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Manchester United make contact with Brighton over Carlos Baleba, Everton open talks with Manchester City for Jack Grealish, and Alexander Isak trains alone amid Liverpool pursuit. Manchester United have contacted Brighton through intermediaries to explore a potential move for Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, 21. (Athletic – subscription required), external Everton …

In the very first week of his presidency, Donald Trump vowed to force silicon manufacturing back to the United States by making processors more expensive, a threat he’s repeated since. Is he finally going through with that plan? Trump just announced he’ll putting an enormous 100 percent tariff on chips …

Former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown has repeated his call for higher taxes on gambling to lift half a million children out of poverty. He has backed a think tank report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), saying the move could raise £3.2bn to fund scrapping the two-child …

It was only a pre-season friendly against Villarreal, yet there was still a feeling of excitement and anticipation heading to Emirates Stadium as Arsenal supporters looked to see new £64m signing Viktor Gyokeres in action. Fans are desperately hoping the 27-year-old striker will be the missing piece for the Gunners …

Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin in person as early as next week to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine, a White House official has said. They said the meeting would be conditional on the Russian president meeting his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sky News’s US partner network NBC News reported. …

Sunderland have signed teenage Chelsea forward Marc Guiu on a season-long loan. The Spaniard, now 19, moved to Stamford Bridge for £5m from Barcelona in July 2024 and scored six goals in 16 matches for the Blues last season. Describing himself as “a powerful striker” and “natural goalscorer”, Guiu said …

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order on Wednesday hitting India with an additional 25% tariff over its purchases of Russian oil. That will raise the total tariff on Indian imports to the United States to 50% – among the highest rates imposed by the US. The new …

Irish president Michael D Higgins has welcomed the Princess Royal to his official residence in Dublin. Princess Anne visited Áras an Uachtaráin in what has been described as “a courtesy call”. The King’s sister met President Higgins and his wife, Sabina, on her second visit to the president’s residence. She …

“It was a great time for Scottish football and the Saturday night sports programme was absolutely required viewing,” he said. “I did 33 consecutive Scottish Cup finals – what a privilege to have been in the hot seat for so many of the big occasions, including all the World Cups …

Whether about a raft of redundancies or free lunches for staff being scrapped, news surrounding Manchester United’s finances has not been positive. Which will have left fans wondering how they are able to fund a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, amid a £200m refurbishment of their attack for …

A minute of silence was held in Hiroshima on Wednesday during a ceremony to mark 80 years since the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city. Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba attended the ceremony and urged all countries to work towards nuclear disarmament. “We must make every …

Stefan Bajcetic could be on his way to Celtic from Liverpool after Trey Nyoni has put himself in the frame to be a front runner to be part of Arne Slot’s side (Football Insider), external. Hearts new boy Tomas Bent Magnusson has targeted Tynecastle titles after making his debut on …

A silent prayer was held in Japan on Wednesday morning as it marked 80 years since the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba attended the ceremony on Wednesday, along with officials from around the world. “Japan is the only nation …

There was no evidence of widespread bullying, harassment or misogyny at the Sentebale charity founded by Prince Harry, the charity regulator has found. The Charity Commission has published its findings into whistleblower allegations that followed a bitter boardroom dispute that saw Prince Harry resigning, along with several trustees, earlier this …

Marcus Rashford played 33 minutes on his first Barcelona appearance in their 3-1 friendly win over Japanese side Vissel Kobe. The England forward, who has joined the Spanish champions on a season-long loan from Manchester United, came on at half-time in one of 11 changes. But the 27-year-old, whose move …

Feyenoord have signed defender Anel Ahmedhodzic from Championship side Sheffield United on a four-year deal. The 26-year-old made 114 appearances for the Blades after joining in July 2022 from Swedish side Malmo. He joins Feyenoord, who finished third in the Eredivisie last season, after they submitted an offer worth £15.6m …

Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Nice striker Evann Guessand for £26m plus £4.3m in add-ons. The 24-year-old Ivory Coast forward scored 12 goals last term and was named player of the season as Nice finished fourth in France’s Ligue 1. He is expected to have a medical …

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is seen as a backup option for Manchester United and Newcastle, depending on who misses out on RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, Sunderland want Dominic Calvert-Lewin while West Ham eye Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey. Both Manchester United or Newcastle have earmarked Chelsea’s Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, …

Mason Greenwood is close to a return to international football after being granted citizenship and given a Jamaican passport. Greenwood has not played an international since his only England cap against Iceland in September 2020. Within 48 hours he had been sent home, along with Manchester City’s Phil Foden, for …

Rangers and Hibernian will both exercise their right to postpone their Scottish Premiership matches on the weekend of 23/24 August if they progress to the play-off stages of European qualifying. Rangers host Viktoria Plzen in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round tie on Tuesday – live …