August 2025

Britain, Norway Agree £10B Type 26 Frigate Deal

Britain, Norway Agree £10B Type 26 Frigate Deal

August 31, 2025 7:04 pm

The UK has secured a landmark £10 billion defense export deal with Norway to supply at least five advanced Type 26 anti-submarine frigates—the largest warship export order by value in British history, and the biggest defense procurement ever for Norway. 

Under the agreement, the Royal Norwegian Navy will receive the new vessels, primarily constructed by BAE Systems in Glasgow, supplementing the Royal Navy’s City-class fleet for a combined total of 13 frigates operating jointly in Northern Europe.

The deal will support approximately 4,000 jobs across the U.K., including over 2,000 at the BAE shipyards in Scotland, and benefit 432 British …

Israel Says Hamas Spokesman Abu Obeida Killed In Gaza

Israel Says Hamas Spokesman Abu Obeida Killed In Gaza

August 31, 2025 6:52 pm

Abu Obaida, the veteran spokesman for Hamas’s armed wing—the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades—was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting an apartment building in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City on August 30, 2025, according to multiple sources, including Israel’s Defense Minister and official statements. 

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz commemorated the strike as flawless, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Obaida a propagandist for the militant group, confirming his elimination. The IDF and Shin Bet credited detailed intelligence with enabling the operation.

Abu Obaida, born Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout in 1985, had served as the voice of the al-Qassam Brigades …

Manchester United Close In On Antwerp Goalkeeper Lammens

Manchester United Close In On Antwerp Goalkeeper Lammens

August 31, 2025 1:05 pm

Manchester United have submitted an improved offer to Royal Antwerp for goalkeeper Senne Lammens, according to multiple sources. The 23-year-old Belgian is now set to decide whether to accept the move—and reports indicate he would undergo his medical today if the deal proceeds.

Sources close to the negotiations confirm that the clubs are edging closer to agreement. Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester United and Antwerp are in very advanced talks, with Lammens having already agreed to personal terms and Royal Antwerp valuing the transfer at approximately €25 million (£22 million) including add-ons.

The goalkeeper has been notably omitted from Antwerp’s …

Chelsea Eye New Striker Before Deadline, Jackson Linked Out

August 31, 2025 12:45 pm

As the summer transfer window reaches its final days, Chelsea are reportedly preparing for a potential departure of striker Nicolas Jackson by lining up a new forward to bolster their attacking ranks.

Multiple sources, including Sports Illustrated, confirm that Chelsea “are reportedly mulling over a late bid for a new striker” amid growing uncertainty over Jackson’s future . David Ornstein has identified Conrad Harder of Sporting Lisbon as a leading target in case Jackson departs. Harder, 20, offers youthful promise and would provide valuable depth.

The situation has been further complicated by a failed loan move for Jackson to Bayern …

Milan’s Gomez Bid Linked To Liverpool’s Guéhi Move

Milan’s Gomez Bid Linked To Liverpool’s Guéhi Move

August 31, 2025 12:24 pm

AC Milan have officially submitted a permanent-transfer offer to Liverpool for defender Joe Gomez, sources confirm. However, the move is contingent on Liverpool finalizing their signing of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guéhi.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool’s stance is clear: Gomez will only be permitted to leave if Guéhi arrives at Anfield. The Reds are actively pursuing Guéhi, who could reinforce a defense in need of stability after Jarell Quansah’s departure.

Read Also: Leverkusen To Review Ten Hag’s Future After Draw

AC Milan’s interest marks a late-window push for Gomez, who has long been admired for his versatility across the …

Leverkusen To Review Ten Hag’s Future After Draw

Leverkusen To Review Ten Hag’s Future After Draw

August 31, 2025 12:04 pm

Bayer Leverkusen officials are set to hold discussions this week over the future of head coach Erik ten Hag following the club’s 3-3 draw against Werder Bremen.

According to reports, the result has intensified doubts within the club hierarchy about ten Hag’s ability to deliver long-term success. The Dutch coach, who took charge earlier this season, has already lost credit on several levels, with concerns growing about inconsistent performances and defensive vulnerabilities.

Read Also: Liverpool Closing In On Record-Breaking Deal For Alexander Isak

The draw against Bremen, in which Leverkusen surrendered leads and struggled to maintain control, highlighted issues that …

Ousmane Dembélé

Breaking: Ousmane Dembélé Suffers Injury, Tests Scheduled

August 31, 2025 11:45 am

Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé has suffered a fresh injury setback and is set to undergo medical tests in the coming hours to determine the extent of the problem. The French international picked up the issue during PSG’s latest outing, sparking concerns among fans given his history of muscular injuries.

Dembélé, who joined PSG from Barcelona in the summer of 2023, was forced to leave the pitch earlier than expected after signaling discomfort. Club sources have confirmed that medical staff will carry out scans and further examinations to assess the severity. At first glance, the player himself suggested that the …

Liverpool Closing In On Record-Breaking Deal For Alexander Isak

Liverpool Closing In On Record-Breaking Deal For Alexander Isak

August 29, 2025 1:52 pm

Liverpool are edging closer to finalizing a blockbuster transfer for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, with sources indicating that talks have accelerated significantly over the past 24 hours. The proposed deal is expected to shatter Premier League and British transfer records, with an opening offer around £130 million before add-ons and bonuses are factored in.

The Swedish international, who has impressed since joining Newcastle from Real Sociedad in 2022, has quickly established himself as one of the most clinical finishers in the league. Isak’s combination of pace, technique, and composure in front of goal has made him a standout figure …

Six Real Madrid Stars To Face Former Clubs In Upcoming Season

Six Real Madrid Stars To Face Former Clubs In Upcoming Season

August 29, 2025 1:35 pm

The upcoming season promises plenty of drama for Real Madrid, as six of their players will be lining up against the clubs where their professional journeys first took shape. These reunions won’t just be emotional; they could also be decisive in the Champions League and domestic competitions.

First on the list is Dean Huijsen, the talented young defender who rose through Juventus’ system before making the switch to Madrid. Facing his former club will be a real test of growth for the youngster, especially against a side known for its defensive discipline.

Kylian Mbappé is perhaps the biggest name on …

Man United Block Mainoo Loan, Insist Midfielder Stays

Man United Block Mainoo Loan, Insist Midfielder Stays

August 29, 2025 1:20 pm

Manchester United have firmly rejected Kobbie Mainoo’s request to leave the club on loan this summer, directing him instead to stay and fight for his place in the first team. The 20-year-old academy graduate has informed the club that he wants more regular playing time ahead of next summer’s World Cup, but United’s hierarchy—including directors and coaching staff—are united in denying his departure. 

Mainoo, who has been at Old Trafford since he was seven and made his mark by scoring in the 2024 FA Cup final, has struggled for minutes this season. He has yet to feature in the Premier …

How U.S. Sanctions Quietly Cripple African Economies

How U.S. Sanctions Quietly Cripple African Economies

August 29, 2025 2:24 am

Editorial Statement

Sanctions are a weapon dressed up as diplomacy. Washington calls them “smart” and “targeted,” but in Africa their impact is anything but surgical. They bleed economies, choke small businesses, starve hospitals of medicine, and punish the powerless while leaving the powerful intact. The rhetoric of precision is a lie. What we are witnessing is not strategy, it is collective punishment in slow motion.

This series strips away the polite camouflage. It follows the trail of frozen bank accounts, collapsed currencies, and children turned away from clinics because shipments were blocked at the border. It documents how sanctions, far …

Dani Ceballos Betis Move Collapses After Marseille Deal Fails

Dani Ceballos Betis Move Collapses After Marseille Deal Fails

August 28, 2025 5:42 pm

Dani Ceballos will not be returning to Real Betis this summer, after his potential move collapsed following advanced talks with Olympique Marseille. Sources close to the situation confirmed that while negotiations with the French club had progressed late into the previous night, Ceballos requested additional time to reflect on his future, ultimately prompting Marseille to redirect their transfer focus.

The 27-year-old Spanish midfielder had been widely linked with a return to Betis, where he enjoyed several standout seasons before moving abroad. However, financial constraints on the part of Betis have made the deal impossible to execute, leaving the club unable …

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