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• Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement to sign midfielder Bruno Guimaraes for a fee of £80 million. • Guimaraes is currently awaiting final approval before traveling to complete the move to the North London club. • In other transfer developments, talks regarding Mohamed Salah have been confirmed, while Liverpool are reportedly receiving a boost in their pursuit of Bradley Barcola.

• CRISIL has upgraded Yes Bank's bond rating to AA+, signaling an improvement in the lender's credit profile and financial stability. • HFCL announced a significant growth initiative, clearing a ₹400-crore expansion plan to scale its operational capacity. • Bharti Airtel reported strong June quarter results, featuring a 3.8% sequential increase in revenue from its India mobile business.

Airline removes carry-on weight limit but will charge for bags that don’t fit under seat. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning, and happy Wednesday. Nick Visser here bright and early. Here’s what’s on deck.Jetstar will make it more difficult for travellers to bring carry-on baggage onboard an aircraft. The company will remove its 7kg carry-on weight limits, but impose a size-based model that will allow customers to bring just one underseat bag. An overhead bag will now cost. Continue reading...

• President Donald Trump announced the launch of "major combat operations" against Iran on February 28, involving massive joint strikes conducted by the U.S. and Israel. • Simultaneously, U.S.-facilitated diplomatic talks between Lebanon and Israel commenced on Tuesday in Rome to address regional security threats. • State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated the goal of these negotiations is to ensure lasting security for Israel and restore Lebanese state authority in the south.

• On August 4, 2026, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei reportedly issued a "final ultimatum" to President Pezeshkian. • The Supreme Leader has explicitly signaled his support for the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). • This development indicates a significant power struggle and tension between Iran's top religious leadership and its executive branch.

• The US Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General. • Ranking member Senator Dick Durbin expressed skepticism over Blanche's assurances that the Trump administration would not reinstate a $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund. • This nomination is critical as it determines the leadership of the Department of Justice and the handling of controversial federal funds.

• Tottenham Hotspur has established contact with representatives for Spanish international Ferran Torres to discuss a potential transfer. • The former Manchester City player is also being linked with moves to Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. • This pursuit follows Torres' high-profile performance, including scoring the World Cup winning goal for Spain against Argentina.

• Scottish clubs, including Rangers, Celtic, Hearts, Aberdeen, and Hibs, are actively pursuing new signings in the current transfer window. • One undisclosed deal involves a loan agreement where the acquiring club will cover the player's wages and pay a loan fee, with an option to buy for approximately £2.5 million. • Former Dundee United playmaker Scott Fraser is currently weighing transfer offers from several clubs in English League One and League Two.

• Asia-Pacific markets saw mixed early activity on August 4, 2026, with South Korea's Kospi opening 1.2% higher and Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 0.3%. • Tech giants drove initial gains in South Korea, with SK Hynix climbing over 3% and Samsung Electronics increasing by more than 2%. • Market momentum faded as the trading session progressed, leading both the Nikkei and Kospi to soften from their early intraday peaks.

• Actress Bhumi Pednekar faced significant online backlash after criticizing student protests and remarks directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that such behavior is not part of Indian culture. • A former teacher of the actress publicly condemned her comments on August 4, 2026, describing Pednekar's stance as "disrespectful" and "almost disdainful." • The controversy highlights the ongoing tension between celebrity political commentary and the right to student activism in India.