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Manchester United remain optimistic of agreeing a deal to sign Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo in time for the forward to be part of their pre-season tour of the United States.United kick off their US tour with a game against West Ham in New Jersey on July 26. Sky Sports News understands there is a cautious optimism at United that a deal can be struck and discussions continue internally over the next steps.There remains a gap in valuation, but United are not far away from the overall fee Brentford want – believed to be £65m – however there is still work to…

NEW YORK (AP) — Samsung introduced several updates to its foldable devices lineup on Wednesday, with the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and the new Z Flip 7 FE taking stage at the latest Unpacked event.The Korean electronics company unveiled the upgrades — including new versions of their watch — in New York but also announced an expanded partnership with Google to inject more artificial intelligence into its foldable lineup.Here are the biggest announcements from this summer’s Unpacked event: A thinner Galaxy Z Fold 7The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is much thinner and lighter than its predecessors,…

MADRID (AP) — A Spanish court on Wednesday sentenced Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti to a one-year prison term for tax fraud when he was Real Madrid manager in 2014. The Madrid court also fined Ancelotti 386,000 euros ($452,187).Spanish prosecutors accused Ancelotti of defrauding the state of 1 million euros ($1 million) in 2014 and 2015. State prosecutors sought a prison sentence of up to four years and nine months on two counts of tax fraud.In March 2024, they accused Ancelotti of having used shell companies to hide his true earnings. Prosecutors claimed Ancelotti, for example, used one company that lacked…

Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBank of New York Mellon will be the primary custodian for the Ripple’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin reserves going forward, the two companies said Wednesday.The partnership should enhance regulatory compliance for Ripple, the issuer of ripple USD (RLUSD), and boost institutional credibility for the company as well as the fast-growing stablecoin industry. BNY is the nation’s oldest bank and primarily serves institutions and corporations.It also adds to the growing number of traditional institutions and companies showing interest in stablecoins – a shift that has quickly become known as “stablecoin summer” – as the Trump administration…

Syrians fear the country could plunge back into the throes of war if its new rulers press ahead with a normalisation deal with Israel. Last week, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar told journalists that his government was seeking more normalisation agreements in the region, with Syria and Lebanon eyed as among the countries looking to formally establish diplomatic relations despite the ongoing war on Gaza. “Israel is interested in expanding the Abraham Accords circle of peace and normalisation,” Saar said of the US-brokered deals that Israel signed with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan in 2020, during US President…

A for-sale sign hangs in front of a house in Patchogue, New York, on June 1, 2024.Steve Pfost | Newsday | Getty ImagesA brief drop in interest rates caused a strong bump in otherwise tepid mortgage demand. Total mortgage application volume jumped 9.4% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. Last week’s results included an adjustment for the July Fourth holiday.The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $806,500 or less, decreased to 6.77% from 6.79%, with points holding steady at 0.62, including the origination fee,…

Recent reports that Syria’s interim government is engaging in discussions with Israel on a security deal, which could determine the future of the occupied Golan Heights and the recently expanded Israeli “buffer zone”, demand careful scrutiny.  Any such deal must be firmly grounded in the legal status of the occupied Golan Heights, while acknowledging the profound human costs of decades of conflict. Disregarding these fundamental considerations would not only undermine international law, but also exceed the limited mandate of Syria’s unelected transitional authorities. The status of the Golan Heights under international law is unambiguous. The territory, seized by Israel during…

Talks continue between Arsenal and Sporting over the signing of striker Viktor Gyokeres as a gap in the valuation of the striker remains between the two clubs.Sporting are thought to want £69m including add-ons for the 27-year-old. While the clubs aren’t too far away from a compromise on an overall fee, it’s thought how much of that fee will be guaranteed is key.Arsenal are understood to be encouraged and impressed with the player’s desire to join, but they will be disciplined in their approach.They have done due diligence on other targets if a deal cannot be struck with Sporting. Please…

Jeff CarlisleJul 9, 2025, 06:39 AM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Colorado Rapids defender Reggie Cannon has won his appeal against former club Boavista the Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled, according to sources, and is now owed around $468,000 by the Portuguese club.GiveMeSport was the first to report that CAS had ruled in favor of Cannon.In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Cannon said about the decision, “It’s an amazing feeling. It just feels like a big wave of relief that this is officially done and dusted, and I can definitely, finally move…

Vadodara, India AP  —  At least nine people were killed after a bridge over a river collapsed in India’s western Gujarat state on Wednesday, news agency Press Trust of India reported while quoting police officials. Gujarat’s Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said several vehicles were on the bridge when a portion of it collapsed, sending many into the river. He said at least five people were rescued. The incident occurred in Gujarat’s Vadodara district, which has witnessed heavy rains over the past few days. The bridge was constructed in 1985, Patel said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was ”deeply…