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• Arsenal are pushing to sign Julian Alvarez, who has reportedly been given the "green light" for a move following a negative reception from Atletico Madrid fans. • Liverpool are continuing their pursuit of a new winger, receiving a positive update regarding their interest in Bradley Barcola. • Manchester City are targeting a Liverpool winger, while Manchester United have identified a new target to strengthen their left-back position.

Commuters warned journey may take an extra 45 minutes as ‘limited’ buses replace north short trains. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Nick Visser with the main action.We begin with a classic “commuter chaos” update: there are widespread train cancellations in Sydney this morning due to problems with overhead wiring at a major hub. Continue reading...

• Real Madrid forward Endrick has rejected transfer interest from Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Roma. • Liverpool reportedly made a late enquiry regarding the 20-year-old Brazilian during the final days of the summer transfer window. • Endrick has opted to remain in Madrid to compete for a place in the squad rather than pursuing a loan move.

• Major European transfer windows in Spain, Italy, and Germany are set to close later this evening. • The transfer windows for the Women's Super League and the Scottish Premier League will officially shut at 5pm on Thursday, September 3. • Current reports highlight active negotiations involving Arsenal FC for Alvarez, medicals for Manchester United, and potential moves for Barcola to Liverpool.

• Manchester City have reportedly agreed on a transfer fee for player Bouaddi as the summer transfer window enters its final stages. • Al Hilal is actively pursuing a deal to sign Gabriel Martinelli, adding to the high-profile movement involving top-tier talent. • Due to a UK Bank Holiday on August 31, the transfer deadline for English clubs has been extended to Tuesday, September 1, at 11pm BST.

• Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn, with the Nifty 50 falling below 24,200 and the Sensex slumping nearly 500 points from its daily high. • While HDFC Bank and Infosys provided some support to the Nifty 50, gains were limited by losses in SBI, Bajaj Finance, Cipla, Titan, and Apollo Hospitals. • In separate corporate news, law firm Trilegal has opened a new office in GIFT City to serve financial institutions and investment funds.

• Sunny Deol's film "Batwara 1947" has officially crossed the ₹50 crore mark in worldwide box office collections as of August 23, 2026. • The milestone was achieved on the movie's 10th day of release, demonstrating steady performance in the global market. • This achievement highlights the commercial viability of the film and Sunny Deol's continued draw for audiences.

• Taylor Sheridan has been accused of "stealing" the concept for the hit series *Yellowstone* from a pitch that was rejected in 2016. • The report emerged via Entertainment News Today's live updates on August 24, 2026, highlighting a potential legal or creative dispute over the show's origins. • This allegation matters as it challenges the creative ownership of one of the most successful modern television franchises.

• India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is scheduled to meet with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. • This high-level diplomatic engagement follows the previous year's Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and aims to address ongoing bilateral tensions. • The meeting is significant as it represents a critical effort to stabilize relations and manage security concerns between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Leah Stewart lost her arm in a great white shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee beach. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning. Nick Visser here to get the news going. Here’s what’s on deck:Leah Stewart, the woman who was bitten by a shark at Sydney’s Coogee beach, issued a thankyou to those who supported her after the attack. She wrote on GoFundMe: “After what has been an incredibly difficult few months, I’m so happy that I’ve progressed enough to build some independence, and I can finally see some light after all of this.” Continue reading...