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Emi Martinez expects to return to action for Chelsea in a few weeks after undergoing surgery following a clash of heads during the club’s 2-0 Premier League win at Everton. The Argentina goalkeeper was carried from the pitch on a stretcher after colliding with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite while attempting to claim a free-kick into the penalty area. Branthwaite returned to his feet after receiving treatment, but Martinez was attended to by paramedics before being taken to hospital with concussion. Media reports in Argentina said he had suffered a jaw injury. Martinez later posted a photograph of himself in a…

Donald Trump’s immigration policies are threatening Republican support among Latino voters in Miami, according to María Elvira Salazar, the Cuban-American congresswoman who has warned the president that he has “gone too far”. Salazar, a Republican representing Florida’s heavily Latino 27th Congressional District, delivered the warning in a television advert filmed outside the White House. She said Hispanics who helped Mr Trump win the presidency in 2024 now felt betrayed. “The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today,” she said. The dispute reflects a growing political divide in Miami-Dade County, where immigration enforcement…

Russia hit Ukraine’s energy sector 76 times in a week, Zelenskiy said, alleging a sustained series of attacks against the country’s energy infrastructure.

Australia’s second Test against South Africa has been delayed after covers were placed over the entire square, with play originally due to begin at 7pm AEDT. The Australians have otherwise kept faith with the batting order that secured their first-Test win in Durban. Nic Maddinson and Travis Head remain at the top, while Matthew Renshaw stays at No. 5 after his outstanding performance in the opening match. Beau Webster also retains his place, but Scott Boland comes into the side in place of Nathan Lyon, who will not play the second Test. Australia’s XI is Travis Head, Nic Maddinson, Marnus…

Vaping-related illness in children is leaving some young people with chronic breathing problems, doctors have warned, as NHS figures show that 164 under-19s were hospitalised with vaping-related conditions over the past five years. Among those admitted were 46 children aged nine or younger. The number of under-19s in England treated in hospital for vaping-related issues rose from 11 in 2021 to 46 in 2024. The warnings come as vaping becomes increasingly common among teenagers. More than 1.1 million young people in the UK are estimated to have used an e-cigarette, while one in ten say they vape frequently – a…

The UAE’s golden visa has evolved from a residency scheme for wealthy investors into a tool for attracting nurses, teachers, engineers, technology workers and other skilled professionals, with demand showing resilience despite Iran’s attacks on the Gulf. Launched in 2019, the programme initially offered 10-year residency to people investing at least $545,000 in property, as well as researchers, teachers and other specialised talent. Eligibility was expanded in 2020 and 2022 to include doctors, nurses, engineers, technology workers and e-sports professionals. The approach reflects the UAE’s reliance on foreign workers and residents, who account for about 90% of its population. Rather…

Thousands of demonstrators took part in protests across California on Saturday, opposing President Donald Trump’s policies and urging voters to participate in the November midterm elections. Rallies were held from the San Francisco Bay Area to Southern California under the “No Kings” banner, with speakers and organisers raising concerns about democracy, immigration enforcement and the rising cost of living. The demonstrations formed part of a nationwide day of action, with events reported in all 50 states and Washington DC. Unlike earlier protests, Saturday’s gatherings placed particular emphasis on early voting and voter registration rather than endorsing specific candidates. California protests…

Sydney golfer Kris Clelland has produced an extraordinary back-to-back feat, making an albatross on one hole and a hole-in-one on the next at Lynwood Golf and Country Club. The sequence on Saturday saw the Scotsman complete the 16th and 17th holes in just three shots, finishing five under par across the two holes. Clelland said the combined odds had been estimated at one in 72 billion. Clelland, who works in artificial intelligence, was playing what he described as a “bang average” round by his own standards when he reached the par-five 16th at the course in Pitt Town, in Sydney’s…

A police officer has been shot in Nottingham city centre. The material provided offers no further details beyond the location and the incident itself. No information is given about the officer’s condition, the circumstances of the shooting, or any subsequent action by authorities.

US-Iran negotiations remain locked in a cycle of mistrust, with both sides insisting that the other must act first before making any concession. The impasse has narrowed the differences over a possible settlement, but deepened the distrust created by decades of confrontation, according to an analysis of the failed diplomatic initiatives. Several attempts have been made since the start of the war. Only one, a memorandum of understanding signed in Islamabad on June 18, was concluded, and it collapsed within days. The central problem is no longer simply the substance of a potential agreement. Instead, it is the order in…