Speaking to a local journalist afterwards, the man – who identified himself only as “Carlos” – said he was a delivery driver who had never heard of Guthrie .
“I might have delivered a package to their house but I never kidnapped anybody,” he said.
As the search continues, FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News Tuesday evening: “We are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest.”
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The development came shortly after new surveillance photos and video was released showing a masked person outside Guthrie’s Arizona home on the night she was abducted.
New videos show ‘armed’ masked man at front door of Savannah mother’s home (Pima County Sheriff’s Department/FBI)
Police believe Guthrie, the mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, was taken from her home in a quiet neighborhood near Tucson at some point between the night of January 31 and the morning of February 1.
The black-and-white images released by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department show the sinister figure apparently trying to tamper with Guthrie’s doorbell camera.
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Police said it has been working to recover “lost, corrupted or inaccessible” footage related to Guthrie’s disappearance.
“Over the last eight days, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department have been working closely with our private sector partners to continue to recover any images or video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home that may have been lost, corrupted, or inaccessible due to a variety of factors – including the removal of recording devices,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement posted to X.
“The video was recovered from residual data located in backend systems.”
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New surveillance footage shows a masked person approaching the front door of Nancy Guthrie’s home on the night she disappeared (Pima County Sheriff’s Department)
“Working with our partners, as of this morning, law enforcement has uncovered these previously inaccessible new images showing an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance,” the statement continued.
Patel also released additional photos and videos recovered from the same door camera.
One video shows the masked suspect approaching the front door and messing with the camera with his gloved hand. The person then walks away and appears to pick up something off the ground. Another video shows the individual using what appears to be a branch with leaves to obstruct the camera as they tamper with it.
Savannah Guthrie shared the new footage on her Instagram, writing: “We believe she is still alive. Bring her home.” The new photos were released a day after she posted a video on Instagram on Monday, begging for the public’s help in finding her mother as an alleged ransom deadline passed.
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A missing person poster for Nancy Guthrie describes her physical appearance as the search continues (Pima County Sheriff’s Department)
In the video, she said her family believed her mother was “still out there” and asked for the public’s help in finding her, saying that they were “at an hour of desperation, and we need your help.”
Guthrie’s family reported her missing around noon on February 1 after she did not show up for church. Her disappearance set off a massive search involving state and federal law enforcement agencies.
DNA tests showed blood on Guthrie’s front porch was a match to her, and her doorbell camera was disconnected in the early hours of Sunday morning, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said.
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Multiple news outlets have received alleged ransom letters during the past week. Local CNN affiliate KGUN reports it received a ransom note demanding $6 million by Monday, a deadline that passed with no update. Meanwhile, the FBI has said it’s not aware of communication between the Guthrie family and the suspected abductors.
The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information.
Here’s what we know so far.
Who is Nancy Guthrie?
Nancy, 84, lives in Catalina Foothills, an affluent community adjacent to the desert just north of Tucson, Arizona.
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She is described as a white female, approximately 5ft 5in tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. It’s not known what clothing she might be wearing.
Her daughter, Savannah, is a co-host on NBC’s Today show, and her mother has occasionally appeared on the program in segments alongside her.
Savannah Guthrie pictured with her mother Nancy. She posted a video Monday saying she believed her mother was ‘still out there’ (NBC Universal)
How long has she been missing?
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Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:30 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, January 31, at her home near Skyline Drive and Campbell Avenue, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said.
She spent Saturday night eating dinner and playing games with family members before one of them dropped her off at her home that sits on hilly, desert terrain, the sheriff said.
She was reported missing the next day, on Sunday, February 1, after she didn’t attend her regular church service.
Sheriff Nanos revealed a more detailed timeline during the most recent press conference on Thursday.
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He said Guthrie ordered an Uber and left her home at 5:32 p.m. Saturday to go to the family dinner. She returned at 9:48 p.m.
“We did speak to a driver, because Nancy, we learned, had been taken the Uber to the family residence, the daughter for dinner,” Nanos said. “And we located that driver and spoke with them.”
Her garage door opened at approximately 9:48 p.m. and closed two minutes later, which investigators believe marks the time she arrived home.
Her doorbell camera was disconnected at 1:47 a.m. Sunday. But Guthrie did not have an active subscription so the company was unable to recover any footage.
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Software data recorded movement at the home minutes later, at 2:12, the sheriff said, acknowledging that the motion could have come from an animal.
At 2:28 a.m., Guthrie’s pacemaker disconnected from her phone.
Family members went to check on Guthrie at 11:56 a.m. Sunday and were unable to locate her. A 911 call was made at 12:03 p.m., and deputies arrived about 10 minutes later.
How is Nancy’s health?
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Nancy Guthrie is considered a “vulnerable adult” due to her age, and Nanos said at a press conference just days after her disappearance that she was “very limited in mobility.”
“We know she didn’t just walk out there, that we know,” the sheriff said, adding that her health challenges were only physical.
“Nancy Guthrie is of great sound and mind, this is not dementia-related. She is as sharp as a tack. Her family wants everybody to know, this is not somebody that just wandered off.”
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, pictured with her daughter, Today co-host Savannah Guthrie (Instagram/@savannahguthrie)
She also takes medication that, if she does not have in 24 hours, “could be fatal,” Nanos said.
In a video shared last week, Savannah Guthrie said her mother’s health is “fragile.”
“Our mom is a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light. She has grandchildren that adore her and crowd around her and cover her with kisses. Her health, her heart is fragile,” she said.
“Nancy has high blood pressure, a pacemaker and cardiac issues,” the dispatcher said.
What do authorities think happened?
Police believe that Nancy Guthrie was a victim of a crime.
“At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly in the middle of the night. Taken against her will includes possible kidnapping or abduction,” Nanos said earlier this week.
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There were signs of forced entry at the home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood.
NewsNation released video of dried droplets of blood on stone slabs outside her front door, leading away from the house. DNA tests later revealed belonged to Guthrie.
NewsNation released video of dried droplets of blood on stone slabs outside her front door, leading away from the house (NewsNation)
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will. (Pima County Sheriff’s Department)
Who might have abducted her?
On Tuesday it was reported that a “person of interest” had been detained for questioning over Guthrie’s disappearance.
Authorities are now preparing to search a location south of Tucson which is associated with the individual, the sources said, but added that the person had not been charged.
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Speaking to Fox News Tuesday night, Kash Patel said the Bureau was looking into “persons of interest,” adding that authorities were undergoing a process of elimination with their investigations.
Patel added that “there might be persons of interest in and around the area related to this event,” and reiterated that the FBI’s first priority was finding Guthrie. “Right behind that is to find anyone and any others involved in this kidnapping case to make sure they’re brought to justice,” he said.
Despite his remarks, police have yet to publicly identify any potential suspects.
“We’ve submitted all kinds of samples for DNA, and we’ve gotten some back, but nothing to indicate any suspects,” Nanos told reporters Tuesday.
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The sheriff said investigators have believed from the beginning that Guthrie was targeted, but they don’t know whether that was because her daughter is one of television’s most visible anchors.
Earlier this week, multiple media outlets reported receiving ransom notes demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin for Guthrie’s return.
FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke said Thursday there has been “no contact” since the ransom notes were sent to media outlets.
“The family wants to be contacted,” Janke said. “They know time is of the essence. And if those that may have Nancy are watching this, the family is ready to talk, get proof of life, because there has been no contact after that ransom note went to the media.”
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However, none of the letters contained proof of life, he said. Janke said the notes contained references to a deadline and a monetary demand, as well as mentions of “an Apple Watch” and “a floodlight,” but declined to provide further details.
On Thursday, a man was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly texting Guthrie’s family members asking about the Bitcoin that was demanded in a ransom letter sent to media outlets, according to NBC News.
This comes after an FBI agent announced officials had arrested one person in connection with an “imposter” ransom demand.
The criminal complaint, which was reviewed by NBC News, says Derrick Callella sent the family members messages after hearing about Nancy’s disappearance on TV. Callella allegedly told officials he was just “trying to see if the family would respond,” according to the complaint.
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Former FBI special agent Nicole Parker, a Fox News contributor, told Hannity that Nancy had likely been taken by someone with a “deep grievance”.
“I do believe that it was someone who likely knows her, knows her very well, or knows the structure of the home very well, knows that she lived alone, had their eye on her, and had the entry and exit points of the home, and is quite familiar,” Parker said.
It was clear, Parker added, that “the home itself is the crime scene,” and investigators were withholding some details to avoid compromising the ongoing case.
“There is something about it that is very strongly driving this investigation. Law enforcement has kept that quite confidential and quiet, but there is something that they have seen that is driving the sense of urgency on this.”
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New photos show the masked and “armed” individual approaching Nancy Guthrie’s front door (FBI)
The masked person was ‘armed,’ police say (FBI)
On February 10, the sheriff’s department released several photos and videos from surveillance footage obtained from the doorbell camera outside Nancy Guthrie’s home.
The photos were of an “armed” suspect who appeared to have tampered with Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera.
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FBI Director Kash Patel then released additional photos and videos recovered from the same camera.
The first video is 27 seconds long and shows the masked suspect — who police have said was “armed” — approaching the front door and interacting with the camera with his gloved hand. The individual then walks away and appears to pick up an object off the ground nearby.
Another 14-second video shows the individual using what appears to be a branch with leaves to obstruct the camera.
President Donald Trump reacted with “pure disgust” when he viewed the newly-released surveillance footage, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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“His initial reaction, of course, as all Americans, is just pure disgust. And again, it’s heartbreaking to see now this footage really bring to life a story we’ve all been reading about,” Leavitt said.
“Again, we’re just praying for the safety of Nancy Guthrie and that she will return home soon, and the president directed me to please encourage all Americans with any information to call the FBI. We hope that this case will come to a positive resolution as soon as possible,” she added.
The person was wearing gloves and a full face mask as they tampered with the camera (Pima County Sheriff’s Department)
A massive search effort
Initial search efforts covered the Catalina Foothills area, using drones, aircraft, ground crews and dog teams. The sheriff’s department said the FBI had offered assistance on the case and the U.S. Border Patrol had also assisted with dogs.
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The area has seen sunny weather in recent days, though temperatures have dropped to between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night, according to AccuWeather.
Nancy’s $1 million home, located on a residential street, appears to be in a secluded area. Photos of her home show it’s surrounded by shrubbery on all sides, and some plants appear to partially block the view of her front door from the street. Her property also has a large outdoor area and a pool.
For days, law enforcement officers canvassed the home and property of Nancy Guthrie (AP)
But after just two days, large-scale search efforts were called off, with Nanos noting: “Right now, we don’t see this as a search mission, as much as we do a crime scene.”
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Nanos said Nancy lives in an area that’s “not well lit.” He described it as a “very suburban, rural area of the Tucson area, in a very mountainous side of town where vegetation is extremely thick.”
Deputies returned to the house multiple times in the past week for what the sheriff called a “follow-up” after the property had already been released back to the family.
What are neighbors saying?
Locals have reacted with shock and rallied to help search for Nancy.
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“I just saw her two days ago [on Saturday] checking her mail,” one neighbor told Us Weekly. “She was always smiling and always asking about our family and neighbors. She was very engaged with the community. … It’s very concerning.”
Another neighbor, Morgan Brown, told the magazine that there had been “a lot of dark vans with blacked out windows” in the suburb since Nancy’s disappearance.
“There were a lot of cop cars there at first, and then it was vans, so I assumed that maybe they came across something.”
One neighbor told The Arizona Republic that officers went door to door to talk to people, asking to see any surveillance videos they had and to look through people’s backyards.
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Resident Jan Henry, who lives nearby, serves as neighborhood watch lead and has been coordinating a volunteer rescue group.
“We sent out an alert to all the neighbors in our neighborhood so we could be looking for her,” Henry told local news channel KGUN 9.
A sign outside Nancy Guthrie’s home that reads, ‘Dear Guthrie family, your neighbors stand with you’ (Reuters)
Who is her daughter, Savannah?
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Nancy’s daughter, 54-year-old Savannah Guthrie, is a co-host on NBC’s Today show and was previously a White House correspondent.
Savannah was born in Victoria, Australia, where the family was living at the time while her father worked for an Arizona-based mining company. They returned to the U.S. two years later and settled in Tucson. Savannah’s father died when she was entering her senior year at high school.
She attended the University of Arizona thanks to her mom, who had taken a job there in order to secure tuition-free education for her children.
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Nancy’s daughter, 54-year-old Savannah Guthrie, a co-host on NBC’s Today show, grew up in Tucson (AP)
Savannah has spoken often about how her mother supported her in her dreams of parenthood, reassuring her that it would happen when the time was right. She now has a daughter, Vale, and a son, Charley, with her husband, Michael Feldman, whom she married in 2014.
How is the family coping?
Savannah Guthrie has asked for help to “bring her home” in the wake of her mother’s disappearance, posting a faith-based message on Instagram on February 2 to her 1.2 million followers.
“Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant,” she wrote. “Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment.”
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In a video posted two days later, Savannah and her siblings – Annie and Camron Guthrie – acknowledged the reports of a ransom note and made a direct plea for proof their mother is alive. They said they were “ready to talk” and asked whoever has their mother to provide evidence of life.
“We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us,” Savannah Guthrie said while fighting off tears.
Today show host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings plead for their mother’s safe return after she disappeared from her home in Arizona (instagram/savannahguthrie)
With her voice cracking, she addressed her mother directly, saying the family was praying for her and that people were looking for her.
“Mamma, if you’re listening, we need you to come home. We miss you,” Annie Guthrie added.
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One day later, Camron posted his own video on behalf of his family asking the suspected kidnappers to contact them.
“Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven’t heard anything directly,” he said in the video. “We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward. But first, we have to know that you have our mom. We want to talk to you and we are waiting for contact.”
Then, on Friday, the family posted another message acknowledging that contact had been made with a suspected kidnapper.
In the video, Savannah Guthrie says that her family has “received your message” and “will pay” for their mother’s safe return.
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“We received your message and we understand,” the Today anchor said.
“We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her,” Guthrie said. She added that her mother is “very valuable to us” and “we will pay.”
Annie is a writer and jeweler living in Tucson, according to her biography on the Arizona Commission on the Arts website. She published Instant Gratification, a book on jewelry making, in 2001. Fourteen years later, she published The Good Dark, a book of poems.
Camron is a retired military pilot, according to a social media post Savannah shared in 2018.
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“I have never been more proud of my big brother. He has flown for our country for 26 years, and continues to serve proudly in the ‘Green Mountain Boys’ – the Vermont Air National Guard,” she wrote at the time.
Savannah has been absent from the Today show all week and will not be traveling to Milan, Italy, to host the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
She had also reportedly planned to stay in Italy for a week to record NBC’s morning program with her former co-host Hoda Kotb. The Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are set to run from February 6 to 26.
An NBC Sports spokesperson said in a statement shared with The Independent, “Savannah will not be joining us at the Olympics as she focuses on being with her family during this difficult time. Our hearts are with her and the entire Guthrie family as the search continues for their mother.”
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Craig Melvin, who was also supposed to host Olympic Late Night from Milan from Saturday to Monday, will be staying in the U.S. as well.
L-R: Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie pose on the Today set with Team USA Olympians on August 5, 2024 in Paris, France. (Getty)
What is the public reaction?
People across the U.S. are voicing their support for Savannah Guthrie and her family.
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President Donald Trump spoke to Savannah Guthrie directly, offering his support. He shared a Truth Social post last week detailing his phone call.
“I spoke with Savannah Guthrie, and let her know that I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family’s, and Local Law Enforcement’s, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY. We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely. The prayers of our Nation are with her and her family. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT NANCY! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP,” he wrote.
New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan also offered words of support during an appearance on the Today show.
“Savannah, I am asking the Good Shepherd to find this lost sheep,” he said.
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Current and former colleagues of Savannah have also offered their support, with Today co-host Al Roker urging the public to help find Nancy.
“We are praying for Savannah and her family and the return of their beloved Mom, Nancy,” Roker wrote on Instagram.
NBC News’ Kristen Welker has said she is “praying” for the family. Hoda Kotb, Savannah’s former Today co-host, shared a photo of Nancy on Instagram, including the sheriff’s department’s phone number, writing: “If you know anything.. pls help.”
NBC Sports Anchor Mike Tirico similarly voiced his support for the family, adding that “this is a time for caring about the people in your family, and we are holding Savannah near and dear to our heart, and we are praying for all of them.”
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Fans also sent Savannah love on Instagram after she made her emotional plea for help.
“Praying for your lovely mom and your family. God is Almighty. Almighty is God,” one fan wrote.
Another wrote: “Sending you so much love and prayers.”
“We’re all praying for your beautiful Mom to return safely. Sending you and your family strength. We love you, Savannah,” a third said.
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said anyone with information should contact 1-800-CALL-FBI, 520-351-4900, 88-CRIME or visit tips.fbi.gov.
The ITV soap showed the events that caused Kim Tate to be poisoned at her dinner with the Dingles
Emmerdale has confirmed that it was Graham Foster behind Kim Tate’s dinner date poisoning this whole time.
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As viewers will recall, Kim found herself in hospital after being poisoned during a dinner with the Dingles where her and Lydia hoped to build bridges between the two families.
While Kim suspected Joe Tate might have had something to do with it, viewers of theITV soap now know that Graham was the one responsible for poisoning her after the bombshell dropped in tonight’s (Wednesday April 1) episode.
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While Kim remains unaware – believing her condition was simply an accidental overdose of her pain medication – the audience saw Graham make a mysterious phone call after tampering with her medicine cupboard. Referring to Kim as a “pain in the neck,” he suggested he would find another way to dispose of the problem after the “double dose” failed.
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In her hospital bed, Kim was heard telling visitors Lydia and Chas, “This time, there was no enemy, no plotting, no poison plate. Just me moving too fast. So maybe – on this occasion I did do all this to myself…”
However, viewers saw that it was Graham’s gloves hands meddling with Kim’s medication as an act of revenge after overhearing Kim’s plans to kill him six years ago.
Andrew Scarborough explained: “Graham is clearly still incredibly angry that Kim tried to kill him six years ago. This resulted in him faking his own death to escape the hit she put out on him. He lost Rhona in this process, so he still hasn’t forgiven Kim for that.
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“She took six years of his life away. That is why he just tried to kill her – for revenge. I am not convinced his whole heart was in it because their relationship is complicated. I think if his whole heart were in it, he would have actually made it happen.”
The actor returned earlier this year in an unexpected ending to Corriedale, with viewers having watched Graham die on-screen six years ago. However, he explained to ex Rhona Goskirk that he faked his death after he overheard Kim plotting to kill him.
He left behind a potential future of running off into the sunset with Rhona, and missed out on continuing to grow his bond with Joe, who he has always been a father figure to.
Since his return, Graham has been trying to reign Joe in after he’s been terrorising the village, and even though him and Kim share a rocky past, they also shared a moment of passion together.
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Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
Good evening and welcome to our live coverage of Bayern Munich v Manchester United in the Women’s Champions League.
United head to the Allianz Arena tonight knowing they must overturn a 3-2 scoreline if they are to progress to the semi-finals of the competition for the first time in their history.
Marc Skinner’s side were second best in the opening leg last week at Old Trafford against the German giants, who have won all five of their previous European home meetings with English sides. Pernille Harder’s double was cancelled out by Maya Le Tissier and Hanna Lundkvist, before substitute Momoko Tanikawa restored Bayern’s advantage with an 84th-minute winner.
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Victory tonight would be huge for United, who will be desperate to end a patchy run of results which has seen them record one win in their last six matches in all competitions.
They suffered consecutive defeats to Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round and League Cup final last month and were also comprehensively beaten 3-0 at Old Trafford last weekend in a one-sided Manchester derby. That result saw them drop to fourth in the Women’s Super League table and mathematically end their title hopes.
Tonight at the Allianz Arena they will face another tough task against an in-form Bayern outfit who have not dropped points in Europe this season.
Jose Barcala’s side head into the second leg on the back of a 2-0 victory over Bavarian rivals Nurnberg, which saw them equal the club record of 18 consecutive home wins in the Frauen-Bundesliga. The seven-time German champions, though, have come unstuck at this stage of the competition in recent seasons, having failed to progress from each of their last four European quarter-finals.
The former socialist leader spoke at the Willie Maley Celtic Green And White Party in Newry on Saturday night where he spoke in front of an audience of 600 Celtic supporters
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Police Scotland has received a complaint following comments made by Tommy Sheridan, in which he declared his support for “on the side of the IRA, Hamas, and Hezbollah” during a speech at an event in Northern Ireland.
The former socialist leader addressed the Willie Maley Celtic Green And White Party in Newry on Saturday night. Speaking to an audience of 600 Celtic fans, he also hosted a rapid-fire Q&A with ex-Hoops players Tommy Johnson, Joe Miller, Rab Douglas and Tosh McKinlay. This marked his fifth year speaking at the event, reports the Daily Record.
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In his speech, the 62 year old labelled Israel and the US as “evil”, expressing his support for “on the side of the IRA, Hamas, and Hezbollah” due to their role in ‘doing the resistance’. He also stated his current alignment with Hamas and Hezbollah because “they are doing the resistance”. The IRA, Hamas and Hezbollah are all organisations proscribed under the UK Terrorism Act 2000.
A snippet of the speech uploaded to TikTok features Sheridan passionately stating: “What we have to do, is we have to choose a side. Whose side are we on? Are we on the side of those who are doing the oppressing or are we on the side of those who are doing the resistance?
“Brothers and sisters, we were on the side of the IRA because they were doing the resistance. We are on the side of Hamas in Palestine because they’re doing the resistance.
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“We’re on the side of Hezbollah and Lebanon because they’re doing the resistance. And we’re on the side today of the Iranians and Yemen because they’re standing up against the twin pillars of evil in our society today – the United States of America and Israel.”
“They epitomise evil in our planet. When somebody says to me, ‘Tommy, whose side are you on?’ I say I am not on the side of those that murder children, that torture children, that steal the land that belongs to the Palestinians.”
He adds: “I’m on the side of those who resist repression and if that means you don’t vote for me, then tough f****** t****.”
In conversation with the Record, Mr Sheridan explained he was delivering a speech about taking sides in life “between those who resist repression and those who do the repressing,” and stood by his position on the terror organisations.
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He said: “I refuse to accept the false narrative of the powerful in society who always cast those fighting for freedom and basic human rights as terrorists.
“Resisting tyranny and oppression is what the poor and dispossessed are forced to do. Hezbollah and Hamas were created by Israeli oppression and illegal invasions and occupations. I choose their side.
“I believe in a free Palestine. I believe in a united Ireland. I believe in an independent Scotland. Some will agree with me and some won’t. That’s life.”
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Tommy is standing as the lead candidate on the Glasgow regional list for the Alliance to Liberate Scotland, which was established in February. His wife Gail is also standing as a candidate on the party’s Glasgow list.
This development follows news that the late Alex Salmond’s pro-independence Alba Party is set to dissolve and deregister after becoming financially unsustainable during a police investigation into suspected financial “irregularities”.
Sheridan had previously been amongst a group attempting to assume leadership and rescue Alba, but he confirms his future now lies squarely with Alliance.
Police Scotland stated: “A complaint has been received and is currently under assessment.”
Bosnia & Herzegovina made history, defeating Italy in a dramatic penalty shootout to secure their place in the 2026 World Cup.
Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko led jubilant celebrations with the Bosnia & Herzegovina squad after they secured a dramatic World Cup qualification. The team triumphed over Italy in Zenica, winning 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
This marks Bosnia’s second-ever World Cup appearance, the first since Brazil 2014. Despite suffering a shoulder injury in the final seconds of extra time after being hacked down by Davide Frattesi and receiving treatment, Dzeko battled through the full 120 minutes but was unable to take part in the shootout.
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He watched from the sidelines with his arm in a sling. Bosnia coach Sergej Barbarez said afterwards: I hope that it is not a great injury to Edin Dzeko and that he will be able to be with us at the World Cup because he does not have much time.”
That didn’t stop the 40-year-old from partying through the night, dancing and singing in a bar. He later shared footage on Instagram, showing the squad enjoying their historic achievement.
He also shared photos from the packed streets of Sarajevo, where the Bosnia squad celebrated atop a rooftop bus surrounded by thousands of fans.
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Despite being unable to take a penalty for his country, the striker said it felt like destiny.
“I keep saying it must have been fate, for it to happen in the last second of the match, and then for me not to be able to take a penalty,” he said.
“Someone else stepped up instead of me, scored, and in the end we won. Who knows, maybe if I had taken it, I wouldn’t have scored, so it all feels like it comes from above.”
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Meanwhile, Italy failed to return to the World Cup and have become the first former champions to miss back‑to‑back tournaments, having failed to qualify for Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.
Two drunk teenagers ‘left a trail of destruction’ in a hotel reception which was so severe they have been banned from every pub, bar and nightclub in the whole of the UK.
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Kera McKeown and Larisa Sumovskaja, both 19, trashed the Trouville Hotel in Bournemouth, Dorset, in April last year despite not even being guests.
The pair were caught on camera with ringleader McKeown seen holding a vodka bottle in one hand and her high heels in the other, which she used to bash at the door of a back office.
Receptionist Signe Ivane has asked them to leave but locked herself inside the office to escape the girls, who had also brought friend Jasmine Orchard.
The three started shouting and McKeown threatened Ms Ivane with the vodka bottle in her hand, saying ‘I will punch you up’.
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McKeown also spat at Ms Ivane and threw things two vases of flowers, a computer screen and even a phone which hit a male receptionist on the head.
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Kera McKeown and Larisa Sumovskaja, both 19, left a ‘trail of destruction’ at the Trouville Hotel in Bournemouth, Dorset (Picture: BNPS)
The pair were caught on camera causing chaos while another friend, Jasmine Orchard, was ‘dragged along’ with them after receptionist Signe Ivane asked them to leave as they were not guests (Picture: CPS/BNPS)
Sumovskaja picked up a fire extinguisher because she ‘thought it would be funny to spray someone with it’. She didn’t use it but McKeown then threw it at the staff.
District judge Orla Austin called their behaviour ‘disgraceful’ as she told them they narrowly avoided going to prison.
She issued them with an order banning them from all pubs, bars, nightclubs and hotels in the country for six months unless they have to go in one for work.
She told them: ‘I recognise your social life is going to be significantly curtailed but that’s the punishment so don’t take any chances.’
The attack came just five weeks after Sumovskaja and Orchard attacked three nightclub staff after they were kicked out for being too drunk.
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Two months before the same pair lashed out a taxi driver before running off without paying. They were later caught after boasting about it and sharing the police appeal on social media.
Larisa Sumovskaja (left), Jasmine Orchard (centre) and Kera McKeown (right) leaving Poole Magistrates Court (Picture: BNPS)
Receptionist Signe Ivane has asked them to leave but locked herself inside the office to escape the girls (Picture: CPS/BNPS)
Tara Olney, prosecuting, told the court the hotel had suffered ‘reputational harm’ as well as the physical criminal damage. T
The owners estimated the cost, including clean up and ‘damage control’, at about £4,000.
They said they had to issue refunds to appease guests who had witnessed the crime, a negative review left by one guest after the incident had cost them future bookings and the two receptionists involved missed several days off work due to emotional distress.
Staff morale was also affected as the violent outburst raised concerns about workplace safety.
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McKeown and Sumovskaja, from Bournemouth, admitted criminal damage and affray.
Judge Austin said: ‘What happened here was frankly disgraceful. You made a complete nuisance of yourselves and became aggressive when you were asked to leave.
‘It’s very clear from the footage it was very distressing to the staff. It is a custodial offence but I am just persuaded to suspend it. It is the last chance I will give you so I need you both to understand.
‘You are both in quite a serious situation now – no more trouble whatsoever because if there is you leave me with no other option but to send you to prison.’
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James Diamond, representing McKeown, said: ‘This is her first time before the court. She has mental health conditions and neurodiversity. Alcohol had influenced her behaviour, along with being young and foolish.
‘She found it very traumatising being in the police station overnight – she was only 18 at the time.
McKeown threw things two vases of flowers, a computer screen and even a phone which hit a male receptionist on the head (Picture: CPS/BNPS)
‘She has expressed her deep regret and remorse for her actions, she’s not proud of what she has done.’
Mark Hensleigh, representing Lumovskaja, said: ‘This lady is very young, these offences occurred over a year ago. She didn’t do very well at school, she has mental health issues, she is very vulnerable.
‘This cycle of offending has come to an end with what happened at the hotel. She has turned a corner and the cycle has been broken. She has got the opportunity for a job, she’s not going to trouble the court again.’
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Judge Orla Austin gave them both a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months
They were both also ordered to pay compensation to the receptionists and the hotel for the damage totalling £350 each.
Sumovskaja was also ordered to complete 15 rehabilitation activity days and 12 mental health sessions.
Manchester City are Joe Cole’s pick to win this year’s FA Cup (Picture: Getty)
Ex-England and Chelsea star Joe Cole says he has a ‘sneaky feeling’ Manchester City will go all the way in this year’s FA Cup to lift the trophy for an eighth time.
It would require a stunning nine-point swing in order for Guardiola to be crowned a Premier League champion for a seventh time in his illustrious City career.
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But victory over Arsenal at the Etihad on April 19 may have some Arsenal fans fearing the worst after what has been a painful 22-year wait for the title, stretching back to Arsene Wenger’s Invincibles.
Elsewhere, Arsenal and Southampton do battle at St Mary’s for a semi-final spot, while Chelsea play host to League One outfit Port Vale and West Ham entertain Leeds in an all-Premier League affair at the London Stadium.
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‘I’ve just got a sneaky feeling for Joe [Hart]’s mob [Manchester City],’ former Chelsea, Liverpool and West Ham winger Cole said.
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In response, ex-England and Manchester City goalkeeper Hart said: ‘To add to that, the way Pep was reacting and with how invested he was… people think he’s got one toe out of Manchester City.
‘But there was no sign of that, was there? He was ready to scrap, he was fighting, he was living and breathing everything they were doing.’
Arsenal lock horns with Southampton for a place in the semi-finals (Picture: Getty)
Irrespective of which clubs make it to this year’s final, Cole is anticipating an ‘incredible’ showpiece at Wembley.
‘Nostalgia is a big thing in this current age,’ the ex-England international – who won two FA Cups with Chelsea – explained.
‘There’s always been people harping on about the good old days, but now, music, fashion and football, all three things go hand in hand and the FA Cup encompasses all three things.
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Chelsea face League One outfit Port Vale in the quarter-finals (Picture: Getty)
‘I think there has been a big push back and this year’s FA Cup final, something incredible is going to happen, it has to.’
According to Hart, Palace’s historic victory over City last year will have ‘given hope to everyone’ of upsetting the odds and getting their hands on the trophy.
‘You look at the achievement of Palace last season, they beat Manchester City and, of course, I wanted Manchester City to win,’ the 2011 FA Cup winner said.
‘But it united them, gave them their medals and their flowers and that badge of honour that they had worked so hard for.
‘It was an incredible performance and that can only give hope to everyone left in the competition.’
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Ex-England manager Hoddle agreed, adding: ‘That performance has given hope to everyone: if they can do it against the odds, against the very best, then we can do it.’
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He failed to save any of the penalties while Italy’s Pio Esposito and Bryan Cristante missed theirs.
“I cried because of the enormous sadness I’m feeling, along with the entire Azzurri team, of which I’m proud to be captain, and I know you, fans of our national team, are feeling it too,” Donnarumma added.
The Manchester City keeper, who was handed his senior debut in 2016 aged 17, is yet to play at a World Cup and will have to wait until he is at least 31 for his next opportunity.
He was 15 when Italy lost against Uruguay and exited the 2014 World Cup in the group stage.
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He wrote it would take “a lot of strength, passion, and conviction” to restore his country “back where it deserves to be”.
The former Paris St-Germain and AC Milan keeper added: “Always believe; this is the driving force behind moving forward. Because life knows how to reward those who give their all, without holding back.
“And this is where we must start again. Together. Once again.”
Anna had spent months trying to lose weight on her own, with little success.
When Anna Turner walked into her first Slimming World meeting in September 2016, she carried with her more than just extra weight. She carried frustration, self-doubt, and the quiet hope that life could feel different.
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What she didn’t yet know was that this single step – taken alone, on a Tuesday evening – would reshape her confidence, her habits and her happiness for years to come.
Anna had spent months trying to lose weight on her own, with little success. The turning point came during a visit to a friend she hadn’t seen in some time.
“She looked fabulous,” Anna recalls. “She told me all about Slimming World – how easy the plan was to follow and how good she felt. I went home that night and decided I was joining.”
Despite not being the type to walk into a group alone, determination won out. She found a class that suited her schedule and, without telling anyone, turned up the following week.
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Anna said: “The group was friendly, and the leader was so welcoming. It took me a few weeks to feel comfortable, but I started losing weight straight away.”
What began as a modest goal, with Ann saying “If I could just lose one stone, I’d be happier,” soon grew into something bigger. As the pounds came off, Anna discovered a love for Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan and a renewed enthusiasm for cooking. She experimented with recipes, bought the cookbooks and found meals her whole family enjoyed. The weekly meetings became a source of encouragement, camaraderie and routine.
By November 2017, Anna had reached her target weight. She had lost an impressive 3st 5lbs and completed her bronze, silver and gold Body Magic awards. More importantly, she had transformed the way she cooked and lived, without giving up the meals she loved—just making them healthier.
“I’ve maintained my target weight for eight years now,” she says. “There have been the odd blips, of course, but Slimming World has genuinely changed my life. I’m a much happier person.”
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Anna still attends her group every week, valuing the support and friendships she’s built. Leaders have come and gone, four so far, but many of the members remain the same, a testament to the community spirit that keeps people returning.
Her reasons for joining were deeply personal. Anna said: “I was so unhappy every time I went out. I couldn’t find anything to wear. It was always black trousers and a baggy blouse.”
Today, that’s a distant memory. Clothes shopping is now a joy, not a chore, and nights out with friends are something she looks forward to rather than dreads.
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Food Optimising, she says, has been key, adding: “Nothing is off limits. I don’t even have a favourite recipe – I love so many of them. My family eats exactly what I eat.”
She also trains with a personal trainer twice a week, not because of any health scare, but because she wants to live as long and as healthily as possible.
Looking back, Anna is proud, not just of the weight she lost, but of the life she gained. She said: “I’m proud of how I’ve kept the weight off. I love going out now, catching up with friends, enjoying every event. It’s made me happier than I ever expected.”
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Anna’s consultant Hazel says “It has been amazing being able to support Anna in her journey to maintain her dream weight. Her expertise, knowledge and ideas in group is invaluable to her fellow slimmers.”
Hazel’s group runs every Tuesday at 5.30pm in The Village Centre, 12 Maxwell Drive, East Kilbride, G74 4HG. To join Hazel’s group, just pop along or contact Hazel on 07821 440225 for her joining offers.
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The crew are set to embark on the first journey to the Moon since 1972, a landmark odyssey (Picture: AFP or licensors)
The Artemis II astronauts have waved goodbye to their families and friends as they prepare to launch on their voyage around the moon.
Jeremy Hansen, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch are about to embark on their 10-day trip to the moon and back for the first time in 53 years.
Glover was seen mouthing ‘I love you’ to each of his family members wearing matching t-shirts before the voyagers boarded a shuttle bus on their way to the launch pad 39B.
The launch now looks likely to go ahead after many setbacks with the crew all in their flight suits and good weather conditions.
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Pilot Victor Glover goes for a typical dad thumbs up for a photo with his family (Picture: Getty)
Commander Reid Wiseman makes a love heart with his family (Picture: Getty Images)
Waving to family, colleagues and news photographers, the crew boarded the so-called astrovan for the 9-mile ride to the launch pad and their awaiting SLS rocket.
Before their highly anticipated walkout, commander Reid Wiseman and his crew played a quick card game with NASA’s chief astronaut Scott Tingle. It’s a preflight tradition since the space shuttle era.
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Losing is good: It means the astronaut has gotten rid of all bad luck before launching.
The four thanked the suit techs and posed for photos, keeping a safe distance from many of the bystanders to avoid germs.
They then went down the elevator at the Neil Armstrong Operations & Checkout Building and walk out to a barrage of cameras and cheers.
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What is Artemis?
Artemis, Nasa’s return-to-the-moon programme, has been plagued by delays, technical hiccups and budget cuts for years.
Unlike the Apollo missions, the second Artemis mission won’t actually land on the moon.
Nevertheless, it will be the first to leave Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in 53 years.
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It will also be the first time that astronauts launch on top of NASA’s giant Space Launch System rocket and then swing around the Moon inside the Orion crew capsule.
This equipment was one of the main reasons Artemis II was postponed by more than a year, with NASA citing issues with Orion’s life support system.
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