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Arsenal sign Konsa from Villa as Premier League holders bolster defence
England defender Ezri Konsa joins Arsenal from Aston Villa in a deal understood to be worth £51m ($69m).
Why Iran is threatening Europe’s ‘strategically important’ southeast
Tehran has threatened Bulgaria, home to a US air base, but how credible is that threat?
Israeli army, settlers kill 2 Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents
Israeli settlers fatally shot 17-year-old Karim Sanad Shalaldeh while Israeli forces killed 58-year-old Fathi Khazem.
Migrants clash with French police as they attempt to cross the Channel
French border police clashed with migrants in northern France on Friday, as they intercepted a small boat.
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LIVE: Arsenal vs Coventry: Premier League
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Israeli settlers set fire to heavy machinery at West Bank quarry
Israeli settlers entered a stone quarry in Wadi Al-Rakheem near Hebron overnight and set fire to heavy machinery
Jannik Sinner to miss US Open tennis major due to knee injury
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Argentina’s Paredes gets 10-game ban for World Cup final scuffle with Spain
Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain.
Russian expert warns of impending social crisis as Ukraine death toll rises
Putin's forces continue to bring horror to Ukrainian civilians as Kyiv destroys key sections of Russian infrastructure.
Iraq’s solar villages show how to build an energy transition that lasts
Decentralised power can give communities the means to sustain themselves rather than wait for change to come from above.
Fury says fight with Joshua looks unlikely with venue yet to be agreed
The all-British, much anticipated boxing showdown between Fury and Joshua was scheduled for November.
Manchester City’s Maresca admits he needs time as Bournemouth visit in EPL
Enzo Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola between seasons but says Man City may need patience before more trophies arrive.
Djibouti Football Federation accused of misusing funds from FIFA
FIFA and CAF provides more than $1m a year to Djibouti's federation, which faces corruption allegations over misuse.
War on Iran: The US could focus on economically isolating Iran
The US Treasury Secretary, has indicated a change in US strategy towards Iran, focusing on economic isolation.
At least three injured in sword attack at school in Sweden
One person has been taken into custody after the attack at a high school in Fagersta, local authorities said.
Three people injured in sword attack at school in Sweden
One person has been taken into custody after the attack at a high school in Fagersta, local authorities said.
Several people injured in sword attack at school in Sweden
One person has been taken into custody after the attack at a high school in Fagersta, local authorities said.
Several people injured in sword attack at Swedish school
One person has been taken into custody after the attack at a high school in Fagersta, local authorities said.
Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ claims first victim: Not Iran, but US markets
The US and Israel's war on Iran has upended global financial and energy markets.
Ebola outbreak ‘growing faster, wider’ as DRC death toll passes 2,500: UN
Epidemic remains out of control amid DR Congo conflict, funding shortages and attacks on health workers and facilities
Liverpool preview: Five key questions heading into 2026-27 season
Liverpool's new Spanish boss is tasked with making the club title challengers again, but he faces a number of issues.
Weddings in Gaza offer rare moments of joy amid genocide
In Gaza, weddings offer Palestinian families a brief escape from Israel’s genocidal war.
El Nino set to be most intense ‘for over a century’: UK forecasters
Met Office predicts 'unprecedented' sea surface temperature rise of 3C (5.4F) plus will heighten extreme weather risks.
South Korea footballers urge safety after extreme heat statistics
South Korea professional football association urges stronger heat protections in face of rising temperatures.