August 24, 2025

Inside Donetsk: A Town Empties As Russia Presses Forward

August 24, 2025 7:45 pm

The Donetsk region, long coveted by Moscow, is emptying out again. Vladimir Putin is said to want full control of the eastern Ukrainian province in exchange for freezing the war. Russia already holds about 70 percent of Donetsk and nearly all of neighboring Luhansk, advancing yard by yard.

In Dobropillia, just five miles from Russian lines, the front feels perilously close. I travel there with two humanitarian volunteers, part of a small mission to move the sick, elderly, and children to safer ground. Their armored vehicle hums at 80 miles an hour, its rooftop bristling with drone jammers. Tall green …

UK Promises Overhaul Of Asylum Appeals After Hotel Protests

Founder Of ‘Trump Burger’ Faces Deportation After ICE Arrest

August 24, 2025 7:34 pm

The man behind the “Trump Burger” — a Texas restaurant that once rode the wave of Donald Trump’s populist brand into viral notoriety — has been detained by immigration authorities, making him the second MAGA-themed restaurateur to face deportation in as many months.

Iyad Muhammad Abuelhawa, 55, a Jordanian citizen better known locally as Eddie Hawa, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on June 2. ICE confirmed the arrest only this month, the Fayette County Record reported. His former business partner, Roland Beainy, was detained by ICE agents in May.

Federal officials say Abuelhawa has lived in …

UK Promises Overhaul Of Asylum Appeals After Hotel Protests

August 24, 2025 7:23 pm

The British government on Sunday pledged to reform the country’s asylum system after a weekend of protests outside hotels housing migrants underscored growing tensions over immigration and housing policy.

Officials said a new independent body will be created to review asylum appeals more quickly, a move they hope will reduce the heavy reliance on temporary hotel accommodations that have become flashpoints for public anger. More than 32,000 asylum seekers were living in hotels at the end of March, according to official figures, a practice the government admits is costly and unsustainable.

The protests erupted after a man staying in a …

Arsenal Sign Eberechi Eze In £60M Deal Plus £7.5M Add-ons

August 24, 2025 3:42 pm

Arsenal have completed the high-profile signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, agreeing on a structure that includes a £60 million upfront fee and up to £7.5 million in performance-based add-ons, bringing the total potential value of the deal to £67.5 million.

In a dramatic transfer twist, Spurs had seemingly lined up the England international, even reaching an agreement in principle with both Palace and Eze. But Arsenal reignited their interest—reportedly spurred by an injury to Kai Havertz—and stole ahead in the final stretch.

Eze, who began his youth career with Arsenal before being released as a teenager, now makes …

Sergio Ramos: A Defender With The Instinct Of A Number 9

August 24, 2025 3:14 pm

Sergio Ramos has never been the kind of defender satisfied with simply holding the line. His career has been defined by something bolder: a willingness to step forward, to gamble, and to change games in ways defenders are rarely expected to.

Officially, Ramos’s tally stands at 124 goals—101 for Real Madrid, 23 for Spain. That figure matters because it corrects the folklore that places him at 146, sometimes even 150. Yet the significance is not in quibbling over a miscount. It lies in the astonishment that a central defender could carve out such a total at all.

And these were …

Guardiola Keeps Cards Close On City’s Transfer Plans

August 24, 2025 2:38 pm

Pep Guardiola remains characteristically noncommittal as Manchester City approach the final stretch of the summer transfer window. Asked about City’s chances of making further signings, the manager gave a measured response: “We will see. We have one week with the club. We talk with the players, agents. We will see.”

That came after City’s 2–0 defeat to Tottenham, which exposed fragilities in the team—particularly in defense and in goalkeeping. Under discussion is the future of veteran goalkeeper Ederson, who has been linked with a move to Turkey’s Galatasaray. Guardiola’s remarks reflect an ongoing balancing act between potential arrivals and departures, …

Hansi Flick Sees Bright Long-term Promise In Marcus Rashford

August 24, 2025 2:05 pm

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick’s calm endorsement of Marcus Rashford hints at a quietly growing confidence in the England forward’s potential impact. “He gives us more options. He feels more comfortable as a left winger, but his qualities—his first touch, his speed—help us a lot in our style of play.

We can look forward to enjoying a fantastic Marcus Rashford this season,” Flick said ahead of their tough La Liga trip to Levante.

Rashford, who arrived from Manchester United on a season-long loan this summer, made his full debut at Ciutat de Valencia. Unfortunately, his outing fell short of expectations and …