Arsenal have added Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier, with fitness concerns over key players and ongoing transfer speculation shaping preparations for the new season.
A round-up of Fringe reviews from The Scotsman and The Guardian highlights tense power dynamics in Good With Faces, The Librarians, 44 Minutes and other shows, as critics scrutinize care, control and performance under pressure. The festival week delivers gripping, dialogue-driven theatre that probes authority, fear and freedom.
The Gasolini AR1 uses 2-cylinder Honda bike engine, and an EV is underway, too.
The Hundred's rebranding under private owners has aimed to broaden appeal with bold branding and new identities, including Sunrisers Leeds and Manchester Super Giants. While ventures like free merchandise activations have boosted engagement, questions remain about sustainability, fan loyalty, and the economics of franchise cricket as competition nears its finals.
Kevin Rideout has been released after more than nine months in captivity in Niger and is in the care of U.S. officials. SIM International has said he is in good health and will soon reunite with his wife and children. Details about who held him and where he was freed remain unclear as Sahel violence continues.
Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated this season may be his final year as a professional footballer, saying he wants to leave a spectacular legacy. He confirms his future is mapped out beyond football, with plans to stay busy through family, travel, padel and other pursuits. His contract with Al-Nassr runs to 2027, with his wedding earlier this month noted as part of his personal timeline.
The June 17 MoU has expired with talks stalled. Iran and the US remain far apart over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and a broader peace deal. Iran has resumed strikes in the region; Oman plays a mediating role as backchannel talks continue and the 60-day window closes without a final agreement.
Nvidia has partnered with six leading asset managers to back a $500 billion push to finance AI infrastructure, including data centers and GPU clusters. The financing platforms treat AI compute as an investable asset class, with potential to reshape who bears the cost of the AI buildout.
Inflation has cooled slightly, with July CPI rising 3.4% year over year, while COLA estimates for 2027 range around 3.6% to 3.8% according to the Senior Citizens League and government projections. The debate centers on how well next year’s Social Security payments will keep pace with higher living costs, especially for seniors on fixed incomes.
Todd Blanche has been confirmed 50–49 as U.S. attorney general and has been sworn in at the White House. He has served as acting attorney general since April, previously represented the president in major criminal cases, and has rescinded the proposed $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund while facing criticism over politicising the Justice Department and large staff departures.
Multiple storms trigger floods and landslides across South Korea, the Philippines and parts of China, Japan and Taiwan. One death has been confirmed in Geoje as rescue efforts continue; millions are affected, with evacuations and power outages widespread.
Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes into Russia, hitting a major Wildberries logistics hub in Podolsk and other targets. Kyiv says the campaign aims to disrupt Russian military logistics, while Moscow reports widespread drone activity and casualties.
Drones have targeted Zawiya’s water and power infrastructure, destroying a substation and a fuel tank as clashes rise in western Libya. No group has claimed responsibility, while officials warn the attacks threaten GNU stability and fuel supplies.
President Trump has signed an executive order directing federal health officials to cut the federal recommended childhood vaccine list, to split the combined MMR vaccine into separate measles, mumps and rubella doses once single‑disease products are available, and to space routine immunisations across separate medical visits. Public health experts say the moves are unsupported by evidence and will increase missed vaccinations during a large U.S. measles outbreak.
The White House has directed the Homeland Security Task Force to create a program enabling vetted private companies to participate in targeted cyber operations against foreign transnational criminal organizations, under strict government oversight and with financial safeguards. Details remain pending, with a 60‑day window for specifics.