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Gary Lineker and Graeme Souness have reunited for ITV’s new celebrity gameshow The Box, setting aside their long-running disagreements over football and politics to work on the programme. The former footballing rivals appeared together at the show’s launch in London on Saturday, ahead of its debut on ITV1 and ITVX on September 5. Lineker and Souness were once opponents on the pitch before becoming familiar faces in football broadcasting. In recent years, however, they have occasionally clashed over their differing views, including arguments about political expression and the responsibilities of high-profile broadcasters. The pair have now been brought together as…

Gary Neville has urged Tottenham Hotspur and Antonio Conte to resolve their uncertainty quickly, arguing that the club’s manager has been backed sufficiently in the transfer market. Speaking after Tottenham’s 1-0 Premier League victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage in January 2023, Neville said the club and Conte should agree a new contract and restore a clear sense of direction. Conte’s deal was due to expire at the end of that season, with no agreement yet reached over an extension. The uncertainty had followed a run of inconsistent results, although Spurs remained within three points of the Champions League places…

Atlanta police officers were shot while responding to a mental health call in south-east Atlanta on Sunday, August 30, authorities said. Officers were sent to the area of the 3500 block of Forest Park Road SE. They came under fire after arriving at the scene, according to the Atlanta Police Department. The injured officers were alert, conscious and breathing, police said. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening. The department has not released the officers’ names or confirmed exactly how many were involved. Police have also not said whether a suspect has been arrested or provided details about what led to…

Small businesses across Australia are to be consulted on plans to simplify commercial leasing laws, with the federal government arguing that a more consistent system could make it easier for firms to open premises and expand across state borders. The consultation begins on Monday, 31 August 2026, and will examine rules governing commercial tenancies and retail leases, including rent reviews and the handling of disputes between landlords and tenants. Anne Aly, the Minister for Small Business, said the process would seek to identify unnecessary regulation and duplication between jurisdictions. “The Albanese Labor government wants to make running a small business…

Iris Law has shared a series of summer photographs on Instagram, including one in which the model poses in a green triangle bikini. The 25-year-old paired the swimwear with a beige skirt and pink jacket as she showcased her holiday style for followers. Another image from the collection showed Law wearing a yellow triangle bikini with the same outfit, offering a different take on the look. Law, the daughter of actors Jude Law and Sadie Frost, has continued to build a career in fashion. Earlier this year, she featured as the face of a PINK by Frankies Bikinis campaign for…

Liverpool have made contact with Pedro Neto’s representatives as they assess a late move for the Chelsea winger, with Cody Gakpo’s possible transfer to Manchester City forcing the club to consider another attacking addition. Talks between Manchester City and Liverpool over Gakpo are understood to be advancing, although no agreement has been confirmed. City are seeking further options in wide areas after allowing Omar Marmoush and Savio to join Tottenham. According to Football Transfers, Liverpool will only sanction Gakpo’s departure if they can bring in sufficient attacking cover. Bradley Barcola is already expected to arrive from Paris Saint-Germain, but the…

California lawmakers have reached a compromise on wildfire liability that preserves survivors’ right to sue a utility if its equipment causes a fire that destroys their home. The agreement, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders, abandons key parts of an earlier proposal that would have reduced the financial exposure of Pacific Gas & Electric and other investor-owned utilities. Wildfire survivors and consumer advocacy groups welcomed the narrower package, saying it keeps responsibility with the companies whose equipment is found to have caused a blaze. At the centre of the dispute was subrogation, which allows insurers to sue utilities…

Tony Mundine, the Indigenous Australian boxing great and father of former world champion Anthony Mundine, has died aged 75 after suffering a heart attack. Mundine’s death was confirmed by his son, who said he was travelling home from Saudi Arabia to attend the funeral. “I don’t know what to say, I’m broken,” Anthony Mundine wrote on social media. “Dad I love you man, may Allah bless your soul.” He added: “I’m on my way home to say goodbye one last time till we meet again. Thanks for doing all you did for me and supporting me in every moment, showing…

A murder investigation has been launched after a newborn baby girl was found dead at a property in Sheffield, with seven people arrested on suspicion of murder. South Yorkshire Police said officers were called shortly before 6am on Sunday, August 30, following concerns for the safety of a newborn in the Wincobank area. Officers searched a property on Holywell Heights, where the baby was found. Despite efforts by police and paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene. All seven people arrested remain in police custody, while officers work to establish the ages of some of those detained. Detective Chief…

Dolly Parton left behind a private archive of unreleased songs, raising the prospect that fans could hear new material from the country music legend long after her death. Beyond the hits that made her a global star, Parton spent decades writing songs that were never recorded for public release. The material was kept in what she called “The Vault”, a secure archive she guarded closely. People familiar with the collection told the Daily Mail that it could contain as many as 200 songs, although the exact number is unknown. Some are understood to exist only as lyrics and melodies, while…