Bale and Kane double up in Tottenham's dismantling of Crystal Palace

The connection between Harry Kane and Gareth Bale has injected fresh life into Tottenham’s season. With two elite forwards operating on the same wavelength, José Mourinho has every reason to believe that his side can qualify for the Champions League. The outlook has changed for Spurs. There is no need for Mourinho to err on the side of caution when...

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At least 15 killed in explosions at barracks in Equatorial Guinea

Hundreds of people also wounded by blasts that president has blamed on negligent handling of dynamiteAt least 15 people have been killed and more than 400 wounded in a series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea, state television has reported.The blasts were due to the “negligent handling of dynamite”, acccording to a statement...

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Sturgeon condemns 'infuriating' celebrations by Rangers fans

Scotland’s first minister issues stern Twitter rebuke to football supporters gathering in defiance of Covid rulesNicola Sturgeon has condemned the “infuriating and disgraceful” celebrations in Glasgow as she urged Rangers FC to ask people to go home.Thousands of fans have flouted the coronavirus lockdown to gather in the streets and celebrate Rangers...

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Gerrard wants Rangers not to let up as Sturgeon condemns celebrations

Rangers manager says more to come from his sideScotland’s first minister upset by fans taking to streetsSteven Gerrard has insisted there is more to come from his Rangers team after the Scottish title was secured by Celtic’s failure to beat Dundee United on Sunday. Gerrard, in his third year of management, has comprehensively halted Celtic’s bid to...

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Tottenham 4-1 Crystal Palace: Premier League – as it happened

Harry Kane made two goals for Gareth Bale and then scored two himself, the first a screamer, as Spurs continued their excellent recent form 9.08pm GMT Peep peep! Spurs continue their good recent form with a thumping victory. Harry Kane made two goals for the rejuvenated Gareth Bale and then scored two himself, the first a screamer. It was 1-1 at half-time,...

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Keely Hodgkinson claims historic indoor gold as Britain match record haul

Teenager wins 800m gold in 2min 03.88secTeam GB match record medal tally of 12 from GlasgowOnly four days after her 19th birthday, Keely Hodgkinson produced a performance of supreme poise and power to become the youngest British winner of a European Indoor title for more than 50 years.The combination of a mulish kick and a computing brain worthy of...

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Cuomo suffers major blow as top New York Democrats say governor must go

Senate leader and assembly speaker weigh in but Cuomo says quitting over sexual harassment claims would be ‘anti-democratic’Cuomo allegations test Democrats’ commitment to #MeTooAndrew Cuomo suffered a major blow on Sunday in his attempt to stay as governor of New York in the face of allegations of sexual harassment and workplace bullying and a scandal...

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Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins review – a balm for frayed minds

Alliteration aficionado Chris Packham presents a fascinating examination of nature’s brainiest beasts – just the thing to soothe our lockdown woes Deciding what you can cope with watching during a pandemic is a high-wire act. When the inside of your head – and, for many, the outside, too – is an extended episode of 24 Hours in A&E, the last thing...

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Coronavirus live news: UK daily deaths at lowest since October; Israel's Covid curbs 'nearly over'

A further 82 deaths recorded in the UK; Benjamin Netanyahu says life is soon returning to normal; New Zealand records no new local Covid-19 casesSee all our coronavirus coverage 9.26pm GMT France has donated 15,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Slovakia as the country battles against the world’s highest coronavirus mortality rate, AFP reports.Slovak Prime...

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Nicola Jennings on the government's NHS pay offer – cartoon

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