Chelsea’s midfielder, Conor Gallagher could be on his way back to Stamford Bridge if the deal with Atletico Madrid fails to see the light of day.There are several reports that Chelsea has requested that Conor Gallagher return to London as a flight is already booked for his return to Stamford Bridge. Transfer news expert, Fabrizio Romano also confirmed that news in an exclusive post on his social media accounts on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.He said,”Chelsea request Conor Gallagher to return to London on Tuesday, set to book flight. Chelsea see all deals as separate, João Félix too, offered to Chelsea…
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UFC president Dana White on Tuesday poured cold water all over any hopes of a Conor McGregor fight in the near future.McGregor was supposed to headline UFC 303 in June opposite Michael Chandler. But the 36-year-old Irishman suffered a severe toe injury in the lead-up to the bout.The question several fight fans want answered is when will McGregor get back in the Octagon?On Tuesday, White held a news conference for his ESPN+ show “Dana White’s Contender Series.” One reporter asked White if he had met and talked with McGregor about the latter’s next fight.“We talked, yeah,” White said. “We didn’t…
No former spy chief has faced court martial in a country the powerful army has directly ruled for nearly three decades.Islamabad, Pakistan – A former chief of Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency faces court martial following his arrest for alleged misconduct in a case related to a private housing scheme. In a brief statement on Monday, the Pakistani military said it had arrested retired Lieutenant-General Faiz Hameed, the former head of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, to “ascertain the correctness” of complaints in a property case and “appropriate disciplinary action” was initiated against him. The statement said there were “multiple…
The day after a judge ruled his name should be removed from the New York state ballot, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he had filed his appeal, vowing to win the court case — and potentially even the election. But during an interview with NBC New York Tuesday, RFK Jr. also said he would consider negotiating his exit from the race if one of his rivals was willing to adopt some of his signature issues and talk about stopping the vitriol. “I’ll listen to any proposal,” RFK Jr. said, when asked whether he was willing to cut a deal to…
By Daniel Johnson GENEVA, Switzerland – Mpox has been confirmed in Burundi, one of four countries in Eastern Africa where the disease has surfaced for the first time, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, as the continent’s top health body declared a public health emergency. In an update, the WHO said that an outbreak of mpox was declared in Burundi on 25 July, at around the same time that Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda also confirmed their own cases. The UN health agency noted that all of these infections – where patients’ symptoms included fever, joint pain and a widespread rash – were…
Arsenal have reportedly received a deal from a top club in Europe to sign Aaron Ramsdale in the summer 2024 transfer window.Ajax is reportedly optimistic about signing Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal in the summer 2024 transfer window despite facing initial rejection.Ramsdale, who joined Arsenal in 2021 and became the club’s most expensive goalkeeper, has had a successful tenure. However, with the arrival of David Raya, Ramsdale has been relegated to the bench, sparking speculation about his future.Ajax recently approached Arsenal with a loan bid for Ramsdale, but the offer was declined as Arsenal prefers a permanent transfer.The Gunners…
It’s been a mixed bag for Lincoln Riley in two seasons as USC’s head coach.He went 11-3 in his first season in Southern California with a Cotton Bowl loss and followed that up with an uninspiring 8-5 season in 2023 with a Holiday Bowl win.Yes, he brought the Trojans a Heisman Trophy winner in quarterback Caleb Williams and generally has raised the profile of the program back up on a national level. Still, we’re not at prime Pete Carroll-era levels, yet, and (fair or not) it’s not even close. With that said, the newly released AP preseason top 25 checked…
As the war enters its 901st day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Kursk incursion The commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskii, said Kyiv’s troops had taken control of 74 settlements in Russia’s Kursk region and were still advancing, gaining control over 40sq km (15sq miles) of territory in the past 24 hours. In Russia, special forces commander Major General Apti Alaudinov said Ukraine’s troops had been halted. The Ministry of Defence said Russian troops had repelled attacks in villages about 26 to 28km (16 to 17 miles) from the border. Kursk…
Police are looking for a suspect involved in a daring late night robbery in Central Park as the NYPD warns robberies in the beloved landmark locale are up 200%. The latest robbery occurred at the plaza on the southeastern edge of the park at 59th Street and 5th Avenue around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the NYPD. Police said three people were walking together when they were approached by a group of four, and one person within that approaching group simulated having a firearm. One of the suspects took a pair of AirPods and a chain, and as the…
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier transferred custody of 79 kilograms of cocaine and nine suspects to federal authorities in Puerto Rico, Monday. The seized contraband is estimated to have a wholesale value of $829 thousand, and the interdiction is the result of multi-agency efforts involving Coast Guard’s Western Hemisphere Strategy, the Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Initiative and Operation Unified Resolve. The Drug Enforcement Administration, in collaboration with the Coast Guard Investigative Service and Homeland Security Investigations, is leading the investigation in this case. During the morning of August 5, 2024, the aircrew…