A target from Newcastle United’s past is now very much available – and it could be perfect timing for Eddie Howe. The Magpies are in the market for a striker this summer, and have stepped up their search following Callum Wilson’s latest injury. He is a…
First half earnings and revenue fall for UK publisher Pearson
Earning and revenue fell in the first half of the year for British educational publishing and services firm Pearson PLC compared to the same period on the previous year. Pearson on Monday reported profit before tax from continuing operations of £212 mi…
Blinken: US has ‘serious concern’ about Venezuelan election result
The United States has expressed doubts that the results announced by Venezuela’s electoral commission, showing that Nicolás Maduro has won the election, actually reflect the will of the Venezuelan people. “We have serious concerns that the result annou…
Former Germany great Schweinsteiger may consider going into coaching
Former Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is not ruling out becoming a football coach in the future, following in the footsteps of his brother. Schweinsteiger ended his career, highlighted by winning the Champions League in 2013 and the World Cu…
At least two people killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon
At least two people were killed on Monday in an Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon, the state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported. The agency also reported that there were injuries as a result of the drone attack, among them a child who was s…
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes records and pushes Marvel franchise to $30bn globally
They may have had a few rocky years post-Endgame, but Marvel do seem to be getting their mojo back. At the box office, anyway. Deadpool & Wolverine, the studio’s only theatrical release for 2024, has made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend …
Newark Half Marathon to return virtually in August
One of Newark’s biggest sporting events will look a little different this year, but organisers hope it will encourage more people to take part. The Newark Half Marathon is set to return on the weekend of August 10 and 11, but this year will be held vir…
Blinken: US has ‘serious concern’ about Venezuelan election result
The United States has expressed doubts that the results announced by Venezuela’s electoral commission, showing that Nicolás Maduro has won the election, actually reflect the will of the Venezuelan people. “We have serious concerns that the result annou…
Former Germany great Schweinsteiger may consider going into coaching
Former Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is not ruling out becoming a football coach in the future, following in the footsteps of his brother. Schweinsteiger ended his career, highlighted by winning the Champions League in 2013 and the World Cu…
Report: Premier League outfit consider offer for Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate
Celtic are gearing up for their Scottish Premiership opener against Kilmarnock this weekend, though they also have plenty of dealings on the transfer front to attend to. The Bhoys finished their pre-season tour of the United States with three impressiv…