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Arsenal are set to hijack Tottenham’s pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze after agreeing to a fee of close to £68 million ($92m) for the England international, sources have told ESPN.On a dramatic day of activity, Spurs on Wednesday morning were confident of finalizing a deal after reaching an agreement with Palace — and personal terms with Eze.- Sources: Havertz set for spell out with knee injury- Saliba demands Arsenal improve in bid for title- How clubs got their colors: soccer’s historic, iconic jerseysHowever, Arsenal decided to enter the running later in the day amid fears that Kai Havertz…

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. Texas Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, is surrounded by fellow Republicans as he faces off with Democrats during debate over a redrawn U.S. congressional map in Texas during a special session, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Texas Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, is surrounded by fellow Republicans as he faces off with Democrats during debate over a redrawn U.S. congressional map in Texas during a special session, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Austin,…

Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze.Tottenham Hotspur believe Eze wants to join Arsenal and have moved on to other targets. Spurs felt they had an agreement in place with Palace and Eze on Wednesday. Arsenal are pushing for a deal after they reignited their interest in Eze on Wednesday. As far as Spurs are concerned, they expect him to move to the Emirates. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth explains that Arsenal are pushing for a move for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze,…

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of “ Caught in Providence,” has died. He was 88.His official social media accounts said Wednesday that he “passed away peacefully” after “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.” Caprio billed his courtroom as a place “where people and cases are met with kindness and compassion.” He was known for dismissing tickets or showing kindness even when he handed out justice.Last week, Caprio posted a short video on Facebook about how he had “a setback,” was…

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Islamic State extremists are exploiting instability in Africa and Syria and remain a significant threat in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Europe, U.N. counterterrorism experts said Wednesday.The militant group is now using advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, and social media, which poses a new challenge, the experts told a U.N. Security Council meeting.The Islamic State group declared a self-styled caliphate in a large swath of Syria and Iraq that it seized in 2014. It was declared defeated in Iraq in 2017 following a three-year battle that left tens of thousands of people dead and cities in ruins,…

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials lowered the alert level for a volcano near Alaska’s largest city to normal Wednesday, which they said indicates that Mount Spurr is “quiet” months after showing signs of activity that raised the possibility of an eruption.Over the past few months, signs of unrest at the 11,070-foot (3,374-meter) volcano near Anchorage have gradually decreased, according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory, which added that no ground deformation has been detected since March. The observatory characterized the near-term chances of an eruption as “extremely low.” It said small earthquakes continued to occur more frequently than before a period…

PM chairs meetings on tires, cleaning contracts, residential plans, infrastructure KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired a meeting at Bayan Palace to review a plan for handling damaged and used tires, in the presence of Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari. The meeting discussed plans by relevant authorities to make optimal use of the waste through coordination between Kuwait Municipality, Environment Public Authority and the Public Authority for Industry, focusing on recycling, environmental protection and creating new revenue streams for the state budget.The meeting also reviewed…

Celtic have plenty of work to do to reach the league phase of the Champions League after drawing a blank in a 0-0 first-leg draw of their play-off against Kazakh side Kairat Almaty at Parkhead.Much of the build-up to the game was centred on if and when manager Brendan Rodgers would further bolster his squad for the European campaign, but there were no late signings. It was a frustrating night for the Hoops and in the second half fans, also frustrated by a lack of transfer activity, chanted ‘sack the board’ and aimed their ire at chief executive Michael Nicholson…

The US imposed sanctions on Wednesday against four International Criminal Court (ICC) officials on the basis that any attempt to “investigate, arrest, detain or prosecute” American or Israeli officials constitutes a threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. Two judges and two deputy prosecutors at the international court have been targeted by the US for sanctions. Middle East Eye revealed last week that the two deputy prosecutors sanctioned today, Nazhat Shameem Khan and Mame Mandiaye Niang, had prepared arrest warrants for Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on apartheid charges. However,…

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) announced Wednesday that its transfers to the Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) have exceeded KD 578 million ($1.9 billion) with the conclusion of its final accounts for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. In a press statement, the Fund said the support — ongoing since 2003 — has strengthened PAHW’s financial capacity and enabled the advancement of major housing projects. This backing has directly contributed to accelerating the allocation of housing units, expanding application intake, and opening new residential cities to shorten waiting periods for eligible citizens.The statement also noted KFAED’s long-term…