Newcastle United managing director Lee Charnley has reached an amicable agreement with Amanda Staveley's Saudi-backed group that will see him depart St James' Park.

A £300million buyout of the north-east club, backed by the country's public investment fund, is reportedly close to being finalised.

The UK government have been urged by its own members to take an active role in scrutinising the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United following calls for the deal to be blocked.

Newcastle United's Saudi Arabian takeover, led by Amanda Staveley, will face renewed scrutiny this week from the Premier League after further complaints from human rights activists.

A year has passed since the beheading of 37 Saudi men and still the families wait to receive the bodies. At the time, they did not even know their loved ones had been executed.

Keegan is adored by Newcastle fans having made 78 appearances for the club while enjoying two separate spells as manager, having nearly guided them to Premier League gold in the 1990s.

The Premier League asked the United States government to keep Saudi Arabia on its piracy watch list before beginning checks on Newcastle United's Saudi-led takeover.

EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Andy Carroll has beaten the mystery injury that was threatening to end his season - but is now sweating on the resumption of Premier League football.

First-team players are expected to return to training next week, providing Government's formal review and Premier League shareholders' meeting agree to finish the current campaign.

Newcastle's proposed takeover would rocket them into the bracket of the world's wealthiest sports club. Temuri Ketsbaia feels the spending would have to be ruthless from day one.

Belgium stars Michy Batshuayi and Thorgan Hazard had a go at playing the bagpipes ahead of their clash with Scotland on Tuesday. The duo also dressed in kilts ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifier.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ROB DRAPER: The best coaches are always learning, sometimes even from their players. Vincent Kompany helped Martinez plot the downfall of Brazil at the World Cup.

ADAM SHERGOLD: Gareth Southgate believes England's forward line is as exciting as any other team in the world. But how does his attacking options measure up against some of the world's best?

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, 44, began displaying mild flu-like symptoms, including a low fever, on Wednesday night. She is currently self-isolating at her Ottawa home as she awaits test results.

President Donald Trump announced a closing of the U.S. southern border with Mexico and a crackdown on illegal immigrants that would see them returned immediately to their country of origin.

The emergency wage payments - similar to those introduced by the UK, Canada and Denmark - are expected to be announced as early as Sunday.

Meghan Markle has returned to her old stomping grounds of Los Angeles, as she intends to take over Hollywood.

The family of Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave returned home to a heartwarming display in North Battleford, Saskatchewan on Monday following his death from a brain hemorrhage.

She shared clips to her Instagram Story showing what was going on outside the mansion where she and Justin are holed up.

International pressure was last night building on Beijing following the leak of a bombshell intelligence dossier which accuses China of having lied about the origins of Covid-19.

Asian giant hornets are native to temperate and tropical climates in East Asia. However, since last November, there have been several sightings of the insects on the west coast of North America.

Darren Jolly's emotional acceptance speech at an AFL club meeting has sparked a police complaint after the star got candid over his battle with mental health issues.

The stunning couple graced the red carpet at the AFL 2020 season launch in Melbourne on Tuesday night shortly after sharing their exciting news on social media.

Adam Goodes cut a dapper figure as he led the arrivals ahead of the annual David Jones Gala Runway at Melbourne Fashion Festival on Tuesday.

The 37-year-old AFL WAG turned heads at Melbourne Fashion Festival on Thursday.

Gold Coast tourist attractions Dreamworld, Sea World, Movie World and Wet n Wild all intend to continue operating, despite theme parks elsewhere in the world closing their doors.

Scott Morrison announced the new rules on Sunday which will come into force from midnight aiming to restrict social interactions and lower the risk of widespread outbreak.

She recently split with her husband, former AFL star Jimmy Bartel.

The Australian Football League's attempt to carry on with the Aussie Rules season despite the coronavirus outbreak lasted just one round. However some other sport is continuing.

Premiership winning AFL coach Paul Roos is putting his stunning Brighton, Melbourne home on the market with a price tag of $6 million. 

Rebecca Judd is known for her glamorous lifestyle and stunning good looks.

The Western Bulldogs vice-captain is expected to be charged on summons with drink driving and other traffic matters over the crash in Melbourne on Thursday night.

Victoria Police are investigating following the robbery at AFL star's Easton Wood's Albert Park home sometime between 12am April 14 and 5.30pm April 26.

Dua Lipa enjoyed a break from her hectic schedule as she packed on the PDA with beau Anwar Hadid on a stroll in New York City on Friday.

Former music industry PR-turned entrepreneur Meg Mathews, 53, runs a menopause information website. Single, she has a daughter, Anais, 19, from her marriage to former Oasis' Noel Gallagher.

Uber has unveiled its futuristic new flying taxi, which the company plans to launch for airport commuters in Melbourne by 2023. 

Amazon has become the latest company to cash in on the gig economy by launching a new service that will allow Australians to make money by delivering parcels.

The Uber driver had been trying to turn on to Ballow St, in Fortitude Valley in Brisbane on January 12 when he collided with a black Mazda.

Rich Phillips, 27, from Coventry, ordered a cab from a festival to a pub for a short ride that usually takes 28 minutes, but was staggered when he woke up the next day to find the bumper fee on his account.

A Malaysian man was waiting for his driver to collect him in Melbourne on Wednesday but after the driver saw him, he refused to let him inside.

John Howard Waddell, 54, appeared pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a range of offences including sexual assault, assaulting a police officer, possession of child exploitation material.

Teresa Palmer was spoiled by her husband Mark Webber on Valentine's Day. 

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and a company spokesperson said that the ride-hailing giant is actively looking to partner with health officials to help deliver test kits, reports Business Insider .

A Sydneysider who recently signed up to work for popular food delivery service Uber Eats after losing their job due to the pandemic was inundated with tips from other drivers.

Ms Ardern described the commission rates set by delivery services as 'hefty' after calls from peak bodies to limit the 35% commission rate over concerns it's 'crippling' New Zealand businesses.

The probe was launched after a Washington Post reporter used the service to order cocktails for delivery, and then complained to the state regulator about apparent violations.

With current coronavirus restrictions prohibiting in-house dinning for businesses in Chapel Street in Melbourne many have been forced to rely heavily on delivery services.

CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: Eddie Jones has turned to the forwards coach who ended England's Rugby World Cup dream last month. Matt Proudfoot was South Africa's triumphant coach.

CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: At first glance, not much has changed. Ten years ago, South Africa were world champions and English rugby was coming to terms with controversy.

CHRIS FOY'S WORLD OF RUGBY: At the end of a World Cup season, players will try to muster some energy for matches in the Southern Hemisphere at a time when they should be lying on a beach.