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New Arsenal signings spark comeback while Fulham faces mounting pressure
The Guardian rounds up ten talking points from the latest Premier League weekend, spotlighting individual performances and managerial pressures across several fixtures. Highlights include Jack Grealish’s energetic return on loan at Everton in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United, Arsenal’s comeback win over Chelsea driven by new signings Christos Tzolis and Martin Ødegaard, and Bournemouth’s…
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Fury says he is looking for new opponent, calls out Usyk
Tyson Fury has publicly called out Oleksandr Usyk despite being contracted to face fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua in November, accusing Joshua of getting cold feet over the bout. Both boxers had signed individual contracts with Saudi promoter Sela for the long-awaited all-British showdown, but the announcement has stalled amid disagreement over the venue, with…
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All you need to know about the Irish Open at Trump Doonbeg
Golf’s attention turns to Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare, which hosts the Irish Open for the first time this week, following Great Britain and Ireland’s Walker Cup win at nearby Lahinch. Defending champion Rory McIlroy, fresh from an emotional play-off victory over Joakim Lagergren at The K Club last year,…
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Smaller ball for women makes it ‘harder to do my job’
England’s women’s rugby team, along with all other top international sides, are trialling a smaller size 4.5 ball during the September and October WXV Global Series, prompting mixed reactions from players. World Rugby introduced the ball, roughly 3% smaller than the standard men’s size five but the same weight, in the hope that it better…
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Arte France’s ‘Tax Me (If You Can)’ Sells to Multiple Territories: ‘Getting Rich People to Talk About Money Was Tough,’ Says Director (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based The Party Film Sales has secured multiple new broadcasters for the French documentary “Tax Me (If You Can),” directed by investigative filmmaker Thomas Lafarge, ahead of its Arte France premiere. The deals, struck with pubcasters including Spain’s RTVE, Switzerland’s RTS, Slovenia’s RTV and Finland’s YLE, come as public broadcasters face funding pressures, making the…
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Apple TV & HBO Max Set Emmy Night 3 Showdown For No. 1 After String Of Early Wins
Apple TV and HBO Max have emerged as the leading contenders for the most Emmy wins overall after two nights of preliminary ceremonies, setting up a showdown at the main televised event on 14 September 2026. Apple TV currently leads with 19 awards (20 counting its Commercial win) to HBO/HBO Max’s 16, while Netflix trails…
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Multiple music Emmy debuts celebrated at 2026 ceremony
Winners across the seven music categories at the 2026 Emmy Awards, presented over two nights at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, have now been confirmed. In the headline music category, songwriters Gavin Brivik and Andrew Bird won outstanding original music and lyrics for “Need Someone” from The Pitt, beating high-profile nominees Lady Gaga (for…
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Migrants cross Channel again as Dover blockade sparks disruption fears, Delhi hostel collapse kills three
Fresh Channel crossings and a far-right blockade near Dover overshadow Burnham-Macron pledges on small boats; elsewhere, a Delhi hostel collapse has killed three, two stabbings and violent crime cases hit UK courts, and Arsenal host Chelsea in a big Premier League clash.
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Why Tasers sometimes fail to stop suspects — and what weight has to do with it
A police shooting in Times Square last Monday has raised questions about why Tasers sometimes fail to stop suspects, after officers’ repeated attempts to subdue Pamela Cisneros, 49, with the devices proved ineffective. Cisneros had allegedly stabbed two people, killing a 32-year-old woman and wounding a 68-year-old man, before continuing to advance on officers despite…
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Jones shocks Selby to win British Open title
Jak Jones won the second ranking title of his career, beating four-time world champion Mark Selby 10-6 in the British Open final. The victory is a significant milestone for the Welshman, who has spent much of his 15-year professional career battling to establish himself on the tour and only started winning titles this season. The…