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NATO fears grow as Putin mobilises; Australia to axe climate laws
Rising tensions between Russia and NATO risk catastrophic miscalculation and wider European conflict. Australia’s Coalition proposes dismantling net-zero legislation and climate frameworks.
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Manchester United report seventh straight annual loss despite record revenue
Manchester United announced their seventh consecutive annual loss on Wednesday, reporting a net loss of £43m for the year ended 30 June 2026, which widened from £33m the previous year. Despite record revenue of £677.6m, costs related to player acquisitions and the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim have pushed the club deeper into deficit,…
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Florian Wirtz does not look like a £116m player but it is too early to write him off
Florian Wirtz has struggled to justify his £116m transfer to Liverpool, prompting criticism from Jamie Carragher and doubts over whether he can become the player the club expected. However, the article argues it is too early to write off the 23-year-old, especially after only six matches this season and signs that his performance against Bournemouth…
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Chelsea’s American owners set to profit despite club’s turmoil
Chelsea’s American owners, Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, are set to profit after selling their 12.8% stakes to Clearlake Capital, despite the club’s poor sporting record and chaotic management since 2022. The article argues that this reflects an American-style ownership model in which elite sports teams are treated primarily as scarce financial assets, with long-term…
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Here’s Where to Watch the USA Network Online for Free
Viewers without cable can watch USA Network online through several live-TV streaming services, many of which offer free trials or introductory discounts. The channel is particularly relevant for live sports in 2026, including WNBA games, Premier League matches and PGA Tour events. Options include DirecTV Entertainment, Sling TV Blue, Fubo Pro and Hulu + Live…
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Melbourne theatre circles rocked as young actor and footballer is charged with raping sleeping woman after night out at Lux nightclub
Actor and footballer Craig Gunguta, 30, has pleaded not guilty in Melbourne County Court to allegations that he raped a woman after a night out at Lux nightclub in December 2023. Prosecutors allege the woman was asleep and unable to consent when Gunguta entered her bedroom at her home in Melbourne’s west, making the case…
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Pre-Budget triple whammy as figures show UK economy already nearly flatlining with forecasts cut and IMF issuing debt warning… but Burnham insists he will ‘dial up’ Manchesterism
The UK Government faces a difficult economic backdrop to its autumn Budget on 28 October as figures reveal the economy is nearly stagnating. Business activity data shows the weakest performance in three months, whilst the OECD has downgraded growth forecasts and the IMF has warned about rising debt levels across major economies. Chancellor John Healey…
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Ten of the best-value deals from this summer’s transfer window
The summer transfer window saw several clubs secure impressive value signings despite ongoing inflation in football transfers. Notable bargains included Roma’s acquisition of Porto playmaker Mora for €25m, well below his €70m release clause, Hull’s signing of versatile Swedish winger Stroud, and 37-year-old striker Aubameyang joining Dépor on reduced wages. Across Europe’s top leagues, promoted…
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Slip sliding away: football season-ticket holders fear falling down pecking order
Multiple Premier League clubs have escalated their campaign against season-ticket holders this summer, with Manchester United voiding 685 season tickets for secondary market resales, Arsenal suspending nearly 74,000 accounts since 2024, and others implementing stricter attendance requirements and price hikes. This growing hostility reflects a deeper concern among loyal supporters: that club executives now value…
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‘It was scary’ – Jacks goes from hospital bed to England match-winner
Will Jacks returned from emergency appendicitis surgery to deliver a match-winning performance as England beat Sri Lanka in the first one-day international. The 27-year-old all-rounder took career-best figures of 5-22 and contributed an unbeaten 46, demonstrating growing confidence and maturity after a difficult recovery. Jacks had initially expected to miss around four weeks but returned…