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The office for the incoming Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has set out its plans for how it intends to strengthen the current Owners and Directors test in it’s bid to “shut out rogue owners and promote sound investment in football.”The point of the Owners, Directors and Senior Executives (ODSE) Test is to protect clubs and their fans from unsuitable owners, directors and senior executives, while also raising standards by building on current tests that have been used by the Premier League and EFL. It is also in place to take action when owners or directors of all 116 regulated clubs…

Chelsea and United States women’s national team forward Catarina Macario said she feels Serena Williams’ new affiliation with her club perfectly encapsulates the upward trajectory of women’s football.In May, 23-time Grand Slam singles winner Williams’ husband, Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian, announced he had purchased a reported 8-10% stake, worth around £20 million ($26.87m), in the six-time reigning Women’s Super League (WSL) champions.The couple flew over for the FA Cup final four days later at Wembley — where Macario scored in the 3-0 victory over Manchester United — on a weekend Ohanian predicted his new investment could become a billion-dollar operation.”This…

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila affirmed Thursday that advancing social development in the Gulf reflects integration among GCC states, reiterating Kuwait’s commitment to supporting cooperation to achieve citizens’ well-being.This came in remarks delivered during the 11th meeting of GCC Ministers of Social Affairs and Development, where the minister congratulated attendees on the Prophet’s birthday, wishing the occasion to bring more peace and mercy to the Muslim nation.Al-Huwaila explained that the meeting discussed vital topics, including following up on previous resolutions, the joint social development work plan until 2030, and programs supporting persons…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI seized phones, computer equipment and typed documents from the home of John Bolton as part of an investigation into whether President Donald Trump’s first-term national security adviser mishandled government secrets, according to court records unsealed Thursday. The criminal investigation burst into view last month when agents searched Bolton’s home in Bethesda, Maryland and his office in the District of Columbia. A person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to discuss the investigation by name and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity said at the time that it concerned allegations…

The Trump administration must release billions of dollars in foreign aid approved by Congress, including money that President Donald Trump said last week he would not spend, a federal judge has ordered.U.S. District Judge Amir Ali in Washington ruled Wednesday that the Republican administration’s decision to withhold the funding was likely illegal. He issued a preliminary injunction ordering the release of $11.5 billion that is set to expire at the end of the month.“To be clear, no one disputes that Defendants have significant discretion in how to spend the funds at issue, and the Court is not directing Defendants to…

Through the new partnership, Haier aims to connect with LFC supporters across the globe, delivering initiatives that celebrate its forward-looking technology and using the club’s channels and platforms to showcase its product innovation and reinforce its position as a leader in the home appliance industry.  Founded in 1984, Haier has been ranked No.1 globally in major home appliance brand retail sales for 16 consecutive years, serving one billion households in more than 200 markets globally.  Haier also owns the home appliance brand Candy, which famously featured on the front of Liverpool FC’s shirt from 1988 to 1992, a period fondly…

Jeff CarlisleSep 4, 2025, 09:56 AM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Mauricio Pochettino and Christian Pulisic are back together, with head coach and player taking part in the U.S. men’s national team training camp ahead of this month’s friendlies against South Korea and Japan.Just how “together” they are will be revealed over the next week and beyond, but make no mistake: they need to be on the same page if the U.S. is to reach its stated aim of making a deep run at next summer’s World Cup.This isn’t to say that the two…

 AMMAN: The Secretary General of the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, Dr. Hussein Al-Al-Shibli, emphasized that Kuwait has consistently remained one of the largest supporters of relief efforts for Gaza, most notably through its dedicated Kuwaiti humanitarian air bridge.During an interview with KUNA, Al-Shibli stated that the Kuwaiti air bridge, operating under the slogan “Kuwait By Your Side” through the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), highlights Kuwait’s longstanding humanitarian role and shared commitment. He further explained that the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization maintains continuous coordination with KRCS to facilitate joint convoys, expand health and relief projects, and potentially move toward reconstruction…

Northwestern University President Michael Schill said Thursday that he will resign, ending a three-year tenure marked by the freeze of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding by the Trump administration and heated criticism from House Republicans over the university’s response to campus protests. The funding freeze and uncertainty over its finances contributed to Northwestern’s decision to lay off around 200 people over the summer. In a statement announcing his resignation, Schill acknowledged the pressure from the White House. “It is critical that we continue to protect the University’s research mission and excellence while preserving academic freedom, integrity, and…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans say kids should be vaccinated to attend school. But as Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate childhood vaccine mandates, U.S. adults are also less likely to think these immunizations are important than they were several decades ago.Routine childhood vaccine rates are falling, and fewer Americans – particularly Republicans – now say it’s extremely important for children to get vaccinated. Polling indicates that for the relatively small but influential group of Americans who oppose childhood vaccines, concerns about personal freedom and government influence are prominent. Childhood vaccines prevent 4 million deaths worldwide each…