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Season predictions: Pragmatism needed & Altena to shine
From a Hearts perspective, a third-place finish, a trip to Hampden in at least one cup competition - or even lifting a trophy - would represent a successful season. Given the reported competition Hearts faced to sign him - including interest from Union Saint-Gilloise - I'm convinced there must be something special about him.
News | Sony revives iconic Hollywood theater as it bets on creative entertainment venues
Alamo Drafthouse to restore Cinerama Dome and ArcLight theaters
'Make North London Brazilian'
Just when I was starting to get disillusioned with Andrea Berta's transfer barbecue, he reveals a Wagyu steak was sizzling away all along, hidden from view. Spurs have just spent £100m apiece on two midfielders who are half as good as Declan Rice. Which begs the question, is the Premier League now rich enough as to be immune from consequences?
Rodri out for 'short period' after back surgery
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday.
England keeper Hampton extends deal at Chelsea
England international Hannah Hampton signs a new two-year deal with Chelsea.
Portsmouth sign Brooke-Smith on four-year deal
Portsmouth sign forward Luke Brooke-Smith from New Zealand side Wellington Phoenix for an undisclosed fee, on a four-year deal.
In the Lindsay Clancy trial, mental health treatment is also on the stand
It already worked against Latarsha Sanders, the Brockton mother found guilty of killing her two youngest children.
Season predictions: Top-six achievable & progress expected
If Jim Goodwin can effectively solve the defensive issues of last season then the top six simply has to be the target, and it feels achievable. Going out on a limb here, I'll say that Idjessie Metsoko will be our best signing. First season back up Goodwin had us finishing in fourth.
'I needed this summer' - what next for Arsenal's Kelly?
Chloe Kelly found 2025-26 hard, but is optimistic about hers and Arsenal's prospects this season.
Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, dies at 99
Artist Betye Saar has died in Los Angeles at 99. Saar’s death on Sunday was confirmed by relatives Monday. She would have turned 100 this week. Saar's work explored Black
San Francisco bar says entertainment zones have been a boost for business
Some people's chats with Claude AI made publicly available online
Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.
Lindsay Clancy's mental health was getting 'worse and worse' before the murders, ex-husband says
Prosecutors say Lindsay Clancy "knew exactly what she was doing" and made a "calculated" decision to kill her children.
Reform UK reporting Green leader Zack Polanski to police over Instagram post
The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.
When it comes to predicting the future, why are TV writers better than politicians?
From BBC drama The Rapture on the climate crisis to Apple’s Criminal Record on the rise of the far right, culture often sees what politics fails to, writes Zoe Williams
'Losing Rodri would be a massive blow'
Joseph: Losing Rodri would be a massive blow to the team, he's been a fantastic servant over the past few years and has been a strong warrior regardless of injuries. To lose Rodri would put a hole in the team that would take time to fill. Rodri is just getting better, he proved that in his World Cup performances after a season of injuries.
Yankees Reportedly Willing to Trade Anyone Except One Player
The New York Yankees have made just one player untouchable heading into the MLB trade deadline.
German officials call for tighter extremism laws after Berlin Pride attack
Alternative für Deutschland, topping polls ahead of state elections, accuses government of failing to tackle Islamist radicalism
Cowboys Headlines: What's the mindset as 2026 training camp commences?
After the moves made on defense, it's time for the Cowboys offense to take on a more aggressive mindset. This and more from around the NFL.
Pompey's Milovanovic 'long way off being match fit'
Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho reveals new striker signing Marko Milovanovic is weeks away from being "match ready".
Family homes, vehicles and business damaged in linked attacks
Masked men smash windows of family homes, burn vehicles and set a sofa on fire during three attacks.
Ndiaye future uncertain amid Al-Hilal interest
Al Hilal have expressed an interest in Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, who has rejected multiple contract offers on Merseyside. The 26-year-old has also held talks with the Saudi Pro League club, but they have not made a formal offer as they explore a number of attacking options. However, Ndiaye's future has been thrown into doubt by him so far being unable to agree new terms with the Toffees.
Cardiff teenager Donczew close to Arsenal move
Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Cardiff City teenager Axel Donczew.
Did League Cup come too early for Saints?
Does the League Cup group stage come too early in the season for teams like St Johnstone? Simo Valakari's side were one of two Premiership sides, Falkirk were the other, that failed to progress to the last 16 of the League Cup. St Johnstone finished third in Group F with seven points after their 1-1 draw with East Fife, which Dick Campbell's side snagged a bonus point in after winning the shootout.
Jodrell Bank's Lovell telescope faces axe in science cuts, BBC understands
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
Jodrell Bank's Lovell telescope faces axe in science cuts, BBC understands
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
'My aim will always be to battle hard'
New forward Daizen Maeda promises he "will always run and give everything that I have" for Ipswich after arriving on a three-year contract from Celtic. The 28-year-old Japan international said his aim "will always be to battle hard, score goals, and provide assists for my team" and shared his excitement to "learn more about the club and meet the supporters". Maeda scored 79 goals in 212 appearances for Celtic, where he won five league titles, three Scottish Cups and two Scottish League Cups.
Greechan looks to future after Guernsey defeat
Jersey's Taylor Greechan hopes his experience at Glasgow 2026 can help him in future Commonwealth Games.
Gossip: Saints battle West Brom for Galves
Southampton and West Brom reportedly both reach an agreement with Ligue 2 club Rodez AF for Nolan Galves.
Gossip: West Brom battle Saints for Galves
West Brom and Southampton reportedly both reach an agreement with Ligue 2 club Rodez AF for Nolan Galves.
Stokes's Durham next in line for shellshocked Glamorgan
Glamorgan could run into former England captain Ben Stokes in prime form for Durham as they aim to recover from a thrashing at Middlesex.
Heart of Midlothian v Sturm Graz
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Heart of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz in the UEFA Champions League
Maeda 'nothing short of a legend' at Celtic
Celtic fans, we asked for your views after Daizen Maeda's move to promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town was confirmed. Ian: Daizen Maeda was appallingly let down by Celtic at the last minute and he struggled initially last season.
Tottenham boss hints over Moore future
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has hinted Mikey Moore may be allowed to leave the club again this summer after the 18-year-old winger's loan to Rangers last season. Herald - subscription required) Serbia midfielder Vanja Dragojevic rejected Benfica, Eintracht Frankfurt, Anderlecht, Club Brugge, PAOK and Copenhagen to join Rangers from Partizan. Dakeer Mohamed Thanveer) Rangers manager Derek McInnes has made his decision over who will be the new club captain, despite having five different players wear the armband during pre-season.
Jackson Thomson, son of Kevin, signs Hibs deal
Jackson Thomson, 16, son of former Dundee, Hibernian, Rangers and Scotland midfielder Kevin, has signed his first professional contract with Hibs. Sun) Manager Thomas Brdaric says Malisheva "need a strategy" to complete victory over Hibernian at Easter Road in the Conference League second qualifying round, having opened up a 2-0 first-leg advantage. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)
What England's local councils tell us about fragmenting politics
Even the most ardent advocate for local democracy would concede that council chambers are not always the most exciting places. Subscribe Whether it’s planning meetings, motions or resolutions, you’d be forgiven for switching off. Unless it’s lockdown and we’re talking about standing orders, of course. Remember Jackie Weaver, who infamously “had no authority here” at a chaotic parish council Zoom call in 2021? Yet, as a general rule since then, council meetings rarely make the headlines beyond local papers and news websites. Reform’s success After Reform’s stunning success at the local elections in May though, the leader of the party’s group on Kirklees Council suddenly found she’d gone viral online for admitting that she didn’t actually understand council procedures. “I don’t understand the constitution”, Councillor Sarah Wood, pictured above, told the council chamber. “I have not had sufficient time to read that as yet. I don’t understand what standing orders are, what they’re made up of, nor do I understand what an amendment is.” Share Channel 4 News Councillor Wood later defended her comments to the BBC, and said that “new councillors and not just us, are coming from jobs”. She claimed that the sharing of the clip mocking her online was an example of “Reform-bashing”. She added: “Yes, we need to know procedures. Yes we need to do the homework. And we have addressed that now and we have put that right.” So, with standing orders getting another moment in the spotlight, not to mention the fracturing and fragmentation from May’s results, we set out to find out how new councillors are doing across England in this new political landscape. New political landscape Where better to start then than Kirklees, in West Yorkshire. Reform is the largest party, the council is under no overall control and has chosen a new leader - Sarah Wood - after two failed attempts to elect one. It is difficult to secure interviews with new Reform councillors, but John Hardie, pictured below, told us it’s been a “whirlwind” since being elected in May. He represents the Dalton ward and told us the party’s lack of political experience hasn’t been a hindrance. “We’ve come with lots of experience, lots of business experience and life experience, and it’s been good, actually, too. And to mix with other councillors who have been in the political world, and we can learn from each other.” Indeed, more parties are now having a say than ever before. In Manchester, the Green Party followed up their victory in the parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton by gaining 17 seats on the city council. That makes them the official opposition to Labour, who have long dominated Manchester City Council. [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-landmark-green-by-election-win) [ How landmark Green by-election win could change British politics ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-landmark-green-by-election-win) Krishnan Guru-Murthy · Feb 27 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-landmark-green-by-election-win) Thirza Amina Asanga-Rae, pictured below, is one of those new councillors, representing Moss Side. We asked her how being the official opposition can make a difference. She said: “I think even the fact that we’ve made history in what we’ve done, it’s been a 50-year stronghold of Labour in Manchester, and now that we’ve broken that and chipped in that, there’s real hope that we can not only run the council in the future, but currently hold them to account. So, I think that’s powerful. It’s just going to help shape and build what I call the green wave.” The reality, though, is that several newly elected councillors across the country have already left their roles through resignations, suspensions or defections. ‘It’s a slog’ Asanga-Rae adds: “It’s a job, it’s a slog. Obviously, we’re going through hard times. Austerity is real. We’re talking about food, child poverty, furniture poverty. The list is endless, and I think people who come into a councillor role need to be willing to help, really roll the sleeves up and get involved and help, and I think a lot of the career politicians, who think it’s the ‘la-di-da’ position, get in and realise I’m not going to do this work and bounce.” Share Although Manchester still has a clear majority, many councils, including Kirklees, are now under no overall control. That is perhaps the strongest sign of the political fragmentation we are seeing. Burnley is another example of this. Reform is now the largest party, yet they’re not part of the power-sharing coalition on this council - the Liberal Democrats and a local group of independents. Zulkernehn Hayat, pictured below, is part of The Independent Group. He represents Queensgate ward and told us all councils can benefit from having more independent councillors. ‘This is where I was brought up’ He said: “This is my home. This is Burnley. This is where I was brought up. Why do I need to get approval from somebody in a head office down south somewhere, you know? “This is my biggest argument. If okay, my neighbour comes to me with an issue, I can then take that straight to the council, because I don’t need to get approval from anywhere else. And this is the benefit of being independent.” So, while voters will always inevitably want quick results, perhaps spare a thought for the newly-elected councillors who are still navigating local government - one standing order at a time. 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Gossip: Zirkzee wanted by Juventus
Serie A side Juventus are working on a deal to sign forward Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
How many midfielders do Rangers need after busy summer?
Rangers have a team full of central midfielders, but are they good enough to provide more ammunition for their strikers?
Gossip: Fulham frontrunners for Real Madrid's Mastantuono
Fulham are the leading option for 18-year-old Argentina midfielder Franco Mastantuono if Real Madrid send him on loan this season. (AS - in Spanish)
Gossip: PSG want £145m for Reds target Barcola
Paris St-Germain want £145m for 23-year-old France forward Bradley Barcola, with Liverpool and Arsenal interested. Times - subscription required) Chelsea will demand a significant fee for Portugal winger Pedro Neto, 26, amid interest from Liverpool, Manchester City and Saudi Arabian teams. (Mail)
Alonso has 'plan' for playing Rogers with Palmer
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer.
Gloucester armoured combat tournament in pictures
The women's teams came first and second in their category, while the men came third in theirs.
Lampard Inquiry: Five things we've learned so far
After months of evidence, the inquiry into mental health services is uncovering serious failures.
Why scientists watched grass grow in Harpenden for 170 years
Started by Victorians, Rothamsted Research are monitoring how grass grows.
Glamour club Wrexham proving it can produce its own
Despite the club's high-profile recruitment, there remains a firm desire to develop the next generation of homegrown talent.
Guernsey health pilot finds 107 undiagnosed high cholesterol cases
The four-month health pilot also found 65 undiagnosed cases of islanders with high blood pressure.
Mouldy flat is damaging our health, says Leicester family
A couple living in a flat in Leicester say constant issues with mould are causing a health hazard.
What does it mean to end 75 years of heartbreak?
After Mayo ended their 75-year wait to win the All-Ireland, what does it mean to finally end the 'Mayo curse'?.
Three wins out of four for basketball sides
Scotland men's hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the 3x3 Basketball at the Commonwealth Games suffered a blow with a 21-13 defeat by New Zealand. The Scots had defeated Nigeria 21-16 earlier on Sunday but now sit third in the Pool A table behind Australia and New Zealand. While Scotland have won three of their five games, the two Antipodean sides have won four, with Australia also having a game in hand.
Leeds winger Sivo suffers suspected broken forearm
Leeds Rhinos winger Maika Sivo is expected to be ruled out of action for "six to eight weeks" with a broken forearm.
Friday Sports: Red & Black back in action and more
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Friday.
Kilmarnock sell left-back Thompson to Beveren
Kilmarnock have sold left-back Dominic Thompson to Belgian top-flight club Beveren. The 25-year-old Englishman, who has signed a two-year contract with the side who won the Challenger Pro League to earn promotion last season, joined Kilmarnock from Scottish Premiership rivals Motherwell last summer. Thompson told Beveren's website he was pleased to join a team that "comes into this with a lot of confidence after an incredible unbeaten season".
De Klerk holds nerve as Spirit edge past Rockets
South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk stars with 41 not out from 22 balls as London Spirit beat Trent Rockets with three balls to spare.
Latitude secures Henham Park home for next 25 years
Festival founder Melvin Benn reveals he has signed a new lease on the current site until 2051.
Clyde beats Bamfo to move through to quarter-finals
Team Northern Ireland's Nicole Clyde books her place in the women's bantamweight 54kg quarter-finals with a unanimous decision victory over Ghana's Nancy Bamfo at the SEC Centre.
Buttler brilliance as Super Giants thump Phoenix
Jos Buttler produces a masterful 90 from 50 balls as Manchester Super Giants defeat Birmingham Phoenix to maintain their perfect start to The Hundred.
Mike Rogers on the rise of Democratic socialism in Michigan and national politics
Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers discusses the growing influence of Democratic socialists across the country. He also discusses his potential opponent Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and his unclear stance on the DSA.
Chiesa happy but wants new chapter at Liverpool
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa says he is "happy" at the club amid speculation over his future.
Will Charlton avoid 'second season syndrome'?
Fan writer Paul Sullivan looks at Charlton's chances of maintaining their Championship status in 2026-27.
Charlton sign Republic of Ireland winger Alli
Charlton Athletic sign winger Millenic Alli from Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.
Goals will come for Kilmarnock, says Kiltie
Greg Kiltie has "full faith" Kilmarnock will find their scoring form once the Premiership season gets under way. Despite creating a slew of chances, the Ayrshire side drew a blank in a goalless draw at Peterhead in their final Premier Sports Cup group game on Saturday. Despite losing the penalty shootout, a point was enough to ensure they finished top of Group H and progressed to the last 16.
Richarlison scores as Spurs beat Auckland at Eden Park
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he did not want to take any risks as he fielded a young side in a pre-season win against A-League champions Auckland FC in New Zealand.
Nasa boss from Hitchin praises rise of women in science
Dr Nicola Fox says she was one of four women on her science course at university in the 1991.
Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.
Left-wing Democrats are riding high - but can they lure back swing voters?
They have seen a flurry of recent wins, but Michigan will test their ability to win back working-class voters in crucial states.
Red Sox swap LHP Connelly Early for 3B Curtis Mead in deal with Nationals
MLB trade deadline season is officially here.
Italy was once a model of healthy eating - now it has a child obesity problem
The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.
Former Panthers WR headed to Patriots
The Patriots have claimed a former Panthers wideout.
Scotland's 3x3 wheelchair basketball teams kick-off with wins
Scotland men and women made a dream start to their respective 3x3 wheelchair basketball campaigns with an impressive victory. The men defeated South Africa 15-9 while the women breezed to a 16-1 win over Nigeria in the first of three group games. The women's 3x3 basketball team, though, endured a trickier day on court, but ended on a high, picking up their first victory of the Commonwealth Games against Singapore.
Arsenal plot shock Vinicius Jr move
Arsenal explore move for Vinicius Jr, Inter Milan interested in Cristian Romero and Real Madrid bid for Yan Diomande rejected, plus more.
'No panic' despite shock cup exit, says Valakari
St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari insists there is "no panic" from him despite his team suffering a shock exit from the Scottish League Cup. A draw with third-tier East Fife ensured Saints could not progress from the group stage.
Carlisle sign defender Duru on one-year deal
Carlisle United sign former Blackburn defender Leo Duru on a one-year contract, with the option of a further year.
'No panic' at St Johnstone after cup exit
St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari says there is "no panic" after his team were knocked out of the Premier Sports Cup after losing on penalty kicks to League One side East Fife. It was East Fife substitute Jaiden Fairley who scored the winning penalty in the bonus shootout, but they miss out on a runners-up place via goal difference.
Giants end 12-match losing run with win at York
Huddersfield Giants end a run of 12 successive Super League defeats with a spirited victory at York Knights.
Bowman 'honoured' to make return after eight-year hiatus
Goal shooter Lisa Bowman says she had "goosebumps" playing for Northern Ireland in their opening Commonwealth Games defeat against England as she made her return to the international stage after an eight-year break.
Fran González close to Sevilla move
Real Madrid goalkeeper Fran González is closing in on a move to Sevilla, according to Ramón Álvarez de Mon. The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest goalkeeping prospects to come through La Fábrica in recent years and has already made his senior debut for Real Madrid. With Thibaut Courtois firmly established as the […]
World Cup goalkeeper Goodman joins Dundee from Palace on loan
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Owen Goodman has joined Dundee on a season-long loan on his return from the World Cup with Canada. Jon McCracken, last season's first choice, left Dundee for Bradford City this summer and Goodman has been brought in to challenge Kieran O'Hara for the number one jersey.
Ipswich sign Japan forward Maeda from Celtic
Ipswich Town sign Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a contract until summer 2029.
Wales make history with 3x3 wheelchair basketball win
Team Wales experienced its first 3x3 wheelchair basketball action in the Commonwealth Games today as the women's team of Anastasia Blease, Chloe Morgan, Libi Phillips, Molly Lander beat India 16-1 in Glasgow. Captain Blease led the way with seven points, while Landa scored five and Phillips added four. Wales will play two further group games against Nigeria and Scotland.
Maeda leaves big gap at Celtic after massive impact
When Daizen Maeda joined Celtic as a relatively unknown J-League attacker in 2022, no one could have imagined the kind of success he would go on to have in Glasgow's east end. Maeda arrived in the early days of the Ange Postecoglou era, making the switch from Yokohoma F Marinos to Glasgow initially on loan in late December 2022 before completing a permanent switch in the following summer. Over his four years in Scotland, Maeda played over 200 games, contributing 79 goals and 38 assists.
Hastings Source skatepark closes over health and safety concerns
The Source Park facility shut at short notice and a BMX event planned for September is postponed.
Yankees prospects: Cebert’s five scoreless caps off strong month
Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from July 24th.
Robinson delays captaincy decision until cup group games complete
Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson intends to name his captain for the season ahead of their Premiership opener with Hearts, saying he has "four or five" options. Robinson has rotated the responsibility so far, with Kevin Nisbet, Brad Lyons and Dan Happe all being handed the skipper's armband during their three Premier Sports Cup victories. "We will change it again," said Robinson.
Sex in space could be trickier than we think. Here's what science says about close encounters between astronauts | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Sgnificant gaps exist in our understanding of how human reproduction might be affected by the conditions in space.
Chess on wheels: The psychology of the Tour de France
The Tour de France, which finishes this weekend, is regarded as one of the world's toughest cycle races. Winning it is a psychological as well as a physical test.
Sewage, rat pee and toxic algae: Open water swimming is booming, but is it bad for your health?
Swimming in rivers and lakes is booming, but heavy rain, sewage overflows and farm runoff can lead to disease outbreaks. Here's how to spot when the risks to health are highest.
Changes called for as Sinner and Djokovic withdraw
The tournament director of the Canadian Open says changes need to be made to the "demanding schedule" of players after Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic pull out of the Masters 1000 event.
Welsh wheelchair basketball couple hunt Glasgow glory
Partners Libi Phillips and Will Bishop to represent Wales in wheelchair 3x3 basketball at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Four types of thinker have been identified. Which one are you?
Investigation finds evidence of distinct groups, from big-picture thinkers to those who sweat the small stuff
Who needs what in Premier Sports Cup?
With one round of fixtures left in the Premier Sports Cup group stage, who needs what to progress this weekend?
Cyclospora outbreak expands to nine US states, health officials say
Federal investigators continue to search for the sources amid the largest number of reported cyclosporiasis cases in US history.
PlayStation Network down, leaving thousands unable to play digital games
Sony's status page read that it was "working to resolve the issue as soon as possible".
What LSU players said during SEC Media Day
The best from the three Tiger representatives in Tampa.
Are Celtic fans right to be nervous now?
Former Celtic striker Cillian Sheridan suggests the Scottish champions are making the same mistakes as last season, so we look at how their preparations are going.