Israel has killed at least 100 Palestinians in what’s reported to be some of the heaviest bombing since the war began. On Thursday it killed more than 120, mainly women and children, in a clear escalation of military action.
A new Oasis book says Liam Gallagher was the peacemaker ahead of the reunion tour and whatever their past rows and public spats ultimately the Gallagher brothers “still really love each other”.
Liam and Noel will head out on the road in less than two months’ time in one of the most highly anticipated music tours the world has ever seen. Demand for tickets in the UK was unprecedented and the build up to the first show in Cardiff in July has begun amongst fans trying to guess the set list.
In The Fall and Rise of Oasis by PJ Harrison, the author quotes an industry insider from Oasis music label Creation discussing the reunion tour and the Gallaghers patching up their differences.
She said: “It doesn’t matter what the wives or the girlfriends say or what anyone else says. You will never understand the dynamic of those two boys. Ultimately, you do still really love each other.”
The insider also says Liam was the one that made peace with Noel in order for the reunion tour to happen: “He’s a great one for making, you know, peace. He’s the one that will make the peace and bring things back together with people.”
Liam has previously said he made the first move. Asked on X, formerly twitter, who called first him or Noel, Liam replied: “I called him but don’t tell anyone as I don’t want folk thinking I’m a soft lad and stuffs keep it between me n you cheers x.”
The reply laced with humour was typical of Liam’s responses on social media.
PJ Harrison managed bands who went on tour with Oasis so spent time on the road with them two decades ago.
He says towards the end of that time, a month before the band split up in 2009, Liam had moaned they were doing “the same f**kin’ show every night. It’s boring man.”
It was only weeks later that was no longer a problem as Noel quit the band and Liam would form Beady Eye and then have a solo career. Noel has also toured with his High Flying Birds band, but now the pair are back together.
Harrison suggests the band will continue to tour in 2026 and play major festivals if the brothers can “resist the urge to unpick old scars” this year.
Oasis are due to begin rehearsals for their tour this month, with Liam the last piece in the puzzle to join up ahead of a Summer of giant gigs. His vocals will be rested in some sessions, with his singing added into later rehearsal dates.
Liam and Noel are bringing in newcomer Joey Waronker on drums alongside more established former Oasis band members on guitars.
The full line up is expected to be Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Joey Waronker.
Noel and Liam will walk on stage for the first time together since the band split in 2009 on July 4 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
The shows will also feature special guests Richard Ashcroft and Cast, who are friends up the band.
* The Fall & Rise Of Oasis by P.J. Harrison is out now, published by Sphere
SWPL: Rangers v Hibernian
Venue: Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow Date: Sunday, 18 May Time: 12:00 BST
When Rangers and Hibernian take the field in Sunday’s final SWPL match of the season, both teams will know exactly what they need to do to end the day with the trophy in their hands.
Grant Scott’s Hibs have, arguably, the easier task. If they avoid defeat, they will be champions for the first time in 18 years, which would be a remarkable turnaround from last term’s fifth-placed finish.
Hibs beat Rangers 2-0 in their previous league meeting and have also beaten Potter’s team 3-0 at Broadwood but Rangers were 5-0 winners over Scott’s side in March’s SWPL Cup final.
“Taking the game to Ibrox has given that advantage that they can stretch the game perhaps more than they could at Broadwood,” said Scott.
“We believe that when we turn teams over and attack in the correct way, get support alongside the ball, that we can perhaps punish them if they are too expansive.”
Scott believes his team are the underdogs, even though they go into the game top of the table.
“We shouldn’t have any fear,” he explained. “Naturally, there’s excitement and nervous energy flying around. I’ve got to try to stay as calm and measured as always.
“If we go into the game with any other motivation than to try to win the game, we’d put ourselves on the back foot from the first minute. If we get to minute 89 and we’re level, then the mindset could change and we would allow that.
Reflecting on last season’s final-day drama, Potter said “we didn’t like that feeling”.
And she added of Sunday’s encounter: “We’re in it now and we want to make the most of it.
“I’m hoping our fans will turn up and really get behind the players and the team and be loud and be heard because we’ve seen what a difference it can make to the players.
“They thrive off those moments in those environments.”
Potter believes both sides will “want to prove a point” and have “a lot to gain”.
“It’s looking tasty,” added Potter.
“We’ve got to make sure that we are turning up.
My dad, like most dads, is incredibly hard to buy for, so Father’s Day is always a stressful time for me. I know he’d be annoyed at me spending my money on something he didn’t want, and at the same time, I don’t want to get nothing at all.
So when I spotted these genius flip flops from REEF, I knew they’d be a crowd-pleaser for (most) dads. What makes these so fun and different from a normal pair of flip flops is that they actually have a hidden bottle opener in the sole of the foot. Yes, really.
The Fanning Flip Flops are the OG shoe design of the brand, and they were originally designed with legendary surfer Mick Fanning in mind.
They’ve got a super cushioned footbed, complete with a hidden airbag underfoot for extra support, as well as soft padded straps, and the ultimate bonus: a built-in bottle opener on the sole.
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Of course, cologne is always a winner, BOSS Bottled Eau de Toilette, priced at £47 for 30ml, is always a safe bet. As is a beard trimmer like this Panasonic one from Amazon, currently reduced to £79.99.
However, this Father’s Day is the year to forget mugs and socks, and opt for the kind of present that dads will actually want and, most importantly, will be able to get some use out of. Whether he’s beach-bound, BBQ-ready, or just cracking open a cold beer in the garden, these flip flops are a fun, functional upgrade he’ll wear all summer long.
And at £55, they’re the perfect price to feel like you’ve spent enough on your dad or father figure, but haven’t had to break the bank. With 13 different colourways to choose from, including classic black, white and even checkerboard, there’s bound to be a colour that fits perfectly into your dad’s current wardrobe.
Everton manager David Moyes has told his players to keep clear heads on a day when emotions will run high as they look to sign off in style from Goodison Park.
On Sunday, the Toffees will play against Southampton in the final senior men’s game at the ground which has been home to the team for 133 years.
From next season Moyes’ side will play at their new 52,888-capacity stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock on the banks of the River Mersey.
This weekend will not mark a farewell to Goodison entirely, as the club announced the ground will get a new lease of life as home to Everton’s women’s side.
There is nevertheless likely to be a party atmosphere for the Premier League fixture.
“I think all Evertonians have been sort of waiting for this moment for a long time, because the something that everyone has been looking forward to is the new stadium,” Moyes told a news conference.
“It will be a sad day, I think it will be an emotional day for a lot of people.
Moyes returned to Everton in January for his second spell in charge, after more than a decade at the helm between 2002 and 2013.
The 62-year-old Scot said it was an honour for him to be in the dugout for what will be the Goodison finale for their men’s team.
“There are a lot of people who are probably wiser and a bit more knowledgeable about Everton and about Goodison than I am, but we’ve had a lot of talk about it just now, great history, great stories,” he said.
“Obviously there have been great managers and players who have all performed here. I’m just the one that’s going to shut the door on the way out, certainly on the way out for the men. We’re looking forward to the ladies joining us.
“It will be sad when it goes, but we’re moving into something which we think will give us a bigger and better future.”
Moyes acknowledged that club captain Seamus Coleman, 36, will be part of that future at Bramley-Moore Dock.
The experienced Republic of Ireland full-back, who has made more than 400 appearances for the club having been signed by Moyes from Sligo Rovers in 2009, is out of contract this summer but is set to remain with the Blues.
Moyes said: “Seamus will stay next season. Without doubt Seamus will be part of the group. I need him here.
Four Premier League clubs have been warned by the Gambling Commission over their relationship with an unlicensed gambling business.
Bournemouth, Fulham, Newcastle, and Wolves, as well newly promoted Burnley, are all sponsored by betting websites run by TGP Europe.
The company surrendered its UK licence after an investigation found it had failed to “carry out sufficient checks on business partners” and breached “anti-money laundering rules”.
A letter sent to the clubs has warned they “may be liable to prosecution…if they promote unlicensed gambling businesses that transact with consumers in Great Britain”.
TGP Europe brands bj88 (Bournemouth), SBOTOP (Fulham), DEBET (Wolves), and 96.com (Burnley) all currently appear as match day shirt sponsors.
FUN88 was Newcastle’s shirt sponsor from 2017 to 2023, before becoming the club’s “official Asian betting partner”.
BBC Sport has approached the five clubs and TGP Europe for comment.
In February, the Gambling Commission contacted Everton, Nottingham Forest, and Leicester about three other TGP Europe websites that had already lost their licence.
Stake (Everton), kaiyun (Nottingham Forest), and BC.GAME (Leicester) have all remained on the respective shirts since.
TGP Europe surrendered its licence after being told it needed to pay a £3.3 million penalty and “make significant improvements” to continue trading.
The Gambling Commission says it is seeking assurances “that consumers in Great Britain cannot transact with the unlicensed sites”.
More than half of this season’s Premier League teams have a gambling company as their shirt sponsor.
Premier League clubs have agreed to withdraw gambling sponsorship from the front of their matchday shirts by the end of the 2025-26 season.
The Coalition to End Gambling Ads raised concerns about TGP Europe’s practices with the Gambling Commission.
Director Will Prochaska said: “Action against TGP Europe is welcome, but warnings against advertising unlicensed gambling companies ring hollow.”
“Premier League clubs – including Everton and Leicester – have been advertising unlicensed sites for months.”
The Gambling Commission’s head of enforcement John Pierce said: “We have already been in contact with several football clubs to highlight the impact of the withdrawal from the market by TGP and make clear that we will be carrying out checks – without further notice – to ensure these sites remain blocked.
“We will also conduct ongoing spot checks as necessary to ensure they are not accessible to consumers in Great Britain by any means. Should any of these sites be available to GB consumers, we will take appropriate action.
