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• The Premier League transfer window closed at 6 p.m. ET, marked by high-profile movements and failed negotiations across Europe. • In a major late deal, Enzo Fernández completed a record-equaling transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City as other contingent moves collapsed. • Everton failed to secure a deal for striker Folarin Balogun, missing out on a key target during the final hours of the window.

British tourists reportedly discovered Luger pistol that is latest in long line of potential leads in mystery of al-Hilli deathsExperts are examining a gun found by tourists to determine whether it might have been used to kill a British family in the French Alps 14 years ago.In what remains an unsolved murder case, Saad al-Hilli, 50, his wife, Ikbal, 47, and her mother Suhaila al-Allaf, 74, were shot dead on a road near Annecy, a remote Alpine village in eastern France in September 2012. Continue reading...

Energy secretary Chris Wright denies US seeking to ‘take’ country’s oil, saying deal is ‘transformation’ of relationsThe US energy secretary, Chris Wright, has denied Washington is seeking to commandeer huge quantities of Venezuelan oil, amid growing criticism of Donald Trump’s energy deal with the country’s interim leaders.“Absolutely not,” Wright replied when asked by a CNBC journalist if the US was engaged in a “heavy-handed” attempt to “take” Venezuelan oil in violation of the South American country’s constitution. Continue reading...

• Several high-profile transfer deals involving players like Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Folarin Balogun may be resolved on the final day of the transfer window. • Monaco has reportedly agreed to a deal worth approximately £40 million with Everton for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, with personal terms currently being finalized. • These movements are critical as clubs, including Arsenal, continue their search for key forwards to strengthen their squads before the deadline.

• European football clubs are entering the final stages of the summer transfer window, with key negotiations ongoing for players like Folarin Balogun and Gabriel Jesus. • Everton is reportedly in talks for Balogun, while Jesus is nearing a potential move to Barcelona, and uncertainty surrounds Enzo Fernandez. • Due to a Bank Holiday in the United Kingdom, the transfer deadline for English clubs has been extended to tomorrow at 11pm BST.

Judge ruled Jeanine John Taele, discovered with firearm days before Trump visit, was unfit to face felony chargeA judge in California has suspended criminal proceedings against a man found with a loaded gun near Donald Trump’s golf course in Los Angeles, and instead ordered him to undergo a mental health evaluation.Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey, California, was arrested for weapons violations days before the president spoke at a 5 August Republican fundraiser at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes. Continue reading...

Australia’s first Olympic breakdancer became a viral sensation after her performance at Paris ‘24, where she failed to receive a single pointRachael “Raygun” Gunn says her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics was “not as bad as I thought!” after the Sydney-based breakdancer revealed she had finally watched back the moment that catapulted her to international fame – and mockery.The Sydney academic turned speaker was Australia’s first Olympic breakdancer and became a viral sensation after her unconventional routine at Paris 2024, where she failed to receive a single point from the judges. Continue reading...

EU police agency says shift could point to involvement of new criminal networks focused on specific artefactsRobberies at European museums are becoming increasingly violent, with thieves brandishing guns, assaulting staff and using sledgehammers, axes and even explosives to smash their way into buildings and display cases, according to a Europol report.The EU police agency said while museum thefts were generally seen as a non-violent form of organised property crime, member states had detected a recent shift “towards violent and forceful methods” that could point to the involvement of new criminal networks that are now focusing on specific cultural artefacts. Continue reading...

Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquartersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have been charged and Victorian police have seized drugs, guns and cars linked to the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in the building industry.On Monday, detectives from Taskforce Hawk arrested five men and searched six properties including the Victorian headquarters of the union, saying they were investigating secret commissions, fraud and drug trafficking. Continue reading...

• Israeli tech funding remained quiet in late August 2026, though the sector saw a surge in exits totaling over $670 million in acquisitions. • Major AI infrastructure deals dominated the global landscape, including a $12 billion custom chip agreement between Google and Marvell Technology and Broadcom's pursuit of $60 billion in debt for AI projects. • High-profile funding rounds included Etched raising $700 million at a $21 billion valuation and Callosum securing a $100 million seed round for AI workload routing.

Authorities believe handguns found in forest near Berlin were ⁠to be used ⁠to ​carry out assassinations for Russian intelligence, Sueddeutsche reportsGerman security authorities discovered handguns stashed in ⁠a forest near Berlin last year that they believe were ⁠to be used ⁠to ​carry out assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence, Süddeutsche Zeitung reported on ⁠Friday.The Russian embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Continue reading...

Officers reportedly believed invitees were trying to make unauthorized entry on to Vandenberg base in CaliforniaFive news reporters and two members of the military who were invited to an event at Vandenberg space force base in California were briefly detained at gunpoint by security officers who thought they were gatecrashers, according to local news reports.The incident happened Monday ahead of an invitation-only groundbreaking for a new training facility for missile operators at the federal airfield near Santa Barbara, California. Reporters from Noozhawk and KEYT were among those detained, and both outlets published articles detailing the detainment. Continue reading...

• Rob Richie argues that American democracy is fracturing and requires a fundamental rewriting of electoral rules to be rebuilt. • Proposed reforms include implementing a national popular vote, proportional representation, court reform, and establishing a constitutional right to vote. • A key focus is Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), which aims to eliminate the "spoiler effect" and allow voters to support independent or minor party candidates without risking their vote.

Legislation for plan passed parliament earlier this year and is set to commence in NSW from November. Follow live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHanson wants to slash international student numbersOne Nation leader Pauline Hanson says she wants dramatic cuts to the number of international students allowed to come into the country.People are using it to come to the country. Then after they get in the country, they’re only here for a few months. Then they change the courses.Then they apply for residence here in Australia. So they’re using [it] as a back door to get into the country. Continue reading...

• Corma, led by Alon Pluda, has officially come out of stealth mode after securing a $60 million funding round. • The investment will be used to develop a specialized foundation model focused on defensive cybersecurity. • The announcement coincides with industry rumors regarding a potential $6 billion acquisition of Decart by Anthropic and a $500 million fundraising effort by Wonderful.

Marine conservationist says deliberate attack would be ‘act of extreme cruelty’ against an endangered populationSpanish officials have launched an investigation after the matriarch of an orca pod known for jostling and ramming boats off the Iberian Peninsula was spotted with wounds suggesting she had been shot by a pellet gun.On Friday, Spain’s environment ministry said Toñi, the oldest living member of the pod, had been seen swimming in the Strait of Gibraltar with markings on her dorsal fin that were “consistent with shots from a pellet gun”. Continue reading...

• The Thai government pledged on Wednesday to tighten gun controls and crack down on illegal firearms following two deadly shootings near Bangkok that occurred within a single week. • These incidents have renewed urgent pressure on authorities to curb gun violence in a country that maintains one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Asia. • The move signals a shift toward stricter enforcement despite Thailand's existing restrictive laws, aiming to reduce the prevalence of unauthorized weapons.

• Thailand has suspended gun licenses following a tragic school shooting that left nine people dead, including the teenage shooter's own grandparents. • Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is calling for more stringent gun control measures and "decisive penalties" to prevent future mass casualty events. • The incident has sparked national outrage, leading to the cremation of the victims and the shooter as the government reviews firearm accessibility.

• Thailand has suspended the issuance of new gun permits following a school shooting in Nonthaburi. • The move comes as authorities pledge to implement tougher firearm laws to combat high levels of gun crime. • Thailand currently has one of the highest rates of civilian gun ownership in Southeast Asia, with approximately 10.3 million firearms in private possession.

Prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul calls for tighter gun controls and ‘decisive penalties’ after nine dead in school shooting Thailand has suspended firearms licences after last week’s deadly school shooting, as the bodies of the teenage attacker and the grandparents he killed were cremated.The prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, said he had ordered the interior ministry and police to stop issuing licenses to possess, purchase and carry firearms, and called for “tighter controls and decisive penalties”. Continue reading...

• Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on August 11, 2026, that civilians are strictly prohibited from carrying firearms outside their homes. • The ban applies to all citizens without exception, specifically warning that politicians and sport shooters will face prison sentences for violations. • This directive signals a rapid escalation in government gun control efforts to enhance public safety and reduce firearm-related incidents.

• A former lawmaker was arrested on Monday after allegedly opening fire at a local government office near Thailand's capital, leaving two people wounded. • This attack occurred shortly after a separate tragedy in the same province, where a 14-year-old shooter killed nine people and injured over 20 at a school. • These back-to-back violent incidents have intensified public pressure and renewed urgent calls for the Thai government to implement tighter gun control laws.

• A gunman opened fire inside a Thai government office, leading to the detention of the suspect. • Deputy governor Apichai Aramsri identified the suspect as a former lawmaker. • The incident has heightened tensions in Thailand as the country is already reeling from a separate school shooting.

• A gunman, identified as a former lawmaker, was arrested on Monday after opening fire at a local government office on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. • The attack resulted in the death of a local official and occurred in the same province where a 14-year-old boy allegedly killed eight people in a school shooting last week. • These consecutive violent incidents have reignited an urgent national debate regarding gun control and public safety in Thailand.

• A suspected shooter, identified as a former lawmaker, was arrested after firing shots at a senior official inside a government office in Thailand. • The incident occurred shortly after the country experienced its deadliest shooting in nearly four years, highlighting a volatile security climate. • This event underscores ongoing concerns regarding firearm prevalence in Thailand, which had the highest gun ownership rate in Southeast Asia as of 2017.

• A gunman, identified as a former member of parliament, was arrested after killing a former colonel and wounding a driver at a government office near Bangkok. • This incident marks the second shooting in Thailand within three days, sparking widespread concern over public safety and violence. • In response to the surge in shootings, Thailand's Education Ministry announced the development of new school safety protocols to be implemented over the next three months.

• Thai Deputy PM Anutin is advocating for stricter gun laws and increased checkpoints following a shocking school shooting in Nonthaburi. • The proposed measures include rigorous inspections and severe legal charges for individuals carrying firearms in public without official authorization. • This move aims to curb public violence and enhance school safety in response to the recent tragedy.

• Thailand's prime minister has pledged to implement stricter gun control laws following a mass shooting on the outskirts of Bangkok. • The attack, carried out by a teenager, resulted in eight deaths and left 22 other people injured. • This tragedy highlights urgent concerns regarding firearm accessibility and youth violence within the country.