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“It’s a dream come true. LA – what a city,” said Son on Wednesday. “If I’m honest, it was not my first choice. But the first call I had with [LAFC co-president] John [Thorrington] after my season finished, he changed my mind, changed my heart, my brain. “He showed me …

Burnley have completed the signing of French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Chelsea for a fee of more than £20m. The 21-year-old has signed a five-year deal at Turf Moor. BBC Sport understands the fee is similar to the £23.2m Chelsea paid to sign Ugochukwu from Rennes in 2023. “It’s a …

Ghana’s defence and environment ministers are among eight killed when a military helicopter crashed, the government has said. The West African country’s military said the helicopter took off in the morning from the capital Accra and was heading northwest into the interior to the town of Obuasi when it went …

Since its launch in 2022, the capabilities of Sonos Voice Control have expanded to include setting timers and checking the weather. But by the end of this year, the smart assistant will introduce compatibility with the Philips Hue smart home platform allowing it to also control lights through voice commands, …

Italy’s government has approved the construction of what is tipped to become the world’s longest suspension bridge. The long-delayed bridge would connect mainland Italy to the island of Sicily, which is currently only reachable via ferry. It is believed the €13.5bn (£11.7bn) project, which became a priority for Prime Minister …

A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films has gone on display in London ahead of an auction where it is expected to sell for millions. The lightsaber featured in the climactic battles in The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return Of The Jedi (1983) and …

Rugby’s authorities have no immediate plans to follow American Football’s NFL in banning ‘smelling salts’ over concerns they may mask concussion symptoms. Smelling salts – a pungent mix of ammonia, water and ethanol – are marketed as improving mental alertness or boosting energy. One study suggested that by irritating the …

Midge Ure has had to cancel his upcoming tour due to a health issue needing “urgent” treatment. The Ultravox singer will perform in August but take time off from September, with shows dropped in Australia and across Europe. Ure, 71, wrote on social media: “During a recent routine check-up, doctors …

The Rhinos face a difficult trip to third-placed Leigh on Thursday. Arthur’s men are fifth in Super League with seven games of the regular season to play but have lost two of their past three matches. However, he praised the side’s efforts as they look to secure a play-off place. …

A wildfire covering about 10 hectares of field at an RSPB nature reserve has been captured on video. Essex Fire and Rescue Service was called to Creeksea Ferry Road on Wallasea Island, a large marshland nature reserve at Rochford just after 15:00 BST on Tuesday. Footage showed flames across a …

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran surprised fans by playing a number of original songs and Irish tunes at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town. The hitmaker played alongside Irish bands Amble, BIIRD, Beoga and Aaron Rowe in the Sky and The Ground pub on Tuesday night. Brought up in Suffolk, …

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today’s Wordle puzzle isn’t too tough, although I never guess this particular first letter, so that took me …

Antman left his prints all over the game on his Rangers debut. The Finnish winger – signed from Go Ahead Eagles, where he scored six goals and provided 15 assists in 32 games last term – was unlucky not to score when he saw a goal-bound effort blocked on the …

The exact track of Dexter will determine how long this next batch of warmth lasts and how close to heatwave thresholds some areas will get. However, it does look like it will trigger a shift in weather patterns that sees high pressure sit closer to the UK at times through …

Two teenagers were rescued after becoming trapped on a rocky ledge with a fast-approaching tide. Rescuers abseiled down a cliff to reach the boys, who were stuck at Greenaway Beach in Polzeath, Cornwall, as waves swept in at about 18:10 BST on 26 July. HM Coastguard’s spokesperson has now issued …

A man who brandished a gun in a McDonald’s before threatening a police officer with it has been jailed. Jacob Jenkins, 29, Holly Street, Rhydyfelin, Rhondda Cynon Taf, was in McDonald’s restaurant in Tonypandy on 2 May when a group of youths spotted he was wearing stab-proof vest under his …

A man suspected in the targeted killing of four family members and leaving their baby abandoned in front of a stranger’s home has been arrested in rural Tennessee. The weeklong manhunt for Austin Robert Drummond ended after local authorities instituted an early morning shelter-in-place for residents near Jackson after he …

More than 500 counterfeit Labubu-style dolls were seized from trade stands at the Royal Welsh Show. Powys council said the fake toys posed “serious” safety risks for children, including choking hazards and some contain banned chemicals. The elf-like collectible dolls, from Chinese toy maker Pop Mart, have become hugely popular …

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey is ready to show his “talent” and his “levels” after joining Celtic on a season-long loan from Manchester City. Numerous clubs targeted Simpson-Pusey this summer, but the 19-year-old’s first loan spell will be in Glasgow. The England Under-18 international skippered City to victory in the 2024 FA Youth …

Yorkshire batter Will Luxton has signed a contract extension to remain with the club until the end of the 2027 season. The 22-year-old came through Yorkshire’s academy and made his debut in 2022, a season where he featured for England in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup final. He enjoyed a …