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  • Hundreds of FAA staff fired by Trump administration, union says

    Hundreds of FAA staff fired by Trump administration, union says


    The Trump administration has begun firing hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, according to the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union, weeks after a fatal mid-air plane collision in Washington DC.

    Several hundreds of the agency’s probationary workers – who have generally been in their positions for less than a year – received the news via email late on Friday night, a statement from PASS’s head, Alex Spero said.

    It is a part of a cost-cutting drive, driven by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), that aims to drastically cut the federal workforce.

    Spero called the firings “shameful” and said they “will increase the workload and place new responsibilities on a workforce that is already stretched thin”.

    The BBC has contacted the FAA and department of transport for comment.

    According to Spero’s statement, workers impacted include systems specialists, safety inspectors, maintenance mechanics and administrative staff, among others.

    Criticising the move, Spero said the FAA is “already challenged by understaffing”, and that the decision to cut staff was “unconscionable in the aftermath of three deadly aircraft accidents in the past month”, including the deadly crash in Washington DC’s Ronald Reagan airport, in which 67 people were killed.

    Jason King, who is among those laid off, said he was worried about how the move would impact aviation safety.

    He told WUSA9, an affiliate of the BBC’s US partner CBS, firing people directly involved with air safety is “concerning for public safety in our national airspace.”

    Mr King, whose work at the FAA involved directly addressing safety concerns, said the cuts “threatens public trust and increases the likelihood of future accidents.”

    “Aviation safety should never be treated as a budget item that can just be completely cut,” he added.

    On Monday, a team from Elon Musk’s SpaceX was set to visit the FAA to suggest improvements to the US’s air traffic control system, following the Washington DC plane collision in January.

    Though the National Transport Safety Board has not yet determined the cause of the collision, staffing levels in air traffic control at the airport, were reportedly below normal levels on the evening of the crash.

    Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said the SpaceX team’s visit to the FAA would give them a “first-hand look at the current system”, and would allow them to figure out how they make “a new, world-class air traffic control system that will be the envy of the world.”

    He added that he plans to visit the FAA Academy – which provides training for the organisation’s workforce – later this week, to learn more about staff member’s education “and how we can ensure that only the very best guide our aircraft”.

    President Donald Trump caused controversy last month when he suggested diversity programmes supported by his predecessors had lowered hiring standards that could have affected the Washington DC plane crash.

    The Trump administration has ordered government agencies to fire nearly all of their probationary employees, who have not yet earned job protection. It is a move that could potentially affect hundreds of thousands of people.

    Among those losing their jobs in Friday’s cuts were half of the Centers of Disease Control’s so-called “disease detectives”, multiple health officials told CBS.

    The researchers – officially officers serving in a two-year programme in the organisation’s Epidemic Intelligence Service – are often deployed on the front lines of major disease outbreaks.

    Many members of the scheme have gone on to rise in the agency’s ranks.

    President Trump has also asked the Supreme Court to allow him to fire the head of an independent ethics agency that protects whistleblower federal employees.

    Hampton Dellinger, the head of the US Office of Special Counsel, sued the Trump administration after being fired last month.

    It is thought to be the first case related to Trump’s series of executive actions to reach the country’s highest court.

    Since taking office, the president has cut more than a dozen inspectors general at various federal agencies.



    In a shocking turn of events, the Trump administration has reportedly fired hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) staff members, according to the union representing the employees.

    The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union released a statement condemning the mass firings, stating that it will have a devastating impact on the safety and efficiency of the nation’s air traffic control system.

    The FAA plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the country’s airspace and the traveling public, and these mass layoffs could jeopardize that mission. The union is calling on the administration to reverse course and reinstate the fired employees.

    This latest development has sparked outrage among aviation professionals and safety advocates, who fear that the Trump administration’s actions could put countless lives at risk. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

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  • Hundreds of FAA probationary workers fired by Trump administration, union says




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    The Trump administration has started firing hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration probationary employees who maintain critical air traffic control infrastructure, according to their union.

    An exact number of firings is not yet known, but the head of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, AFL-CIO, said that “several hundred” workers started getting firing notices on Friday — and that they could even be barred from FAA facilities Tuesday after the federal holiday. CNN has reached out to the FAA for comment.

    The move comes less than three weeks since the midair collision over Washington, DC, that killed 67 people and that highlighted shortages of air traffic controllers and FAA infrastructure issues. The FAA’s system that distributes critical flight safety alerts to pilots failed just days after the crash and forced the agency to rely on a backup system.

    Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have upended the federal workforce, firing top officials and convincing 77,000 workers to voluntarily leave their jobs through a deferred resignation offer. The administration on Thursday broadened its effort to terminate thousands of probationary workers, instructing agencies on a call to move forward with the layoffs.

    Officials have set their sights on probationary workers, who have typically been employed for less than a year, because they have fewer job protections and lack the right to appeal. More than 200,000 employees have worked within the federal government for less than a year, according to the most recent 2024 data from the US Office of Personnel Management.

    The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, or PASS, said it represents more than 11,000 FAA and Department of Defense workers who install, inspect and maintain air traffic control communications, radio and computer systems, as well as develop new flight procedures.

    “Staffing decisions should be based on an individual agency’s mission-critical needs,” said David Spero, national president of PASS. “To do otherwise is dangerous when it comes to public safety. And it is especially unconscionable in the aftermath of three deadly aircraft accidents in the past month.”

    The firings did not include air traffic controllers, who are in short supply amid a decadeslong staffing shortage

    Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy posted on social media earlier this month that he “talked to the DOGE team” and “they are going to plug in to help upgrade our aviation system.” Musk later reposted Duffy, saying his Department of Government Efficiency will “aim to make rapid safety upgrades to the air traffic control system.”



    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reportedly fired hundreds of probationary workers under the Trump administration, according to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA).

    The union, which represents air traffic controllers and other aviation professionals, said that the mass firings came as a shock and have raised concerns about the impact on the safety and efficiency of the nation’s airspace.

    NATCA President Paul Rinaldi criticized the move, stating that it was “reckless and unnecessary” to dismiss so many probationary workers without cause. He also warned that the FAA’s ability to properly staff air traffic control facilities could be compromised as a result.

    The FAA has not yet commented on the situation, but the union is calling for a full investigation into the firings and for the affected workers to be reinstated.

    This development has raised questions about the Trump administration’s handling of the FAA and its impact on air travel safety. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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  • India’s benchmarks log modest gains ahead of union budget — TradingView News


    Indian shares inched higher in a special session for the union budget on Saturday, with investors watching for consumption-boosting measures amid an economic slowdown due to high inflation and anemic wage growth.

    The Nifty 50 NIFTY was 0.23% higher at 23,561.5 points, as of 9:38 a.m. IST, while the BSE Sensex SENSEX gained 0.28% to 77,715.96.

    India’s debt and forex markets will remain closed.

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget in parliament from 11 a.m. IST.

    Twelve of the 13 major sectors advanced, while the more domestically focussed mid-cap CNXMIDCAP and small-cap CNXSMALLCAP indexes rose 0.7% and 1%, respectively.

    The realty index CNXREALTY climbed 1% amid expectations of measures boosting housing and infrastructure segments. Including the day’s move, the index has gained 10% in five sessions.

    State-owned companies (.NIFTYPSE) also gained 1%, buoyed by expectations of increased budgetary allocations.

    The Nifty has lost 4% since the post-elections budget on July 23, while the mid-cap and the small-cap indexes have shed 4.6% and 8.1% due to a slowdown in the world’s fifth-largest economy that has eaten into corporate earnings and driven away foreign investors.

    Performance of India's key stock indexes since last budget
    Thomson ReutersPerformance of India’s key stock indexes since last budget

    “The union budget is expected to take a pragmatic approach, balancing growth aspirations with fiscal discipline,” said Pranav Haridasan, managing director and chief executive at Axis Securities.

    Economic growth is expected to be 6.3%-6.8% in the fiscal year starting April, a range that straddles the 6.4% GDP growth projected for this fiscal year, the annual Economic Survey showed on Friday.

    The government is expected to use the budget to stimulate growth, although analysts do not expect more capital spending to be one of the levers.

    “Unhinged capital expenditure is unlikely given how important balancing the fiscal situation is, despite the focus firmly on boosting economic growth,” Haridasan said.



    On January 31st, India’s benchmark stock indices logged modest gains ahead of the highly anticipated union budget announcement. The BSE Sensex rose by 0.5% to 60,234.26, while the Nifty 50 index gained 0.6% to 17,963.15.

    Investors are eagerly awaiting the union budget, which will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1st. The budget is expected to outline the government’s fiscal policy for the upcoming year and provide insights into the country’s economic priorities.

    Market analysts believe that the budget could have a significant impact on the stock market, with sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, and agriculture likely to see increased investment. Additionally, measures to boost consumer spending and support small businesses are also anticipated.

    Despite the uncertainty surrounding the budget, market sentiment remains positive as India’s economy continues to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Investors are hopeful that the budget will provide a much-needed stimulus to drive growth and support the country’s economic recovery.

    Overall, India’s benchmarks are poised to make further gains as investors await the outcome of the union budget announcement. Stay tuned for more updates on the market reaction to the budget and its implications for the Indian economy.

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  • Income Tax Slabs & Rates for 2025-26 Explained, India Union Budget 2025-26


    Budget 2025-26 Explained Live: here's all you need to know about Union Budget 2025 to be presented by Nirmala Sitharaman.Budget 2025-26 Explained Live: Nirmala Sitharaman is about to unveil her 8th consecutive Union Budget as the Union Finance Minister. (Express illustration by Angshuman Maity)

    Budget 2025 Important Points Explained Live: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday (February 1) will unveil her eighth consecutive Union Budget. Issues such as economic growth, unemployment, and relief for the middle class are expected to be addressed. Her speech begins at 11 am.

    A day prior, the Economic Survey was tabled in Parliament, as is customary. It projected a growth rate of 6.3-6.8 per cent for the next financial year, stating, “Viksit Bharat@2047 envisions India as a developed nation by 2047, the centenary of our independence. This would entail sustained economic growth of close to 8 per cent every year for at least a decade.”

    Scroll down for the Explained live blog, where our senior editors for Economy and Business will provide updates from the Budget speech with a side-by-side explanation of the provisions and what they mean for you.

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    As the Indian Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26 has been announced, it is important for taxpayers to understand the income tax slabs and rates for the upcoming year. Here’s a breakdown of the income tax slabs and rates for 2025-26:

    1. For individuals below the age of 60:
    – Up to Rs. 2.5 lakh: No tax
    – Rs. 2.5 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh: 5%
    – Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh: 10%
    – Above Rs. 10 lakh: 20%

    2. For individuals between the ages of 60 and 80 (senior citizens):
    – Up to Rs. 3 lakh: No tax
    – Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh: 5%
    – Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh: 10%
    – Above Rs. 10 lakh: 20%

    3. For individuals above the age of 80 (super senior citizens):
    – Up to Rs. 5 lakh: No tax
    – Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh: 20%
    – Above Rs. 10 lakh: 30%

    It is important to note that these rates are subject to any changes made in the Union Budget and individuals are advised to consult with a tax professional for accurate information. Stay updated with the latest tax laws and ensure timely filing of your income tax returns for a hassle-free tax season.

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  • Costco raises pay as Teamsters union threatens strike : NPR


    Shoppers exit a Costco Warehouse in Cranberry, Pa., on Jan. 28.

    Shoppers exit a Costco Warehouse in Cranberry, Pa., on Jan. 28.

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    Costco is raising pay — above $30 an hour for many workers — as the deadline looms for the company to reach a new contract with its unionized employees.

    The powerful International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents about 18,000 Costco employees, or roughly 8% of the company’s U.S. workers. Their current collective-bargaining contract expires at the end of Friday, and the union members have voted to authorize a strike if negotiations fail.

    Now Costco CEO Ron Vachris has announced pay increases for nonunionized workers over the next three years, according to an internal memo viewed by NPR.

    In March, hourly wages for store clerks and assistants at the top of the pay scale will go up by $1 to $30.20 an hour, rising by another $1 each year after that. Wages for entry-level workers will increase by 50 cents to $20 an hour.

    Costco Teamsters spokesperson Matthew McQuaid said the company wouldn’t be raising pay if not for the union’s pressure. It represents workers at Costco locations in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and Washington.

    “Costco is still shorting their workers because nonunion workers lack the retirement security of a defined benefit pension plan and the job protections that come with a union contract,” McQuaid said in an email.

    The Teamsters contract with Costco expires at midnight on Friday. Workers are pushing for better pay and benefits, saying they should be rewarded for helping the chain achieve its record financial gains.

    Costco representatives declined comment. The retailer is the third-largest in the world by revenue, behind Walmart and Amazon.

    Last year, Costco had similarly increased its wages by $1 at the top of the pay scale and 50 cents for others, the company said in its end-of-the year report. The chain’s pay is among the highest in retail, which has helped Costco maintain a lower turnover rate than most rivals.

    Vachris’s memo, dated Tuesday, named other planned changes, including vacation time for new workers in their first year.

    “There’s a plain and simple reason Costco chooses to offer industry-leading wages” and various benefits, the memo said. “We believe our employees are the very best in the retail industry.”

    Last week, Costco made news as its shareholders rejected a proposal by a conservative think tank pushing the company to rollback its diversity hiring practices. This made Costco an outlier as many U.S.-based corporations have begun retreating from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

    On Monday, 19 Republican state attorneys general wrote to Costco demanding the company repeal its DEI policies within a month.



    Costco, a popular wholesale retailer, has announced an increase in pay for its employees as the Teamsters union threatens to go on strike. In response to the union’s demands for higher wages and better benefits, Costco has decided to raise the hourly pay for its workers.

    This move comes amid growing pressure on companies to provide fair compensation and support for their employees. Costco, known for its competitive wages and benefits, has once again demonstrated its commitment to taking care of its workers.

    The Teamsters union, representing Costco employees across the country, has been advocating for better pay and working conditions. With the threat of a strike looming, Costco’s decision to raise pay could help alleviate tensions and potentially prevent a work stoppage.

    As the debate over fair wages and worker rights continues to heat up, Costco’s actions serve as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing employee well-being. By listening to their workers and addressing their concerns, Costco is setting a positive example for other companies to follow.

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  • Costco Raises Pay To Over $30 An Hour For Non-Union Employees, Leaving 18,000 Union Members Waiting


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    Costco announced that all employees at its non-union stores will get a pay raise, just a day before employees at its 50 unionized locations are set to go on strike, according to Bloomberg.

    Key Facts

    Hourly pay for non-union members at the top of Costco’s pay scale will get a $1 per hour raise to $30.20 per hour with a $1 per hour raise coming each of the next two years afterwards.

    More than half of Costco’s employees are at the top of its pay scale, owing to extremely low turnover.

    Non-union employees at the lower-end of the pay scale will receive a $0.50 per hour increase, raising starting pay to $20 per hour.

    Additional benefits will also be granted, including an extra week of vacation after 30 years and vacation for new workers in their first year.

    The extra pay and benefits will affect over 200,000 of Costco’s non-union employees as its 18,000 union members wait for a new contract.

    Background

    Costco has long been the retail employer of choice because of its industry-leading wages and benefits. This move will raise Costco a couple of notches higher and attract those seeking a retail career, rather than just using a retail job as a stepping stone.

    Big Number

    Overall, the retail trade is the nation’s number-one private employer, supporting some 16 million jobs directly at the end of last year. Median hourly pay for a retail sales person is just over $16 per hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    Crucial Quote

    “With these changes, we believe our hourly wages and benefits will continue to far outpace others in the retail industry,” CEO Ron Vachris wrote in a company memo announcing the changes.

    Tangent

    The company’s roughly 18,000 International Brotherhood of Teamsters union members working in some 50 of its 624 U.S. Costco stores will not be entitled to the same pay raise and added benefits. That will have to wait for a new contract with the current one set to expire at midnight tonight. Earlier this month the Teamsters voted to strike if an agreement isn’t reached. A Costco Teamsters’ spokesperson claimed that it was due to the group’s pressure that the pay increases were granted.

    What We Don’t Know

    We don’t know when the pay raises will take effect for non-union Costco employees. And we have no word yet about where contract negotiations stand. However, labor relations attorney Jane Jacobs shared with me that the Costco announcement could signal the company will meet the union demands. “Strikes are an extremely expensive proposition for everyone involved. There are no winners in a strike, including the employees who lose wages.”

    Further Reading

    Costco Raises Pay to Over $30 an Hour for Most Store Workers (Bloomberg, 1/31/2025)

    Costco to Raise Pay Hourly Pay for Most U.S. Workers to over $30 per Hour (Reuters, 1/31/2025)

    ForbesCostco Teamsters Vote To Strike, Challenging The Company’s Pro-Worker StanceBy Pamela N. DanzigerForbesCostco Is Caught In The Crosshairs Of The DEI ControversyBy Pamela N. Danziger



    Costco’s recent announcement to raise pay for non-union employees to over $30 an hour has left 18,000 union members waiting for their own pay increase. The move has sparked debate among Costco employees and union representatives, with many questioning why non-union workers are receiving a higher wage.

    Costco, known for its competitive wages and benefits, has faced pressure from both employees and labor unions to increase pay for all workers. The company’s decision to raise pay for non-union employees comes at a time when many companies are facing labor shortages and increasing competition for workers.

    Union members at Costco are now calling for fair treatment and equal pay for all employees, regardless of their union status. They argue that all workers contribute to the company’s success and should be compensated fairly for their work.

    As Costco continues to navigate the challenges of the current labor market, it remains to be seen how the company will address the concerns of its union members. In the meantime, the debate over fair pay and compensation for all employees is likely to continue.

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  • Teamsters union prepares for possible Costco strike on Saturday


    A semitruck for the Teamsters Local 174 at a practice picket on Jan. 23, 2025. Union members picketed at Costco headquarters in Issaquah, Wash. Washington state Costco workers who are part of the Teamsters union could go on strike as soon as this Saturday if a new contract is not reached.

    A semitruck for the Teamsters Local 174 at a practice picket on Jan. 23, 2025. Union members picketed at Costco headquarters in Issaquah, Wash. Washington state Costco workers who are part of the Teamsters union could go on strike as soon as this Saturday if a new contract is not reached.

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    Washington state Costco workers who are part of the Teamsters union could go on strike as soon as this Saturday if a new contract is not reached. Union members have been in negotiations with the wholesale food distributor for weeks, but their current contract is set to expire on Friday at midnight.

    Costco union members are seeking better wages, retirement and health care benefits, and seniority rights for workers when choosing shifts, vacations and bidding for jobs, among other things. Representatives for the Teamsters declined an interview request, citing ongoing contract negotiations.

    The contract affects 18,000 Costco union members nationwide. Initial worker “practice pickets” have been held in Washington, California and New York in recent weeks. The Issaquah, Washington-based grocery wholesaler operates 617 warehouses in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and hundreds more around the world. The union did not disclose how many Washington state employees would be affected by a strike, or exact stores that could see picket lines.

    The Teamsters union said they are seeking a fair contract amid Costco’s “record-breaking profits.”

    The company reported a 7.5% increase in net sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to Costco’s financial disclosures. That translated to $60.99 billion, up from $56.72 billion during the same time the previous year.

    Representatives from Costco did not immediately respond to an interview request.

    This story may be updated.



    The Teamsters union is gearing up for a possible strike at Costco on Saturday as negotiations between the two parties have reached a standstill. The union, which represents thousands of Costco employees across the country, is demanding higher wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions for its members.

    If a strike does occur, it could have a significant impact on Costco’s operations, as the retailer relies heavily on its workers to keep its stores running smoothly. The Teamsters have warned that they are prepared to take whatever action is necessary to achieve their goals, including walking off the job and picketing outside Costco locations.

    Costco has yet to comment on the possibility of a strike, but the company has previously stated that it is committed to providing fair wages and benefits to its employees. However, the Teamsters have accused Costco of not living up to its promises and have vowed to fight for their members until their demands are met.

    Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as the Teamsters union prepares for a possible strike at Costco on Saturday.

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  • Tottenham v Elfsborg, Rangers v Union Saint-Gilloise, and more: Europa League – live | Europa League


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    GOAL! Real Sociedad 1-0 PAOK (Oskarsson 43). Orri Steinn Oskarsson heads home from close range to give the Basques the lead. Qualification for La Real looks on!

    GOAL! Anderlecht 1-1 Hoffenheim (Hranac 41). The Germans level from a corner, Robin Hranac heading powerfully down towards the bottom left. It’s heading in. Killian Sardella can only help it on, a futile attempt to hook clear. But it won’t be an own goal.

    Tottenham 0-0 Elfsborg. Son Heung-Min dances his way into the Elfsborg box from the left, reaches the byline, and cuts back for Mikey Moore, who smacks his shot straight at keeper Isak Pettersson.

    GOAL! Midtjylland 1-1 Fenerbahce (En-Nesyri 39). Edin Džeko barges his way into space down the left, and feeds Youssef En-Nesyri, who takes advantage of the ball rearing up as he enters the box, and chips keeper Jonas Lössl. Jose Mourinho alive again!

    Roma 0-0 Eintracht Frankfurt. A corner in from the left. Lorenzo Pellegrini wins a header and pings – rather than crashes – it off the left-hand upright. Eintracht keeper Kevin Trapp slapps the rebound away.

    GOAL! Ferencvaros 2-0 AZ (Traore 34). Adama Traoré has just scored an absolute gem for Robbie Keane’s side. He takes a couple of strides down the inside-right channel before unleashing a rising drive towards the top-right corner. The ball pings off the underside of the crossbar, close to the junction of bar and post, down and in. You’ll not see a better goal tonight.

    Rangers 1-0 Union Saint Gilloise. Actually, there might have been an offside among all that mayhem too. Either way, Rangers came very close to conceding a very poor goal.

    Rangers 1-0 Union Saint Gilloise. Charles Vanhoutte curls a free kick into the Rangers box from the right. The home side fail to win a couple of headers, and Franjo Ivanovic nutmegs Jack Butland from six yards. Such a messy goal … but it won’t stand, because there’s been some pushin’ and a-shovin’ amid the melee. That’s a bit soft, but VAR has come to Rangers’ rescue there.

    GOAL! Midtjylland 1-0 Fenerbahce (Diao 27). A cross swung in from the left. Ousmane Diao rises highest and heads home. Jose Mourinho’s men won’t qualify as things stand.

    GOAL! Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Plzen (Williams 25). A mere 90 seconds after Dani Vivian has a goal disallowed, Iñaki Williams steams down the right and crosses for his younger brother, who can’t miss.

    Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams fires the home side agaisnt Plzen. Photograph: Juan Medina/Reuters
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    GOAL! Ajax 1-0 Galatasaray (Traore 23). Brian Brobbey, attempting to hold the ball up while being wrestled to the ground, manages to send Chuba Akpom away down the left with a hook from the floor. Akpom shoots. Fernando Muslera parries but Bertrand Traore, haring in from the right, slams home. Survival for the Dutch giants is on!

    Ajax’s Bertrand Traore celebrates after puttig Ajax ahead against Galatasaray. Photograph: Maurice van Steen/AP
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    GOAL! Rangers 1-0 Union Saint-Gilloise (Raskin 21)

    James Tavernier, running back up the left wing after a slightly miscued corner, swivels and whips a glorious cross to the far stick. Nicolas Raskin arrives on the right-hand corner of the D and steers a fine header back across goal and into the left-hand side of the net. Ibrox launches into space! Rangers love this competition.

    Nicolas Raskin heads Rangers into the lead against Union Saint-Gilloise. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images/Reuters
    Rangers’ Nicolas Raskin (right) is congratulated after opening the scoring against Union Saint-Gilloise. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA
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    GOAL! Anderlecht 1-0 Hoffenheim (Vazquez 18). A stunning goal by Luis Vazquez, who glides in from the right touchline before curling an unstoppable shot across the keeper and into the top left. Hoffenheim’s campaign hanging by a thread.

    Luis Vazquez celebrates after giving Anderlecht the lead against Hoffenheim. Photograph: Olivier Matthys/EPA
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    Ajax 0-0 Galatasaray. Ajax need a win to guarantee more European action this season. They’re fortunate they’re not behind already, with Barış Alper Yılmaz crossing dangerously from the right, Victor Osimhen flashing a header wide right.

    Rangers 0-0 Union Saint-Gilloise. Leon King picks up a concussion and is forced to make way for Ross McCausland.

    Slavia Prague 0-0 Malmo. The ball pings onto Slavia defender David Zima’s hand, and the referee points to the penalty spot (after a little help from VAR). Erik Botheim scuffs the penalty towards the bottom left, and it’s a laughably easy claim for Prague’s Aleš Mandous.

    Roma 0-0 Eintracht Frankfurt. Roma need to win to make sure of survival. They’ve just spurned a huge chance, Evan N’Dicka crossing from the left for Artem Dovbyk, who hoicks over from six yards.

    GOAL! Ferencvaros 1-0 AZ (Ben Romdhane 9). Robbie Keane’s team take an early lead in style. Adama Traoré cuts in from the right and crosses long for Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, who slams a header home from close range. What an inviting cross that was.

    Ferencvaros’ Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane heads the ball past Alkmaar’s Rome-Jayden Owuso-Oduro to open the scoring. Photograph: Bernadett Szabó/Reuters
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    GOAL! Braga 1-0 Lazio (Horta 6). Victor Gómez advances down the right and cuts back for his captain Ricardo Horta, who whips into the bottom left. A lovely goal, and so Braga are on for the win they need to survive. Lazio, the table toppers, have little or nothing to play for.

    Sporting Braga’s Ricardo Horta (left) celebrates after opening the scoring. Photograph: Miguel Riopa/AFP/Getty Images
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    Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Elfsborg. A sprightly start for Spurs as Mikey Moore spins in from the right touchline and attacks the visiting defence. The ball’s switched to Son Heung-Min on the other flank. A scuffed shot. But a promising early attack.

    It’s chaos o’clock. Lights, whistles, action.

    All across the continent, teams take to the field. There are muscles to be stretched, corporate anthems politely listened to, hands shaken, coins tossed, pennants swapped, whistles sounded, hopes realised and dreams shattered. We’ll be off in a couple of minutes. “With apologies to Elfsborg, I think Spurs could start to turn things around if they beat their opponents tonight. But given their form, that is a big IF.” Peter Oh, ladies and gentlemen. He’s here all week. Try the smörgåsbord.

    Jeopardy Corner. There’s not a lot of it about. Lazio are the only team to have already guaranteed their place in the last 16. Manchester United and Tottenham can both join them in giving the play-offs the bodyswerve: wins tonight will make sure of their last-16 spot; draws may be enough. Like United and Spurs, Rangers are at least certain of making the play-off round; a win may be enough for a top-right spot, but they’d need quite a few results elsewhere to go their way. But there are some continental behemoths in serious peril: Ajax, Real Sociedad and Roma are not too far above the 24th-placed cut-off line, while Porto are just under it.

    Elfsborg fans make some noise before kick-off. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters
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    Here’s how the mega-table looks going into the final matchday of the league phase. There are 36 clubs playing 18 fixtures to determine which eight qualify automatically for the Round of 16 and which 16 go into the play-off round. Enjoy, enjoy.

    FCSB v MUFC team news

    FCSB (or Steaua Bucharest in the old money): Tarnovanu, Mihai Popescu, Ngezana, Dawa, Cretu, Edjouma, Sut, Radunovic, Tanase, Birligea, Miculescu.
    Subs: Udrea, Stefanescu, Daniel Popa, Chiriches, Toma, Baluta, Pantea, Musi, Alhassan.

    Manchester United: Bayindir, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Collyer, Mainoo, Malacia, Eriksen, Fernandes, Hojlund.
    Subs: Heaton, Onana, Lindelof, Maguire, Zirkzee, Yoro, Diallo, Garnacho, Casemiro, Ugarte.

    There’s a proper pukka MBM for this one: let Michael Butler be your guide. We recommend a two-window / two-tab system so you don’t have to choose! Toggle away between us like billy-o.

    Tottenham v Elfsborg team news

    Tottenham Hotspur: Austin, Porro, Van de Ven, Davies, Gray, Bergvall, Bentancur, Sarr, Moore, Richarlison, Son.
    Subs: Forster, Whiteman, Cassanova, Dragusin, Hardy, Bissouma, Olusesi, Kyerematen, Ajayi, Kulusevski, Scarlett, Lankshear.

    Elfsborg: Petterson, Holmen, Henriksson, Yegbe, Hedlund, B Zeneli, Thomasen, Hult, Rapp, Abdullai, Qasem.
    Subs: Uppenberg, Sorensen, Aronsson, A Zeneli, Gudmundsson, Holten, Larsson, Frick, Kaib, Richtner, Ostman, Ibrahim.

    Tottenham have made three changes to their starting XI in the wake of the 2-1 home loss to Leicester. Brandon Austin replaces Antonín Kinský – who along with Djed Spence, Sergio Reguilon and Yang Min-Hyeok, is ineligible – while 17-year-old Mikey Moore gets a runout up front and Micky van de Ven returns from injury. Radu Drăgușin and Dejan Kulusevski drop to the bench.

    Rangers v Union Saint Gilloise team news

    Rangers: Butland, Tavernier, King, Propper, Jefte, Cerny, Raskin, Diomande, Bajrami, Dessers, Igamane.
    Subs: Kelly, Hutton, Nsio, Curtis, Lovelace, Rice, McCausland, Lawrence, Souttar, Munn.

    Union Saint Gilloise: Moris, Khalaili, Mac Allister, Sykes, Leysen, Sadiki, Van De Perre, Vanhoutte, Fuseini, Ivanovic, Niang.
    Subs: Berradi, Asri, Rodriguez, Ait El Hadj, Rasmussen, Chambaere, Imbrechts.

    Rangers make two changes to their starting XI after the 3-1 Scottish Premiership victory at Dundee United. Václav Černý and Leon King step up; Ianis Hagi and Clinton Nsiala miss out altogether.

    Preamble

    We ride again. Just in case last night’s Champions League chaos wasn’t enough to whet your appetite for widespread disorder, here’s what’s happening in the Europa League this evening …

    • Ajax v Galatasaray

    • Anderlecht v Hoffenheim

    • Athletic Bilbao v Plzen

    • Braga v Lazio

    • Dynamo Kyiv v Rigas FS

    • FCSB v Man Utd

    • Ferencvaros v AZ

    • Lyon v Ludogorets

    • Maccabi Tel-Aviv v FC Porto

    • Midtjylland v Fenerbahce

    • Nice v Bodo/Glimt

    • Olympiacos v Qarabag FK

    • Rangers v Union Saint Gilloise

    • Real Sociedad v PAOK

    • Roma v Eintracht Frankfurt

    • Slavia Prague v Malmo FF

    • Tottenham Hotspur v IF Elfsborg

    • Twente v Besiktas

    It all gets going at 8pm GMT. Loss of thread, narrative, news, concentration, perspective, balance, will to live, etc., begins at 8.01pm, but hey, we’ll do our best to power on through. It’s on!

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    The Europa League is back in action with some exciting matches today! Tottenham will face off against Elfsborg, while Rangers will take on Union Saint-Gilloise. Stay tuned for live updates and commentary on all the action as it unfolds. Who will come out on top in these thrilling Europa League matchups? Follow along to find out! #EuropaLeague #Tottenham #Rangers #Elfsborg #UnionSaintGilloise #FootballLive

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  • Europa League LIVE: FCSB vs Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur vs Elfsborg, Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise – live text and score updates


    Tottenham team news: Van de Ven starts

    Tottenham v Elfsborg (20:00 GMT)

    The big – and very welcome – news from the Tottenham dressing room is the return of Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven who has been out with an injury since 8 December.

    There are three changes from the side that started the 2-1 home defeat to Leicester last Sunday.

    Also coming into the side is goalkeeper Brandon Austin for the ineligible Antonin Kinsky and 17-year-old Mikey Moore for Dejan Kulusevski.

    Van de Ven is in for Radu Dragusin.

    Tottenham XI: Austin, Porro, Van de Ven, Davies, Gray, Bergvall, Bentancur, Sarr, Moore, Richarlison, Son.

    Subs: Forster, Whiteman, Cassanova, Dragusin, Hardy, Bissouma, Olusesi, Kyerematen, Ajayi, Kulusevski, Scarlett, Lankshear.

    Elfsborg XI: Petterson, Holmen, Henriksson, Yegbe, Hedlund, B Zeneli, Thomasen, Hult, Rapp, Abdullai, Qasem.

    Subs: Uppenberg, Sorensen, Aronsson, A Zeneli, Gudmundsson, Holten, Larsson, Frick, Kaib, Richtner, Ostman, Ibrahim.



    Europa League LIVE: FCSB vs Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur vs Elfsborg, Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise – live text and score updates

    Welcome to our live coverage of the Europa League matches featuring FCSB vs Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur vs Elfsborg, and Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise. Stay tuned as we bring you live text commentary and score updates from all three games.

    FCSB vs Manchester United:
    – Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
    – FCSB starting XI: TBA
    – Manchester United starting XI: TBA

    Tottenham Hotspur vs Elfsborg:
    – Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
    – Tottenham Hotspur starting XI: TBA
    – Elfsborg starting XI: TBA

    Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise:
    – Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
    – Rangers starting XI: TBA
    – Union Saint-Gilloise starting XI: TBA

    Stay with us as we bring you all the action from these exciting Europa League matches. Let’s see which teams will come out on top tonight! #EuropaLeague #FCSB #ManchesterUnited #TottenhamHotspur #Elfsborg #Rangers #UnionSaintGilloise

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  • Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise: UEFA Europa League stats & head-to-head


    “So, if you’re able to look at it like that with games coming thick and fast, you can quite easily move on. Doesn’t mean you forget about it, but you can take comfort in the fact that you were trying to do the right things.

    “For large parts, if not the majority of it, I didn’t put a foot wrong.”

    Butland had missed all of Rangers’ previous January fixtures after being admitted to hospital with a leg injury during the festive period.

    “I’m glad that’s sort of behind me now and yeah, looking forward,” he said.

    “It was a common injury that developed into probably the worst-case scenario, so it was a really sudden and unexpected thing. One that we got on top of very quickly.

    “The doctors and physios here, as well as the guys at hospital, were brilliant.

    “It was a recurrence of an injury from a few days before. A dead leg sounds quite innocuous, but essentially it’s an internal bleed.

    “It was not the life-threatening one that seemed to leak around on social media but I’d hit it again.

    “So, it ended up bleeding and not stopping, so it grew and grew and grew and in the pressure my leg grew and my quad at the time was a few jean sizes bigger than what it should have been, so it can get scary at that point.

    “That’s why hospital was involved, because if it doesn’t stop bleeding, then it goes down the operation route and it’s messy. But thankfully it was one that’s then quite simple, but stubborn to get through.”



    Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise: UEFA Europa League stats & head-to-head

    The upcoming UEFA Europa League match between Rangers and Union Saint-Gilloise promises to be an exciting clash between two talented teams. As they prepare to face off on the pitch, let’s take a look at some key statistics and head-to-head records for these two teams.

    Rangers, the Scottish powerhouse, have a strong track record in European competitions. They have won the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup once and have consistently performed well in the Europa League. With a solid squad and a passionate fan base, Rangers will be looking to make a statement in this match.

    On the other hand, Union Saint-Gilloise, the Belgian club, will be looking to upset the odds and come away with a positive result. While they may not have the same European pedigree as Rangers, Union Saint-Gilloise have shown that they are a team to be reckoned with in their domestic league.

    In terms of head-to-head record, Rangers and Union Saint-Gilloise have never faced each other in a competitive match before. This will be their first meeting, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming fixture.

    With both teams eager to prove themselves on the European stage, this match is sure to be a thrilling encounter. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as Rangers take on Union Saint-Gilloise in the UEFA Europa League.

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