Image copyright US Strategic Command Image caption The video which accompanied the tweet was viewed more than 170,000 times before being deleted US Strategic Command, which oversees America’s nuclear arsenal, has apologised for a tweet that said it was ready to “drop something much, much bigger” than New York’s Times Square ball. The message, posted…
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Russia arrests ‘US spy’ in Moscow
Image copyright Getty Images Russia’s FSB state security agency says it has arrested a US citizen “caught spying” in Moscow. It named him as Paul Whelan, saying he was arrested in Moscow on 28 December and charged with “espionage”. The FSB gave no further details. The US state department says it has requested consular access…
Read MoreManchester United: Sir Alex Ferguson returns to training ground
New Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer played under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old TraffordFormer Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has returned to the club’s training ground for the first time since suffering a brain haemorrhage. Ferguson, 77, met former striker and current caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Carrington on Saturday. The Scot…
Read MorePremier League predictions: Lawro v Yatez
There is one standout match among the New Year fixtures – Thursday’s game between champions Manchester City and leaders Liverpool. The Reds remain unbeaten this season in the league and hold a seven-point lead over Pep Guardiola’s side, who have lost three of their past five games. BBC Sport’s football expert Mark Lawrenson says: “Regarding…
Read MoreJuan Martin del Potro to miss Australian Open as he continues recovery
Juan Martin del Potro injured his knee at the Shanghai Masters in OctoberWorld number five Juan Martin del Potro will miss the Australian Open in January as he continues his recovery from a fractured kneecap. The Argentine, 30, sustained the injury in a heavy fall at the Shanghai Masters in October. “Recovery is going great…
Read MoreWest Ham: Samir Nasri signs for Hammers on day doping ban ends
Samir Nasri made 142 Premier League appearances for Manchester CityWest Ham have signed former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri – on the day he completes a doping ban. The 31-year-old Frenchman has been without a club since 31 January, after leaving Turkish club Antalyaspor. Nasri, who has signed a deal until the end…
Read MoreAaron Ramsey: Arsenal midfielder in talks with Bayern, Inter, Juventus, PSG & Real Madrid
Aaron Ramsey, left, has won three FA Cups during his time at ArsenalArsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey will hold talks with five of Europe’s leading clubs in January before leaving the Gunners when his contract expires next summer. The 28-year-old is able to negotiate and sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign sides from 1 January, prior…
Read MoreRussia arrests ‘US spy’ in Moscow
Image copyright Getty Images Russia’s FSB state security agency says it has arrested a US citizen “caught spying” in Moscow. It named him as Paul Whelan, saying he was arrested in Moscow on 28 December and charged with “espionage”. The FSB gave no further details. The US state department says it has requested consular access…
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