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Jul 13, 2026, 09:57 AM ETArsenal are ready to move to sign Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez, while Bayern Munich remain confident that striker Harry Kane will sign a new long-term contract. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s gradesTrending rumorsJulián Álvarez starred for Argentina in their last World Cup game. AP Photo/Ashley Landis- Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez and hope to complete a deal before the end of pre-season training, according to The Independent. Mikel Arteta has identified the…

Mastodon will release a new album, Marrow Deep, on Aug. 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The group previewed the LP with single “Snakes For Dinner,” which features guest vocals from Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme. Marrow Deep follows 2021’s Hushed and Grim, and was created by the band’s founding members Brann Dailor, Troy Sanders, and Bill Kelliher. The album was “inspired by the three fates of Greek mythology and the fragile threads connecting life, loss, and destiny” and “channels the intense personal experiences of the intervening years into some of the most expansive, adventurous, and emotionally resonant…

I remember my first parkrun: Wimbledon in November 2014. I also remember the words I said to a friend at the end: “never again”. That was a promise that I didn’t so much break as grind into dust: I would complete 355 more of the free community 5ks over the next 12 years.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.My modest running achievements are nothing to brag about: I’ve never run further than 10km, and my times are middling. In fact, the world record for running 5km while juggling…

Caverton Offshore Support Group has returned to positive cash generation, signalling that its core operations are stabilising. However, the offshore logistics company remains trapped in losses as heavy finance costs continue to overwhelm improvements in operations. The group’s audited financial statement for the period ended December 31, 2025, shows that while cash balances strengthened and liabilities declined, interest expenses of over N18 billion continued to erase operational gains, leaving shareholders with another year of losses. Perhaps the biggest positive surprise in the results is Caverton’s return to positive operating cash flow. Net cash generated from operating activities stood at N580.1…

In 2008, Ismail Eleburuike, a graduate of Federal Government College Ilorin, Nigeria, moved to Sweden in search of top-quality education. On arrival, he wasn’t content making personal progress alone; his mind kept reminding him of his place of origin and how he could contribute to educational development back home. Within three years, Eleburuike earned two Master’s degrees: one in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Telecommunications from Blekinge Institute of Technology, and another in Project Management and Operational Development from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Yet, something remained missing: a desire to give back. The perfect opportunity presented itself when…

Olly Robbins, the former Foreign Office chief sacked by Keir Starmer over the Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal, has submitted a legal challenge over his dismissal.Robbins has applied to the high court for a judicial review of the prime minister’s decision to remove him as the top civil servant at the Foreign Office, the FDA union representing him said in a statement.The announcement comes three months after he was dismissed by Starmer following the Guardian’s disclosure that he had overturned a recommendation from UK Security Vetting (UKSV) to deny clearance for Mandelson.There was strong support for Robbins within Whitehall, with…

Bacteria that cause gum disease may do more than damage your teeth. New preliminary research suggests they could also contribute to the buildup of calcium in the heart’s aortic valve, potentially leading to calcific aortic valve stenosis (CAVS), a common and potentially life threatening heart valve disorder. The findings were presented at the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2026, held in Boston from July 13 to 16. The meeting is one of the world’s largest gatherings focused on basic and translational cardiovascular research. According to the American Heart Association, CAVS develops when the aortic valve gradually becomes…

The South African sports community has been thrown into mourning following the death of midfielder Jayden Adams, who died at the age of 25, only weeks after representing Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The talented midfielder featured in all three of South Africa’s group matches as the team reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in its history before bowing out to co-hosts Canada in the Round of 32. South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, described Adams’ death as a huge loss to the country. “It is with…

Sinatra was playing over the speakers at Yankee Stadium, but the night wasn’t over, not quite. No, as Frank’s voice rang out at 2:30 a.m., in the wee small hours of Monday morning — “I want to beee a part of it…” — Jay-Z still had a few more verses left in him. Seeing Jay live is a rare enough treat in these days when the man who was once rap’s most prolific hitmaker is more or less retired, for real this time, emerging only when he wants to say something to the generations of hip-hop fans who still revere…

There’s something festive about bringing a whole roast feta to the table, and even more so when it’s thickly covered in toasted pine nuts. Tenderstem broccoli is a real treat in this dish, and my top tip is to blanch the spears in boiling water before you roast them – it really improves their texture. Crunchy, lemon-dressed radishes and spring onions add freshness, making this a lovely dish for a meze with friends.Pine-nut crusted feta, roasted broccoli and radish saladIf you want to get ahead, keep the pine-nut topped feta and broccoli in a roasting tin in the fridge, ready…