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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly reversed course last month on a law that would have curbed the independence of the country’s anti-corruption watchdogs after widespread protests that threatened the stability of his leadership for the first time since Russia’s invasion.It’s unlikely that the damage to the president’s image can be changed as easily.Zelenskyy’s reversal followed years of public discontent that simmered around his inner circle, some of whom have been accused of corruption. But Ukrainians have been largely deferential toward their president in wartime, trusting him to lead the fight against the Kremlin and even acquiescing…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…DAILY MAIL Newcastle really like Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen and an approach cannot be ruled out. However, Wolves could demand a fee in the region of £60m.Newcastle’s chances of securing Brentford striker Yoane Wissa have been boosted as the Bees eye a move for Bournemouth’s Dango Ouattara. Image: Marc-Andre ter Stegen of Barcelona Barcelona have stripped goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the club captaincy after opening disciplinary proceedings into their No 1, as the extraordinary rift between the LaLiga giants and the German deepens. THE INDEPENDENT Liverpool have drawn up a…

United States international Djordje Mihailovic has joined Toronto FC from the Colorado Rapids in a cash trade worth a potential $9 million, the MLS clubs announced Thursday.The Rapids will receive a guaranteed $8 million and up to $1 million in conditional cash if certain performance-based metrics are met, making it the second-largest cash-for-player trade in MLS history behind FC Cincinnati’s signing of Evander from the Portland Timbers for $12 million in February.Colorado also retains a sell-on percentage on the midfiedler, who has signed a Designated Player contract with Toronto through 2028 with a club option for 2029.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedMihailovic, who…

Snoop Dogg’s mind isn’t just on money — it’s on his soccer club as well.Editor’s PicksOn Thursday, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” actor Rob Mac collaborated on an Instagram reel with rapper Snoop Dogg and retired three-time NFL MVP Tom Brady on what they called a “Championship Owners” call, where the three gathered to talk soccer.Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, joined the ownership group of Welsh club Swansea City on July 18 as a “co-owner and investor.””Welcome to the beautiful world of English football, where grown men cry over ties,” Brady jokingly said. “I’m here for the…

Chelsea have confirmed defender Levi Colwill has undergone successful surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.The 22-year-old reported back to Cobham for pre-season training on Monday before suffering the setback during training. A statement from the club read: “Medical assessments confirmed surgery would be the required course of action. Twitter This content is provided by Twitter, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Twitter cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your…

The United States plans to impose a 100% tariff on all semiconductor imports, while exempting chipmakers that have already invested in or promised to build factories on its soil.  US President Donald Trump made the remarks in the Oval Office during a meeting with Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook on Wednesday (August 6). “But if you’re building [factories] in the US, there’s no charge,” Trump told Cook.  They were meeting to discuss an agreement for Apple to invest an additional $100 billion, on top of the $500 billion it pledged to invest in February, for making iPhone components in the…

Iñigo Martínez is in advanced negotiations to leave Barcelona and join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, a source told ESPN.The Basque centre-back has a contract with the Catalan club until June 2026, but Barça are willing to facilitate his departure as a free agent.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedThe source said that the 34-year-old defender already received a tempting offer from the Saudi Pro League last summer, but at the time Barcelona’s sporting director Deco convinced him to stay.Al Nassr have already signed João Félix this summer to help Ronaldo, who scored a hat trick in a preseason win over Rio Ave on…

Aug. 1-7, 2025This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anita Baca, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week. Palestinians rush to collect humanitarian aid airdropped by parachutes into Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) Palestinians rush to collect humanitarian aid airdropped by parachutes into Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)Read More Palestinians ride on a truck loaded with food and humanitarian aid as it moves along the Morag corridor near Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, Aug. 4, 2025. (AP…

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill faces a long spell out of action after undergoing surgery on an anterior cruciate ligament injury.The club said Thursday that England international Colwill had “successful surgery” after “medical assessments confirmed surgery would be the required course of action.”- Dewsbury-Hall joins Everton from Chelsea- Onuoha: Nailing preseason is key to any club’s Premier League ambitions- Chelsea striker Guiu joins Sunderland on loanThe injury occurred as Chelsea reported for preseason training this week, following their victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final three weeks earlier.Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca earlier expressed concern about Colwill’s injury.Levi Colwill…

MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration is doubling to $50 million a reward for the arrest of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of being one of the world’s largest narco-traffickers and working with cartels to flood the U.S. with fentanyl-laced cocaine. “Under President Trump’s leadership, Maduro will not escape justice and he will be held accountable for his despicable crimes,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday in a video announcing the reward. Maduro was indicted in Manhattan federal court in 2020, during the first Trump presidency, along with several close allies on federal charges of narco-terrorism and conspiracy to…