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‘He’s box office’: Gary Lineker admits wanting Roy Keane to join The Rest Is Football
Gary Lineker has admitted, tongue-in-cheek, that Roy Keane would be his dream signing for The Rest Is Football, praising the former Manchester United captain’s “box office” appeal despite joking he “doesn’t give you that much” analytically. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV festival, Lineker made the remarks even though Keane is part of a rival podcast…
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Manchester United sign Carlos Baleba in £70m Brighton deal
Manchester United have completed the signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in a deal that could rise to £70m, marking the club’s third midfield addition of the summer alongside Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. The move reflects United’s urgent need to rebuild their midfield after Casemiro’s departure and Manuel Ugarte’s serious knee injury, with the…
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Manchester City sell Sávio to Tottenham for £75m
Manchester City have sold winger Sávio (formerly known as Savinho) to Tottenham Hotspur for £75m, a substantial profit on the £30.8m they paid for him two seasons ago, despite the 22-year-old Brazilian managing just two goals in 53 league appearances during his time at the Etihad. The deal, which could rise to £85m with add-ons,…
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Trump Threatens Lake Ontario Renaming as Canada-US Trade Dispute Escalates
A trade dispute between the United States and Canada escalated sharply after negotiations between the two countries broke down, prompting Washington to impose 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods, including hockey equipment and alcohol, while threatening a further 50% levy on cars, car parts and steel from 1 January. President Donald Trump…
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Cross-border tensions flare as Canada-US trade talks collapse and Kremlin warns Burnham on drones
Carney rejects Trump’s tariff “attack” as trade war looms, a Kremlin adviser threatens British drone factories, and Murdoch family feuding is exposed in newly unsealed court papers.
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‘An enchanting oasis’: Venetian island with Napoleonic fort up for sale
A privately owned island in the Venice lagoon, complete with a Napoleonic-era fort converted into a villa, has been put up for sale. Crevan, described by estate agents as an “enchanting oasis of peace and beauty”, offers views of Venice’s main island while remaining removed from the crowds that throng the city, making it an…
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WSL academy teams to play in third tier after FA approves controversial plan
The Football Association has approved a controversial plan to let four Women’s Super League academy teams compete in the third tier of the women’s football pyramid from the 2027-28 season. The FA says the move, part of a wider package of Women’s National League reforms, is intended to raise standards and give young English players…
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Migrant boat smashes into girl, 17, leaving her with multiple fractures – then continues to Italian beach after men on board decide not to help her
A speeding migrant boat carrying 14 men struck a 17-year-old girl swimming off Su Giudeu Beach in Sardinia on 16 August, leaving her with multiple fractures and unconscious in the water, before continuing towards the shore rather than stopping to help. Footage of the incident has caused shock in Italy, and it comes amid a…
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Savinho seals £75m Spurs move from Manchester City – and changes name to Sávio
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the £75m signing of Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City, a deal that could rise to £85m with add-ons and stands as a record sale for City, who bought him from Troyes for £30.8m in 2024. In a notable personal touch, the 22-year-old has asked to be known as Sávio at…
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Federal MP accused of assault is charged with breaching bail after allegedly going to the cricket
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has been charged with breaching his bail conditions after allegedly attending a Test cricket match in Darwin, adding to legal troubles stemming from an earlier assault accusation. He was originally arrested on 30 July over an alleged assault on Northern Territory administrator David Connolly at a Thai cultural festival on…