Author: News Desk

Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday held talks with Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on trade and an expected arms deal. Iranian officials confirmed late November rumours surrounding a large weapons deal, which includes fighter jets, between Tehran and Moscow. This is “the first time Iran has purchased fighter jets since the 1990s, which could be a big shift in the military power balance in [the Middle East],” Russia correspondent Daniel Hawkins told FRANCE 24.

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FA faces battle to lift 3pm Saturday blackout for WSL The FA wants to show Women’s Super League (WSL) football games on TV at 3 pm on Saturdays, but many are against it. Right now, there’s a rule that no live football games can be on TV in England and Scotland from 2:45 pm to 5:15 pm on Saturdays.  The FA thinks this rule shouldn’t apply to women’s football and wants permission to change it. They say it’s stopping the women’s game from growing and making money. A review led by former England player Karen Carney suggested creating a special…

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