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Boris Johnson, the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary has described as a ‘tragedy’ the ouster of former Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi. Johnson during the week became the first top western diplomat to visit the war ravaged north African nation. He told the BBC that western powers ‘were way over-optimistic’ about Libya’s future post-Gaddafi. Whiles stressing that Libya was more divided than ...

Uber has chosen Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi to be its chief executive, ending months of speculation in the firm’s search for a new leader. The decision was made by Uber’s board late on Sunday, a source told the BBC, but the company has made no official announcement. Mr Khosrowshahi would replace Travis Kalanick, who resigned in June following pressure from ...

MANCHESTER UNITED will be hoping to make it three wins from three against Leicester – Express Sport brings you all the team news. Manchester United make one change, bringing in Anthony Martial for Marcus Rashford after winning both their Premier League games 4-0. Wes Morgan and Jamie Vardy return for Leicester despite suffering back and foot injuries against Brighton. Harry ...

GARETH BALE is better off at Real Madrid than Manchester United, according to Wales boss Chris Coleman. Gareth Bale has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid this summer with a return to the Premier League mooted. Express Sport understands Jose Mourinho is keen to bring the 28-year-old to Manchester United but could hold off until next summer. ...

ANTONIO CANDREVA has been linked with a move from Inter Milan to Chelsea this summer, but how could the Blues look if they sign the Italian? Antonio Conte has been frustrated with Chelsea’s lack of activity in the transfer market this summer, and the Blues boss is on the hunt for reinforcements before deadline day. Willy Caballero, Antonio Rudiger, Tiemoue ...

Conor McGregor claimed he has never seen Floyd Mayweather in worse physical shape as the pair exchanged words at a raucous weigh-in in Las Vegas. McGregor weighed in at 153lbs for Saturday’s 154lb fight, with Mayweather 149.5lbs, before a face-off that drew roars from the thousands in attendance. McGregor screamed in the face of his rival and paraded around the ...

THE European Union (EU) has threatened to stop sending development aid to countries that do not send failed asylum seekers back home as the bloc attempts to handle the ongoing migrant crisis. Brussels for the first time has threatened access to its markets to try and curb the huge numbers of people crossing the Mediterranean and becoming economic migrants. And ...

Tweet Celebrity US bodybuilder Rich Piana has died after being put into a medically-induced coma two weeks ago. His estranged wife Sarah confirmed the news on Instagram. She wrote: “I’m in tears writing this that @1dayumay has just passed away. I can barely believe this… I am so saddened & heartbroken that he didn’t make it. “I just want to ...

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho has claimed Wayne Rooney told him he would retire from international duty with England. Rooney, who left Manchester United for Everton earlier this summer, stunned the footballing world by announcing his international retirement on Wednesday. But though it came as a shock to many, Jose Mourinho claims the 31-year-old had contacted him to inform him ...

Angola’s ruling MPLA party has won the country’s parliamentary election, provisional results suggest. The party received 61% of votes cast during Wednesday’s ballot, the Angolan electoral commission said on Friday. The opposition Unita party, which received 27%, disputes the commission’s count. João Lourenço will take up the presidency, after an election marking the end of nearly four decades in power for ...