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Liverpool can add £96m player to squad if huge transfer is completed for Arne Slot
Liverpool do not appear to be done in the summer transfer window - even after their confirmed £79million arrival of Hugo Ekitike. The Frenchman has joined Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz as new signings, with further additions...

James Steidle: The future means embracing an introvert economy
Self-sufficiency has been slowly taken away from us, but it's time to take it back COVID showed us we have issues if the ships don’t come in. U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats show us we can’t rely on the ships getting out. That leaves...

What we’re reading this month: July 2025
By Paul Harbridge, Illustrated by Marta Dorado (Beaming Books, 2025) “God is in me? And you? And the kitten?” My 3-year-old found this sentiment hilarious. After we read If God Were a Great Big Bear together, he went around his room asking, “Is...

After London’s Drugs Commission, What Is Labour Waiting For?
When London Mayor, Sadiq Khan announced in 2021 that he would commission a report exploring the effectiveness of cannabis legislation and policing in the capital, there were ripples of cautious optimism among drug policy reform advocates. The...

How many countries recognise Palestine as independent nation? Names include India, Pakistan, China, UAE, Russia and..., Check full list
Home News How many countries recognise Palestine as independent nation? Names include India, Pakistan, China, UAE, Russia and…., Check full list Arab countries that recognise Palestine include Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, and Qatar. New Delhi: Amidst...

Canada pushes Mercosur talks to diversify global trade
Canada's International Trade Minister said on Thursday that there was interest from both sides to advance trade talks with the South American bloc Mercosur, as Ottawa seeks new deals in a push to diversify from the US. Prime Minister Mark Carney...

The Undisputed Superpower Of The Seas
Daniel Aritonang graduated from high school in May, 2018, hoping to find a job. Short and lithe, he lived in the coastal village of Batu Lungun, Indonesia, where his father owned an auto shop. Aritonang spent his free time rebuilding engines in...

Herald Archives: Liliana Porter flows to success in New York
This article has been slightly edited for online publication. You can read about Liliana Porter’s current exhibit here. Liliana Porter creations cry out to you to touch them — to discover their dimensions. Parts are drawn, parts are silkscreened...

Uncertainty over Brian Rodríguez: América star’s agent hits out at club
Uncertainty continues to swirl around Uruguayan winger Brian Rodríguez, as Club América reportedly turned down three transfer offers for the 25-year-old - without offering a contract extension, either. Which clubs are chasing Rodríguez? Rodríguez,...

Will Liverpool bid for Isak? And can they afford him anyway?
Do Liverpool still want Alexander Isak? Of course, Liverpool have an interest in Isak, but the situation is still not straightforward. For a start, Newcastle United’s stance throughout last season — and this transfer window — has been that Isak is...

"Post-harvest management today is inconceivable without the support of technology"
According to Jorge Bretó, Chief Executive Officer of post-harvest solutions specialist Citrosol, unfavorable weather conditions have caused significant quality challenges for citrus, vegetables, and other produce in the 2024/2025 season. In this...

National squad preparing for FIBA AmeriCup
The Bahamas’ Senior Men’s National Basketball Team will look to make a historic run at the upcoming 2025 FIBA (International Basketball Federation) AmeriCup Tournament, slated for August 22-31 in Managua, Nicaragua. The national team will compete...

Britain and South America’s shared histories in Shafik Meghji’s ‘Small Earthquakes’
From the author of LAB’s bestselling ‘Crossed Off the Map’ comes the brand new ‘Small Earthquakes’, which uncovers the fascinating story of Britain’s forgotten connections with South America, from the Atacama Desert to Tierra del Fuego, Easter...

Mid-year internationals Team Tracker: Georgia fully stocked for ‘daunting’ Springboks while England back youth against USA
Check out the teams ahead of the third weekend of the mid-year international action, which is headlined by Australia’s first Test against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane. Meanwhile, in other action, Georgia face a daunting task against the...

Newcastle Want 'World-Class' Liverpool Star in Shock Move After Ekitike Snub
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Newcastle are eyeing a surprise summer move for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, according to German newspaper Bild. The Magpies have reportedly identified the Uruguayan forward as an...
Overdoing It
By Jirair Tutunjian Some months ago the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) in New York published a four-color magazine in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Berge Setrakian upon Mr. Setrakian’s retirement after 22 years as the president of AGBU. “Some...

China’s Visa-Free Diplomacy
In a notable policy change, China, despite its traditionally strict visa policies, has now opened its borders, granting visa-free entry to ordinary passport holders from 75 countries. Starting from June 9, citizens from four Gulf Cooperation...

Transcript: ICE director Todd Lyons on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 20, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 20, 2025. CAMILO MONTOYA-GALVEZ: Director Lyons, thank you so much...

Spanish meat giant Vall Companys Group records over US$4.5B in revenue
SPAIN – Vall Companys Group, a leading player in Spain’s meat processing industry, is reporting a turnover of US$4.53 billion (4.163 billion euros) for the 2024 financial year, slightly up from US$4.51 billion (4.148 billion euros) in 2023. The...

Telefonica in exclusive talks to sell its Mexican unit to Beyond ONE, sources say
LONDON :Spanish telecom giant Telefonica is in exclusive talks to sell its Mexican business to Beyond ONE, the owner of Virgin Mobile Mexico, three sources with knowledge of the negotiations said. The Spanish company has accelerated plans to...