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Man City Agree €100m Deal To Sign 'One Of The Best Young Players In The World'

Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle to sign 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for an initial €95m plus €5m in add-ons, according to multiple reports. The transfer, which could take City's summer spending close to £200m, comes as the club looks to replace departed midfielders Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders. Bouaddi, who starred for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, is expected to complete his move in the coming days.

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ECB head Christine Lagarde 'ready to serve' WEF, report says

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde could take over the presidency of the World Economic Forum in 2027, according to a Swiss newspaper report. The report cites unnamed sources saying Lagarde is 'ready to serve' after being described as a 'putative candidate' at a WEF board meeting.

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Stubb pledges continued support for Ukraine during Kyiv visit

Finnish President Alexander Stubb visited Kyiv with his wife and Finland's defence forces commander, drawing parallels between Ukraine's war and Finland's WWII experience while pledging sustained support. The visit included a defense cooperation roundtable that produced agreements on drone and uncrewed boat production in Finland.

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Brighton vs Aston Villa predictions, 17-2 Bet Builder tip, team news and odds

Aston Villa suffered one of the worst opening halves in Premier League history, falling 4-0 behind at Brighton before Joao Gomes was sent off on his debut. The collapse came amid a summer of heavy squad turnover, with Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez left out amid transfer speculation.

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Rajnath lays foundation for 5 expansion projects of GRSE, Yantra India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for five brownfield expansion projects of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and Yantra India Ltd in West Bengal, with a combined investment of nearly Rs 3,500 crore. Singh highlighted India's potential to become a global shipbuilding hub, citing a vacuum in the industry, while West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticized previous governments for not cooperating with the Centre.

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Putin will draft 300,000 new troops after September elections, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia will draft 300,000 additional troops after parliamentary elections in mid-September, potentially reaching 500,000 by 2027. He describes it as a 'peripheral mobilisation' avoiding central cities, and warns of heavy Russian losses, while also highlighting air defence shortages and funding gaps.

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The road to 2047 runs through UPI

India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) marks a decade since its launch in August 2016, with annual transactions surging from 1.78 crore in FY17 to 24,162 crore in FY26. The platform now handles nearly half of global real-time payments, operates in 11 countries, and has become the backbone of India's digital economy.

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France expands education outreach in India as it targets 30,000 Indian students by 2030

France is expanding its education outreach in India with a four-city tour featuring more than 50 institutions, aiming to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030. The initiative, coordinated by Campus France, builds on bilateral agreements signed during PM Modi’s June visit and comes amid rising Indian enrolment.

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Nine out of 10 unsolved murders in London linked to non-white victims

An analysis by Action on Armed Violence reveals that ethnic minorities, particularly Black people, account for the vast majority of unsolved murders in London between 2019 and 2023. The Metropolitan Police attributes the disparity to lower trust in policing among Black communities and the complexity of investigating street shootings and stabbings.

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Hockey World Cup 2026 Schedule (23 August): Malaysia vs South Africa, France vs Ireland, Germany vs Australia And Spain vs Belgium

Germany defeated Australia 4-2 to reach the semi-finals, ending the Kookaburras' title hopes. The same day features four second-round matches in Wavre, Belgium, including Malaysia vs South Africa and Spain vs Belgium.

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Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand fall short of final, settle for World Championships bronze

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won India's first women's doubles medal at the BWF World Championships since 2011, securing bronze after a semifinal loss to the world No. 1 Chinese pair in New Delhi. The unseeded duo's spirited run ended a 15-year wait, with both players reflecting on the achievement and looking ahead to the Asian Games.

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Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman concluded a two-day state visit to France, meeting with President Emmanuel Macron amid agreements on health, transport, and energy, and discussions on regional security and a Dragon Ball-themed park.

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I faced the EU's controversial new passport checks at one of Europe's busiest airports - here's what happened

As the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) rolls out across the Schengen Area, a traveller shares their experience at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, while the Foreign Office updates advice for Brits facing potential fines or travel bans.

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Hull shock United as Arsenal open title defence with emphatic victory

Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a dominant 3-0 win over Coventry, while rivals Manchester City and Liverpool struggled. Man City needed a late comeback to beat Bournemouth, and Liverpool could only draw at Newcastle. Meanwhile, Hull City shocked Manchester United 2-0.

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Alexander Isak backed to overcome Newcastle challenge as fresh Liverpool warning delivered

Alexander Isak faced a hostile reception on his first return to Newcastle United, with boos and 'rat' chants greeting him throughout the 2-2 draw. Michael Owen backed the striker to cope, but also warned Liverpool are 'running out of excuses' for the record signing.

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Iowa State’s Killyan Toure has successful shoulder surgery after injuring it working at a camp

Iowa State guard Killyan Toure underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder Friday after an injury at a basketball camp in Salt Lake City. Coach T.J. Otzelberger says the focus is on Toure's health and recovery, with a return expected in January. Toure, who started all 37 games last season, is a promising 2027 NBA Draft prospect.

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Strait of Hormuz will not open until US corrects its behaviour: Iran's Mohsen Rezaei

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US corrects its behavior and fulfills its commitments. Tehran also announced service fees for authorized ships and warned of penalties for non-compliant vessels, as the US prepares new economic measures.

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French tourist dies after becoming stranded in Death Valley amid extreme heat

A 68-year-old French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, died in Death Valley National Park after his vehicle became stuck in mud on a remote road. Temperatures reached 116 degrees as he and his companion walked for help; Formosa was unable to continue and was later found dead. Park officials urge visitors to stay with their vehicles and carry ample water.

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Arthur Fils beats Flavio Cobolli to reach first Cincinnati Open final

Arthur Fils defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first Masters 1000 title at the Cincinnati Open. The match was the first ATP Masters 1000 final between two Black players. Fils, 22, becomes the youngest French champion in Masters 1000 history.

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Heat advisory issued for parts of Southern California as temperatures soar

A prolonged heat wave is set to push Southern California into its hottest week of the summer, with National Weather Service advisories and watches covering coastal and inland areas. Forecasters warn of record-breaking temperatures, unusually warm nights, and a high risk of heat-related illness across the region.

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