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Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high as central bankers fight inflation; retail sales rise in Great Britain – business live
A software defect in the UK’s air traffic control system caused a six-hour outage last week, resulting in widespread flight cancellations and delays across the country. Meanwhile, Japan’s central bank has raised interest rates to their highest level in 31 years as central banks worldwide attempt to combat inflation linked to Middle Eastern conflict, signalling…
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Woman who killed and cut up her husband with a saw before dumping his body in garbage bags across Sydney could be released in a year
Nirmeen Noufl, a 55-year-old woman from Sydney, has been sentenced to a minimum of three years imprisonment for killing her husband Mamdouh in what she claimed was excessive self-defence whilst being physically assaulted and choked. Following the killing, she dismembered his body using a saw and disposed of it in multiple rubbish bags across southwest…
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Socceroos captain Maty Ryan axed for Brazil friendlies
Australia captain Maty Ryan has been left out of Tony Popovic’s 26-man squad for September friendlies against Brazil, despite beginning the La Liga season strongly. Popovic said the 34-year-old goalkeeper remains available and that the omission was intended to give another keeper an opportunity, rather than signalling the end of Ryan’s international career. Seven uncapped…
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Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
The Premier League weekend features several pivotal fixtures, with struggling sides desperate for victories and contrasting defensive structures being tested. Tottenham and Aston Villa meet in a “desperation derby” with both teams having scored just one goal between them in the league so far, whilst Chelsea seeks to end a barren run against Brentford dating…
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Europa League roundup: Ferencvaros pile more misery on troubled Celtic
Celtic endured another European embarrassment, losing 3-1 at home to Hungarian side Ferencvaros in the Europa League on Wednesday evening. The defeat extends a troubling period for the Scottish champions, who crashed out of the Champions League qualifiers to Austrian side Lask despite holding a four-goal lead, then suffered a 3-0 League Cup loss to…
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Kluivert and Rayan rock Real Sociedad as Bournemouth win on European bow
Bournemouth marked their European debut with a memorable 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad in San Sebastián, announcing themselves on the continental stage with an impressive first-half performance. Justin Kluivert and Rayan scored within 20 minutes, but Sergio Gómez’s second-half goal sparked a determined Sociedad fightback and left Bournemouth defending their lead under intense pressure. The…
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Pino kickstarts Crystal Palace’s Europa League rout of Lech Poznan to ease Sage’s worries
Crystal Palace made a successful debut in the Europa League under new manager Pierre Sage, crushing Polish champions Lech Poznan 4–0. The convincing victory provides much-needed relief for Sage, who replaced Oliver Glasner and has faced scrutiny following a difficult start to the domestic season and questions over his team selection. The win demonstrates that…
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Shameless Knicks rioter offers disgracefully entitled excuse for destroying NYC taxi
Saul Vargas, a 21-year-old Florida resident, was convicted of damaging a New York City taxi during riots following the Knicks’ championship victory in June. He appeared in Manhattan court and claimed he damaged the vehicle whilst celebrating his birthday, though he acknowledged this was not a valid excuse. The incident occurred as thousands of fans…
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Floyd Samba’s debut double lifts Manchester City to Carabao Cup win over Norwich
Floyd Samba scored twice on his Manchester City debut as his side beat Norwich 5–0 to reach the Carabao Cup last 16, where they will face Brighton. The 17-year-old forward impressed with his movement, finishing and awareness, strengthening his case for future first-team opportunities as City continued manager Enzo Maresca’s perfect start. City controlled the…
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Chicago Stars make a splash as Vlatko Andonovski joins as chief soccer officer
Chicago Stars have appointed former US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski as their chief soccer officer, just 10 days after his departure from Kansas City Current. The move gives the last-placed club an experienced football leader as it attempts to recover from poor results and wider organisational instability. Andonovski has won two NWSL championships…