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Max Dowman has been handed the opportunity to establish himself as a regular Arsenal starter when Mikel Arteta’s side visit Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup, while Liverpool and Chelsea face a more delicate selection decision at Anfield. The 16-year-old midfielder impressed in the previous round against Ipswich Town, producing a man-of-the-match display, and is expected to provide the creativity again against Fleetwood. Bukayo Saka’s injury has opened the door to a more prominent role, with Dowman now able to challenge Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze for a starting place rather than simply acting as a rotation option. Dowman has…

Perth Zoo has farewelled Jamran, a 26-year-old male sun bear who had been cared for at the Australian sanctuary for almost two decades. Known affectionately as Jammy by his keepers, Jamran was put to sleep after vets concluded that age-related health problems meant he could no longer enjoy the quality of life he deserved. In a statement, Perth Zoo said Jamran had received ongoing veterinary care and had been trained to take part in regular health checks. His carers were also able to administer catrophen injections to help manage his arthritis. “But as we know, despite the very best care…

Andy Burnham has reached his first 100 days as Prime Minister with Labour’s poll ratings showing signs of recovery, but questions remain over the substance of his policies and the progress made by his Government. Mr Burnham entered Downing Street after winning the Makerfield by-election on June 18 and taking his seat in the Commons four days later. His arrival marked a sharp change in style from Sir Keir Starmer, with the Manchester mayor presenting himself as a more relaxed and accessible figure. His early weeks in office included a nationwide listening tour, a summer recess and a foreign holiday.…

Chris Appleton and Ed Westwick have drawn attention with shirtless selfies showing off their physiques, prompting a playful question over which celebrity fans would choose. The images arrive during the spooky season, with both men presenting notably toned looks and clearly defined abdominal muscles. The choice is between Appleton, the celebrity hairstylist, and Westwick, the actor known as a “Gossip Girl” alum.

Liverpool are drawing up plans for a major midfield addition in 2027, with Monaco’s Lamine Camara and Bournemouth’s Alex Scott emerging as the leading Liverpool midfield targets. The club opted not to directly replace Curtis Jones during the summer, but strengthening the centre of the team is now becoming a significant priority. The proposed move could take place in January or during next summer’s transfer window. Camara and Scott lead Liverpool’s midfield shortlist Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has reported that Camara and Scott are currently high on Liverpool’s list for the central midfield position. Liverpool have also recently been…

A police operation is under way in Sydney’s Northern Beaches after a pursuit ended in Allambie Heights. NSW Police have established a perimeter around the Kirra Road area, where officers are responding to the incident. A person is reportedly on a roof. Authorities have urged people to avoid the area while the operation continues. Police have said there is no threat to the community.

The Metropolitan Police is reported to have misplaced a 2019 letter containing child sex allegations against Thomas Markle before asking the Duchess of Sussex whether she had retained a copy. The letter was allegedly sent to the force by Mr Markle’s former wife, Roslyn Loveless, in January 2019. It is understood that its contents were later passed to Prince Harry and Meghan. The development has raised questions over the Met’s handling of information about Mr Markle, including claims that the force failed to share the allegations with the FBI or the National Crime Agency. The force is understood to be…

Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick moved his primary residence to Texas before the start of 2026, potentially avoiding a $180 million liability under California’s proposed billionaire tax. California voters will decide next Tuesday whether to approve Proposition 40, a one-off levy of 5% on the worldwide net worth of billionaires whose primary residence was in the state on January 1 2026. Kalanick, whose wealth is estimated at $3.6 billion, said he moved to Austin on December 18 last year. “Just to be clear, on December 18, I moved to Texas,” he told TBPN in March. “I don’t know what’s so specific…

A childhood photograph of singer Olivia O’Brien dressed in fairy wings has prompted a guessing game, recalling her early musical ambitions in Thousand Oaks, California. Before entering the music industry, O’Brien taught herself to play the piano and guitar. She began singing at the age of seven. O’Brien is best known for being featured on Gnash’s song “I Hate U, I Love U”, which reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Manchester United are considering selling captain Bruno Fernandes next summer, with uncertainty growing over his future after a difficult start to the season and tensions with manager Michael Carrick. Fernandes’ contract is due to expire at the end of the campaign. United have the option to extend it by a further year, a clause they could activate before inviting offers for the midfielder in 2027. Manchester United weigh Fernandes transfer decision The reported plan would allow United to avoid losing Fernandes as a free agent while protecting his transfer value. It marks a shift from the club’s position earlier this…