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Cristiano Ronaldo scored another European hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Atletico 3-0 in their Champions League semi-final, first leg clash on Tuesday. The Portugal international has now netted back-to-back trebles in the competition after also doing so against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals and put himself on level terms with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi for Champions League hat-tricks (7). Ronaldo wasted no time in putting the home side ahead, nodding home in the ninth minute from a Casemiro cross and produced a fantastic finish in the 73rd minute to double Real’s lead. He rounded off a fine evening for himself and…

Activity in the UK’s manufacturing sector grew at its fastest pace for three years in April, according to a closely-watched survey. The Markit/CIPS UK manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 57.3 from 54.2 in March, well above economists’ expectations. A reading above 50 indicates growth. Markit said the sector enjoyed “solid improvement” last month, with new orders being received at the fastest rate since January 2014. The survey found the main source of new work came from the domestic market, but there was a “solid increase in new export business” due to a combination of better global economic conditions…

A US anti-missile defence system deployed in South Korea is now operational and can defend against North Korean missiles, Seoul has said. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defence interceptor system (THAAD) has “early capability” to respond to North Korea’s nuclear and missile threat, a Defence Ministry spokesman said. South Korean officials, however, told the Reuters news agency it would not be fully operational for some months. The system, set up at a converted golf course in Seongju, in the country’s southeast, has sparked controversy. China sees the system as a threat, and experts have debated whether its security benefits would…

“Stay in the Word, and practise your christianity, no matter the Criticism.” – Rev Dr Chris Oyakhilome D.D (Rhapsody of Realities, April 2017)

Theresa May is to hold her first major showdown with Brussels chiefs since calling a General Election in a bid to strengthen her hand in Brexit negotiations. The Prime Minister will hold talks at Downing Street with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker and the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier. Demands from Brussels for a £50bn Brexit divorce bill and the threat of a Spanish veto on the future of Gibraltar are set to dominate what are certain to be tense discussions. Mrs May is hosting a working dinner in No 10, during what EU officials describe as a “flying…

Taxi-hailing app Uber has announced plans to introduce a flying taxi service in just three year’s time. Uber Elevate would feature electric vehicles capable of vertical take-off and landing, with app users able to book a ride at the push of a mobile phone button. Teaming up with aircraft manufacturers as well as an electric car charger firm, the service would initially launch in Dallas and Dubai by 2020. Uber’s chief product officer Jeff Holden said: “Urban Aviation is a natural next step for Uber in this pursuit, which is why we are working to make ‘push a button, get…

Top Trump administration officials will hold a rare briefing at the White House on Wednesday for the entire US Senate on the situation in North Korea. All 100 senators, who are more used to meeting on Capitol Hill, have been invited to the President’s official residence by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The White House says increased activity around North Korea should not be over-interpreted and is “not a part of something choreographed”. There have been suggestions that…

Over a quarter of people planning to retire this year fear a long-term Brexit hit to their finances, according to research examining their intentions. The study found 27% were worried about damage to their pension values and other income as a consequence of the country’s decision to leave the EU. Prudential, which carried out an online survey last November, said 11% of those who had intended to leave their jobs behind in 2017 had now changed their planned retirement date and 6% were intending to see out their days abroad instead. However, a majority 67% said their intentions had not…

Labour will deliver a pay rise to NHS staff if it wins the General Election, scrapping the existing cap on salaries as part of a three-point pledge for the health service. NHS pay increases are currently subject to a 1% cap that has kept rises below the rate of inflation for seven consecutive years and is due to continue until 2020. Shadow health secretary Jon Ashworth will commit Labour to end the cap, introduce legislation to make “safe staffing” levels a matter of law and restore funding to students taking health-related degrees. In a speech to the UNISON Health Conference…

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election on 8 June. She said Britain needed certainty, stability and strong leadership following the EU referendum. Explaining the decision, Mrs May said: “The country is coming together but Westminster is not.” There will be a Commons vote on the proposed election on Wednesday – Labour have said they will vote with the government. The prime minister needs Parliament’s backing to hold a vote before the next scheduled date of 2020. Explaining her change of heart on an early election, Mrs May said: “I have concluded the…