Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says “both teams are going to play like it’s all or nothing” when his side take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.
United beat Spanish side Athletic Bilbao 7-1 on aggregate to set up an all-English final.
Tensions continue to mount as India and Pakistan traded accusations and attacks across their frontier in Kashmir overnight.
New Delhi and Islamabad accused one another on Friday of launching drone attacks as well as “numerous ceasefire violations” over the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed territory. The ongoing hostilities have provoked further calls for restraint as the risk of an escalation between the two nuclear powers grows.
Pakistan launched “multiple attacks” using drones and other munitions along India’s western border on Thursday night and early Friday, the Indian army said, claiming it had repelled the attacks and responded forcefully, although it did not provide details.
Islamabad has denied any cross-border attacks and instead accused Indian forces of sending drones into Pakistani territory, killing at least two civilians. The Pakistani military claims to have shot down 25 Indian drones in recent days.
Local officials in areas near the Line of Control reported an unusually intense night of artillery exchanges that left at least four civilians dead and wounded 12, with firing continuing well into Friday morning.
Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the Indian army statement was “baseless and misleading”, and that Pakistan had not undertaken any “offensive actions” targeting areas within Indian-administered Kashmir or beyond the country’s border.
Islamabad had earlier denied attacking Pathankot city in India’s Punjab state, Srinagar in the Kashmir valley, and Rajasthan state’s Jaisalmer, saying the accusations were “unfounded” and “politically motivated”.
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman warned that the spread of “disinformation is escalating as rapidly as the hostilities”.
“Both are very dangerous for different reasons. Follow the fact checkers,” he posted on social media, urging the public to rely on verified sources.
India launched “Operation Sindoor” on Wednesday targeting what it described as fighter camps inside Pakistan in retaliation for an attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.
New Delhi has accused Islamabad of backing the perpetrators, an allegation Pakistan strongly denies.
Since then, exchanges of fire, drone activity, and airspace violations have intensified, leaving nearly four dozen people dead, the majority in Pakistan.
The ongoing clashes mark one of the worst escalations between the nuclear-armed rivals in recent years. The pair has fought three full-scale wars over Kashmir, which both claim, since they gained independence from Britain in 1947.
World powers from the United States to China have called on both sides to exercise restraint.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with leaders in both countries on Thursday and urged “immediate de-escalation”, his spokeswoman said.
Vice President JD Vance echoed the call but added that the US would not get involved.
“What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate a little bit, not going to get involved in the middle of a war that’s fundamentally none of our business,” he told Fox News.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, currently visiting New Delhi, also urged restraint. “We hope that India and Pakistan will prevent the escalation of tension in the region,” he said upon arrival.
China, a close ally of Pakistan, called India’s cross-border strikes “regrettable” and urged both governments to show restraint.
Bargain Hunt star Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, England after being charged on charges related to “terrorist financing”.
The TV personality has been charged with eight charges of “failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector”, following an investigation into alleged “terrorist financing”. The Metropolitan Police have stated that these offences are believed to have taken place between October 2020 and December 2021.
Known also as Ochuko Ojiri, the Bargain Hunt star is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday. This marks the first charge of its kind under section 21A of the Terrorism Act of 2000, according to the force.
The investigation was conducted by the Met’s specialist arts and antiques unit, in collaboration with the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and HMRC. The BBC, in a statement, said: “It would not be appropriate to comment on ongoing legal proceedings.”
In a statement, the Met said: “Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53 (05.05.72), of west London, has been charged following an investigation into terrorist financing by officers from the National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit (NTFIU), part of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.
“Following authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service, he has been charged with eight counts of failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector, contrary to section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000. The charges relate to a period from October 2020 to December 2021.”
They added: “The investigation has been carried out in partnership with the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) in HM Treasury, HMRC (the organisation that regulates the art sector), and the Met’s Arts & Antiques Unit.”
Mr Ojiri, who is listed as one of Bargain Hunt’s experts on the show’s website, works as a freelance presenter and is not a BBC staff member. He has also featured on Antiques Road Trip and Channel 5’s Storage: Flog the Lot!
He has not worked on any BBC programmes since 2023. Mr Ojiri is also the founder of the Ramp Gallery, a contemporary art showroom now known as the Ojiri Gallery, based in east London, which specialises in emerging and contemporary artists.
He grew up with a love for the arts and eventually started a career in antiques. Ojiri said: “No other industry would accept my rare mixture of sarcasm, cynicism and passion. Ha-ha!”
The antique expert opened his own vintage shop and art gallery called Pelicans & Parrots with Juliet Da Silva on Stoke Newington Road in Dalston, London. It sold contemporary furniture, houseware and gifts.
They were able to get the right to serve alcohol on the premises to support pop-up events. Ojiri told the local council about his business’s success in 2019: “We’ve been trading since 2010, and have been integral to the regeneration of the area. We’re very proud of what we’ve achieved in those nine years. We’ve taken risks and we’re proudly part of the community.”
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The second half of Molly-Mae Hague’s much-anticipated reality series has just been released, with the star dropping some major bombshells about future baby plans and the status of her relationship with Tommy Fury.
Released in two parts, the first half of the series followed the influencer as she came to terms with her shock split from boxer Tommy, while the concluding three episodes out today (May 9) chart the pair’s efforts to rekindle their romance.
An ongoing thread throughout the series has been Molly-Mae’s journey in launching her fashion brand Maebe, all while juggling being a mum to baby Bambi.
The fresh instalments follow the star as she looks to expand the brand beyond clothes, with her first step being a pop-up coffee van in Manchester that attracts huge crowds.
While viewers may not give the brand name a second thought, there is actually a lot more to it than first meets the eye. The Maebe website reveals its founder hid a secret message in the title.
The brand name is actually formed from Molly-Mae’s name, and also her daughter Bambi’s. The Maebe website reveals: “Molly consults with her friends group chat to brainstorm names.
“She wanted something that felt meaningful to her and resonated with the journey she was on – with Bambi solidifying the need to start this, it only felt right to take inspiration from her. Molly-Mae, meets Bambi – Mae-be.”
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Following its launch in September 2024, Molly-Mae faced some major scrutiny over the quality of the clothes. Buyers had complained their items bobbled within days of purchase, which prompted the businesswoman to issue a swift apology.
She addressed the backlash in part one of Behind It All, explaining the quality issues were her “worst nightmare”. She claims to have worn the samples “for a year” to road test their quality before release and they hadn’t bobbled, explaining a production error had led to the wrong materials being used in the final product.
Things appear to be going much more smoothly today for the brand, with the biggest hiccup documented in part two being that the coffee lids don’t fit the cups at the Maebe pop-up.
If you’ve been on the hunt for a top-notch body lotion that’s set to leave your skin nourished and hyrdrated, coming with Molly-Mae Hague’s stamp of approval, look no further. The Love Island star has shared with fans one of her top favourite moisturisers, which she rated “11/10” – and where to shop your own.
Since revealing to fans where they too could pick up a bottle of her beloved body lotion, this gem has started vanishing from virtual shelves. Now sold-out at Lookfantastic and Sephora, Molly-Mae’s go-to Fenty Skin Body Milk is still available to shop directly from Fenty’s own site, Selfridges and Boots for the reasonable price of £28.
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The Butta Drop Hydrating Body Milk is a milky moisturiser that leaves the skin feelig hydrated, but not heavy. Infused with the signature Fenty Fresh scent, Molly-Mae’s favourite body lotion is lightweight and takes the best of Fenty’s award-winning Butta Drop body cream and turns it into an ultra-smooth hydrator that sinks in fast.
Promising to plump the skin with hydration instantly, while boasting nourishment that lasts all day, this body lotion instantly improves and strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier to prevent dry and dull textures and appearance in the future. The lightweight, milky texture absorbs quickly and effortlessly into the skin, letting you wave goodbye to sticky or greasy residue left by some moisturisers.
Reviving and renewing thirsty skin, this body lotion leaves the skin with a satin finish that’s never sticky or heavy, so no more irritating textures left behind or transfering onto clothes.
With a light scent that features accords of fresh bergamot, jasmine and white orchid, Molly-Mae’s go-to body lotion is up for grabs from Boots, Selfridges and Fenty’s own site for £28.
And it isn’t just Molly-Mae who’s in love with this moisturiser, as it amasses plenty of 5-star reviews. One happy buyer beams: “I am obsessed with this lotion! The smell is so light and fresh. It’s kind of pricy, but I want to use it morning and night.”
Another shares: “Love the light scent and hydration for my skin lasts all day!”
Further praise comes from this Fenty customer who gushes: “Will be a perfect body lotion for the summer.”
The Minnesota Timberwolves were stewing over their rough start in Game 1 against Golden State, a reaction coach Chris Finch was pleased to see.
Julius Randle had 24 points and 11 assists to help the Timberwolves capitalise on Warriors star Stephen Curry’s absence in a 117-93 victory Thursday that tied the second-round series at a game apiece.
The foundation was laid in an ornery film session with Finch and his staff the day before.
“He was unhappy, and he let us know he was unhappy, and we felt that,” Randle said. “We were pretty motivated as a team.”
Anthony Edwards finished with 20 points after an injury scare for the Wolves, who more than tripled their 3-point output (going 16 for 37) from their Game 1 loss when Curry was sidelined by a left hamstring strain that likely will keep him out at least until next week.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 points to spearhead a superb performance by the bench, combining with Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid to go 10 for 22 from deep.
“We looked a lot more like ourselves,” Finch said.
Jonathan Kuminga (18 points) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (15) combined to shoot 14 for 17 from the floor for the Warriors. They took nearly five minutes to score, finally breaking through down 13-0 on Jimmy Butler’s 3-pointer.
With the NBA’s career leading 3-point shooter next to him on the bench, coach Steve Kerr used a kitchen-sink experiment with 14 players getting time.
“But I would still like to win,” Butler said. “The biggest lesson is don’t start off in a hole like we did tonight, and the game maybe could have ended up a little bit differently.”
Kuminga, the seventh overall pick in the 2021 draft who dropped out of the rotation at times during the regular season and missed significant time with a sprained right ankle, was a bright spot off the bench. But this Warriors team was already thin on offence with a healthy Curry.
“We have to figure out what we’re going to be able to do in this series without Steph,” Kerr said. “So we gave a lot of people a lot of chances, and some guys really stepped up.”
Against the Wolves and their athletic, long and versatile defence, there wasn’t much to lean on. Without Curry to worry about, the Wolves had an easier time keeping shooters Buddy Hield and Brandin Podziemski quiet.
The Warriors put up their lowest first-quarter score (15) in the playoffs since Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals, according to Sportradar, when they had 11 in a loss to Cleveland.