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Mauricio Pochettino has called for Chelsea to be stripped of the 2016-17 Premier League title and awarded to Tottenham, after the club admitted historical breaches involving payments to agents and third parties. Pochettino was Tottenham manager when Chelsea won the title under Antonio Conte. Spurs finished runners-up, securing their highest league position of the campaign behind the west London club. The former Chelsea manager believes Tottenham should now be recognised as champions because the two clubs were not competing under the same rules. Pochettino says Tottenham should receive Chelsea title “For sure, we [Tottenham] deserve to be champions for that…

Three boats seized in separate investigations into illegal fishing in Queensland have been crushed and permanently destroyed, as authorities warned that vessels used in the black-market seafood trade could be forfeited. The boats belonged to men from Russell Island, the Gold Coast and Brisbane who were found selling seafood without commercial authority or in possession of illegal mud crabs, according to Queensland’s Boating and Fisheries Patrol. Fisheries deputy director-general Pauline Jacob said the cases involved serious illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activity rather than minor recreational breaches. “These were significant operations,” Ms Jacob said. “They’re not your mum and dad…

Victoria’s proposed work-from-home laws are hanging in the balance after new premier Ben Carroll delayed their introduction, casting doubt on a reform once presented as a certainty by his predecessor, Jacinta Allan. The legislation was intended to give Victorian employees whose jobs can reasonably be performed remotely a legal right to work from home for two days a week. It had been due to take effect on 1 September 2026, but Mr Carroll has pushed the start date back to 1 July 2027 while seeking further talks with business groups. ([abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-11/vic-work-from-home-delayed/107023236)) Mr Carroll has said he remains committed to passing…

Oil has risen above $100 a barrel as the escalating war between the United States and Iran further disrupts shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the prospect of fuel shortages, higher inflation and renewed pressure on central banks to increase interest rates. Brent crude, the global benchmark, settled at $101.21 a barrel on Wednesday, its first close above the threshold since July. US diesel futures also climbed above $200 a barrel, a level reached only once before, briefly, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The latest surge followed attacks on Iranian oil tankers, strikes on US naval vessels…

Pregnant Anne Hathaway showcased her growing baby bump in a mauve-toned strapless gown as she attended a Bvlgari exhibition event in New York on Wednesday evening. The 43-year-old actress chose a floor-length design in a soft nude shade, with the fitted silhouette drawing attention to her pregnancy while maintaining an elegant, understated look. Hathaway is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman. She confirmed the pregnancy in June, sharing a video on Instagram in which she revealed her bump. The appearance came at Bvlgari’s Serpenti Infinito exhibition, an immersive installation on New York’s High Line running from September 10…

Martin Ødegaard’s match-winning display for Arsenal against Napoli has prompted glowing praise from fellow Norwegian Jan Aage Fjørtoft, who believes the club captain is playing the best football of his career. Ødegaard scored in the 75th minute as Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday night. His low effort struck the inside of the post before finding the net, earning him UEFA’s Player of the Match award. The result gave Mikel Arteta’s side a perfect start to their Champions League campaign and extended their winning run to five matches in all competitions this season.…

Harold Schapelhouman, a former Menlo Park Fire Protection District chief, has recalled leading a Bay Area urban search and rescue task force into Ground Zero in New York after the September 11 attacks. California Task Force 3 reached the World Trade Center site several days after the towers collapsed, joining recovery teams searching through the vast debris pile for survivors and human remains. Schapelhouman was a leader in the federal Urban Search and Rescue network, which he helped establish. The California team included firefighters, medics, engineers, technical search specialists and search dogs from agencies across the region. The operation was…

Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd has warned that there is roughly a one-in-three chance China could take military action against Taiwan in 2028, a move that could draw in the United States and Australia. Speaking in Canberra, Mr Rudd stressed that he was describing an “increased possibility”, rather than predicting that conflict was likely. He said the risk had risen as China’s military capabilities strengthened and the strategic balance shifted in Beijing’s favour. He identified three developments that could shape China’s calculations: Xi Jinping’s expected reappointment as Communist Party general secretary in October 2027, Taiwan’s presidential election in January…

John Lewis has reported that its losses more than doubled in the first half of the year, as the department store and Waitrose owner warned that rising employment costs were weighing on the business. The employee-owned retailer recorded a loss of £89 million for the six months to 1 August, compared with £34 million during the same period last year. The group blamed the deterioration on higher costs, including increased National Insurance contributions, adding to pressure on retailers already facing subdued consumer spending and intense competition. The figures are likely to add to concerns over the impact of Labour’s business…

Lucy Davis has spoken of her pride after completing a demanding hike before zip-lining through a California canyon, just weeks after revealing that she has incurable stage four breast cancer. The 53-year-old actor, best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in the original British version of The Office, shared the latest adventure with followers as she continues to make the most of her time following her diagnosis. Davis was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer around 18 months ago. She said the disease had spread to her bones, including her spine, right hip and ribs, and that it was too late…