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Norwich finally brought their dismal run of home defeats to an end at the ninth time of asking – but they were still left deflated as a goal five minutes into stoppage time saw them held to a 1-1 draw by Oxford.Having lost their opening seven Championship fixtures at Carrow Road, together with another reverse in the Carabao Cup, the Canaries looked to be heading towards a much-needed win in Phillippe Clement’s second game in charge. They led going into added time courtesy of Jovon Makama’s well-taken first-half effort only to let a couple of points slip through their grasp…

Former Hull forwards Jaden Philogene and Chuba Akpom returned to haunt their old side as Ipswich moved up to fourth in the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-0 win at the MKM Stadium.The pair and four others dropped to the bench as Ipswich made six changes from Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Wrexham, but their introduction after 66 minutes was the catalyst which enlivened a dour contest. With his first touch, Philogene’s dipping cross saw Marcelino Nunez head home in the 69th minute, while Akpom finished from close range moments later as Ipswich extended their unbeaten run to six matches. They…

Sorba Thomas netted a bizarre brace for Stoke as the Potters moved back into the automatic promotion places with a 3-0 win over Charlton.Thomas’ pair of first-half goals from what appeared to be crosses sandwiched Million Manhoef’s fifth goal of the season as Mark Robins’ side cruised to a first victory in three. The Potters had been handed back-to-back defeats by Coventry and Leicester in their previous two outings but returned to winning ways in style. It was a familiar story for Nathan Jones, who saw his side go 4-0 down inside 22 minutes against former club Southampton on Saturday.Facing…

Bosz was asked about what needs to improve from that display and said: “Everything, really. Especially how we played in the matches before.”When we’re in possession we have to keep hold of the ball more, stop losing silly balls and silly passes when we’re under pressure against the opponent. That’s going to be no different tomorrow – they’re going to try to create chances and put us under pressure.”We’re going to try to play football, dare to play football. So, when you’re better in possession then it’s easier than when you have to defend.”Really important game, also with the points…

KUWAIT: The Joint Defense Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on Tuesday stressed the importance of continuing cooperation and integration efforts and translating the wise vision of GCC leaders toward strengthening collective defense capabilities. This came during the 22nd session of the Joint Defense Council, hosted by Kuwait and chaired by Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, with the participation of GCC Secretary General Jasem Al-Budaiwi and defense ministers and heads of delegations of member states.Earlier, HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace Defense…

KUWAIT: Kuwait reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking during a statement delivered by Fahad Al-Mutairi, Deputy Public Prosecutor and member of the Technical Office, on Monday evening at a high-level United Nations General Assembly meeting reviewing the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons. Al-Mutairi highlighted that since joining the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its protocols, Kuwait has implemented measures criminalizing forms of exploitation carried out online or spanning across borders.He noted that “modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, have become tools for human trafficking networks, whether in targeting victims through algorithms, creating fake…

KUWAIT: The National Bureau for Human Rights and the United Nations held a coordination meeting on Tuesday to bolster bilateral partnership and expand cooperation programs in the field of human rights. The meeting was chaired by Anas Al-Shaheen, Director General of the Bureau, and UN Coordinator Ghada Al-Taher. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Bureau said the UN reaffirmed its commitment to supporting its initiatives and enhancing collaboration on joint programs and projects, contributing to institutional capacity building and reinforcing national efforts to advance the human rights agenda. Discussions focused on key areas including alignment with international…

KUWAIT: The Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Bayan Palace, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Following the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Shareeda Abdullah Al-Maousherji, highlighted key discussions and decisions. The Cabinet was briefed on the formation of the official delegation accompanying His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to the 46th Ordinary Session of the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf in Bahrain on December 3. The delegation includes senior officials…

Xabi Alonso has said he’s “not paying attention” to speculation about his future at Real Madrid, and insisted a message of support from the club is “not necessary” as his struggling team prepares to face Olympiacos in the Champions League.A run of three games without a win — a defeat at Liverpool, and draws at Rayo Vallecano and Elche — has put coach Alonso under pressure early in his managerial reign, with growing scrutiny of his team selection and tactics, and squad management.In a news conference in Piraeus on Tuesday, Alonso admitted that dealing with superstar egos is “fundamental” at…

KUWAIT: Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the GE Vernova Technology Center celebrated its 10th anniversary in Kuwait on Tuesday, marking a decade of strategic partnership, innovation and talent development in the energy sector. His Highness toured the facility, the first regional GE Vernova center outside the United States, and received briefings on its research and development activities, including power generation, control systems, laboratory experiments and maintenance procedures.In a press statement, he highlighted the importance of collaboration between the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) and the center,…