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David Owori, who played for the national team, died in hospital after he tried to stop robbers taking his phoneThe Ugandan football community is in mourning after the death of a player who was fatally injured during a robbery in the capital, Kampala, on Tuesday night.David Owori, who captained Sports Club Villa, a Uganda Premier League club, and represented the national team, was attacked after resisting an attempt to steal his mobile phone and other belongings. Continue reading...

Iran players stayed in country after Asian Cup in MarchDuo condemned as traitors in Iran for not singing anthemTwo former Iranian footballers said on Thursday they were “proud” to have been granted Australian citizenship after being called traitors at home for refusing to sing the national anthem before a game.Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh were members of a group of seven from Iran’s delegation who asked for Australia’s protection after the high-profile protest during the women’s Asian Cup in March. Continue reading...

• AC Milan has completed a record-breaking transfer to sign defender Sergio Ramos, while Real Madrid has strengthened its attacking options by signing Denzel Dumfries. • These high-profile moves are part of a broader trend of significant spending across Europe as clubs reshape their squads for the upcoming season. • The transfers signal a strategic shift in team compositions, potentially altering the competitive balance of top-tier European leagues.

• Several Premier League clubs are targeting new talent, with Nottingham Forest eyeing Tijjani Reijnders and Tottenham Hotspur pursuing Savinho and Nicolas Jackson. • Manchester United and Chelsea are both competing for Bologna's 28-year-old Colombian centre-back Jhon Lucumi, who has also attracted bids from Juventus and Como. • Real Madrid has resumed contract negotiations with star forward Vinicius Jr to secure his long-term future at the club.

• Several high-profile football transfers are reportedly in motion, including Mohamed Salah potentially moving to Trabzonspor and Bayern Munich showing interest in Benjamin Sesko. • Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is reportedly keen to reunite with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto. • Paris St-Germain has intensified its pursuit of 21-year-old Ajax winger Mika Godts, who carries a valuation of £52 million.

• Several high-profile transfer rumors are circulating, including Fenerbahce's willingness to spend heavily for Marcus Rashford and Arsenal opening talks for Bruno Guimaraes. • Paris St-Germain is accelerating its pursuit of 26-year-old Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, while RB Leipzig continues negotiations with Real Madrid over Yan Diomande. • Liverpool has reportedly rejected Tottenham's interest in Cody Gakpo, and Sunderland intends to keep Haiti striker Wilson Isidor despite interest from West Ham.

• The 2026 summer transfer window is underway, featuring major completed moves for players including Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, and Karim Adeyemi. • Premier League clubs continue to dominate the spending charts, with several new signings already breaking existing club transfer records. • Sporting directors and recruitment teams are currently focused on securing blockbuster deals and protecting their star assets from rival bids.

US president reduced to bemoaning Tehran’s ‘unbelievable duplicity’ as he struggles to find solid negotiating groundMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe Donald Trump doctrine has always contained a tenuous relationship with the truth. It was his mentor, the infamous New York lawyer Roy Cohn, who taught the young real estate mogul always to claim victory and never to admit defeat. Unfortunately for Trump, in Iran the US president has found a counterpart just as stubborn as himself.As Trump claims new negotiations are to begin with Tehran this week, Iran has shown it can also reignite the conflict by lobbing ballistic missiles at US bases in the region and maintaining a stranglehold on the strait of Hormuz, effectively taking initiative in the stalled peace process. And time is of the essence for Trump as the clock ticks toward a global energy crisis and a painful midterm elections for him and his Republican party. Continue reading...

• Tottenham Hotspur has reportedly made an approach for Victor Osimhen and held positive talks with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo. • Atletico Madrid is considering a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, while West Ham United is targeting Wilson Isidor. • Fulham has reached agreements for permanent transfers of Real Madrid duo Gonzalo Garcia (22) and Cesar Palacios (21), who are currently undergoing medicals.

• Several high-profile transfer rumors are circulating, including Mohamed Salah potentially moving to Trabzonspor and Bayern Munich showing interest in Benjamin Sesko. • Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is reportedly keen to reunite with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, while Paris St-Germain has intensified its pursuit of Ajax's Mika Godts. • Godts, a 21-year-old Belgian forward valued at £52m, has also attracted attention from Premier League giants Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday. • The Greenfield airport was developed via a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with a total investment exceeding Rs 5,640 crore. • Designed to enhance regional connectivity, the facility is capable of handling six million passengers annually during its initial phase.

• Arsenal and Newcastle United have reportedly agreed on a transfer fee for midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. • Inter Milan has increased its bid for Curtis Jones, while AC Milan has contacted Arsenal regarding 19-year-old winger Ethan Nwaneri. • Tottenham defender Cristian Romero is exploring a move to Spain with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid after talks with Inter Milan stalled over personal terms.

• Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that India was among the company's best-performing markets globally during a record-breaking June quarter. • The company achieved revenue records across all geographic segments, with India specifically emerging as one of the strongest markets for Mac products. • Globally, the Mac business generated a record $10.4 billion in revenue, representing a 29% year-on-year increase driven by the MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro.

Injectable PrEP drug holds promise but investment in HIV prevention has declined dramatically worldwideSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email New innovations in HIV prevention could dramatically reduce the number of new HIV cases around the globe, but US foreign aid cuts will mean that those that most need the new medication will be unable to access it, according to experts at the Aids 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.One year ago, the World Health Organization recommended that governments around the world prioritize expanded access to lenacapavir, an injectable version of the HIV prevention medication PrEP that requires only two injections annually. PrEP, which also comes in the form of daily oral medications and bimonthly injections, is 99% effective in preventing sexually transmitted HIV for people who take it consistently. Continue reading...

• A young player, whose identity was not specified in the report, is set to join the Swiss club Lausanne-Sport on a permanent transfer. • The move follows a series of updates regarding high-profile transfer targets, including Arsenal's reported agreement for Bruno Guimaraes. • This transaction marks a permanent departure for the youngster, shifting his career to the Swiss league.

Pre-programmed flights gather data at different altitudes then return to bases to recharge and downloadWeather happens in the boundary layer, the atmosphere from ground level to a few thousand metres, but this can be difficult to study in detail: weather stations are too low, and aircraft are expensive. Instrumented weather balloons are the traditional solution, and thousands are released every day. But these are at the mercy of the wind and use irreplaceable helium.Drones offer an alternative and the US company Meteomatics has taken the idea further with Meteobase, a base station on the ground with a drone that can be launched and recovered automatically. It carries out a pre-programmed flight, gathering data at different altitudes, then returns to recharge and download data which the Meteobase sends to researchers. Continue reading...

• Real Madrid is reportedly confident in its ability to secure a transfer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri. • Inter Milan is considering a renewed effort to sign 25-year-old Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. • Tottenham defender Cristian Romero's potential move to Inter Milan may be blocked if the club signs 32-year-old John Stones on a free transfer.

• Borussia Dortmund has reached an agreement to sign midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas from Belgian club Racing Genk. • The transfer fee for the young player is expected to reach up to £32 million. • This move highlights Dortmund's ongoing strategy of investing in high-potential young talent to strengthen their squad.

• China plans to launch Africa's first lunar science mission in 2029, utilizing the Chang'e 8 lander to reach the moon's south pole. • The mission will deploy three spherical probes designed to conduct scientific research and exploration on the lunar surface. • This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the African continent, potentially catalyzing further space exploration and technological growth across the region.

• Manchester City is preparing for a bid from Real Madrid for midfielder Rodri, while Leeds United is poised to sign James Trafford for £40 million. • Manchester United is in advanced talks to loan 25-year-old forward Joshua Zirkzee to Juventus for the season, with a potential £30 million purchase option. • Real Madrid is preparing a second offer for Yan Diomande, and Crystal Palace has reached an agreement with Raphael Le Guen.

• Global stocks are rising following optimistic expectations for peace talks with Iran. • Recent data from Asian economies, including Taiwan and Singapore, indicates that the high-tech employment share has remained largely unchanged or even declined despite the ongoing AI boom. • This trend suggests a potential disconnect between the economic contribution of the tech sector and actual job growth in these regions.

Team to return for euphoric homecoming after winning all-Ireland men’s final against Kerry, ending decades of defeatThe hex is broken, dispelled, banished, and a story that bewitched Ireland for decades has ended in fairytale: Mayo are all-Ireland champions.Seventy-five years after a supposed curse condemned its Gaelic men’s football team to endless defeat, the county prevailed and uncorked a wave of emotion that engulfed even its rivals. Continue reading...

• Kylian Mbappe published a personal open letter to France following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup in North America. • The Real Madrid star expressed gratitude to his teammates and supporters while reflecting on the tournament's heartbreaking end for the French national team. • In separate news, a former Real Madrid player asserted that 39-year-old Lionel Messi remains at the pinnacle of football and can still contribute to Argentina.

Union calls for museum to become accredited London living wage employer and let staff carry water during shiftsWorkers at one of the world’s leading art and design museums are balloting for “heatwave” strike action.The ballot at V&A is taking place because of concerns about soaring temperatures and access to drinking water, along with pay and conditions. Continue reading...

• Arsenal is reportedly prepared to break the British transfer record to sign 26-year-old Argentine striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. • Inter Milan has expressed interest in acquiring 28-year-old Argentine defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur. • Real Madrid's bid for defender Yan Diomande was rejected, while the club is also linked to a potential move for Vinicius Jr.

‘I can’t tolerate this life,’ said the 24-year-old in his last voice message to his relatives. Attacked by the military, a rebel army and criminal gangs, Siraz Ullah risked all for a better futureThe fear was audible as he spoke, recording a message to his family, asking for their prayers. After pressing send, 24-year-old Siraz Ullah boarded a boat he hoped could deliver him from the violence and persecution surrounding him at home in Myanmar.Instead, Siraz is among 500 Rohingya refugees who have vanished at sea after setting sail for Malaysia in late June. Continue reading...

• Several high-profile transfer rumors are circulating, including Real Madrid's openness to selling Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United and Arsenal's interest in John Stones and Ezri Konsa. • Other potential moves include Daizen Maeda heading to Ipswich Town, Chelsea targeting Kerim Alajbegovic, and Yan Diomande attracting Premier League interest. • In individual player updates, 29-year-old Leeds winger Jack Harrison is nearing a move to MLS side New England Revolution, while Everton is pursuing Celtic's Alistair Johnston for the right-back position.

• The official draw for the men's football competition at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, has been revealed. • The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 14 to October 3, 2026, featuring highly competitive group matchups. • Key groupings include Group A with host nation Japan, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, and Hong Kong; Group B with China, UAE, Iran, and North Korea; and Group C with Vietnam, Uzbekistan, the Philippines, and Kuwait.