THE final day of the World Cup of Darts is now UNDERWAY – but Luke Littler and Luke Humphries have suffered a SHOCK early exit at the hands of Germany.

Defending champions and top seeds England – with World No 1 Humphries and world champ Littler – lost 8-4 to the pair of Ricardo Pietreczko and Martin Schindler representing the hosts in Frankfurt.

Elsewhere, Belgian pair Mike De Decker and Dimitri Van den Bergh were BEATEN by the Philippines, who went on to lose to now-favourites Wales with the pair of Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton.

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MARCUS RASHFORD is one of four wingers being eyed for a stunning transfer by Barcelona.

The La Liga champions saw their attack explode last season with Ballon d’Or candidates Lamine Yamal and Raphinha contributing to 102 goals by scoring themselves or assisting a team-mate.

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Barcelona want to add to their blistering firepower this summer[/caption]

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Transfer chiefs have drawn up a list of four main targets for Hansi Flick’s squad[/caption]

However, Hansi Flick wants to add even more firepower to the ranks in a bid to retain the Spanish league title and better their semi-final appearance in the Champions League – where they lost to Inter Milan.

According to Mundo Deportivo, after adding goalkeeper Joan Garcia in a £21million transfer, the priority now is to add a left-footed attacker.

A four-man shortlist has been drawn up to that end.

The number one target on the shopping list is Liverpool star Luis Diaz, who has been on their radar for some time, while exiled Manchester United ace Rashford is also on there.

Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams is another name on the list, along with cut-price option Ivan Perisic who is available on a free after being released by PSV.

Below we take a look at each of the options and what they offer the Camp Nou outfit.

Luis Diaz – Liverpool

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Luis Diaz is a childhood Barcelona fan and wants to leave Liverpool[/caption]

Colombia talisman Diaz – a childhood fan of the club – has been flirting with a move to Barcelona for some time now and is said to have “made up his mind” on wanting a transfer to Barca.

The 28-year-old is said to not feel valued at Anfield, where he scored 17 goals and added eight assists in all competitions.

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The Reds have not offered him a new contract ahead of his deal expiring in 2027, and he could fall down the pecking order with the imminent arrival of £116.5m ace Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.

Reports suggest Diaz has been told he can leave Liverpool for £51m, although that is above the price Barca want to pay and his current employers have already rejected an approach this summer.

Marcus Rashford – Manchester United

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Marcus Rashford is available for a cut-price fee following his Man Utd exile[/caption]

Rashford is on the for-sale list at boyhood club Man Utd after being exiled by Ruben Amorim.

The 27-year-old was offered to Barcelona last January before he completed a loan transfer to Aston Villa, where he put in some impressive displays while racking up 10 goal contributions in 17 games.

It is understood Rashford will be available for £40m this summer, while he would also be willing to take a wage cut from his current £325,000-per-week earnings at Old Trafford.

Barca transfer chief Deco has already said Rashford is a player the club “likes” and Rashford is said to have told his agents to push for a move to Spain.

Nico Williams – Athletic Bilbao

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Nico Williams was their primary target last summer and has struck up a friendship Lamine Yamal[/caption]

The Spanish winger was the club’s primary target last summer after a breakout season for club and country, and while he added more goals to his game in the last 12 months, he overall had a more low-key year.

Barcelona now have rival interest in the attacker in the form of Arsenal and Bayern Munich.

However, the 22-year-old is reportedly desperate to join Barca as he hopes to link up with Yamal and made his ambitions clear to Deco.

He is understood to have a release clause of £53m.

Ivan Perisic – Free agent

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Flick is familiar with Ivan Perisic, who will be available for free[/caption]

Former Tottenham star Perisic is a seasoned veteran and could be the perfect foil to the relatively inexperienced attacking set-up at Flick’s disposal.

Flick knows him from their time together at Bayern Munich, when Perisic bagged 14 goal contributions in 26 games.

As a free option on the market Barcelona could do far worse, and the 36-year-old Croatia international is said to be willing to wait for Barcelona to make an approach before deciding on his future.

His plan is to reach the World Cup with Croatia and knows competing for a spot at Barcelona will improve those chances.

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EVER heard a name that left you completely gobsmacked?

A post on Reddit has gone viral after a woman shared a baby shower invite, which revealed the name planned for an unborn baby.

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The mum-to-be wanted to name her baby Chernobyl Hope[/caption]

Traditionally, parents share the name of their child after it’s been born, rather than beforehand.

This is usually down to superstition, but also to avoid scrutiny and negativity over the chosen name.

Posting in the group r/tragedeigh, the Redditor said: “I’m speechless…

“Welp.. I just got invited to a baby shower…”

The invite read: “Please join us for a baby shower. Join us to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a little bundle of joy.

“In honour of Chernobyl Hope.”

The time and place was redacted but the invite concluded with: “We can’t wait to celebrate together.”

Someone replied: “I refuse to believe this is real lol.” But the original poster added: “I have a feeling they don’t know what Chernobyl meant. I asked them where they got the idea from and said it just sounded nice????”

Another was unconvinced: “This has to be fake. There’s no way this is real.” But the OP doubled down: “Imagine my shock when I received the invite.”

The OP later explained how the parents of Chernobyl wanted their daughter to be known by the nickname ‘Cherry’.

“I’ll let you guys know when I have an update. This invitation was sent in a group chat and was also personally sent to me,” they added. “I just can’t believe they would name a baby girl Chernobyl. I’ll gather enough courage to tell them my thoughts.”

One comment read: “This has gotta be a top ten worst names posted in the sub.”

Someone else felt the baby name was finally suitable for the Reddit thread and said: “FINALLY! a child named after a LITERAL tragedeigh!”

One person hoped the parents-to-be could be convinced to change their unborn baby’s name: “Thankfully it’s just the baby shower; there’s still time for someone to talk sense into them.”

But another thought the name wasn’t that uncommon: “I worked with a lady named Chernobyl. She went by Che.”

“Kid is going to think it’s cool that she was named after a show and then find out the origins of her name, lol,” a Redditor remarked.

What is the meaning behind ‘Chernobyl’?

The word Chernobyl refers to the Chernobyl disaster which was a catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near Pripyat, in the Soviet Union.

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View of the Chernobyl Nuclear power after the explosion on April 26 1986 in Chernobyl[/caption]

During a late-night safety test, a sudden power surge led to a reactor explosion and fire, releasing massive amounts of radioactive material into the atmosphere.

The explosion killed two workers immediately, and acute radiation sickness claimed 28 more lives within weeks.

However, around 600,000 ‘liquidators,’ involved in cleaning up the accident, were exposed to high doses of radiation, with various studies reporting that those affected by the blast could be in their thousands.

The Chernobyl disaster was a devastating tragedy, meaning it’s not a word associated with a person’s name.

But, there are other meanings to the word Chernobyl. One defended the possible new baby’s name, writing: “I mean, the word Chernobyl was originally the name of a common mugwort plant, a medicinal herb.”

They followed up their sentiment with the phrase: “But there’s a reason we don’t name children Adol[f] any longer, even if that name was relatively innocuous before 1939.”

“This is so, so bad. They have to be told. Give them a book about Chernobyl as a gift for the baby shower. Because no,” replied someone else.

DRIVERS could soon be hit with a wave of new costs, including a $340 annual charge, under a wide-ranging proposal targeting everything from gas pumps to electric vehicles.

The plan also tacks on new taxes for car sales and hikes fees for licenses and renewals.

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The proposal also hikes license renewal costs (stock)[/caption]

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One of the most controversial parts is a mandatory road usage charge for electric vehicle owners (stock)[/caption]

Even gas prices are set to climb under the measure, which lawmakers rolled out Monday.

The changes are part of a 100-plus-page bill being debated in Oregon’s Legislature.

It’s part of Oregon’s House Bill 2025, also known as the Transportation Reinvestment Package.

One of the most controversial parts is a mandatory road usage charge for electric vehicle owners.

Starting July 1, 2026, EV drivers would have to pay per mile driven or opt for a $340 flat fee, The Bulletin reported.

The per-mile charge would be pegged at 5% of the state’s gas tax.

According to Bike Portland, the gas tax itself would rise from 40 cents to 50 cents per gallon in 2026 and 2027.

In 2028, another 5 cents would be added, and by 2029 it would be tied to inflation.

New cars would be hit with a 2% “transfer tax” on the retail price.

Used cars wouldn’t escape, a 1% tax would apply to those sales.

The registration fee for a new car would more than double, from $43 to $113.

Getting a new driver’s license plate would cost $33, up from $12.

Taking a driver’s skills test at the DMV would spike from $45 to $111.

Renewing a driver’s license would jump from $48 to $74.

Eight-year ID cards would increase from $44 to $66.

The bill would also raise the state payroll tax for public transit from 0.1% to 0.3% by 2030.

A new $20-per-vehicle permit fee would be charged to corporate delivery fleets.

Oregon dropped earlier plans to raise the $15 bicycle tax, which will now stay the same.

Lawmakers say the cash, which is expected to generate $125 million a year, is going toward overdue projects.

For example, officials say it would fund the state’s “Anchor Project Account” — covering major efforts like the I-5 Rose Quarter and the Abernethy Bridge.

The bill also sets aside money for bike lanes, safer school routes, and fixing “orphan highways.”

Another $125 million would go to the state’s “Great Streets” program for safer road designs.

There’s also $25 million per year marked for Safe Routes to Schools — and $5 million annually for wildlife-vehicle collision prevention.

The initial version of the bill changed within hours of its release and is still being debated.

A WOMAN has bought her first home at the age of 26 with a modest salary and no savings to speak of.

With the property costing over six figures, it’s left questions about how it was possible to budget such a transaction.

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A woman bought her first home at 26 with no savings (stock image)[/caption]

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The three-bedroom residence (pictured) was initially listed at $95,000[/caption]

The first-time home buyer, Madison Hill, 30, told SWNS recently that four years prior, she didn’t have any “help from the bank of mom and dad and no savings” while looking for a place in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In July 2021, the three-bedroom house Hill decided on was $95,000, and she decided to go ahead with finalizing her offer at $105,000.

“It was listed for $95k, but as investors were buying for cash, I offered $10k over the asking price, and it worked,” she said.

That summer, Hill was working as a graphic designer in a position that only paid $45,000 a year, she had no cash in savings accounts, and there was no financial cushion from her parents.

“I was making $45k a year, I barely had any savings for a home and didn’t have to empty my account to buy the house,” Hill explained.

For perspective, the average hourly wage in Tulsa at the time was about $24.44, or around a $50,020 salary, per data from the Bureau of Labor statistics.

So, Hill was making under the average and bought a six-figure property, something that might make a financial advisor wince.

To get in the right position for the buy, Hill used her education to assist her in the buying process.

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She knew that, given her salary, she was eligible for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan.

“FHA loans are typically reserved for people with low to medium incomes, and they let you buy a home with a down payment of only 3.5%,” Hill said.

“I worked with a lender who was setting up the mortgage lending for me.”

Hill added that “the money goes from the person who is setting up the loan to whoever is selling the house to you.”

After getting approved, it meant she could put the 3.5% down payment on the property, contributing about $3,500 herself.

Then, she applied for a down payment assistance program that helps eligible homebuyers cover those amounts.

That was also approved, which took away the $3,500 out of pocket she would’ve had to pay.

Basically, the loans covered all of those initial costs.

“I did a master’s in city planning, and that is where I learned about programs like these,” she said.

Hill noted that she’ll only have to repay the loan from the down payment assistance program if she moves out or refinances the Tulsa house, but she currently only pays about $900 monthly for mortgage, insurance, property tax, and other costs.

Still, there was around $6,500 in closing costs to consider.

The $6,500 covers lawyers and surveyors final checks and ensures the transfer of property ownership and a securing of the mortgage is legal and financially sound.

EARLY WITHDRAW

To pay for this, Hill made a controversial decision, drawing the amount from her 401(k) retirement account.

Financial advisors typically tell account holders to refrain from withdrawing early, which would be before the age of 59.5, out of a 401(k) as much as possible.

Doing so could result in a 10% early withdrawal tax penalty if an exception doesn’t apply.

Some exceptions include financial hardship, which does include costs related to buying a primary home, so Hill would be exempt from that penalty.

“The purchase of your primary residence is an allowable reason for early withdrawal from your 401(k),” Hill emphasized.

Considering her situation, it was a smart move to secure the property and likely not a significant enough amount to cause a drastic decline in her future retirement fund savings.

There’s also a new “like you own it” program that helps renters save for their own homes with one crucial requirement.

Some Americans are also looking at tiny homes, and Amazon sells an option for $11,700 that’s “perfect” for families.

THE best friend and roommate of the suspected Minnesota assassin revealed the final chilling text he received from the alleged killer.

Suspected gunman Vance Boelter is believed to have killed Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband at their home while disguised as a police officer, according to cops.

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Vance Luther Boelter, 57, has been named by police as a suspect in connection with the Minnesota political killings[/caption]

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Best friend of the suspected shooter, David Carlson, revealed his roommate’s final text messages[/caption]

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The shooter was seen wearing a latex mask and police uniform[/caption]

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The killer, who is still on the loose, also seriously injured Senator John Hoffman and his wife at their residence in Champlin just hours before, early on Saturday morning.

The alleged shooter’s friend, David Carlson, has now detailed his childhood pal’s final goodbye message, according to KARE.

Reading his text messages with Boelter, Carlson said: “David and Ron, I love you guys.

“I made some choices, and you guys don’t know anything about this, but I’m going to be gone for a while.

“May be dead shortly, so I just want to let you know I love you guys both and I wish it hadn’t gone this way.”

Footage showed the suspected political assassin‘s friend read the eerie messages in front of his home in North Minneapolis.

He continued to read the texts: “I don’t want to say anything more and implicate you in any way because you guys don’t know anything about this.

“But I love you guys and I’m sorry for all the trouble this has caused.”

Fearing his friend may have done something to harm himself, Carlson immediately called the cops.

The 59-year-old, who met Boelter, 57, all the way back in fourth grade, was shocked at the prospect that his friend could have carried out the ruthless killings.

“He wasn’t a hateful person,” Carlson said.

He added: “But he needed help.”

The haunting texts were revealed after the accused killer’s wife was detained following a dramatic traffic stop – before cops said they found weapons and passports in her car.

Jenny Boetler was stopped by police while driving with several relatives near Onamia, Minnesota, on Saturday at around 10am, according to KTSP.

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Hoffman and Yvette have both undergone surgery and are said to be in a stable condition[/caption]

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Boelter was last seen wearing a light-colored cowboy hat in the Twin Cities area on Saturday morning[/caption]

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The wife of the suspected political assassin Jenny Boetler was stopped by police and questioned[/caption]

In the car she also had cash and ammunition, local cops said, adding that the wife was also held for questioning but not arrested.

It is currently unclear whether the Boetlers lived together – since Vance is understood to have lived at a residence in Camden, Minnesota.

The couple are understood to have joint-ran Praetorian Guard Security Services, a Minnesota-based security company.

Their website says: “Here to set up security options and provide security services right to your doorstep and property to keep what you own safe and secure.”

The site also says that Boelter had experience working with “security situations” across Eastern Europe, Africa, North America and the Middle East.

Online biographies also showed he was the CEO of Red Lion Group – which is based in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Additionally, he is said to have worked with Minnesota Africans United – a local organization working with African immigrants in the state.

2022 footage showed Boelter speaking about Red Lion Group’s ventures in the DRC, claiming to have business ventures there in fishing, farming, media, security, and motorcycle-taxis.

Last month, his online profiles said he was open to work.

Boelter’s longtime pal Carlson seemingly confirmed his search for work, and added that his friend was experiencing financial trouble, according to CNN.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the shootings ‘an act of targeted political violence’[/caption]

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Cops believe Boelter is attempting to flee the area and are asking the public for any information[/caption]

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No Kings protest fliers were found in the suspect’s vehicle[/caption]

Carlson said: “He was looking around, but maybe things didn’t work out and he just gave up and decided to go out in a blaze of glory.

“I have no idea what he was thinking.”

Boelter was twice appointed to Minnesota government by different Democratic governors.

In 2016, then Governor Mark Dayton appointed Boelter to the Workforce Development Council.

Later in 2019, current Governor Tim Walz enlisted him to serve a four-year stint on the Workforce Development Board, according to documents.

Despite his work under Walz, roommate and friend Carlson revealed that Boelter had voted for Donald Trump at the last election.

The security services worker also last registered to vote in 2022 as a Republican, according to the New York Post.

Carlson added that he wasn’t aware of what Boelter’s political leanings on state politics were, however.

He also shared that Boetler was also strongly anti-abortion – but not in a way that could have motivated him to kill.

“It wasn’t the thing that defined him,” Carlson said.

“I mean, it wasn’t his total existence. He would talk about other things.”

Boelter lived at Carlson’s home in North Minneapolis just a few days a week, according to the roommate.

He explained how Boelter was not at the residence at the time officers executed a search warrant on Saturday.

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Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark are survived by their two children[/caption]

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Senator John Hoffman Minnesota and his wife were shot multiple times[/caption]

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Vance Boelter, A former appointee of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is being sought in connection with the shootings[/caption]

Cops were called to Senator Hoffman’s home at 2:08am on Saturday and responded to Rep. Hortman’s home at 3:35am — where they exchanged gunfire with the suspect.

The shooter was seen on home security footage released by the FBI outside one of the victim’s homes, wearing a fake police uniform and an eerie latex mask.

As cops launched an extensive manhunt for the killer who is still at large, they named 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter as a suspect in the shootings.

He should be considered armed and dangerous and the public should not approach him, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has warned.

A $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction has been announced by the FBI.

A motive has not been released by cops, but the shootings come as millions take to the streets as part of the anti-Trump No Kings movement.

They came during and in the lead up to the President’s huge military parade in Washington DC.

Minnesota State Patrol Col. Christina Bogojevic said: “We don’t have any direct links, however there were some fliers that said ‘No Kings’ within the suspect’s vehicle.

“And as we know, the events planned throughout the state of Minnesota is a No Kings event.”

Boelter was last seen in the Twin Cities area wearing a light-colored cowboy hat, a dark long-sleeved shirt and light pants.

He is described as 220lbs and 6 foot 1 and cops believe he is trying to flee the area and may be carrying a dark bag.

The public should call 911 or sent tips to bca.tips@state.mn.us or call 877-996-6222.

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