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Arteta Apologises to Chelsea Boss Rosenior After Touchline Dispute

EPL: Arteta Apologises to Chelsea Boss Rosenior After Touchline Dispute

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has apologised to Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior following a pre-match disagreement over pitch encroachment ahead of their League Cup semi-final second leg on Tuesday, February 11. The incident occurred during the warm-up before kickoff, after members of Arsenal’s technical staff were seen entering Chelsea’s half of the pitch. Rosenior visibly objected, insisting they return to their designated area, and later voiced his frustration despite Arsenal’s 1–0 victory, which sealed a 4–2 aggregate win and booked their place in the final. Speaking after the match, Rosenior said he felt the situation disrupted Chelsea’s preparations and momentarily crossed a line of respect. “I’ve never asked my team or coaches to encroach on the opposition’s territory,” he said. “I didn’t think it was right where they were operating; it affected our warm-up. I asked them to stay in their half. I have a lot of respect for Mikel, but in that moment, I didn’t think that respect was shown to my team.” Addressing the issue ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming Premier League clash against Sunderland, Arteta acknowledged the complaint and offered an apology, stressing there was no intention to disrespect Chelsea. “It’s his opinion, and we respect everybody,” Arteta said. “If at any point one of the staff members did that, we apologise. It’s very common in football, especially with goalkeepers needing to kick long balls.” With the win, Arsenal progressed to the League Cup final, where they will face Manchester City on March 22. Arteta’s side now shifts focus back to the Premier League, holding a six-point lead at the top of the table ahead of a crucial away fixture against Liverpool. Despite growing title talk, Arteta remained cautious, insisting his attention is firmly on the next challenge. “We are far from that,” he said. “Sunderland have been on an incredible run all season. We know how complex the match will be. It’s another opportunity to win and improve our position.” Arsenal remain active in four competitions this season as they continue their push for a first major trophy since lifting the FA Cup in 2020.

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Morocco Coach Regragui Tenders Resignation After AFCON Final Defeat

Morocco Coach Regragui Tenders Resignation After AFCON Final Defeat

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Morocco’s head coach, Walid Regragui, has reportedly submitted his resignation to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation following the Atlas Lions’ narrow loss to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final. According to Morocco World News, Regragui is said to be mentally and physically drained after an intense tournament. With preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup already underway, the pressure of continuous high-level competition is believed to have contributed to his decision. Local reports indicate that the Moroccan Football Federation has not accepted the resignation and is actively trying to persuade the 49-year-old coach to remain in charge. Should he eventually step down, Regragui is expected to attract interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League. Although born in France, Regragui represented Morocco during his playing career, turning out for clubs such as Toulouse, AC Ajaccio, Grenoble, and Racing Santander. However, his greatest success has come in management, most notably winning the CAF Champions League with Wydad Casablanca. Widely regarded as the most successful head coach in Morocco’s history, Regragui came agonisingly close to ending the nation’s long wait for international silverware, with the AFCON final defeat leaving them just one penalty away from their first major trophy since 1976. Since his appointment in 2022, Regragui has overseen a golden era for Moroccan football, leading the Atlas Lions to a historic fourth-place finish at the 2022 World Cup and an impressive run at AFCON 2025, further cementing his legacy despite the recent setback.

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White House Defends Trump After Backlash Over Video Featuring Obamas As Monkeys

White House Defends Trump After Backlash Over Video Featuring Obamas As Monkeys

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The White House has responded to mounting criticism after President Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Socialthat briefly depicted former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. The 62-second clip, which centers on claims of irregularities in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, includes a fleeting scene near the end where the Obamas’ faces appear superimposed on ape-like figures dancing to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” The imagery appears for roughly one second and carries a watermark linked to a pro-Trump account on X. The post quickly sparked outrage, with critics pointing out that portraying Black public figures as primates is a long-standing racist trope. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the video, calling it “disgusting behavior” and urging Republicans to denounce it. Advocacy group Republicans Against Trump also criticised the post, describing it as racially offensive. In response, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed the backlash, though she did not directly address accusations of racial insensitivity. In a statement, she said the video was part of an internet meme portraying Trump as the “King of the Jungle,” with Democrats cast as characters from The Lion King universe. “This is fake outrage,” Leavitt said, urging critics to focus on issues she said matter more to Americans. She further pointed to a longer version of the video posted last year by the same account, which features various political figures represented as different animals, including Kamala Harris, Hakeem Jeffries, and Whoopi Goldberg, while Trump is depicted as a lion. Trump’s social media activity has frequently attracted controversy. He was banned from Facebook and X following the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, later launching Truth Social as an alternative platform. His accounts on major platforms were subsequently restored. The video was shared alongside renewed claims by Trump alleging widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, which he lost to Joe Biden, despite multiple investigations finding no evidence to support such claims. In the clip, a cybersecurity commentator alleges coordinated vote-counting pauses and the manipulation of voting machines in favor of Biden. Trump reposted the video twice, and despite its brief appearance, the Obamas’ portrayal has continued to fuel online debate, with critics accusing the president of promoting racially charged imagery, while the White House maintains the criticism is overblown.

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Japan To Restart World’s Largest Nuclear Plant After Alarm Glitch

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Japan is set to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant next week, marking the first time a Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO)-operated reactor will return to service since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. The restart follows a brief shutdown caused by a technical issue during an earlier attempt. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, plant chief Takeyuki Inagaki confirmed that the reactor is scheduled to be powered up on February 9. The facility was initially restarted on January 21, but operations were halted the next day after an alarm was triggered in the monitoring system. Inagaki explained that the alert was due to incorrect settings, which caused the system to react to harmless fluctuations in electrical current. According to him, the problem has now been corrected, and the reactor is safe to operate. Commercial electricity generation is expected to begin on or after March 18, subject to the completion of another safety inspection. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, regarded as the largest nuclear power station in the world by capacity, has remained dormant for over a decade following Japan’s nationwide nuclear shutdown after the Fukushima earthquake and tsunami. Only one of the plant’s seven reactors is included in the current restart plan. The move aligns with Japan’s renewed push toward nuclear energy as part of efforts to cut fossil fuel use, meet growing electricity demands — including those driven by artificial intelligence technologies — and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. However, the decision remains controversial at the local level. A survey conducted by Niigata prefecture in September showed that around 60 percent of residents oppose the restart, while 37 percent support it. Critics point to seismic risks, noting the plant’s location near an active fault line and its history of being impacted by a major earthquake in 2007. In January, opponents submitted a petition containing nearly 40,000 signatures urging authorities to halt the restart.

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I Wish I could Correct So Many Mistakes I Made In The Past – 2Face

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Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has openly reflected on his past, admitting that he made several mistakes in both his personal life and music career. The veteran singer made the disclosure in a preview of an upcoming episode of the Mic On podcast, where he spoke candidly about regret, growth and accountability. According to him, there are many moments he wishes he could revisit and handle differently. “There are so many things I wish I could rewind and do better,” he said. “As human beings, there are times when we get overwhelmed or fail to make the best decisions. My thick skin is weaker now.” Addressing reports surrounding his alleged altercation with his new wife, Natasha Osawaru, and his subsequent arrest in London in October 2025, the African Queen crooner admitted he was at fault. “I was angry that day. It was an unfortunate incident,” 2Face said, taking responsibility for the episode. The comments mark a rare moment of public self-reflection from the music legend, signalling a more introspective phase in his life and career.

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Leicester City

Leicester City Handed Six Point Deduction Over Financial Rule Breach

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Former Premier League champions Leicester City have been hit with a six-point deduction after an independent commission found the club in breach of the EFL’s Profit and Sustainability (P&S) rules for the 2023/24 season. The sanction, recommended by the commission and approved by the EFL board on Thursday, sees the Foxes drop from 17th to 20th in the Championship standings, leaving them outside the relegation zone only on goal difference. Leicester are currently without a manager following the dismissal of Marti Cifuentes last month. The commission, appointed under Premier League regulations in May 2025, ruled that Leicester exceeded the permitted P&S threshold by £20.8 million across the three-year monitoring period ending in 2023/24. The case was initially examined after an arbitration tribunal determined that jurisdiction could shift between the EFL and Premier League following the club’s promotion back to the top flight in 2024. In addition to the overspend, the Foxes were also found to have breached Premier League rules by failing to submit their annual financial accounts when requested. Reacting to the decision, Leicester said in a statement that it was “disappointed” by the ruling and would consider its next steps. The club argued that the points deduction was disproportionate and failed to adequately account for the mitigating circumstances presented, warning of its potential impact on their sporting objectives this season. The ruling is separate from a previous case involving the 2022/23 season, where Leicester successfully avoided a points deduction after an appeal board ruled that the Premier League commission lacked jurisdiction, as the relevant accounting period extended beyond the club’s relegation from the top flight. Despite that earlier victory, Thursday’s decision leaves Leicester facing renewed pressure in the Championship as they battle to avoid relegation.

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I don’t think about winning Ballon d’Or award anymore– Lamine Yamal

I Don’t Think About Winning Ballon D’or Anymore – Lamine Yama’s

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Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has played down talk of individual honours, saying winning the Ballon d’Or is no longer a personal priority as he shifts his focus to collective success with both club and country. The Spanish international finished second in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings behind Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé, despite enjoying a highly successful season with Barcelona. Yamal helped the Catalan giants secure La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España. Speaking in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, the teenage star described individual awards as unpredictable, stressing that they are influenced by factors beyond a player’s control. “I don’t think about it,” Yamal said. “If you focus too much on an award like that, you won’t get any clear answers. It depends on what you win, how you perform and who is voting. It’s not decided by your performances alone.” Yamal explained that his main motivation now lies in enjoying football and contributing to team success rather than chasing personal recognition. “I just want to enjoy myself and win trophies with Barcelona and the national team,” he added. “My game isn’t about statistics. Sometimes I play well and don’t score, other times I score and don’t play as well. What matters to me is playing well, helping the team win and continuing on that path.”

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Trump Launches ‘TrumpRx’ Platform to Cut Prescription Drug Prices

Trump Launches ‘TrumpRx’ Platform to Cut Prescription Drug Prices

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US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new self-branded online platform, TrumpRx, designed to help Americans access significantly cheaper prescription medications, including weight-loss and fertility drugs. Speaking at a White House event on Thursday, February 5, Trump said the website, TrumpRx.gov, connects consumers directly to pharmaceutical companies’ discount programmes, allowing them to purchase commonly used medications at reduced prices. “Starting tonight, dozens of the most commonly used prescription drugs will be available at dramatic discounts for all consumers,” Trump said, noting that Americans have historically paid more for medications than people in other developed countries. The initiative forms part of Trump’s broader push to address rising living costs ahead of the November midterm elections, with Republicans facing the possibility of losing control of Congress. Trump revealed that pharmaceutical heavyweights Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have agreed to slash prices on their popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs through the platform. Under the programme, Ozempic is expected to drop from over $1,000 per month to $199, while Wegovy will reportedly fall from about $1,300 to $199, with prices set to gradually increase after an initial two-month period. During the launch event, officials introduced a woman described as the first TrumpRx user, who successfully obtained a fertility drug at a discounted rate. Mehmet Oz, television personality and current head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the reduced costs could significantly expand access to fertility treatments. According to the White House, TrumpRx is debuting with discounts on more than 40 widely used prescription drugs. Consumers can search for medications on the website, print a discount coupon and present it at participating pharmacies to receive the reduced price. The platform builds on Trump’s recent pricing agreements with major drugmakers, encouraging them to adopt a “Most Favoured Nation” pricing model, which ties US drug prices to the lowest rates offered in other wealthy nations. In exchange, pharmaceutical companies have reportedly received incentives such as relief from administration-imposed tariffs. Trump has also urged countries including Britain and France to adopt similar pricing structures — a move that has caused diplomatic friction, particularly with French President Emmanuel Macron. Although the president previously downplayed concerns about drug affordability, he has increasingly shifted focus to consumer costs amid soft approval ratings on the economy. Republicans have privately warned that voter frustration over prices could damage their chances in the midterms. Trump has further cautioned that a Republican loss of Congress could reopen the door to impeachment efforts, adding political urgency to his latest economic push.

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