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• Chelsea have officially announced the signing of goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez just before their Premier League fixture against Brighton. • In other transfer news, Everton have reportedly decided to cancel the planned sale of striker Armstrong. • Roberto De Zerbi provided reactions following Tottenham's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle, while Mario Balotelli discussed his career and the state of Italian football in a recent interview.

• Liverpool has agreed to a £100 million deal, including £20 million in add-ons, to sign top transfer target Bradley Barcola. • Despite the Barcola agreement, Liverpool remains in the market for an additional winger to strengthen their squad. • The report indicates a shifting transfer landscape where Cody Gakpo has reportedly chosen Manchester City over Liverpool.

An estimated 237 people have been rescued after accident off the coast of northern CyprusFatalities after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern CyprusIn a post to Facebook, the mayor of the coastal town of Kyrenia, Murat Senkul, described the situation as “very serious” and confirmed that 270 passengers and crew were aboard when the ship sank off the coast of Diana beach. He said the ferry belonged to the Filo Denizcilik company.“The Coast Guard, the *Akgünler Express* vessel, and numerous small boats are participating in rescue operations,” he wrote in the social media post. Continue reading...

• India's women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will face Thailand in their Women’s T20 Asia Cup Group A opening match this Sunday in Dubai. • The team enters the tournament under scrutiny regarding their consistency and recent form in the shortest format of the game. • This match serves as a critical opportunity for India to reverse a period of ordinary performance and establish momentum in the competition.

• Liverpool have made a significant breakthrough in negotiations to sign Bradley Barcola in a deal potentially worth £123 million. • The club is also pursuing Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr, having reportedly submitted an initial £50 million offer earlier this week. • These moves come as the summer transfer deadline approaches in just a few days, marking a critical recruitment window for the team.

Rescue workers and military personnel have been working around the clock since Wednesday’s disaster‘The flood took everything I have’: survivors grieve for relatives and homes swept away in NepalChinese rescuers find ‘nothing but ruins’ at border crossing as Nepal seeks help to ID and store the deadThe risk of a lake formed after the glacier collapse bursting near the China-Nepal border where the ⁠devastating flood occurred earlier ⁠this week has decreased, ​Chinese authorities said today, as its size appears to have shrunk.Satellite images from Thursday this morning suggest water in the lake – straddling the China-Nepal border ⁠at the confluence of two rivers – has been slowly flowing through, decreasing the reservoir gradually, state broadcaster CCTV reported, citing the Water Resources Ministry. Continue reading...

• The Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA) and the local municipal corporation have launched a series of significant urban infrastructure projects. • The initiative includes the official inauguration of 31 completed civic works and the laying of foundation stones for 109 new projects. • These developments aim to enhance the city's civic amenities and overall urban infrastructure through coordinated GDA and municipal efforts.

• Gotham FC and striker Esther González announced they have mutually parted ways as of July 27. • The departure comes abruptly, occurring only nine days after González set a scoring record for the club. • González is stepping away from professional soccer temporarily to attend to personal matters in Spain.

• Arsenal FC has reportedly submitted a bid for Julian Alvarez, while Liverpool is arranging a medical for Barcola. • Chelsea has finalized an undisclosed "done deal," and Manchester United continues to be linked with various summer window targets. • A deal is nearing completion for 21-year-old Donley, who impressed during a loan spell at Oxford United last season.

• Sky Sports reports that an unnamed England striker with 11 caps is nearing a loan agreement with Ipswich Town. • Aston Villa is currently finalizing a deal to acquire Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. • Julian Alvarez has missed two consecutive training sessions with Atletico Madrid, citing illness as the reason for his absence.

• The Swiss Federal Council is introducing clearer regulations for the transfer of real estate involved in international inheritances. • To enhance public safety, the government will strengthen police presence on public transport and authorize transport police to use tasers when necessary. • New guidelines will more precisely regulate the use of body cameras and define the conditions under which transport companies can activate real-time video surveillance.

• The government has issued an urgent flood alert after satellite imagery revealed a lake forming upstream of the Bhotekoshi River due to a blockage. • Authorities warn that the blockage could burst, posing a significant risk of flash flooding to downstream areas. • The situation is critical as 910 people remain missing, including 517 foreign nationals from over 30 countries such as India, the U.S., Ukraine, Malaysia, Australia, and Britain.

• Chelsea has reportedly reached an agreement to sign 18-year-old defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta for a total package of £40 million. • Midfielder Enzo Fernandez was omitted from Chelsea's matchday squad for tonight's Carabao Cup clash against Luton Town. • The omission follows recent comments from Xabi Alonso suggesting Fernandez would be involved, despite ongoing transfer links to Manchester City.

• Medical technology company Renata Medical has closed a $25 million Series D financing round led by ARCHIMED to advance care for children with congenital heart disease. • A new study reveals that Trump-era trade wars resulted in cheaper whiskey across much of the U.S., though prices increased in the production hubs of Kentucky and Tennessee. • Researchers from Rutgers Health report that brands selling intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids are exploiting a lack of social media oversight to target consumers.

• President Trump asserted that the financial strength of the U.S. and the implementation of sanctions will lead to a "very big victory" over Iran. • Amidst the geopolitical tension, Trump clarified that he does not believe Iran's supreme leader has passed away. • Simultaneously, two major petrochemical facilities in southwestern Iran have suspended production to combat power shortages caused by a severe heat wave.

• The Air Force chief is conducting a visit to rural villages to assess developmental needs and understand the specific challenges and aspirations of local residents. • A Delhi court has convicted alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar for impersonating a sitting Supreme Court judge in 2017 to illegally influence a bail hearing in a corruption case. • The court characterized Chandrasekhar's actions as a "direct affront" to the independence and sanctity of the judicial process, highlighting the severity of the fraud.

The sense of futility hanging over the room was almost overwhelming as Robert Jenrick took the stageIt’s turning out to be one of the longer sulks in Nigel Farage’s already sulk-filled career. Few politicians are better at having a strop and holding a grudge than Nige. At least on this side of the Atlantic. Donald Trump could give Farage a run for his money, but skin doesn’t come much thinner than Nige’s. He’s the soul of the Reform party as long as he’s the centre of attention and the yes-men and women – that’s everyone – around him are saying yes. But the moment reality challenges his narcissism, the mirror cracks.There was a time when you couldn’t keep Nige away from a TV camera or a gathering of reporters. It’s what he lived for. But ever since the Guardian revealed his £5m gift from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, Farage has gone all shy. Unable to bear the humiliation of being seen for the man he really is. The posh. The entitled. The venal. The grifter. Everything he has spent the last 25 years trying to persuade people he isn’t. Continue reading...

• Manchester United is monitoring several transfer targets, including Alejandro Balde from Barcelona and Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid. • Barcelona reportedly values Balde at approximately £30 million, while internal tensions have risen as Lamine Yamal is said to be unhappy with Balde's current situation. • The club is also linked to potential moves for Ferdi Kadioglu and Carlos Baleba as they look to strengthen the squad.

• Arsenal has reached an agreement to sign 19-year-old academy player Scanlon from Manchester United on a free transfer. • As part of the deal, Manchester United has secured a 40% sell-on clause for any future transfer of the player. • The move is part of Arsenal's ongoing strategic recruitment drive to strengthen their youth academy.

As photojournalist sentenced to 15 years, rights groups warn law would turn civic engagement into security crimeIran has taken the first step towards criminalising contact with foreign media, in a move human rights groups have said attempts to “sever the entire Iranian society from the rest of the world”.For journalists, researchers and even ordinary citizens, the proposed law being discussed by Iranian lawmakers this month could make speaking to international audiences and groups a potential criminal act and restrict coverage of events such as January’s mass anti-regime protests. Continue reading...

• A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed on Tuesday in the Bombay High Court challenging a Maharashtra government mandate requiring taxi, auto-rickshaw, and app-based cab drivers to have working knowledge of Marathi. • The petition targets a notification from the Home (Transport) Department dated August 12, 2026, which amended the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. • This rule makes Marathi proficiency a mandatory condition for the granting and renewal of driving licenses and permits for commercial drivers in the state.

• China has criticized new U.S. sanctions against Iran, warning that the measures will further intensify regional tensions. • Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated on Tuesday that the U.S. will face defeat in its economic actions, following alleged military and political failures. • Iran has declared it is "fully prepared" to retaliate and counter the impact of the new sanctions.

The country music’s death was announced by nephew Brian Seaver on InstagramDolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80Country ⁠music ​legend ⁠Dolly Parton ⁠has ​died at the age of 80, ‌her ‌family has said ‌in ​a ⁠statement. Continue reading...

• China has formally criticized new U.S. sanctions against Iran, with foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian warning that the measures will intensify tensions and create "spillover risks." • In response to the sanctions, Iran has declared it is "fully prepared" to retaliate and counter the U.S. actions. • China emphasized that its cooperation with Iran remains within the framework of international law and stated it will take necessary measures to safeguard its own interests.

• VerakWorld released a comprehensive tech news bulletin on August 24, 2026, covering over 40 updates across AI, semiconductors, and cybersecurity. • National cybersecurity agencies issued urgent technical advisories for critical infrastructure and utility operators to harden remote operational technology (OT) connections. • The alerts follow specific security incidents targeting localized generator control interfaces, highlighting the danger of exposing industrial supervisory systems to the public internet.

• Tottenham Hotspur sporting director Johan Lange has expressed delight over the club's successful signing of Savinho from Manchester City. • The move comes as the football transfer window approaches its deadline, which is set to close in one week. • This acquisition strengthens Tottenham's squad during the final stages of the recruitment period.

• The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has issued a new position statement urging specialist medical colleges to increase the transparency of their fees. • This move aims to provide patients with clearer information regarding the costs associated with specialist medical services. • The initiative matters as it addresses growing concerns over healthcare affordability and the lack of pricing clarity for patients navigating the system.

• The Juvenile Justice Board (JJC) has ordered a detailed report following a report by The Hindu regarding the sexual assault of minor girls. • Two individuals were arrested for the assaults, as detailed in an article published on August 10, 2026. • The JJC directed the police, Child Welfare Committee, Juvenile Welfare officials, and the Women Development and Child Welfare Department to provide the documentation.