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MANCHESTER, England — If Ruben Amorim managed to get any sleep ahead of Sunderland’s visit to Old Trafford — such is the pressure on Manchester United head coach — then this is the type of day he would have dreamt about.In desperate need of a result in his 50th game in charge to dampen the noise around whether he remains the right man for the job at United, everything went his way on Saturday.His changes to the team worked, there were goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko, Sunderland missed chances and United won 2-0. The visitors even had a…

KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) has granted an exceptional permit to fish for mullet (maid) inside Kuwait Bay, in a move aimed at increasing local supply and reducing prices. The authority said in a statement to KUNA Friday that the decision, issued by PAAAFR Director General Salem Al-Hai, comes under the directives of Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and Acting Minister of Finance for Economic and Investment Affairs Dr Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem.Fishing in Kuwait Bay has been banned for more than 20 years. Now fishermen will be able to catch mullet in the…

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Priscilla formed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico on Saturday.The Miami-based National Hurricane Center said Priscilla was a “large tropical storm,” with tropical storm-force winds extending as far as 140 miles (220 kilometers) from its center. Its maximum sustained winds were 45 mph (75 kph), the center said, and it was located about 285 miles (455 kilometers) southwest of Manzanillo and headed toward the northwest at 3 mph (6 kph).A tropical storm watch was issued for part of the coast of southwestern Mexico, from Punta San Telmo to Punta Mita, with tropical…

Bukayo Saka has said that Thierry Henry messaged him on Saturday morning ahead of Arsenal’s 2-0 win over West Ham United as the 24-year-old looked to emulate a record set by the club legend.Saka, who captained the side after Martin Ødegaard was forced off with an injury in the first half, made his 200th appearance as his side hosted London rivals West Ham. He converted from the penalty spot to become the second Arsenal player, behind Henry, to score when bringing up his double century.Arsenal’s win saw them leapfrog Premier League leaders Liverpool and they will remain in top spot…

Mason Mount insisted Manchester United’s players remain fully behind Ruben Amorim following the 2-0 win over Sunderland, but the Portuguese coach told his squad that he’s only interested in seeing their commitment on the pitch.United eased the pressure on Amorim with a much-needed victory over Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday.Mount, who scored the opening goal, said after the game that the players are “100% behind the gaffer.”Manchester United earned a deserved victory over Sunderland on Saturday. Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesThe midfielder’s comments were put to Amorim in his post-match news conference with the 40-year-old replying that he wants…

BEIRUT (AP) — A Lebanese pop star turned wanted Islamic militant handed himself over to the country’s military intelligence service Saturday 12 years after going on the run, judicial and security officials said.Fadel Shaker, had been on the run since the bloody street clashes between Sunni Muslim militants and the Lebanese army in June 2013 in the coastal city of Sidon. He was tried in absentia and sentenced to 22 years in prison in 2020 for providing support to a “terrorist group.”On Saturday night, a Lebanese military intelligence force reached one of the entrances of the Palestinian refugee camp of…

Craig Halkett scored a stoppage-time winner as Hearts defeated city rivals Hibernian 1-0 at Tynecastle to surge five points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership.The first Edinburgh derby of the season had been heavily hyped in the build-up, but an attritional affair in the swirling wind looked like ending goalless after Hibs captain Martin Boyle missed two big chances in the second half. There were euphoric scenes among the home support at the end, however, after Halkett forced in a cross from substitute Sabah Kerjota to secure a first victory over Hibernian in five attempts.It was the third…

Estêvão struck his first Chelsea goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time as Chelsea stunned Liverpool with a memorable 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge.After consecutive Premier League defeats this was a Chelsea display marked by guts and fresh ideas, and it ended spectacularly.Marc Cucurella got in down the left channel and crossed low to the far post where the 18-year-old Brazil international slid in to beat Andy Robertson to the ball and squeeze it home amidst uproarious scenes.They had run Liverpool all over the pitch in the first half, taking the lead through a sublime long-range strike from Moisés…

Estevao scored a 95th-minute winner to earn Chelsea a 2-1 victory and inflict a third consecutive defeat in all competitions on Liverpool. Liverpool were looking to bounce back from losses to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray having been knocked off top spot in the Premier League by Arsenal following their win over West Ham on Saturday. However, the Reds were deservedly beaten when the Brazilian teenager Estevao turned home in added time, sparking wild scenes at Stamford Bridge, including from head coach Enzo Maresca, who was sent off for running down the touchline to celebrate with his players. Please use Chrome…

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — More than 600 couples married simultaneously Saturday in Asunción, Paraguay. Thousands said “I do” in unison as part of a government initiative to make civil weddings more accessible across the country.The campaign, called “United by Love and Protected by Law,” aims to legalize relationships in which couples forgo marriage because of economic or bureaucratic reasons, preventing them from receiving benefits such as social security, pensions and inheritance rights.The Civil Registry and the first lady’s office prioritized weddings for long-term couples considered vulnerable. Nearly half of the newlyweds brought their children to the ceremony.“It was about…