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First UK government flight for Britons stranded in Middle East departs
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (1232+ words) A flight chartered by the government to bring back some Britons stranded in the Middle East has arrived in the UK. The flight, originally scheduled to leave Oman's capital Muscat on Wednesday, had its departure delayed following some technical issues....
Iran latest: New strikes in Iran as Tehran hits US allies in Middle East
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (1741+ words) Iran Responds with Attacks Across the Middle East Iran has launched attacks throughout the Middle East, in response to US and Israeli strikes across its territory Apparent Iranian attacks have been reported in Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait - places with US…...
Freiburg vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: UEFA Europa League stats & head-to-head
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (157+ words) This is the first ever European meeting between SC Freiburg and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Maccabi Tel Aviv have played four away major European matches in Germany previously and have lost all four, each time against a different side (Werder Bremen,…...
BBC Audio | PM | West Midlands Police chief retires amid Maccabi Tel Aviv controversy
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (134+ words) Craig Guildford has retired after months of criticism over a decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa on 6 November. The former Chief Constable of Greater Manchester ... West Midlands Police chief retires amid Maccabi Tel…...
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Confirmed team news
4+ mon, 16+ hour ago (151+ words) Aston Villa make five changes from the team that lost to Liverpool at the weekend. Victor Lindelof, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Jadon Sancho and Donyell Malen come in. Striker Ollie Watkins and captain John McGinn are among those to drop…...
Europa League and Conference League: Forest visit Sturm Graz, Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv
4+ mon, 19+ hour ago (18+ words) Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa feature in the Europa League, while Crystal Palace are in Conference League action....
Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv: Villa Park ban explained
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (346+ words) No Maccabi Tel Aviv fans will be allowed to attend their Europa league match away at Aston Villa. BBC Sport explains how we got to this point and what is behind the controversy. Maccabi Tel Aviv's Villa Park ban explained....
Maccabi Tel Aviv v Hapoel Tel Aviv called off by police after disorder
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (428+ words) Bloomfield Stadium was filled with smoke before the scheduled kick-off The Israeli Premier League derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv was cancelled by police after "violent riots" before kick-off. The police said 12 civilians and three police officers…...
Aston Villa stewards told they could miss Maccabi Tel Aviv match
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (714+ words) Aston Villa are due to host Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League on 6 November Aston Villa told their matchday stewards that they did not have to work at the club's Europa League fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv next month,…...
Wrong to stop Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa match, says PM
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (146+ words) Blocking Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an Aston Villa match is the "wrong decision", the prime minister has said. Followers of the Israeli team will not be allowed to attend the Europe League ... 'Wrong' to block Tel Aviv fans…...