Author: News Desk

A major operation has been launched in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces. Today marks the third day of Israeli raids across the north – they claim to have killed the head of the Palestinian armed group Hamas in Jenin and two other fighters. It’s understood that at least 12 Palestinians were killed in the first two days. The UN has criticised the operation saying it is causing unnecessary deaths. Israel says it is looking for those behind an attempted suicide bombing on 18 August and has accused Iran of trying to establish a terrorist network in the West Bank.…

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Friday’s Premier League gossip: Raheem Sterling to Arsenal? Ivan Toney to Saudi Arabia and will we see Jando Sancho back in the prem? Arsenal FC Arsenal are weighing up moves for Chelsea’s 29-year-old English forward Raheem Sterling or Bayern Munich’s French winger Kingsley Coman, 28, having been approached about both in the final two days of the transfer window. (Independent). Newcastle are set to walk away from their long-running pursuit of England defender Marc Guehi, 24, after growing tired of negotiating with Crystal Palace. (Sky Sports). England and Brentford striker Ivan Toney, 28, is facing the prospect of being left in limbo with time running out on a mega transfer. (Mirror). Saudi…

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England’s top-flight football is back this weekend with seven fixtures taking place on Saturday and three more to follow on Sunday. Southampton will be looking to secure their first points of the new season after two losses. City and Arsenal have had perfect starts to the season – as has Brighton. Bottom of the table Ipswich and Wolves will be looking to get their first points on the board. Heavy losses in the opening games see both teams in the relegation zone, along with bottom-of-the-pile Everton. EPL fixtures this SaturdayPremier League kick-off Where to watch the Premier League this Saturday?Arsenal…

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Friday’s leads report on the latest from Downing Street with many papers assessing what the government’s plans to ban outdoor smoking in pubs will do to trading. Pub landlords have not welcomed the news and the traditional right-leaning publications dramatically claim it’s ‘the end of British pubs!’

The plans have put the Labour government on a collision course with the hospitality industry – which is already struggling. But the news has been welcomed by health experts. 

Working hours, the NHS and health studies also make Friday’s front pages along with a dose of showbiz and royal gossip. 

The back pages report on the latest Premier League gossip, the England National football team and Joe Root’s 33rd Test Century for England.

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