In a pre-season friendly in Singapore on Sunday, Martin Odegaard scored the winner from the spot in the 84th minute as Arsenal defeated Newcastle 3-2.
Before kickoff, the crowd of more than 38,700 gathered to introduce Swedish international striker Viktor Gyokeres, who was signed from Sporting Lisbon on Saturday.
In the Singapore heat, he watched from the bench as his new club won a thrilling match.
At the National Stadium in Singapore on July 23, 2025, AC Milan’s goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano (bottom) prevents Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka from getting the ball in the penalty area during the Singapore Festival of Football pre-season friendly game. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN/AFP)
The 27-year-old could make his debut next Thursday when Arsenal take on Tottenham in another friendly in Hong Kong.
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Manager Mikel Arteta expressed his delight at having Viktor with us because “we are constantly improving the quality of the squad.”
“He needs to be here for a long time,” he said.
In the sixth minute, Newcastle scored with their first attack, which was without striker Alexander Isak as he considers his future.
After receiving a cross from Sandro Tonali, Anthony Elanga, a new signing, blasted the ball into the bottom corner.
On July 27, 2025, Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka controls the ball during the Singapore Festival of Football’s pre-season friendly game between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the National Stadium in Singapore. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN/AFP)
However, after a shaky beginning, Arsenal regained control and rhythm.
In the 33rd minute, Kai Havertz’s film brought in Mikel Merino.
When Arsenal’s defenseman fumbled the ball into his own net two minutes later, Arsenal was ahead.
After the restart, the Magpies almost had a third lead, but keeper Nick Pope thanked him for stopping Bukayo Saka’s bicycle kick.
Unopposed to the start of play, substitute Jacob Murphy scored for Newcastle when his outside-of-box shot smacked past David Raya.
The game-changer came from 15-year-old Max Dowman’s deep run into the box, where he was clipped by Joelinton, with the match seemingly going to be a draw.
Following a 1-0 defeat at AC Milan, Odegaard made no mistakes from the spot to give Arsenal their second Singapore victory.
“Today was a friendly game against Newcastle,” the statement read. It was a real test, Arteta claimed.
It increased our physical and competitiveness levels. We still need to improve, such as how well we compete, comprehend our positions, and demonstrate our resolve to win.
The foreign ministers of 28 nations have signed a statement calling for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza as Israel continues to kill Palestinians quickly and slowly through air strikes and starvation.
There hasn’t been much action on other fronts because these nations have spoken in response to the warnings from the UN and other organizations about a looming famine months later.
While France last week caused anger among Israeli officials by announcing it would do the same in September, some of these nations have recognized the Palestinian state.
Many critics have pointed out that many nations continue to benefit from trade with Israel while making these statements and have not imposed any sanctions or other steps to put an end to Israel’s genocidal war against Gaza.
In Gaza, 144 people were killed and 477 were injured in addition to the war’s at least 59.
What you need to know about the nations that Israel favors while its military actions are condemned is this:
What kind of trade are there between Israel and the signatories of the statement?
According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity’s 2023 figures for Israel, Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom all have more than $1 billion in imports, exports, or both.
What goods do these nations trade with Israel?
Cars and other motor vehicles, integrated circuits, vaccines, and perfumes are just a few examples of the items that are being traded.
The largest individual product imported to Ireland, accounting for about $3.58 billion, is made up of integrated circuits, which accounts for the majority of its imports from Israel.
Italy exports to Israel more frequently than any other nation that signed the statement. Its $3.49bn of exports included $116m in cars in 2023.
Israeli airstrikes in the northern Gaza Strip close to Beit Hanoon, as seen from Israel on July 27, 2025 [Atef Safadi/EPA]
Are these nations tolerant of Palestine?
Ireland and Spain, two of the nations that signed the statement, have publicly opposed Israel’s actions in Gaza and recognized Palestine in 2024. Still, they are still able to continue trading with Israel.
Cyprus, Malta, and Poland, all of which recognized Palestine in 1988, shortly after the Palestinian Declaration of Independence, are also recognized as being members of the seven other nations that signed the statement.
France announced that it will recognize Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, while Sweden (2014), Norway (2024), and Slovenia (2024) also ratified it.
The statement was signed by who?
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Malta, Malta, Malta, Malta, Malta, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.
They are still trading with Israel in total.
What response did Israel give to the statement?
As anticipated.
Israel rejects the statement, according to Oren Marmorstein, a spokesperson for the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, saying it is “sent to Hamas in a disjointed manner.”
[Al Jazeera]
What other activities do nations engage in in bilateral trading with Israel?
After holding an urgent call to discuss the conflict and the humanitarian crisis brought on by Israel’s siege and aid blockade on the enclave, France, Germany, and the UK called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza and “unconditional release of all hostages.”
Has anything about this caused Israel to reevaluate its behavior?
Even long-time Israeli stalwart supporters, including former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, have been drawn to the Gaza hunger issue.
Aid organizations claim that trucks piled high with food are awaiting refugees across the border, starving thousands of children in Gaza.
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In al-Mawasi, Deir el-Balah, and Gaza City, Israel announced “tactical pauses” for “humanitarian purposes” from 10am to 8pm (07:00 to 17:00 GMT). On Sunday, they began.
At least 43 Palestinians were killed early on Sunday by Israeli forces despite the pauses.
In addition to two children, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported on Sunday that it had already recorded six more fatalities as a result of famine and malnutrition over the course of 24 hours.
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has been a familiar face on our screens for more than 20 years, but has a very different life away from the TV cameras
Adam opened up about the operations on his Cotswolds farm(Image: Getty Images)
Adam Henson has dropped a mysterious hint about potentially stepping back from television if his “face doesn’t fit one day”.
During a BBC Farmwatch broadcast, the presenter discussed his Cotswolds operation, revealing that 180 staff work at the Cotswold Farm Park in Cheltenham.
It appears Adam’s responsibilities have shifted over time, admitting his “hands are soft” and that his current duties involve “managing managers”, with an 8am kick-off (considerably later than most farmers begin their day).
Nevertheless, the Countryfile favourite clearly retains affection for traditional agricultural work.
When questioned whether he missed that aspect of farming, he replied that he “always wanted” to be a farmer and continues to adore it.
It seems that Adam’s role has evolved over the years, confessing that his “hands are soft”(Image: Getty Images)
Adam remarked: “Yeah, you know, I grew up on a farm wanting to be a farmer, went to agricultural college, you know, travelled the world working on farms. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and I still love it.”
He added: “So the telly world has taken me slightly away from that. That’s a pleasure, but if my face doesn’t fit one day, which I’m sure it won’t, I’ll go back to being a proper farmer”.
The beloved broadcaster has also featured on programmes including Gardeners ‘ World, Springtime on the Farm and Lambing Live, sharing expertise from his farm since 2001. Adam is wed to spouse Charlotte, and together they share two grown-up children, Alfie and Ella.
Nevertheless, his children have chosen not to mirror his professional journey and have instead embarked on completely different vocational routes.
Adam was apparently motivated by his father to pursue the dual occupations of agriculture and broadcasting, explaining how he would telephone after every programme to provide encouragement or critique.
Chatting to the Express, Adam shared how his father was “ahead of his time” by welcoming visitors to the farm and allowing guests to “bottle-feed a lamb or hold a chick”.
The Countryfile star clearly has a soft spot for more traditional farming work(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
He commented: “While I was pulling on my wellies and chasing my dad out of the door to join him on the farm, my own children aren’t interested in a career in farming”.
The 59-year-old disclosed that his daughter works as an events organiser in Perth, while his son is a financial adviser in Leeds. He and Charlotte will move to a bungalow in Winchcombe when the tenancy expires in 12 years.
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has been a familiar face on our screens for more than 20 years, but has a very different life away from the TV cameras
Adam opened up about the operations on his Cotswolds farm(Image: Getty Images)
Adam Henson has dropped a mysterious hint about potentially stepping back from television if his “face doesn’t fit one day”.
During a BBC Farmwatch broadcast, the presenter discussed his Cotswolds operation, revealing that 180 staff work at the Cotswold Farm Park in Cheltenham.
It appears Adam’s responsibilities have shifted over time, admitting his “hands are soft” and that his current duties involve “managing managers”, with an 8am kick-off (considerably later than most farmers begin their day).
Nevertheless, the Countryfile favourite clearly retains affection for traditional agricultural work.
When questioned whether he missed that aspect of farming, he replied that he “always wanted” to be a farmer and continues to adore it.
It seems that Adam’s role has evolved over the years, confessing that his “hands are soft”(Image: Getty Images)
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Adam remarked: “Yeah, you know, I grew up on a farm wanting to be a farmer, went to agricultural college, you know, travelled the world working on farms. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and I still love it.”
He added: “So the telly world has taken me slightly away from that. That’s a pleasure, but if my face doesn’t fit one day, which I’m sure it won’t, I’ll go back to being a proper farmer.”
The beloved broadcaster has also featured on programmes including Gardeners’ World, Springtime on the Farm and Lambing Live, sharing expertise from his farm since 2001. Adam is wed to spouse Charlotte, and together they share two grown-up children, Alfie and Ella.
Nevertheless, his children have chosen not to mirror his professional journey and have instead embarked on completely different vocational routes.
Adam was apparently motivated by his father to pursue the dual occupations of agriculture and broadcasting, explaining how he would telephone after every programme to provide encouragement or critique.
Chatting to the Express, Adam shared how his father was “ahead of his time” by welcoming visitors to the farm and allowing guests to “bottle-feed a lamb or hold a chick”.
The Countryfile star clearly has a soft spot for more traditional farming work(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
He commented: “While I was pulling on my wellies and chasing my dad out of the door to join him on the farm, my own children aren’t interested in a career in farming.”
The 59-year-old disclosed that his daughter works as an events organiser in Perth, while his son is a financial adviser in Leeds. This means that when the tenancy expires in 12 years, he and Charlotte will relocate to a bungalow in Winchcombe.
Rebel Wilson took to social media this weekend to commemorate her late grandmother who passed away at the impressive age of 95 – and who joined the star at her wedding last year
Rebel Wilson has been heartbroken by the death of her grandmother, Gar(Image: @rebelwilson/INSTAGRAM)
Rebel Wilson has been left heartbroken by the death of her beloved grandmother – just months after her grandfather passed away. The Pitch Perfect star shared touching details of her grandmother Gar’s life.
Taking to social media on Sunday, Rebel, 45, shared a montage of images of her grandmother – sound tracked by the song Somewhere Over The Rainbow, sung by Judy Garland. The song choice had special meaning which gave insight into her grandmother’s mischievous personality.
Rebel wrote: “Goodbye to my incredible Grandma Gar – the BEST grandmother ever. She passed away at 95 years old.”
She continued: “Her favourite movie was The Wizard of Oz because when she was a young girl she was banned by her father from seeing it for being ‘naughty’ but years later finally got to watch it.”
Rebel then revealed that her grandmother was deeply proud of her and the acting career she carved out for herself. She explained: “She used to keep a scrapbook of news clippings of my career because she was so proud and even last night was telling paramedics about me as she was being taken to hospital – recounting her glorious holiday on the Queen Mary that I had given her as a present when I had started making it big in Hollywood.”
The Pitch perfect star paid tribute to her grandmother online(Image: @rebelwilson/INSTAGRAM)
The Australian actress went on: “When I was 11 she took me and my sister to America – it was one of the best week’s of my entire life. We took her on SPACE MOUNTAIN at Disneyland saying ‘it’s not that scary Gar!’ and she screamed the entire way down holding on for dear life. I’m glad her last ‘big’ outing was to our wedding at the Opera House.”
She continued: “She loved watching tennis, musicals, neenish tarts, but most importantly she LOVED her family – her children, grandchildren and now great grandchildren. She leaves behind an incredible legacy. She had a hair salon back in the day when few women owned businesses. She endured so much in her life and was always so kind and sweet. To me she is a Queen and I proudly carry her royal name of Elizabeth.”
And she concluded: “Love you Gar and love to all my family at this very sad time.”
Rebel and her wife, Ramona Agruma, were delighted when Gar joined them at their 2024 wedding(Image: @rebelwilson/INSTAGRAM)
The tragic news came months after Rebel revealed how delighted she and her now wife, Ramona Agruma, 40, were able to welcome Gar to their wedding last year.
Rebel wrote in an Instagram post last December: “My sister Liberty officiated our legal wedding in Sydney! It meant my 94 year old grandmother Gar could come which was very special to us to have her included and just felt right to do it in my hometown at this glorious time of the year.”
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Rebel’s grandfather, who she affectionately called Poppy, died in December last year. She shared a photo of herself with her relative on Instagram Stories at the time along with a message stating: “RIP Poppy – 97 years young. The best grandpa!”
Rebel Wilson took to social media this weekend to commemorate her late grandmother who passed away at the impressive age of 95 – and who joined the star at her wedding last year
Rebel Wilson has been heartbroken by the death of her grandmother, Gar(Image: @rebelwilson/INSTAGRAM)
Rebel Wilson has been left heartbroken by the death of her beloved grandmother – just months after her grandfather passed away. The Pitch Perfect star shared touching details of her grandmother Gar’s life.
Taking to social media on Sunday, Rebel, 45, shared a montage of images of her grandmother – sound tracked by the song Somewhere Over The Rainbow, sung by Judy Garland. The song choice had special meaning which gave insight into her grandmother’s mischievous personality.
Rebel wrote: “Goodbye to my incredible Grandma Gar – the BEST grandmother ever. She passed away at 95 years old.”
She continued: “Her favourite movie was The Wizard of Oz because when she was a young girl she was banned by her father from seeing it for being ‘naughty’ but years later finally got to watch it.”
Rebel then revealed that her grandmother was deeply proud of her and the acting career she carved out for herself. She explained: “She used to keep a scrapbook of news clippings of my career because she was so proud and even last night was telling paramedics about me as she was being taken to hospital – recounting her glorious holiday on the Queen Mary that I had given her as a present when I had started making it big in Hollywood.”
The Pitch perfect star paid tribute to her grandmother online(Image: @rebelwilson/INSTAGRAM)
The Australian actress went on: “When I was 11 she took me and my sister to America – it was one of the best week’s of my entire life. We took her on SPACE MOUNTAIN at Disneyland saying ‘it’s not that scary Gar!’ and she screamed the entire way down holding on for dear life. I’m glad her last ‘big’ outing was to our wedding at the Opera House.”
She continued: “She loved watching tennis, musicals, neenish tarts, but most importantly she LOVED her family – her children, grandchildren and now great grandchildren. She leaves behind an incredible legacy. She had a hair salon back in the day when few women owned businesses. She endured so much in her life and was always so kind and sweet. To me she is a Queen and I proudly carry her royal name of Elizabeth.”
And she concluded: “Love you Gar and love to all my family at this very sad time.”
Rebel and her wife, Ramona Agruma, were delighted when Gar joined them at their 2024 wedding(Image: @rebelwilson/INSTAGRAM)
The tragic news came months after Rebel revealed how delighted she and her now wife, Ramona Agruma, 40, were able to welcome Gar to their wedding last year.
Rebel wrote in an Instagram post last December: “My sister Liberty officiated our legal wedding in Sydney! It meant my 94 year old grandmother Gar could come which was very special to us to have her included and just felt right to do it in my hometown at this glorious time of the year.”
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Rebel’s grandfather, who she affectionately called Poppy, died in December last year. She shared a photo of herself with her relative on Instagram Stories at the time along with a message stating: “RIP Poppy – 97 years young. The best grandpa!”
