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Middle East drone strikes send oil above $108 as Man Utd crash 5-0
At home, Harry Dunn’s mother slams a secret US diplomat flight amid a child-images inquiry, and an ex-HMP Bristol pharmacy technician is jailed for smuggling drugs; Revolut suffers a data breach and MPs push for an AI regulator.
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European football: Inter roar back to beat Udinese and join Roma at the top
Inter Milan came from two goals down to beat Udinese 5-3 on Monday, keeping pace with Roma at the top of Serie A after both sides made it four wins from four matches. The result matters for the early title race, as Inter and Roma now sit level on 12 points ahead of their direct…
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De Zerbi backs ‘sensitive guy’ Solanke to find form before tricky Anfield trip
Tottenham’s head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, has voiced strong support for struggling striker Dominic Solanke ahead of a Carabao Cup third-round trip to Liverpool, insisting the club had left “no stone unturned” in trying to fix their goalscoring troubles. Spurs remain winless in 17 visits to Anfield and have failed to score in the league…
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Calvert-Lewin shows the way as Leeds thrash limp Newcastle and rise to third
Leeds United thrashed Newcastle United 4-0 at Elland Road, a dominant performance that lifted Daniel Farke’s side to third in the Premier League table. The scale of the victory suggests Leeds’ strong start to the season may be more than a temporary upturn, coming less than a year after Farke faced significant pressure over his…
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Graham & Ure make Pocognoli’s first Scotland squad
Stoke City defender Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure are set to earn their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday, when Sebastien Pocognoli names his maiden squad as head coach. Both 22-year-olds enjoyed breakout moves this summer after strong domestic form, and their inclusion signals the Belgian’s intent to refresh an ageing squad following…
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Calvert-Lewin stars but Botman struggles – player ratings for Leeds v Newcastle
Dominic Calvert-Lewin inspired Leeds United to a 4-1 Premier League win over Newcastle United at Elland Road, scoring and setting up a goal to help move Leeds up to third in the table. The victory was significant not only for the league position it secured but also for the striker’s remarkable record against Newcastle, having…
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Met Police officer is sacked after calling senior colleagues ‘wastemen’ on social media
A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked after using social media and a podcast to criticise senior colleagues, including calling one a “wasteman”, and to make allegations of corruption and racism within the force. PC Idominik Efeotor, who served with the Met’s Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, was dismissed without notice following an accelerated misconduct…
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Who will replace Declan Devine as Glentoran manager?
Glentoran are searching for a new manager after Declan Devine left the east Belfast club by mutual consent just six games into the Irish Premiership season. Devine’s two-and-a-half-year spell ended following a difficult start to the campaign, and while he won the County Antrim Shield in 2024-25, he could not end Glentoran’s 17-year wait for…
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VAR’s error on Haaland goal contrasts with correct Sunderland call
Chris Foy argues that video assistant referee Matt Donohue erred in allowing Erling Haaland’s goal to stand in Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Manchester United, after Pro Ref confirmed Enzo Fernández had been in an offside position and interfered with play before the goal was scored. Despite the mistake, Foy defends officiating standards more broadly…
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Leeds United v Newcastle United: Premier League – live
Leeds United host Newcastle United in a Premier League fixture the Guardian describes as one of English football’s most atmospheric lower-key rivalries, with both sides heading into the match in reasonable form. Leeds secured comfortable survival last season and reinforced their squad over the summer, while Newcastle have impressed despite a turbulent close season that…