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Nick Woltemade said he refused to accept an apology from Arsenal match-winner Gabriel Magalhães for an “elbow in my face” during Newcastle’s 2-1 defeat against the Gunners at St James’ Park.Woltemade, Newcastle’s £65 million ($87m) club record signing from VfB Stuttgart earlier this month, had put Eddie Howe’s team into the lead with a 34th minute header.Arsenal defender Gabriel claimed he had been pushed by Woltemade prior to his headed goal and the two players continued to argue about the incident after the re-start.Television footage appeared to show Gabriel striking Woltemade in the face during an off-the-ball incident — a…

KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Republic of Peru in Kuwait hosted an event on Thursday to present a commemorative postage stamp marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and Peru. Speaking at the event, Assistant Foreign Minister for the Americas Nawaf Abdullatif Sulaiman Al-Ahmed praised the historic, strong and friendly relations between Kuwait and Peru, as the two countries marked the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties.Al-Ahmed highlighted Peru’s courageous support for Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion in 1990 and subsequent cooperation in international forums, particularly during the country’s non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council in 2018–2019.…

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Ambassador to Belgium, the European Union (EU) and NATO, Nawaf Al-Enezi, affirmed that dialogue between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the EU serves as a fundamental pillar for enhancing regional security and fostering international cooperation. His remarks were made to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on the occasion of his participation in a meeting between GCC ambassadors to the EU and representatives of the Political and Security Committee of the European Council.The meeting forms part of ongoing coordination for the second edition of the High-Level Forum on Regional Security, alongside preparations for the 29th GCC-EU Joint Ministerial Council…

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, in coordination with the Kuwait Municipality, launched a large-scale field campaign on Sunday to remove illegal and randomly placed garbage bins along roads, aiming to protect the country’s civilized appearance and ensure smooth traffic flow. In a press statement, the Ministry said the campaign follows directives from Minister Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah and responds to increasing complaints about the negative impact of these bins in public spaces and the obstruction they pose to traffic.The Ministry added that field inspection teams have commenced operations and are taking legal measures against violators. The…

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s dramatic fightback win at Newcastle United proved they can “go to the next level” after the Gunners responded to Liverpool’s defeat at Crystal Palace by sealing a 2-1 victory at St James’ Park.Gabriel’s header from Martin Ødegaard’s 96th minute corner clinched the three points after substitute Mikel Merino had equalised Nick Woltemade’s first-half opener with an 84th minute header.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedThe win moves Arsenal back into second place in the Premier League, two points behind Arne Slot’s champions. And Arsenal manager Arteta admitted that the victory, on the back of Liverpool’s defeat, was a crucial moment…

10-man AC Milan saw out a big win on Sunday night.Giuseppe Cottini/AC Milan via Getty ImagesNapoli slipped from the top of Serie A after falling to a 2-1 defeat to 10-man AC Milan at the San Siro.Victory for Roma earlier on Sunday against Verona had seen the champions’ lead at the summit reduced to goal-difference, but the win for Milan saw them leapfrog both teams to take their place at the summit.Christian Pulisic was key to the victory, setting up Alexis Saelemaekers to open the scoring early before turning goalscorer to double the lead just past the half hour.Kevin De…

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand ’s annual bird election is contested by cheeky parrots, sweet songbirds and cute, puffball robins. This year’s winner was a mysterious falcon that wouldn’t think twice about eating them.Kārearea, the Indigenous Māori name for the New Zealand falcon, was crowned Bird of the Year on Monday. But the annual poll, run by conservation group Forest & Bird, is no ordinary online vote.The fiercely fought election sees volunteer (human) campaign managers apply to stump for their favorite bird. Feathers fly as avian enthusiasts seek to sway the public through meme battles, trash-talking poster campaigns…

Arsenal’s last-gasp win at Newcastle to close on Premier League leaders Liverpool will “give them huge confidence” they can win the title race, says Sky Sports’ Gary Neville. Gabriel headed in a stoppage-time winner at St James’ Park on Sunday to complete a stunning turnaround victory after Mikel Merino had cancelled out Nick Woltemade’s opener. Arsenal were adamant they had been denied a penalty in the first half but showed resilience to battle back and capitalise on Liverpool’s defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side now trail the defending champions by just two points.”So big for Arsenal, so…

Vice President JD Vance visits “Fox News Sunday” on January 11, 2025.Paul Morigi | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesVice President JD Vance on Sunday said he is optimistic about the future of TikTok in the U.S.”I feel very confident that we have successfully separated this company from TikTok global and actually made it so that we can control people’s data security,” he said on “Fox News Sunday.” “We can ensure that the algorithm is not being used as a propaganda tool by a foreign government.”The popular social media platform has long faced concerns about its data collection practices and…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a new U.S. House map into law Sunday as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to try to hold on to a narrow Republican majority in next year’s congressional election. Kehoe’s signature puts the revised districts into state law with a goal of helping Republicans win one additional seat. But it may not be the final action. Opponents are pursuing a referendum petition that, if successful, would force a statewide vote on the new map. They also have brought several lawsuits against it.U.S. House districts were redrawn across the country…