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Andrea Pirlo out of running for Italy job but defends deal with Russian betting firm
Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he is no longer being considered for the Italy head coach job, after his sponsorship deal with Russian betting firm Fonbet drew objections from Italian politicians. Several figures argued it was inappropriate for a prospective national team coach to hold commercial ties to a Russian company given Italy’s support for Ukraine,…
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10 Greatest American Books of All Time
Collider has published a ranked list of the ten greatest American novels of all time, curated by writer Luc Haasbroek, spanning classic and contemporary works that capture different facets of the national experience. The feature acknowledges that “the Great American novel” is a contested, almost mythical ideal, but argues these titles represent consensus contenders that…
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Wes Streeting vows to quit as defence secretary if military is not funded properly
Wes Streeting, the UK defence secretary, has said he would resign if Andy Burnham fails to properly fund Britain’s defence spending, describing it as “a matter of principle”. His warning follows revelations that the government’s defence investment plan (DIP), published last month, contains a £4.7bn shortfall, with almost £5bn of its promised £15bn uplift left…
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Wakefield hooker Smoothy to join Perth
Wakefield Trinity have released hooker Tyson Smoothy from his contract on compassionate grounds, allowing him to join newly formed NRL side Perth Bears at the end of the current season. The 27-year-old Australian had signed a three-year deal with the Super League club for this campaign, but the move comes after head coach Daryl Powell…
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Ferrari must ‘do better’ after errors in Hungary
The BBC’s Chequered Flag F1 podcast team discuss Ferrari’s disappointing performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix, concluding that the team must “do better” following a race marred by errors. Despite looking like the fastest car during practice sessions, Ferrari failed to convert that pace into a strong result on race day, raising questions about the…
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Oil Prices Near One-Week Low After U.S., Iran Pause Fighting Over Weekend
Oil prices fell towards a one-week low on Monday after the United States and Iran paused two weeks of military strikes over the weekend, fuelling hopes that diplomacy could de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to resume. The move matters because the fighting had driven Brent crude to $100 a…
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AppleCare One insurance for multiple devices finally expands outside the US
Apple has expanded AppleCare One, its single-plan insurance for multiple devices such as iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and MacBooks, beyond the US for the first time. A year after its US launch, the service will roll out to the UK, France, Germany and Australia from 4th August, giving customers in those markets a simpler, unified…
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses critics of spreading hate at World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has published an open letter accusing critics of the 2026 World Cup of spreading hate and false narratives, insisting the tournament—won by Spain and hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico—was a resounding success built on unity, safety and inclusion. His comments come amid mounting criticism over several controversies, including…
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Football transfer rumours: Arsenal and Liverpool battle it out for Bradley Barcola?
Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly circling the same crop of attacking targets as this summer’s transfer window heats up, with Arsenal weighing up Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior or Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola as a replacement for Leandro Trossard. Liverpool are said to be favourites for Barcola, though a deal hinges on meeting PSG’s asking price,…
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Brit banking executive, 30, is jailed for 15 years for killing teen in horrific broken bottle attack in Lisbon
A 30-year-old British banking executive has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of killing a teenager in a broken bottle attack in Lisbon. The case, which centred on the extreme violence of the attack, resulted in a substantial custodial sentence reflecting the severity of the crime. The verdict marks the conclusion…