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All in good fun: Clowning around in London church

Clowns at a service honouring Joseph Grimaldi at All Saints Church in London on Feb. 1. Clowns wore their Sunday best to the service in its early years, but switched to their clown outfits in the 1960s.
Clowns at a service honouring Joseph Grimaldi at All Saints Church in London on Feb. 1. Clowns wore their Sunday best to the service in its early years, but switched to their clown outfits in the 1960s.

Now it’s clicking for Viktor Gyokeres, says Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta

Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres (lying down) celebrates scoring their third goal with Gabriel Martinelli during the 3-0 English Premier League win over Sunderland at the Emirates on Feb 7, 2026.
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres (lying down) celebrates scoring their third goal with Gabriel Martinelli during the 3-0 English Premier League win over Sunderland at the Emirates on Feb 7, 2026.

Tottenham gloom deepens, Man Utd salvage point at West Ham

Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 10, 2026  Tottenham Hotspur's Djed Spence and Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke look dejected after the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn
Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 10, 2026  Tottenham Hotspur's Djed Spence and Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke look dejected after the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Chelsea’s 2-2 EPL draw with Leeds United a ‘bitter pill’ for Liam Rosenior

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Leeds United - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - February 10, 2026 Chelsea's Cole Palmer misses a chance to score REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Leeds United - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - February 10, 2026 Chelsea's Cole Palmer misses a chance to score REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

West Ham stalemate a hair-raising result for Manchester United fan

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Manchester United - London Stadium, London, Britain - February 10, 2026 Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee heads wide as West Ham United's Axel Disasi challenges Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Manchester United - London Stadium, London, Britain - February 10, 2026 Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee heads wide as West Ham United's Axel Disasi challenges Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

British police arrest teen suspect after double stabbing at school

Police work at the scene of a stabbing incident that hospitalised two boys, aged 12 and 13, outside Kingsbury High School in London, Britain, February 10, 2026. The London police counter terrorism unit is investigating the incident. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard
Police work at the scene of a stabbing incident that hospitalised two boys, aged 12 and 13, outside Kingsbury High School in London, Britain, February 10, 2026. The London police counter terrorism unit is investigating the incident. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard

Italy's president takes the tram in video tribute to Milan transport

A historic tram travels along a street lined with modern office buildings in Milan, Italy, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
A historic tram travels along a street lined with modern office buildings in Milan, Italy, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

British serial killer 'Suffolk Strangler' gets another life sentence for 1999 murder

FILE PHOTO: Steve Wright, who has been found guilty of murder, is seen in this undated handout file photograph released by Suffolk Police January 14, 2008.  Suffolk Police/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Steve Wright, who has been found guilty of murder, is seen in this undated handout file photograph released by Suffolk Police January 14, 2008.  Suffolk Police/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

US animal rights activist can be extradited from UK over 2003 bombings

London-based Singapore actress Nathania Ong to play the lead in SRT’s Legally Blonde musical

Nathania Ong says co-starring alongside a mainly Asian cast is “truly the cherry on top”.
Nathania Ong says co-starring alongside a mainly Asian cast is “truly the cherry on top”.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.