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LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia on Thursday banned separatist pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik from entering the small European Union country.The Slovenian government’s decision followed Dodik’s refusal to step down from the position of the president of a Serb-run entity in Bosnia despite a court ruling that removed him from office. Dodik in August was formally ousted by Bosnia’s electoral authorities after he was sentenced to a year in prison and banned from politics for six years. Dodik, who travelled to Russia this week, has repeatedly called for the separation of the Serb-run half of Bosnia to join Serbia,…

The international break is over, and the Premier League is back with a bang this weekend. All eyes will be on big new signings, an old face returning to management and one of the most pressurized Manchester derbies in years.Alexander Isak, Alejandro Garnacho, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Nick Woltemade and many more could all make their debuts this weekend after late transfer window moves to their new teams. Ange Postecoglou, fired by Tottenham Hotspur after guiding them to their first trophy since 2008 by winning this past season’s Europa League, will take charge of Nottingham Forest for the first time after replacing…

Olivia Smith hit the headlines in a big way this summer. One week into the season, she was at it again. Given the frequency, you would be forgiven for thinking this was a player who favours the limelight. But you would be wrong. Humble, respectful and unassuming, Smith’s only aim is to play football and play it well. But for the game’s most expensive player – a title she held for a month at least – a debut at Arsenal was always going to draw the attention of the masses. Anticipation crackled around the Emirates on Saturday, eyes eagerly fixed…

Sep 11, 2025, 04:59 AM ETCristiano Ronaldo was distinguished with the “Best of All Time” award by the Portuguese Football League on Wednesday.The Portugal captain, who is the highest scorer in men’s international football with 141 goals in 223 appearances for Portugal, has added another individual accolade to his impressive career.”An idol to millions, he defined an era and will leave an indelible mark on world football,” Liga Portugal wrote. “CR7 was honoured with the “Best of All Time” award, a fitting recognition for the golden pages he continues to write in his career.”Recognised for his work ethic, competitiveness, and…

WASHINGTON (AP) — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest level in almost four years last week, virtually assuring the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate next week.The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the week ending Sept. 6 rose by 27,000 to 263,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s the most applications since the week of Oct. 23, 2021 and well above the 231,000 new applications economists forecast. It’s also the biggest week-to-week increase in almost a year.Most analysts were already forecasting an interest rate cut…

ATLANTA (AP) — Buses carrying workers from South Korea who were detained last week in an immigration raid at a battery factory were traveling Thursday from a detention center in southeast Georgia to Atlanta, where a charter plane was waiting to take them home.More than 300 Koreans were among about 475 workers detained during last week’s raid at the battery factory under construction on the campus of Hyundai’s sprawling auto plant west of Savannah. South Korea’s foreign ministry has said that a Korean Air Boeing 747-8i that arrived in Atlanta on Wednesday will depart at noon Thursday with the workers…

ROME (AP) — Italy has told Israel to respect the rights of Italians taking part in an activist flotilla that is seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza, after the latest boat was attacked with incendiary devices in Tunisian waters. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told parliament on Thursday that Italy would be monitoring the flotilla and providing consular and diplomatic assistance to the 58 Italians taking part, including some lawmakers.“Our embassy in Tel Aviv, under my instruction, talked to the Israeli authorities about the respect of the rights for all the fellow citizens who are part of the flotilla…

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he “argued” but also had points of agreement with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during their latest meeting at Downing Street on Wednesday. “We had a very frank and open discussion,” Herzog said at a closed event hosted by the Chatham House think tank in London, as hundreds of anti-war protesters rallied outside against his appearance at the world-renowned institute. “It was a meeting between allies, but it was a tough meeting,” he said. “It was a meeting at which things were said that were tough and strong. And clearly we can argue, because when…

Welcome to The Radar, a Sky Sports column in which Nick Wright uses a blend of data and opinion to shed light on need-to-know stories from up and down the Premier League. This week: 🔷 Fernandez’s runs reminiscent of Lampard⚪ Why Kudus is thriving under Frank🔥 Everton’s new-found attacking flair🔍 A player to watch this weekendFernandez channelling Lampard?Enzo Fernandez rarely misses a game for club or country but his suspension from Argentina’s fixtures against Venezuela and Ecuador gave him some time off during the international break. It could prove precious given the demands of his role at Chelsea. He showed…

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Former Premier League referee David Coote pleaded not guilty on Thursday to making an indecent image of a child.Coote, who was fired last year by the organization managing referees in England for derogatory remarks about ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court and was granted conditional bail by District Judge Gillian Young.Police said Coote was charged on Aug. 12 relating to a video file recovered by officers in February.The 43-year-old Coote spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth and to enter his plea during the 18-minute-long hearing. He was told to…