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Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid leaves Liverpool's Slot scrambling for answers
Trent Alexander-Arnold told Liverpool he might stay, then sealed a fast-tracked Real Madrid move before the Club World Cup. Arne Slot built his summer plans around him and now has to rethink weeks before pre-season. Madrid paid around £10m to register him early despite a free agency date of June 30. At his unveiling, he switched his shirt to 'Trent' and took No. 12.
Everton vs Brighton: New Hill Dickinson Stadium Debut Ends in 2-0 Win
Everton opened their new Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2-0 win over Brighton, closing the book on 133 years at Goodison Park. David Moyes’ team responded after a controversial opening-day loss to Leeds, with marquee signings settling in. Brighton arrived unbeaten in their last four at Everton but saw that run snapped. The game aired on Sky Sports in the UK and USA Network in the US.
Notting Hill Carnival 2025: Full Route Map, Times, and Smart Survival Guide
Notting Hill Carnival 2025 runs 23–25 August with a three-mile parade route through west London. Saturday hosts the ticketed steel band finals, Sunday is Family Day with J’ouvert and the Children’s Parade, and Monday brings the full Carnival. Expect huge crowds, road closures, and packed transport. Our guide covers the detailed route, viewing spots, safety tips, and how to get around.
Black History Tube Map: TfL and Black Cultural Archives celebrate 272 icons across London
Transport for London and Black Cultural Archives have reimagined the Tube map with 272 Black figures from pre-Tudor times to today. Released in October 2021 for Black History Month and BCA’s 40th anniversary, the themed map connects icons by fields like Arts, Sports, and Community Organisers. It spotlights pioneers from Mary Seacole to Khadija Saye and four transport workers who broke barriers.
Real Madrid ease past Oviedo: Mbappé brace and Vinícius seal 3-0 in La Liga
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Vinícius Júnior added a stoppage-time third as Real Madrid beat newly-promoted Real Oviedo 3-0 at a sold-out Carlos Tartiere. Xabi Alonso’s side, missing several starters, controlled the game with a 4-3-3 and kept a second straight clean sheet. Madrid move to six points from two matches to start their title defense.
Gaurav Khanna on Bigg Boss 19 'highest-paid' tag: 'A rumour—or maybe not'
Anupamaa star Gaurav Khanna has entered Bigg Boss 19 with buzz that he’s the season’s highest-paid contestant. He neither confirmed nor denied the talk, calling it “a rumour—or maybe not.” With an estimated net worth near Rs 8 crore, his move from scripted drama to reality TV is a calculated pivot, and fans are watching how his calm, supportive screen image translates inside TV’s most chaotic house.
Epping Forest Court Ruling Forces Removal of Asylum Seekers From Bell Hotel After Escalating Protests
Epping Forest Council secured an injunction forcing asylum seekers' removal from Bell Hotel after weeks of protests sparked by criminal charges against a resident. The High Court sided with the council despite Home Office opposition, ordering the hotel's closure to asylum seekers without proper planning permission, with a permanent injunction hearing ahead.
Police Probe Extremist Banner, Nazi Salute at Falkirk Anti-Asylum Protest
Police are investigating extremist actions at a massive protest outside a Falkirk hotel housing asylum seekers. Around 1,000 anti-immigration protesters displayed a banner with violent rhetoric, performed Nazi salutes, and wore far-right symbols. Two men were arrested, and police continue their inquiries amid public condemnation.
Hurricane Erin Hits Category 5 Strength, Caribbean Braces for 12-Foot Waves
Hurricane Erin has exploded into a Category 5 storm with winds topping 160 mph, making it the season's first major hurricane. The storm killed nine in Cape Verde from flash floods and now threatens the Caribbean with massive waves and hurricane-force winds. Forecasters warn of dangerous surf from Bermuda to the U.S. coast, sparking evacuations in North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Hurricane Erin Sparks Massive Waves, Evacuations, and Chaos Along US East Coast
Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, is slamming the US East Coast with massive surf, dangerous rip currents, and evacuations—even without making landfall. This Category 4 storm’s wild winds, huge waves, and flooding have already hit North Carolina and Puerto Rico, with Bermuda bracing for a direct blow later this week.
