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• Top European clubs, including Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich, are reportedly monitoring Barcelona defender Jules Koundé for a potential transfer. • Juventus has reopened talks with free agent midfielder Leon Goretzka, 31, who is evaluating his career options after Germany's World Cup exit. • Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport suggest Juventus has an unconfirmed deal in place for Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani.

Deputy Labour leader says No 10 needs to become more meritocratic and has asked Burnham to commit to 50/50 gender split for ministers and staffAndy Burnham will change a “boys club” culture of factional briefings at No 10 which silenced critics, according to the deputy leader of the Labour party.Lucy Powell said she had experienced “unpleasant” briefings in Downing Street, which left people afraid to speak out or challenge Downing Street’s position. Continue reading...

Only 330 car club vehicles available for rent after big provider left British market, data revealsThe number of car club vehicles in London has fallen by a “catastrophic” 89% since Zipcar ended its service in late 2025, with former users being pushed to consider buying or leasing.Car clubs allow drivers to use vehicles parked around a city, using apps to book and unlock them. Zipcar dominated London’s car club market before the US company’s shock decision to pull out in December 2025. That left a gap that has yet to be filled for Londoners without a car. Continue reading...

Greens and David Pocock accuse industry of using programs and sponsorships to ‘build social licence’, push for parliamentary inquiryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Greens and David Pocock have backed calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the alleged “petro-grooming” of children after an investigation exposed the extent of the fossil fuel sector’s presence in schools, sports clubs and other educational institutions.The resources minister, Madeleine King, has defended industry sponsorships of grassroots and elite sports and said it was fortunate so many companies were prepared to support clubs. Continue reading...

• ESPN has released a comprehensive tracker of all confirmed player transfers for every Premier League club ahead of the 2026-27 season. • The report details the "ins and outs" for teams, providing a central hub for fans to monitor squad changes before the summer window closes. • These movements are critical as clubs reshape their rosters to compete for the title and European qualification in the upcoming campaign.

Amid UK government proposals for a ban, experts discuss what other activities might really serve children wellWhen a Lancashire schoolgirl was asked what she would do if the proposed social media ban for under-16s came into effect, her answer hit a national nerve: “Stare at a wall,” she deadpanned.The clip went viral, not least because it distilled a question many parents have been asking themselves about the consequences of the government’s proposed social media ban. Continue reading...

• Arsenal initially led as the club with the most goals scored by its players during the 2026 World Cup. • This early lead has since been challenged, with two other clubs catching up and Paris Saint-Germain trailing closely behind. • Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) also held a brief, unexpected lead in the goalscoring tally before being overtaken.