singh’s pink denim midi dress from Nobody’s Child is currently 20% off and selling fast

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Ranvir Singh’s flattering denim midi dress from Nobody’s Child is currently 20% off and flying off the shelves.

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Ranvir Singh’s Nobody’s Child dress is selling fast (Image: Instagram @ranvirtv)

With a pink denim midi dress that is ideal for summertime dressing, Ranvir Singh wows viewers with yet another look. The best part is… It’s currently 20% off.

The Nobody’s Child Pink Denim Rosie Midi Dress costs £60, down from £75, for the dress. We don’t believe this will continue to be a thing of the past because sizes are flying off the virtual shelves.

This midi is ideal for summertime office wear or casual days out with short, flirty sleeves, a feminine V-neckline, and a fit-and-flare silhouette.

Not to mention that the front button gives the appearance a retro-70s vibe. Ranvir paired platform gold heels with the dress to keep this aesthetic going. For the ideal summertime look, you could substitute the heels for a pair of plain white trainers or some Espadrille wedges.

Georgia Steel from Love Island attended Dani Dyer’s wedding in the most exquisite butter yellow maxi dress.

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Ranvir Singh and model in Nobody's Child dress
This midi has a retro feel thanks to the denim material and 70s-style front buttons(Image: Instagram @ranvirtv / Nobody’s Child )

And this pink midi dress is not something we’ve been loving of all the time. Ranvir recently wore the Lipsy Red Short Sleeve Gathered Waist Underbust Midi Dress, which was priced at £49. Ranvir paired this midi with a pair of plain nude court heels and minimalist jewelry while keeping the aesthetic simple.

The dress has a classic midi length that looks great with heels or sandals, and was created with comfort in mind. This under-£50 find ticks all the right boxes, whether you’re dressing up for a special occasion or looking for a simple yet polished weekend outing.

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While another one of our favourite TV presenters, Alison Hammond, has been turning out some enviable looks. Alison’s recent This Morning look was praised by viewers, who loved the bold print and chic silhouette.

NDDC To Begin Local Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme For Niger Delta Youths

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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is set to launch a local postgraduate scholarship program for young people in the Niger Delta to help them with their studies, according to Samuel Ogbuku, the NDDC’s managing director.

Ogbuku, who was observing the oral interview process for applicants for the Port Harcourt 2025 NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship program, claimed that 600 students will be admitted to the program each year.

He claimed that the commission’s decision to launch the local postgraduate scholarship was a result of its success in the field of foreign postgraduate scholarships.

The NDDC scholarship program, which first launched in 2010, aims to develop top-level professionals with the necessary skills to compete in the oil and gas industry and other sectors.

The scholarship program includes management sciences, including law and architecture, environmental science, environmental science, environmental science, and engineering.

The NDDC Managing Director mentioned the success of the foreign postgraduate scholarship program, saying that “we actually had multiple distinctions last year, this year too, from the report we are having, and we will also have multiple distinctions from our scholars in various UK and American universities,” and that we are encouraged to continue doing so.

The introduction of the local postgraduate scholarship is a result of the successes because we felt that we should also accommodate more students at local universities, which will be our next step as soon as we complete this foreign postgraduate scholarship.

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He continued, “We are only doing 200 for the foreign scholarship, but we will be doing 600 for the local scholarship, which will accommodate more people.” By Monday, the publication for the local postgraduate scholarship program will be out and people will start applying, because this exercise (the oral interview session) is coming to an end on Friday.

Blessing Chinonso, a candidate who is visually impaired, was one of the candidates who praised the 2025 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship program, calling it straightforward and transparent.

Abducted Monarch Rescued In Nasarawa Community

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The traditional ruler of the Dari community in Nasarawa State, Emmanuel Omanji, was abducted on May 28, 2025, according to the police in the Kokona Local Government Area.

The traditional ruler was abducted on June 2, 2025, according to Ramhan Nansel, the state’s police spokesperson.

The traditional ruler was unharmed, according to the police, who said in a statement, on June 2, 2025, around 9 o’clock.

On Wednesday night, gunmen who occasionally shot in the neighborhood whisked Omani away from his residence.

The police claimed that the Command’s Search and Rescue Team exerted persistent pressure on the traditional ruler to be saved in the Panwasa Mountains, close to Mada Station.

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The victim was taken to the hospital for medical evaluation and has since been reunited with his family, according to the police spokesperson.

The abduction suspects who are attempting to flee are still at large.

The public’s invaluable support and timely information, which greatly contributed to the rescue operation, is acknowledged by the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed.