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British rider Finlay Tarling has died after an accident during the Volta a Portugal’s eighth stage. NSN Development has withdrawn from remaining stages. Organisers say the race will continue in mourning with tributes to Tarling.
Finlay Tarling has died after a collision with a vehicle during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. The incident has intensified debate over roadside safety, with riders’ union and experts urging better helmets and more robust race control as the sport faces rising speeds and costs.
Fans protest outside Old Trafford as Manchester United faces Manchester City after the club reveals 685 bans and 464 warnings under a ticket touting crackdown. Protests target owners and management amid broader fan engagement concerns.
Manchester United has suffered a damaging run of results, including a Carabao Cup exit to Brighton and a falling form that has intensified scrutiny of Michael Carrick, director of football Jason Wilcox, and the club's recruitment strategy. The latest defeats have exposed ongoing issues in energy, structure, and finishing, with questions over fitness and tactics lingering as the club searches for a plan B.
Andy Burnham is meeting Donald Trump at the UN and Ursula von der Leyen as the UK faces international talks. He is framing a middle path with the US while pressing for an EU-UK reset; British parliamentarians and business voices warn of domestic strain as inflation and taxes stay high.
Ineos has paused operations at three Hull chemical plants, affecting up to 4,000 jobs in its UK supply chain. The move is driven by UK gas costs said to be far higher than those in the US and China, prompting calls for government action and potential LNG imports.
Manchester United face leadership uncertainty as Carrick’s position is challenged after a string of poor results. Meetings with Fernandes and board members have conditioned the mood, with a potential replacement being discussed. The club is exploring options while Fernandes is back in favour and the squad prepares for key fixtures.