Northeast Syria is rapidly changing hands, and with it the country’s fragile balance of power.
For more than a decade, Kurdish authorities governed this region with a high degree of autonomy.
Now, Kurdish leaders warn that their way of life – and their political future – is under serious threat.
Clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters are destabilising the northeast and risk derailing Syria‘s already tenuous push towards lasting peace.
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Under the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) – a group that allied with the US and Western powers to defeat the Islamic State – the northeast remained one of the last parts of Syria outside full government control.
That status is now rapidly eroding.
In the city of Hasakah, Kurdish fighters told me they are preparing to defend their land and their communities at any cost.
Many here feel betrayed by Washington, accusing the US of shifting its support toward the new interim government in Damascus.
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Since the beginning of the year, forces loyal to interim President Ahmad al Sharaa have pushed deep into the northeast, attacking Kurdish positions as part of a broader campaign to reunify the country.
Image: Kurdish forces told Sky News they’re still determined to defend their land ‘despite betrayal’
Government troops have retaken cities that were originally captured from ISIS by Kurdish forces, including Raqqa, a predominantly Arab city. There, residents celebrated as Kurdish fighters withdrew.
One of the most consequential takeovers has been al Hawl camp – a vast detention facility holding families linked to the Islamic State. When government forces moved in, scenes of chaos followed.
Nearby, al Roj camp – which the Sky News team visited – remains under Kurdish control. Inside, women and children live in harsh, overcrowded conditions.
‘We want to go out, get an education’
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Zeelan, a Turkish national, was just 12 years old when her parents joined ISIS. She is now 20 and has spent nearly a decade inside the camp.
Image: This woman has been in the camp since she was 12 and worries about dying there
“We want to go out, get an education, and live our lives,” she said.
“We have seen nothing here – no life at all.
“Nine years in this place. Look around – no one can stand it. Anyone from outside who came here, even for just one month, would kill themselves.
“We’ve been here for nine years. I worry about dying here. I can’t see a way out,” she told me.
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Like thousands of others, she remains trapped in legal limbo, with no country willing to take her back.
Image: A Kurdish volunteer at a checkpoint in Qamishli, Syria. Pic: Reuters
The head of al Roj camp, Hikmya Ibrahim, says the atmosphere inside has darkened since government forces began their advance.
“Since the new government took control of Damascus, there have been noticeable changes in the camp,” she said.
“The women are feeling empowered and hopeful, believing that the era of the Islamic State is returning because they perceive ideologically aligned forces to be back in power.”
Image: The head of al Roj says the women there have been hoping IS will return
The offensive is reshaping Syria’s political landscape following the fall of the Assad dynasty. The Kurds’ semi-autonomous region – once stretching across much of the northeast – is now rapidly shrinking.
At stake is control over the vast majority of Syria’s oil and gas reserves, most of which are located in the northeast – vital revenue for a country struggling to rebuild after years of war.
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Despite their losses, the Kurds remain a sizeable military force with long-held aspirations of statehood. Damascus is demanding they disarm and integrate into the national army.
‘Children killed, women tortured’
Kurdish leaders say that is impossible without firm security guarantees and a degree of political autonomy.
In Kurdish-held areas, the new interim government – led by former rebel factions, some with extremist links – is viewed with deep mistrust. And there is widespread unease about what this new chapter may bring.
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Thousands of Kurdish civilians have already fled advancing government forces. Some have taken refuge inside a mosque in the city of Qamishli.
Shireen Abdul Fattah is sheltering there with her family, fearing a full-scale conflict between Kurdish forces and the authorities in Damascus.
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“We were afraid of airstrikes, of death, and of the complete absence of mercy,” she said.
“Children were being killed, women were arrested and tortured. You can see our situation and how we were forced to flee.”
Image: Shireen says the new government remains hostile to Kurdish communities
She described the new leadership in the capital as fundamentally hostile to Kurdish communities.
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“In 2014, the same groups were fighting the Kurds – al Qaeda affiliates and Jabhat al Nusra attacked us,” she said.
“Today, the same man has become the president of Syria, yet he does nothing for us as Kurds.”
At night, armed militias patrol roads across Kurdish regions as tensions continue to rise. A 15-day ceasefire, intended to allow the transfer of ISIS prisoners to a more secure facility in Iraq, is already beginning to fray.
And Kurdish fighters say that if the Syrian army attempts to seize the region by force, they are prepared to fight to the end.
Commuters are seen on a crowded train at Waterloo Station amid the tube strikes. (Picture: Getty)
Two 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers next week have been called off.
The RMT union declared victory in their dispute over hours with Transport for London but insist strikes planned for next month remain on.
The union even announced an additional strike action on 16 and 18 June.
A spokesman said: ‘The dispute over the imposition of a condensed hours four-day week on tube drivers is far from over but London Underground management have taken steps in the right direction and are now taking the matter seriously.
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RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: ‘Through our show of industrial strength and unity, we have forced management into a position where they are now willing to seriously engage with the issues our members want addressing.
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‘Further talks will take place and the dispute remains live.’
The Shout singer appeared on GMB to discuss her sobriety journey, Royal Albert Hall concert, and thoughts on Princess Kate and King Charles
Abbie Bray Deputy Editor for Screen Time and Michelle Marshall
16:35, 18 Mar 2026
Good Morning Britain presenters Susanna Reid and Ed Balls welcomed Lulu on Wednesday’s ITV show, where the singer discussed her thoughts on mortality.
The Shout legend, 77, spoke frankly about her battles with alcohol and conquering her addiction through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The pop icon, whose career has stretched across decades from her 1960s breakthrough, revealed her past drinking issues in her memoir, If You Only Knew, published last year.
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She has now celebrated 12 years of sobriety and is set to return to the Royal Albert Hall stage for a special one-night performance.
The artist was questioned about her recovery journey as host Ed, 59, asked whether she continues to attend AA meetings. But in a poignant revelation, Lulu addressed her own life expectancy.
“To be honest with you, I’ve upped my meetings because I’ve got so much going on, I’m 77, and I think I’m 15, so I run like a mad woman. There’s personal responsibilities,” she explained.
“Also, at my point in life, mortality issues, and you start thinking about your lifespan and wondering about how much longer it’s going to last. There are just issues that you worry about. I’m a bit of a worry wart!”
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Susanna then referenced the Royal Family and mentioned Princess Kate and King Charles’s cancer diagnosis, according to the Express.
“It’s interesting you say that, but the Princess of Wales recently said she’s drunk less alcohol since her cancer diagnosis,” the GMB presenter observed.
Lulu remarked, “That’s a whole other thing. That’s a whole physical problem that she and our king are handling in such a dignified manner. The fact they’re sharing their problems, problems people in life have. Because you look like you’re living on an elevated position in life but you don’t get away with real life issues.”
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On a more uplifting note, the singer expressed her determination to stay positive.
“I’m going to have fun because I’m so lucky,” Lulu revealed. “I have had ups and downs, but I’ve had the most incredible months of my life.
She continued, “But I’ve also had downs. But I never talked about them.”
Susanna complimented Lulu, suggesting the performer has “defied ageing”. The GMB presenter enquired whether abstaining from alcohol had played a role.
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“I think not drinking helps everything,” Lulu responded. “It helps you get clarity, and you’re not carrying a burden of shame and not carrying the responsibility of not sharing. All of this stuff… writing this book was not easy.”
She encouraged anyone battling addiction to reach out for help.
Lulu is set to perform a special one-off concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London on June 1, 2026, marking her six-decade career. The event, which will showcase her greatest hits alongside special guests, aims to raise money for her charity, Lulu’s Mental Health Trust.
With a £10million prize pot up for grabs, this city’s inclusion in the competition has been hailed an ‘extraordinary moment’.
The UK Government has revealed its longlist for the coveted City of Culture 2029 prize. With a variety of busy cities across the UK being included in the list, one vibrant Scottish city is also in the running to claim a whopping £10million prize.
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With the price being awarded every four years, this competition is part of the Prime Minister’s ambition to restore pride in every part of Britain. The previous winner of the City of Culture went to Bradford, with the funding allowing the city to pull off a showstopping cultural programme with over 5,000 events.
In a bid for the title is the Highland’s capital Inverness. To help complete their bid for the competition, Inverness and the other eight longlisted cities will receive £60,000 to be put towards developments. This funding has jumped from £40,000 that was given in the last competition.
The other cities Inverness is up against are Blackpool, Ipswich, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Swindon and Wrexham. This competition will be used to help shine light on local visions and voices in the cities, as well as encourage further local investment.
While the overall winner will receive the hefty prize pot, the three next most impressive bids will get £125,000 each so they can continue with some of their planned projects to help spread cultural pride in the area. Each city in the longlist was recommended by an expert advisory panel from across the UK.
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Following the announcement, Convener of The Highland Council Councillor Bill Lobban has hailed Inverness making the longlist as an “extraordinary moment”, reports the Scotsman.
He said: “I am delighted that Inverness and the Highlands have been longlisted for UK City of Culture. This is an extraordinary moment which recognises the creativity, resilience and cultural richness of communities spread across one of the most unique and diverse regions in the UK.
“This bid celebrates our landscapes, our languages, our young people and our shared ambition for a confident, connected and sustainable future. We are delighted to take this next step and to showcase the Highlands as a place where culture drives opportunity, innovation and pride.”
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This announcement comes shortly after Inverness opened its new £39million Inverness Castle experience, with the museum having served as a sheriff court and prison up until 2020.
Additionally, the UK Government has started its first-ever Town of Culture competition. With over 230 towns from across the UK having already thrown their hat into the ring, other towns are being urged to register before the deadline closes on March 31, 2026.
From the three finalists – one small town, one medium town, and one large town – the winner will earn the title of the UK Town of Culture 2028 and will receive a £3million prize.
Meanwhile, the two runners-up will each receive £250,000 to implement parts of their bid, from a refresh to community infrastructure to electric music festivals.
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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: “For far too long, opportunity has not been shared equally across the country. The UK City of Culture and new UK Town of Culture competitions recognise the enormous contributions made by communities all over the UK who are all part of the story of who we are as a nation.
“I look forward to seeing what the nine longlisted places have in store as they progress in the competition. I also urge any towns thinking about entering the UK Town of Culture competition to seize this opportunity and get involved.
“It’s a chance to show the country what makes them unique and shine a spotlight on their cultural offer, enriching the lives of local people.”
The 11-year-old was struck by an electric Sur-Ron-style motorcycle on Denton Road, Scotswood, Newcastle, at about 5.30pm on Tuesday, March 3. The rider of the motorcycle had left the scene.
The boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries, including a broken leg, and continues to recover.
Four e-bikes police are seeking to trace after serious injury hit and run (Image: Northumbria Police)
Following the incident, an investigation was immediately launched by Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit.
Officers later arrested two 14-year-old boys on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
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Another boy, also aged 14, was arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting dangerous driving.
All three have since been released on police bail, pending further inquiries.
Officers involved in the case today (Wednesday March 18) have issued new images to the public in a bid to trace four motorbikes of interest, and the riders through their clothing.
The identities of those pictured has been hidden, to protect the ongoing investigation as police look to trace the bikes in question.
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Police appeal Denton Road hit and run (Image: Northumbria Police)
Newcastle e-bike hit and run, police appeal (Image: Northumbria Police)
Denton Road hit and run police appeal (Image: Northumbria Police)
Denton Road e-bike it and run appeal (Image: Northumbria Police)
They are especially keen to hear from anyone who has seen any of the bikes in the community or knows where they might be being stored.
Officers would also like to speak to more witnesses who may have further CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage of the incident, or the moments leading up to the collision.
Members of the public can get in touch by sending a direct message on social media, or by using the ‘live chat’ function or ‘report’ forms on the force’s website.
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For those unable to get in touch in those ways, they are advised to ring 101.
Callers are asked to quote incident reference number: NP-20260303-0798.
Jadon Sancho is coming towards the end of his loan spell with Aston Villa and looks set to become a free agent when his contract at Manchester United expires in June
The 23-time England international is currently on loan at Aston Villa, his third spell away from Old Trafford since joining the Red Devils for £73million in 2021. Sancho’s switch to Villa was a dry loan, with no option to buy included.
Although Villa boss Unai Emery recently hinted at keeping the forward, Dortmund are circling. The Times report that after choosing not to target any wingers last summer – due to Nico Kovac’s insistance on playing a 3-4-2-1 formation – the Dortmund manager has changed his mind and approved a move for Sancho.
The former Dortmund star would, however, need to take a significant pay cut on his £300,000-a-week wages at United in order to secure a return to the Signal Iduna Park. Sancho made his name with the Bundesliga club, who signed him from Manchester City in 2017.
Kovac’s side have cash in reserve for the summer transfer window after deciding to let the contracts of Julian Brandt, Niklas Sule and Salih Ozcan run out. Dortmund will therefore save roughly £21million in annual wages and are optimistic that they can convince Sancho, who’s free to sign a pre-contract agreement with a club from abroad.
The 25-year-old spent half a season back at Dortmund in 2024 after he was cast aside by ex-United boss Erik ten Hag. Sancho helped them reach the Champions League final but a permanent move never materialised.
The same happened when Sancho joined Chelsea on loan last season, with the Blues even paying a £5million penalty fee not to sign him permanently. Villa snapped him up on transfer deadline day in September but he’s struggled to make an impact.
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In 29 appearances across all competitions, Sancho has registered one goal and one assist. However, Emery sees potential in him.
Asked in February whether he’d considered signing Sancho permanently, the Villa manager replied: “Not yet, but he is a fantastic player. Hopefully, he can help us by increasing his qualities in our structure like he is doing.
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“He will need another contract, and maybe it could be here. If he plays his best football, we will want him. But also other teams could be involved in the interest for him.”
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If your body skin is permanently parched, these expert-approved hydrators promise smoother, softer results without any grease or stickiness. (Picture: Metro/Getty)
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Dry body skin is very common, and while it’s frustrating dealing with scaly skin, cracked elbows or all-over tightness when you step out of the shower, there are plenty of products that can help.
As a beauty journalist, I’m constantly testing products, so I’ve made my way through my fair share of empties, spanning super expensive body oils that cost upwards of £50, to thrifty high-street finds that are a little over a fiver.
That said, it’s easier said than done to add moisturising every day to your to-do list – often it can be that one step you just can’t be bothered with, especially if you’re rushing out the door in the morning in a hurry.
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I get it. That’s why in this roundup, you’ll find a mix of rich, lavish body butters when you have all the time in the world to indulge, alongside convenient and practical spray moisturisers that barely need to be rubbed in.
My top picks also include a hand cream my eczema-prone skin can’t be without when it’s cold, and the underrated shower gel that keeps any irritation at bay from the moment I step into the shower.
The best body products for dry skin
E45 Daily Hydrating Lotion Spray Moisturiser
I get it, sometimes you just can’t be bothered to moisturise every day, on top of washing your hair, getting enough sleep and keeping up with your skincare routine.
That’s exactly why I love a functional spray moisturiser, and this no frills option from E45 ticks every box.
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Just liberally spritz all over your skin, lightly rub in, and you’re good to go.
It’s particularly ideal if you don’t love heavier textures like an oil or body butter, while also being safe for eczema-prone skin.
It’s fragrance-free, suitable for babies, kids, and adults, and is a bargain.
Vaseline’s Gluta-Hya Overnight Radiance Serum Burst Lotion is a standout favourite for keeping my skin soft and supple before bed.
It’s a weightless jelly texture that bursts into water droplets when you rub it in to leave behind dewy, soft skin with not a hint of dryness.
You don’t need to spend ages applying it either, it sinks into the skin within seconds and outperforms many luxurious body butters and oils I’ve tried in the past.
This is a glorious body butter that I love so much, I’m onto my fifth tub.
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It smells incredible, thanks to the subtle vanilla and coconut scent, but the rich, creamy texture is what keeps me coming back.
When I’m feeling lazy, I often apply it straight to damp skin as soon as I step out of the shower, and it rubs in twice as fast.
It improves texture, dryness on my knees, ankles and elbows and is packed with a cocktail of ingredients including shea butter, squalane, peptide and glycerine that hydrate and moisturise long-term.
I always keep a tub close by, not just because I can’t get enough of the fresh scent, but because it’s a reliable favourite when I want something that rubs in quickly, improves dry skin in a couple of days and doesn’t break the bank.
It never irritates the eczema that shows up around my ankles and all over my knuckles when the weather is cold, and it doesn’t leave me feeling sticky.
Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church is struggling to support all those who need help (Picture: Getty/ Metro/Olivia Murrell)
A central London church where Martin Luther King Jr preached has said they are overwhelmed by the number of homeless people needing help.
Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church said rough sleeping in the capital is ‘out of control’ and ‘beyond anything the church can solve’.
Other churches and charities joined their call for more action and investment from City Hall to address the crisis.
Bloomsbury Central has teamed up with street artist Endless to erect a 7ft statue to highlight the scale of the problem.
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Revd Dr Woodman (left) and Endless (right) have teamed to call for more action on homelessness (Picture: Olivia Murrell)
A record 210,000 Londoners are homeless and living in temporary accommodation, including an estimated 102,000 homeless children.
There are also record numbers of rough sleepers in the capital, at more than 13,000 as of July last year, according to Trust for London.
That represents a 400% increase compared to 2008/2009, despite City Hall’s budget for rough sleeping having gone up fivefold under Sadiq Khan.
Dr Simon Woodman, the minister at Minster of Bloomsbury, said there has been a ‘huge rise in people sleeping on the streets’ since Covid.
He told Metro: ‘I frequently find someone sleeping on the doorstep of the church.
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‘We have people sleeping out the back of the church. It is constant in this area and is definitely getting worse.
‘This situation is getting out of control. It is too big.’
The 7ft statue has the 210,000 figure emblazoned on it (Picture: Olivia Murrell)
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The church has a long history of helping homeless people and let around 15 people sleep in their basement every night as part of Camden’s night shelter scheme, run by C4WS charity.
Revd Woodman said churches like Bloomsbury Central, where Martin Luther King Jr held his first sermon on British soil in 1961, are being overly relied upon by politicians to tackle rough sleeping.
He said: ‘Churches are the safety net. We are not the solution.
‘We need more action at a political level and wider systemic change in the way homelessness is addressed in London.’
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In an effort to put pressure on those in power to act, he agreed to let street artist Endless to put up a new artwork on the church.
The artist’s installation features a life-size mural of a person experiencing homelessness and the large number ‘210,000’ representing the number of homeless in the capital.
Endless, whose work has been included in the permanent collection of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, told Metro: ‘As a Londoner doing street art for 10 years, I have seen the increase in the homeless population.
A ‘tent city’ lines parts of Tottenham Court Road near Bloomsbury Central (Picture: Getty Images)
‘We need more people to notice the problem and the communicate about it.
‘Because the Church is in such a central position in London, we hope it will attract more eyes on the issues.’
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Other charities and churches joined in calls for more to be done to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in London.
The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields, which runs out of the iconic St Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square, said more investment was needed into key resources to support rough sleepers.
The charity’s CEO Pam Orchard told Metro: ‘We are sadly seeing increasing stories of hardship every single day at St Martin-in-the-Fields, here in the heart of the capital.
‘Until we see a substantial increase in investment in affordable and suitable social housing as well as mental health and addiction services, services like ours will continue to be used by the most vulnerable in our society.’
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The number of rough sleepers have reached record highs in London(Picture: Getty Images)
In December 2025, Mayor Khan launched a new London Ending Homelessness Accelerator Programme, backed with £3.5m worth of investment.
The Robes Project, which supports people experiencing homelessness in Lambeth and Southwark, said the sector was also facing a 10% drop in donations.
‘We believe it takes a village to support someone out of homelessness, and that everyone has a part they can play,’ CEO Lisa Moodie added.
The Conservatives joined in the criticisms of how Sadiq Khan has handled homelessness and housebuilding in London.
Sir James Cleverly, the Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, said Labour’s record in the capital had been one of ‘failure’.
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He added: ‘Things are especially bad in Labour-run London, where housebuilding has totally collapsed and Sadiq Khan is plumbing depths of failure not seen the Second World War.
‘This just means more competition for fewer homes.’
Sadiq Khan has pledged to eradicate homelessness by 2030 (Picture: Thomas Krych/Anadolu via Getty Images)
A spokesperson for the Mayor of London touted Mr Khan’s success at helping 20,000 people off London’s streets in his bid to eradicate rough sleeping by 2030.
The statement said: ‘The Mayor is clear that no one should have to sleep rough on our streets and every Londoner deserves a safe and secure home.
‘Sadiq is continuing to lead from the front in London and has supported nearly 20,000 people off the capital’s streets since he became Mayor in 2016.
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‘This winter, the Mayor has funded new prevention programmes to help those in greatest need, building on the £10m investment he made last year – more than any Mayor – establishing a network of ending homelessness hubs covering the whole of the capital.
‘The Mayor remains committed to ending rough sleeping in London by 2030 but clearly there is still more to do and Sadiq will continue working closely with partners, the Government, councils, and experts to build a safer, fairer London for everyone.’
The Senegal national football side has just been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations.
The decision,following misconduct in the tournament final, is controversial but far from unique. It is only the latest example in a string of titles or results being removed in sport.
Ben Johnson 1988
Canada’s Ben Johnson shocked the world with a record-breaking time of 9.79secs in the final of the 100m sprint to secure the gold medal at the Olympics in 1988.
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His performance was the talk of the Games – but just three days later, his reputation was in tatters.
The International Olympic Committee said a sample from the athlete had tested positive for steroids and he had been stripped of his title and disqualified from the Games.
American sprinter Carl Lewis was instead awarded the title for his new American record of 9.92secs in what was one of the most controversial chapters in top-level sport.
Gold medal overturned 18 months on
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This week has also seen another result overturned – 18 months after it was recorded.
Image: Adaejah Hodge. File pic: Reuters
Adaejah Hodge, a sprinter from the British Virgin Islands, picked up gold in the 200m of the 2024 junior world athletics championships in Peru.
Samples taken from the runner found banned substances – GW501516 sulfone and GW501516 sulfoxide.
The Athletics Integrity Unit agreed she had not taken them intentionally. But she was handed a two-year ban, with seven months suspended.
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It meant she lost her 200m title from August 2024. It was awarded instead to Australia’s Torrie Lewis.
Arsenal-Sheffield United FA Cup controversy
The Gunners beat Sheffield United 2-1 in an FA Cup fifth round tie at Highbury in 1999 – but in controversial circumstances.
The Blades kicked the ball out of play to allow a player to receive treatment. But after the resulting throw-in, Arsenal didn’t return possession and instead broke up field for Marc Overmars to score the winning goal.
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Image: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger offered Sheffield United a replay. File pic: Reuters
The furore over the incident gripped the sporting headlines, and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger ended up offering United the chance to wipe the result and replay the tie.
Ten days later the match was played again at Highbury. It ended with the same result – a 2-1 victory for Arsenal.
Bundesliga result changed
In December 2024, Bochum and Union Berlin drew 1-1 in the German Bundesliga.
But after a bad tempered game, Bochum protested about the result due to their goalkeeper Patrick Drewes needing lengthy treatment when he was hit by a lighter thrown from the crowd.
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Image: Bochum’s Patrick Drewes reacts after being hit by a lighter. Pic: Reuters
Drewes did not play on. That left Bochum putting striker Philipp Hoffman in goal as they had already used their substitutes.
Both teams failed to launch any meaningful attacks and the game ended in a draw. But the German Football Association later awarded the game to Bochum, recording a 2-0 victory.
A court later upheld the move despite an appeal from Berlin.
Image: Lance Armstrong pictured in 2005. Pic: Reuters
It came after the American cyclist said he was dropping his fight against the agency’s charges that he used performance-enhancing drugs to win the most prestigious event in the sport from 1999 to 2005.
The USADA claimed the cyclist used banned substances including the blood-booster EPO and steroids, as well as blood transfusions.
Armstrong had insisted he was innocent and sued in a federal court to block the charges, but lost.
Detective Inspector Mark Braithwaite, from the Met’s serious collision investigation unit, said last week: “We are interested in speaking to anyone who saw the incident, but has not yet spoken to police, and would ask them to come forward as soon as possible. We are also particularly interested in dash cam footage or CCTV.”
Firefighters found the moped alight when they arrived
A moped was deliberately set on fire in a Cambridgeshire suburb. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue were called to the fire in Jury Road, Hampton Vale, Peterborough at around 2am today (Wednesday, March 18).
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Firefighters found a moped alight on arrival. A fire spokesperson said: “We were called at 2.11am this morning to reports of a fire in the open on Jury Road in Peterborough.
“A crew from Stanground attended and found a moped on fire. They extinguished the fire and returned to their station by 2.50am.”
The fire was determined to have been started deliberate. Cambridgeshire Police has been contacted for more information.
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