Liverpool

• Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) has launched the "Light Up the World" video series and campaign to commemorate its 20th anniversary. • The celebration features lighting displays across four major global cities: Suzhou, Xi’an, New York, and Liverpool, symbolizing the institution's international connectivity. • This initiative serves to reflect on the university's two decades of milestones, academic achievements, and its overarching vision for the future.

• Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly competing to sign Brazilian defender Bremer from Juventus. • Separately, Sky Sports reports that 32-year-old striker Paulo Dybala is interested in a move to England despite ongoing contract negotiations with Roma. • Dybala has spent four years at Roma, contributing 45 goals and 28 assists across more than 130 appearances.

Archivist Jo Klett says the 40 boxes of material will provide ‘a full picture of Roger’s entire working career’“It’s a joy to be old,” wrote Roger McGough, one of Britain’s most popular, prolific and funniest poets. “The dog dead and the car sold.”Another joy might be decluttering. After the departure of dozens of boxes of notebooks, manuscripts, drafts, project files, journals, posters, letters, personal artworks and more, McGough has admitted his house is significantly emptier. “If anyone wants to buy some old empty filing cabinets then get in touch … through you,” he joked. Continue reading...