Author: News Desk

The secretary-general of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, has said the US and Europe need each other during a ceremony commemorating NATO’s 75th anniversary. Stoltenberg said that while the US provides security for Europe, it also relies on the military capabilities, intelligence, and diplomatic influence of its European allies.

British billionaire Joe Lewis, involved in an insider trading scheme, avoided prison on Thursday. Instead, a New York judge imposed a $5 million fine and three years of probation.

The Premier League is back tonight after yesterday’s eventful matches that saw Arsenal return to the top of the table, and City in third place – on the same amount of points as Liverpool (but in third due to goal difference). There is just one point separating Manchester City and Liverpool from Arsenal – and with Liverpool in action tonight, they could return to the top of the EPL table. 

According to Sarina Wiegman, England captain and defender Leah Williamson is “fit and ready” to return to the England squad in Friday’s Euro 2025 qualifier against Sweden.

The Hamas-run military has said the number of people killed in Gaza since 7 October has risen to 33,037.  The toll includes 62 deaths in the last 24 hours. 

The number of people injured since 7 October now stands at 75,668 the ministry statement adds. 

Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs shot dead in car hijacking Luke Fleurs, the 24-year-old defender who signed for Kaizer Chiefs last year, has been tragically shot dead in a ‘hijacking incident’ in Johannesburg. The car hijacking took place in the Johannesburg suburb Florida on Wednesday night as Fleurs was approached by gunmen at a petrol station. Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo told local media: ‘The suspects pointed [at] him with a firearm and took him out of his vehicle, then shot him once on the upper body.’ Kaizer Chiefs released a statement, which read: ‘It is with a…

Sebastian Vettel wants ‘transparency’ over Christian Horner Red Bull scandal Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has called more ‘more transparency’ over the Christian Horner scandal at Red Bull. Red Bull team principial Horner was cleared of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ towards a female employee in February after an internal probe but the saga is not over. Horner, who has always denied any wrongdoing, is married to Geri Halliwell and it was reported in March that the former Spice Girl was considering a divorce. Meanwhile, it has recently emerged that the woman who accused Horner of inappropriate behaviour has appealed the…

Mikel Arteta ‘surprised’ by Arsenal star’s disciplinary record amid suspension fear Mikel Arteta had expressed his surprise over how many yellow cards Kai Havertz has received, with the Arsenal star on the verge of a two-game ban. After a shaky start, the German international has found his feet at the Emirates and is now a pivotal player for Arsenal as they look to beat Liverpool and Manchester City to the Premier League title. The Gunners went top of the table on Wednesday night thanks to a 2-0 win over Luton Town, with Havertz assisting Martin Odegaard for the opening goal.…

Arsenal star explains why he was ‘a bit disappointed’ after man of the match display Emile Smith Rowe might have walked away with the man of the match award following Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Luton Town last night but fans’ favourite admitted he was still left with a sense of ‘disappointment’. It has been another difficult season for the Hale End Academy graduate who has been forced to bide his time for opportunities to break into a side that is again challenging for the Premier League title. Given Arsenal’s brutal schedule, Mikel Arteta opted to rotate his side for last…

Chelsea women’s boss criticised for accusing Arsenal rival of ‘male aggression’ Ian Wright has criticised Emma Hayes after the Chelsea Women’s manager accused Jonas Eidevall of ‘male aggression’, claiming she could have ‘finished’ the Arsenal boss had her altercation with her counterpart not been filmed. The Football Association have confirmed that Hayes will face no action for pushing Eidevall, but the incident has divided fans and proved a hot topic of conversation in the wake of Sunday’s bad-tempered League Cup final. Hayes’ coming together with Eidevall followed an earlier clash on the touchline involving Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert, who had…