Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola is one of the leading candidates to replace Ruben Amorim permanently if Michael Carrick does not get the job

Andoni Iraola insisted he is in no rush to take his next job after Bournemouth beat Fulham to keep their hopes of European football alive. Iraola has been heavily linked to the Manchester United position, and it is understood he is one of the frontrunners should Michael Carrick not take the job.

Carrick was appointed interim boss in January after Ruben Amorim’s explosive press conference following the draw at Leeds. His return was initially seen as temporary so as to steady the ship and allow Ineos time to conduct a ‘thorough’ managerial search. However, his tenure has been superb.

United have only lost twice since, and confirmed Champions League football last weekend with a win over Liverpool. On Thursday, Carrick insisted he was calm about the uncertainty surrounding his long-term future. Instead, he has focussed on the here and now as he looks to push United to a top three finish.

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Big name candidates such as Julian Nagelsmann, Thomas Tuchel and Luis Enrique are seen as unattainable this summer. Iraola, who has confirmed he is leaving Bournemouth at the end of the season, is seen as the best option aside from keeping Carrick. Following Saturday’s game, the 43-year-old refused to comment on other jobs.

“I’m in no rush,” Iraola responded. “I will not talk about my future. I’m fully focused on trying to finish this season with a reward, something tangible for the [Bournemouth] players and supporters.” He added: “It was not an easy decision [to leave] but once it is made you feel relief.

“I feel we have used it in a positive way. Since that day, we’ve had great results but also the mood.

“Everyone is clear, the relationship is so clean and honest. Okay, this is going to happen, next season Marco Rose will be our manager.

“Everyone knows what’s happening. We are in good place and can use this in a positive way.”

United drew both matches against Bournemouth this season. The first was a classic 4-4 draw at Old Trafford before recently holding on to take a point off the Cherries with ten men.

Moreover, those who voted for Reform and the Greens have now seen that a vote for their parties can in fact result in them winning seats. With just a handful of results yet to be declared, the joint tally of council seats won by Reform and the Greens stands at 2,063, almost 200 more than the total of 1,864 won jointly by the Conservatives and Labour. Meanwhile, Britain’s traditional third party, the Liberal Democrats, have won 842 local council seats too.

When reports emerged that hundreds of people had been killed in an attack on a primary school in southern Iran, a small team of investigators rushed to social media.

It was the first day of the joint US-Israeli strikes, and misinformation began to spread online. Restrictions imposed by Iranian authorities made it dangerous for people who witnessed the strike to speak out.

That left the Human Rights Watch’s digital investigation team with the critical task of uncovering the facts and establishing the truth surrounding the attack.

The team of eight, which investigates war crimes worldwide, immediately got to work, painstakingly analysing every piece of digital evidence to reconstruct the events of what has been one of the deadliest incidents in the ongoing war in the Middle East.

From their offices in London, Berlin, Geneva, and California, they scoured social media for any footage or information they could find.

Over the next week, they spent hours verifying and analysing scores of videos and photographs recorded immediately after the strike or during search-and-rescue operations, as well as from funerals.

Satellite images from the past 25 years were reviewed by the team and compared to those captured following the attack. They showed both the site and the nearby cemetery where victims were apparently buried.

They revealed that at least eight structures across the compound had been directly struck by munitions, including at least one that had been hit and severely damaged the school.

Sophia Jones, who is part of the team, said: “A prompt and thorough investigation is needed into this attack, including if those responsible should have known that a school was there and that it would be full of children and their teachers before midday.”

A report was published a week later, which called for the US and Israel to immediately assess their responsibility and prosecute anyone responsible for war crimes.

What is the digital investigations lab?

The case is one of many for the team, whose work ranges from tracking down suspected criminals to analysing immigrant deportation patterns, using technology to investigate conflict violations and human rights abuses worldwide.

Dubbed the team’s digital investigations lab, the team uses social media, artificial intelligence, and satellite imagery to identify and hold perpetrators to account by documenting crimes and abuses.

Their work spans protests in Europe and conflicts in the Middle East to deaths in custody in El Salvador, as well as violence in countries including Burkina Faso, Sudan, and Myanmar.

​The team was established a decade ago and investigations can take anywhere from days to years. Their findings are published reports, which expose wrongdoing and aim to put pressure on governments and policymakers to act.

Sam Dubberley, who directs the organisation’s technology, rights and investigations division, said the work is essential at a time of rapid misinformation.

​“It’s definitely becoming a much faster space where human rights defenders are under a lot more pressure than they ever used to be,” he told The Independent.

​How are they using technology?

The team is constantly across social media platforms, hunting for photos, videos, or audio of attacks, which they verify and fact-check.

​They investigate military units, alleged perpetrators, or victims to determine who they are, what they have posted online, and whether there is evidence they were involved in a crime.

​“People post videos that you think they never would, often in spaces where they think it’s not so public, like smaller Telegram groups,” Mr Dubberley explained.

​One of their main tools is satellite imagery analysis, which is used to track the destruction of villages or sites. They painstrakingly reconstruct areas of attacks using 3D models to provide clear evidence of the before-and-after effects.

​Artificial Intelligence is an essential part of their operations, helping them gather data from foreign government websites or mine data sets for patterns in arrest rates.

​Earlier this month, they published a two-year-long report into civilian killings in Burkina Faso. The team used AI to uncover essential information and analyse nearly 40,000 posts, which exposed the activities of perpetrators at a scale that would have been impossible to cover otherwise.

​Where are they working?

Digital tools have made it possible for the team to investigate alleged crimes everywhere, including in countries where they can’t enter, such as Russia, Iran, or Myanmar.

Mr Dubberley said: “Technology allows us to look over those walls that are being built, even in places like China. Looking over the Great Firewall, it’s very hard, it’s very difficult, it requires brave people, but it’s possible.”

Iran’s internet blackout has made it difficult for them to obtain and verify information, but they are still able to reach sources via WhatsApp, Telegram, and other social media. “People know technology is key for them to have their stories told,” Mr Dubberley added.

“We know that capturing their stories and verifying them is a really important way for us to do our work, and for us to achieve accountability and prevention.

​“It’s important, of course, to investigate what’s going on in the Middle East right now. It’s important to investigate what’s going on in Ukraine, and we do that.

​“But it’s also really important to make sure that we have the resources to investigate situations that are forgotten.”

What have they achieved?

One of their biggest achievements, Mr Dubberley said, was a 2023 report that found that Saudi border guards had killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers who tried to cross the Yemen-Saudi border between 2022 and 2023.

The organisation was able to map the route used to cross the border thanks to geospatial and open-source researchers from the digital investigations team, who verified videos and images recorded by migrants and border residents.

Analysis of satellite imagery allowed them to assess the development of security infrastructure on the border and identify burial sites near migrant camps, which had grown considerably.

Following the report, the German Justice Ministry suspended its training programme for Saudi Arabian border guards.

“We got so many media hits, that was part of the strategy, to embarrass Saudi Arabia as much as anything else, to see if we could get the killings to at least slow down, and for a while at least, they did,” Mr Dubberley concluded.

While there are many exciting names said to be in the running to land one of two vacant host roles on Strictly Come Dancing, one surprise contender is now being touted as a favourite.

Comedian Josh Widdicombe is reportedly now ‘a strong contender’ for the job, following long-time presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s decision to step down at the end of the last series.

Recent weeks have seen names like Rylan Clark, Emma Willis, Tom Allen, Alex Jones, Bradley Walsh, Alison Hammond and last series’ breakout star La Voix in the mix, following recent ‘secret auditions’.

This past week, Zoe Ball – former finalist and It Takes Two host – and past contestant Angela Scanlon emerged from the pack and had fans convinced they would be announced as the new duo.

But now 43-year-old Josh could have changed all that, with a decision on the new presenters said to be ‘imminent’.

A source told The Sun of his audition: ‘Josh blew the producers away with his dead-pan, witty banter. He is family friendly, having helmed several shows now, and loves Strictly.’

Bosses are thought to believe he would be ‘ideal to take the show into a new era’, especially following the scandals that have rocked Strictly in recent years.

If picked, he would be the first male host since Sir Bruce Forsyth fronted the show for its renewal from 2004 to 2013, alongside Tess.

Josh also competed in the 2024 Christmas special with pro partner Karen Hauer.

‘After years as a stand-up, he can handle a live audience and is razor-sharp,’ the insider added.

‘He’s not a household name, yet, and so to step into Brucie’s shoes would be a stellar move for his career.’

Josh and Karen performed a festive themed Charleston as penguins to Let it Snow.

At the time of his announcement, The Last Leg team captain quipped: ‘I am utterly terrified this will end in humiliation and worried I’m going to be so bad I will ruin Christmas for the nation. Why have I done this?’

However, he went on to deliver a charming and fun performance which was a real crowd-pleaser.

Metro has contacted the BBC and reps for Josh Widdicombe for comment.

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A place in the EFL is at stake at Wembley for Boreham Wood and Rochdale today

Boreham Wood and Rochdale are set to go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium this weekend with a place in the Football League on the line.

After a gruelling National League season, the two sides meet in the play-off final.

Rochdale, who only narrowly missed out on automatic promotion after a dramatic final day clash with York City, will be looking to secure an immediate return to the EFL.

Meanwhile, Boreham Wood are aiming to reach the top four divisions for the first time in their history.

Here is everything you need to know about the clash.

What time is Boreham Wood v Rochdale kick-off?

The match between Boreham Wood and Rochdale kicks off at 3pm on Sunday, May 10. ^{The game is being played at Wembley Stadium.}

Is the game on TV? What about living streaming?

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Viewers in the UK can access the match through the DAZN app on smart TVs, mobile devices, and games consoles. ^{For those with a Sky box, the DAZN channel (usually found on channel 429) will also carry the coverage.}

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Boreham Wood are expected to rely on play-off hero Zak Brunt, who has scored winners in both the eliminator and semi-final. Leading scorer Matt Rush, who has 26 goals this season, will spearhead the attack.

Meanwhile, Rochdale have a clean bill of health following their semi-final victory over Scunthorpe. ^{Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, who is level with Rush on 26 goals for the season, remains their primary goal threat.}

What are the latest odds?

• Boreham Wood win: 19/5
• Draw: 5/2
• Rochdale win: 11/10

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There are six host cities (Miami, Houston, Dallas, Monterrey, Kansas City and Atlanta) where the WBGT could feasibly reach at least 32C (90F) during the afternoon which would be considered as extreme heat stress where the body really struggles to keep itself cool.

To reduce these risks, matches are generally scheduled outside the hottest part of the day, with many kick-offs taking place in the late afternoon or evening. Scotland’s group C game against Brazil in Miami, for example, will have a kick-off time of 18:00 ET (23:00 BST).

Some venues, including stadiums in Houston and Dallas, also have retractable roofs and climate control to moderate conditions.

Summer heatwaves are also a common occurrence in North America and Mexico where temperatures can rise 10C (18F) or more above average, potentially pushing conditions into much more challenging territory for both players and fans.

In New York for example, the location of this year’s World Cup final on 19 July at 15:00 ET (20:00 BST), a typical heatwave could result in air temperatures in the mid-30sC (mid 90F) and WBGT of around 30C (86F) leading to extreme heat stress.

BOSTON (AP) — Former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday of assaulting his personal chef in a case marked by conflicting accounts of what happened inside his home after disputes over money and their relationship.

His trial lasted two days and the jury deliberated for less than two hours.

The charges stemmed from a Dec. 2 incident at his house in Dedham, where Jamila Adams, a former live-in personal chef known as Mila, testified that Diggs slapped and choked her during an argument. He had pleaded not guilty to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge.

Diggs’ attorneys said the alleged assault never happened and challenged Adams’ credibility, arguing the dispute was about money or relationship tensions — including a disagreement over a planned trip to Miami — rather than a violent attack.

They pointed to financial demands she made and testimony from friends and employees who said she did not appear injured in the days after the encounter, while prosecutors argued the case rests on her account of what happened inside the home.

Defense attorney Andrew Kettlewell told jurors during closing arguments that prosecutors had not presented “a single shred of credible evidence” that an assault occurred. He said Adams made the accusation to “leverage and humiliate and to punish” Diggs.

“There was no assault, no strangulation, no incident at all on that day or any other day,” he said.

Assistant District Attorney Drew Virtue said Adams’ behavior should be viewed in the context of her relationship with Diggs, whom he described as “a sometimes lover, a boss, landlord,” pointing to the imbalance in that relationship as a factor in how she responded afterward.

“He was an athlete, a celebrity, financially powerful, surrounded by people that were all on his payroll that liked him,” Virtue said. “And when you put that all in consideration, her behavior does make sense.”

He urged jurors not to dismiss Adams’ testimony because she was not “a perfect witness.”

“She was argumentative, avoidant, difficult. But does that mean you should throw away everything she said? No,” he said, adding that jurors should give her testimony “the attention, the scrutiny, the weight it deserves.”

CARROLLTON, Texas (AP) — A man shot five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings Tuesday at a shopping center and then an apartment building because he was angry over business dealings, police said.

The first shooting happened just before 10 a.m. at a shopping center in a Koreatown neighborhood in a suburb north of Dallas, the Carrollton Police Department said. When police arrived, they found four adults who had been shot. While they were investigating, another shooting was reported at an apartment complex roughly 4 miles (6 kilometers) away, and responding officers found a dead man inside one of the apartments.

Investigators determined the suspect, 69-year-old Seung Ho Han, carried out both of the shootings, police said. He was arrested at a nearby grocery store after a short chase on foot. Police say Ho Han acknowledged he was the shooter in an interview with detectives and said he was angry at the people he shot because of financial disagreements over their business dealings.

It was not a random act of violence and the attacker knew both of the people who were fatally shot, Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo said.

“It was a known business relationship. We’re still trying to work to identify what caused his actions,” Arredondo said.

The three people injured in the shooting were in stable condition, Arredondo said. The names of the victims were not released.

Shortly after the shooting, officers with their guns drawn walked past doors at K Towne Plaza in an area of Carrollton known as Koreatown. Agents from the FBI were among law enforcement collecting evidence in the parking lot.

Carrollton — population 130,000 — is 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Dallas. More than 4,000 residents are of Korean descent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

“We’re shocked,” said John Jun, who’s active in the Korean American community. “We’re not immune to something like this happening, but we are very generally a peaceful community that works hard.”

In the last 20 years, it has grown into a thriving Koreatown for the metro Dallas area, thanks to Korean investors. It’s anchored by big-box businesses like H Mart as well as dozens of restaurants serving everything from Korean fried chicken to shaved ice desserts.

The city is also home to multiple Korean churches from Baptist to Presbyterian congregations.

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AP reporters Terry Tang in Phoenix, Rebecca Boone in Boise, Idaho, Claudia Lauer in Philadelphia and Ed White in Detroit contributed to this story.

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This version corrects the spelling of the suspect’s name. The correct spelling is Seung Ho Han, not Seung Han Ho.

The death toll from a suicide attack on a security post in north-west Pakistan rose to 14 police officers, authorities said on Sunday morning.

A self-proclaimed breakaway group of the Pakistan Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.

A suicide bomber and several gunmen detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near the post in Bannu, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, late on Saturday, said senior police official Sajjad Khan.

The attack triggered an intense shootout, with some officers being killed in the exchange, while others died later after the building collapsed.

Rescuers conducted a search operation for hours using heavy machinery to retrieve bodies from under the rubble, Khan said, adding that three police officers were wounded in the attack.

Security forces have also launched an operation to track down the perpetrators.

A newly formed militant group, Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan, claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement sent to reporters.

While the group claims it was formed by splinter factions of the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, authorities have accused it of being a front for the TTP.

Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militant violence in recent years, much of it blamed on the TTP, a separate group but an ally of the Afghan Taliban, who returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021.

Islamabad often accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of providing sanctuary to the TTP, a claim that Kabul denies.

Tensions between the two neighbours have persisted, and both sides have engaged in fighting that has killed hundreds of people since late February.

In early April, Afghan and Pakistani officials held peace talks mediated by China. However, despite the talks, sporadic cross-border clashes have continued, though at a lower intensity than before.

In late April, Afghanistan accused Pakistan of committing “war crimes” after missile strikes were launched on northwestern Afghanistan.