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Inside Arsenal’s tour of Singapore and Hong Kong

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Arsenal is now looking forward to winning their first trophy since 2020 after wrapping up their pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong.

Manager Mikel Arteta’s plans for this pre-season were heavily influenced by his. Before the entire group traveled to Spain and Asia, he came across the idea to organize the voluntary player training camp in June.

Last year, injuries cost the Gunners a lot of money, and Arteta has previously noted how taking too much of a break causes players to break after a while of rest. The camps were created to accelerate their progress.

All three Gunners’ opponents mentioned Arsenal’s level of performance, and Arteta himself believes there has been a click because the pre-season work appeared to have the desired effect.

At the club’s Singaporean debut, center-back Gabriel Magalhaes and center-back Arteta made reference to the pressure to win a trophy in interviews and during his first press conference of the tour, along with large posters that read “ready for new heights.”

With his relentless work ethic, sporting director Andrea Berta has impressed fans at the club since his first transfer window with Arsenal.

The signings were planned last season, with Arteta removing his “tier status” system and discussing how the club could improve the squad.

The manager is acting in a different way given the demands of the football schedule. “Tier one” players were guaranteed starters.

The ideal illustration is Madueke’s signing. The England international, 23, was signed for £48.5 million with the idea that the team’s situation might not be affected by Bukayo Saka’s absence.

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Players both on and off the field are inexplicably demanding during pre-season tours.

Throughout the 12-day tour, Adidas was regularly present around the team hotel for promotional events, kit launches, and fan events.

After the win over Newcastle, the squad did have some downtime for golf and a few evenings out in Singapore. Players then headed to a bar in the Marina Bay Area.

The players faced off against the coaching staff during sessions, but the majority of the work was done during the day.

Arteta does this with good intentions. Even in pre-game press conferences, the manager dislikes disclosing information to his rivals.

There are no first and second teams, but instead the two groups of players who were grouped during the sessions are facing off against one another.

The player who altered the club’s fortunes

Viktor Gyokeres’ arrival for a deal worth up to £64 million was the biggest highlight of the tour.

Gyokores and Arteta traveled to Singapore on a commercial flight with sporting director Berta to arrive before the friendly against Newcastle because they wanted to get them with the team as soon as possible.

Gyokeres and the staff were curious to see how the team would respond to him and his arrival, which was an intriguing dynamic.

Gyokeres, who also wears the 14 shirt worn by Arsenal’s all-time top goalscorer Thierry Henry, is believed to have the physical and mental capacity to handle the pressure of playing at the top nine.

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There was a noticeable change in the way Arsenal played during the tour.

Arteta views friendships as tests because of its high level of complacency.

The intention to move the ball forward more quickly seems to be at a higher tempo in the play so far.

Ethan Nwaneri played the team’s first two matches in the center, a sign that Arsenal sees his future after a breakthrough season in the right. There are also indications of how the team will advance.

The directness of Eddie Howe’s side and the ability to handle Eddie Howe’s physical challenge were on display when Newcastle came home.

Arsenal has once more made a point of hiring physical players. Strong players like Garyes, Christian Norgaard, and Cristhian Mosquera are all strong, and fans have begun to notice Martin Zubimendi’s stature.

They will emulate Gyokeres and make use of both his intimidating physical style and his apparent ability to “burst through center-backs.”

Particularly against Newcastle, there was a focus on goal threat. Arsenal used runs in behind the defense to break lines and launch shots more quickly.

One of the highlights of the tour is Dowman.

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Max Dowman, 15, has been a magnet for excitement for a long time, but the club is cautious with him because of his age and the demands of playing top-level football.

Similar to the rest of the senior professionals in the Arsenal squad, Dowman’s physical output in both youth and training matches.

Arsenal are aware that Dowman needs to be eased into scenarios to see how he responds to the physical challenges of elite football despite the fact that they have a highly talented player on their hands.

In all three friendlies, Saka was replaced by Dowman, who will most likely take Madueke’s place once he is fully developed.

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‘Prince Harry’s admits he is still part of Royal Family and finally sees sense’

Royal expert Jennie Bond has shared her thoughts on what a royal reconciliation might look like as Harry reportedly makes a significant move to schedule a potential reunion with the Firm.

Jennie Bond has revealed the true gravity behind Prince Harry reportedly sharing his diary with the royal family(Image: Getty Images for Invictus Games)

Prince Harry’s reported olive branch to the Royal Family shows he is still a part of the Firm – despite him and Meghan Markle quitting their royal roles, an expert has claimed.

It comes as the Duke of Sussex is said to have offered to share his working diary with the Firm in order to avoid any potential clashes of high-profile appearances with the likes of his father, King Charles.

The major move from Harry comes after reports of peace talks between the Sussex camp and royal aides although some royal commentators believe that two major members of the Firm are unlikely to forgive his years of indiscretions .

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Prince Harry has reportedly made a visit to Angola
Jennie Bond believes that Prince Harry sharing his diary is a major olive branch to the Firm(Image: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Sources told the Mail on Sunday that Harry is offering his diary to the royal family to prevent another clash of events, such as when the Duke of Sussex ’s trip to Angola to follow in his mother’s footsteps overshadowed Queen Camilla’s 78th birthday.

The publication said the deal is even believed to extend to Prince William ’s court at Kensington Palace, with sources saying it is hoped the move to “deconflict” their diaries could lead to Harry and King Charles to meet face-to-face.

As the potential peace talks seemingly draw closer, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said that by Harry openly sharing his diary, it shows he is serious about mending the years-long rift with his family.

Jennie told the Mirror : “If it’s true that Harry has agreed to share his diary, then it clearly is a concession that he acknowledges he is still part of the royal family and that — even to a very limited extent— they work best as a team.”

Jennie clarified that the act is primarily focused on sharing the spotlight, making sure that important causes for both the Firm and the Sussexes get their uninterrupted time to shine, despite the many who think it might be time for a potential reunion.

There's been tension between the father and son duo regarding the prince's ongoing security battle
The royal expert said the “road to reconciliation won’t be an easy one”(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Jennie said: “As much as the royal family might protest that they don’t like publicity, there’s very little point in doing all the good work they do unless they can shine a spotlight on the causes they are trying to help. And that means publicity. Therefore, if one royal knocks the other off the headlines because of a diary clash, it is the charities or causes they are trying to highlight which suffer. Co-ordinating diaries makes logical sense.”

The royal expert also made the speculative conclusion that “perhaps the King’s and Sussex’s teams recently met, resulted in this reported move.” It would undoubtedly make sense.

While many royal fans and commentators alike are hoping for a reconciliation between Prince Harry and his family, it is unlikely that a reunion will wash away the years of public barbs that have put such a strain on the Firm. As Jennie told the Mirror, it is likely that, if King Charles is open to meeting with his younger son, it will take time to mend the bridges.

Harry wants a resolution with his UK family, Bond said. He has made that known. However, it cannot be accomplished by clicking a finger. After all Harry’s accusations and revelations, there has been so much pain and damage. That essential element of trust has been lost. It won’t be easy to find a way to reconcile.

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However, the officials’ meeting between the two parties does indicate that there may be a desire to find a solution. There is virtually no chance that William will want to see Harry because of his apparent invitation to a meeting with his father in September. We’ll just have to wait to see if the King, who is always busy, is available and if both sides are willing to make amends for such a contentious row.

Famous chef dumped boyfriend’s body parts all over holiday resort to hide sick murder

After confessing to killing his plastic surgeon boyfriend, 44, and dismembering his body, Daniel Sancho Bronchalo was given a life sentence.

Daniel Sancho Bronchalo was handed a life sentence for his crimes(Image: AP)

A YouTube chef dismembered his partner and disposed of his body in plastic bags in a horrific murder.

Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, 31, confessed to murdering his plastic surgeon boyfriend, Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, on a Thai party island.

The shamed chef also admitted to dismembering Dr Arteaga’s body last August when their argument over “sex and money” reached a boiling point. It comes after a woman, 20, was found dead on bus with 26 iPhones glued to her body.

When the crime occurred, the couple had been on vacation in Koh Pha Ngnan, a city known for its nightly Full Moon Parties. In early August 2024, police in Koh Phangan discovered portions of Arteaga’s body at a landfill. Bronchalo reported that Dr. Arteaga, 44, was missing to the police around the same time.

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Edwin Arrieta Arteaga
Edwin was murdered on a Thai island by his partner(Image: edwinarrietaa/ Twitter)

Bronchalo, the son of two Spanish movie stars, claimed at his trial that Dr. Arteaga allegedly attempted to sexually assault him after the pair allegedly got into a fight.

The Colombian surgeon then allegedly fell as the fight grew worse, hitting his head on a bathtub before losing consciousness and passing away.

Bronchalo had denied premeditated murder, but he later admitted to severing Dr. Arteaga’s body and dumping his lifeless remains into the sea. He led police to seven locations on the island where he dumped Dr. Arteagae’s body in plastic bags.

Prior to Arrieta’s death, the chef purchased a knife, rubber gloves, waste bags, and cleaning products at a convenience store, according to police’s surveillance video, which supported the prosecution’s claim of premeditated murder.

Bronchalo later admitted to the murder and claimed he had planned it because Dr. Arteaga threatened to discredit him and his family by revealing their sexual relationship, according to the police.

The shamed YouTube chef was sentenced to life in prison. Initially, he was given the death penalty, but the Koh Samui provincial court decided to give him a life sentence instead due to his co-operation during the trial, according to local police officer Paisan Sangthep.

Silvia Bronchalo (R) leaves court after her son Daniel Sancho Bronchalo was handed a life sentence for the murder of Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga
Silvia Bronchalo (R) leaves court after her son Daniel Sancho Bronchalo was handed a life sentence for the murder of Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Bronchalo initially served a four-month prison term for concealing or torturing a body, but as he admitted the hexagon, his sentence was reduced to two months.

Additionally, he was ordered to pay Dr. Arteaga’s family 4 million baht (£89, 000) in damages.

Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre and Silvia Bronchalo, both 50, are the sons of renowned Spanish actors. Their son’s sentence was issued last summer at the Koh Samui Provincial Court, where they were present.

HBO has produced a Spanish-language documentary based on the chilling events following Bronchalo’s case, which caused a stir in Spain.

The chef reportedly dismembered his lover’s body into 14 pieces, packed them in a suitcase, and then kayaked out into the sea to scatter them in August. Additionally, the island’s body parts were dispersed throughout.

Bronchalo scattered his victim's body parts around the island
Bronchalo scattered his victim’s body parts around the island (Image: DAILYNEWS/AFP via Getty Images)

According to the police, local residents discovered Mr. Arteaga’s remains in a trash can on the island, including his hips and thighs.

The suspect has admitted to killing Edwin Arrieta Arteaga and dismembering the body, according to police lieutenant general Surapong Thanomjit at the time.

He put the components in a boat and dumped them in the sea. When he allegedly refused to sleep with him, the victim claimed that she was furious. Then, after he hit him in the head, he cut his body to conceal the death. In the hotel room the suspect had booked, investigators discovered traces of the victim’s body.

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Corrie’s Jack P. Shepherd’s ex Lauren Shippey ‘left scratching her head’ over grand wedding

Lauren Shippey, Jack P. Shepherd’s ex-girlfriend, reportedly left ” scratching her head” over the lavish wedding of Hanni Treweek to the Coronation Street star.

Fans gathered outside Manchester Cathedral to celebrate the wedding of Jack P. Shepherd and Hanni Treweek(Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News)

When Jack P. Shepherd arrived at Manchester Cathedral in an iconic red Mustang car, surrounded by a host of well known Coronation Street stars, it held the same grandeur as that of a society wedding. And while crowds of onlookers gathered around the Cathedral in awe of the lavish wedding, it seems one person who was not impressed was his ex girlfriend and the mother of his two children.

Apparently, Lauren Shippey reacted to the actor’s big day by not being invited to the ceremony. Additionally, her friends reportedly joked that it was comparable to the Royal Wedding.

Jack, 37, who has played David Platt on Coronation Street since the age of 12, married his fiancé Hanni Treweek last week. It comes after the touching moment Lucy Bronze consoles rumoured girlfriend and rival Ona Batlle.

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Fans gathered outside Manchester Cathedral to celebrate the wedding of Jack P. Shepherd and Hanni Treweek
Fans gathered outside Manchester Cathedral to celebrate the wedding of Jack P. Shepherd and Hanni Treweek(Image: MCPIX)

The couple left the cathedral after the ceremony, taking photos with a red Mustang and wearing dark sunglasses.

She has known Jack for a very long time and has two children with him, so she knows him very well, a source told The Sun. “Lauren can’t help but raise eyebrows about the whole thing.

The wedding, they continued, “is not what she or anyone else really expected, and the entire pomp and splendor has left people scratching their heads.” She understands why her friends have been making fun of him because of how he acts like royalty.

Lauren Shippey and Jack P Shepherd started dating when he was 14 but split in 2017
Lauren Shippey and Jack P Shepherd started dating when he was 14 but split in 2017(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Despite the alleged remarks about Jack’s big day, Lauren has “well and truly moved on” and has a daughter with her partner Ben.

Reuben, Jack’s son, and his father, both sat by his side in the car while his daughter Nyla, according to the Daily Mail, did not appear to be present at either the ceremony or the reception.

Since the soap’s creator, Jack, was 14 years old, Lauren and Jack have been together. However, their relationship deteriorated in 2010 when Sammi Milewski, a sales executive, and him fathered a son named Greyson.

Lauren then allegedly ejected him from their home. Together, Jack and Lauren came to an end and let go of the past. And an engagement sealed their union.

Lauren apologized in front of the public after Jack bought her a £3, 000 engagement ring.

There were articles about errors I’ve made in my private life that he apologized for on Sunday. I have had privileges that far exceed my own expectations as a result of my successful career with Coronation Street over the years.

He added: “The core ingredients to my success have come from the following areas; my family, ITV Granada, and specifically my girlfriend Lauren and daughter Nyla.I would like to apologise to my family, for all the hurt and pain I have caused them, to ITV Granada for letting them down, and especially to Lauren and Nyla, who are the most important people in my life.”

I’m deeply sorry for abusing my position as an employee, partner, and father, and I now need to concentrate on what is most important, my family, and my career, as he said in his final words.

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After 15 years of dating, they broke up once more in 2017.

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DRC, Rwanda agree economic framework outline as part of peace deal

As the two nations work toward ratifying the peace agreement signed in June, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have come to terms with economic cooperation in a number of fields.

According to the State Department of the United States, which brokered the deal, the tenets that were agreed on Friday summarise a regional economic integration framework that includes elements of cooperation in areas of energy, infrastructure, mineral supply chains, national parks, and public health.

According to a source with knowledge of the situation, a preliminary draft of the framework has been agreed upon and there will now be a consultation period to hear from civil society and the private sector before it is finalized, according to the Reuters news agency.

Rwanda and the DRC stated in the statement that they were in full control of how each nation accessed, processed, and exported its natural resources, and that it was crucial to expand their capacity for mineral processing and transformation, according to Reuters.

The DRC sees the plundering of its mineral wealth as a major cause of the east African nation’s conflict between its forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, which has claimed the lives of countless people.

“Mineral deal first,”

A region rich in tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper, lithium, and other minerals is the target of the deal signed in Washington, DC, on June 27. It is “a mineral deal first, an opportunity for peace second,” according to Human Rights Watch, tying economic integration and territorial integrity preservation to the promise of billions of dollars in investments.

The two nations are also committed to promoting the development of a world-class industrial mining sector in the area and ensuring that the minerals trade endsows money to armed groups. According to the statement, the agreement would improve cross-border interoperability in mineral supply chains.

Additionally, they agreed to link the newly constructed infrastructure to the Lobito Corridor, which would highlight Washington’s efforts to combat China and its desire for greater access to resources there.

Despite US emphasis on crucial minerals, the statement only mentions the Ruzizi III hydropower project and Lake Kivu methane exploitation. The nations stated that they would prioritize working together to sustainably exploit methane gas and providing financing for Ruzizi.

The two nations’ first joint oversight committee meeting on Thursday marked a step in the direction of the agreement, even as other obligations are still unfulfilled.

In the Washington agreement, Rwanda and Rwanda both pledged to put a 2024 agreement into place so that troops could leave the eastern DRC in 90 days.

The Congolese military’s operations are supposed to end in the same year as Rwanda’s Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group that includes remnants of Rwanda’s former army and militias that carried out a 1994 genocide.

According to the agreement, Rwanda and the DRC would establish a joint security coordination system in 30 days and implement a strategy put forth last year to monitor and verify the troop withdrawal of Rwandan soldiers within three months.

However, the joint security coordination mechanism hasn’t met in 30 days since signing.

The joint security coordination mechanism meeting would take place on August 7 in Addis Ababa, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

States Should Enforce Life Jacket Use To Curb Boat Accident Deaths — NSIB

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it is expanding its investigation scope beyond aviation in light of rising concerns about frequent transport tragedies in Nigeria, from boat accidents to road accidents and rail accidents. The bureau is training new investigators, installing data recorders on highways, promoting campaigns for the use of life jackets on waterways, among other things, according to NSIB Director of Transport Investigation, Abdullahi Babanya, in an interview with Channels Television.

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What steps can you take to stop such tragedies if you are a part of the investigation into recent boat accidents in Niger, Taraba, and other states?

Let me begin by condolences to the families of the unfortunate Shiroro boat accident (in Niger State) that occurred last Saturday. The NSIB first learned about the incident through social media, which was then followed by the media. The story then caught our attention when the mainstream media began to cover it. So we created a “go-team.” Our team arrived and went looking for details about what transpired, which you can only guess were they deployed from Abuja to Niger State and specifically Shiroro.

The boat capsized in the river after the preliminary information we had, according to the reports we received and the preliminary information we had. About 39 people, including a child, were on board the ship. Unfortunately, 13 of them passed away.

Important is to mention that all seven of the 39 passengers survived and that seven of them were wearing life vests. What does all of this mean, then? It specifies that some small but crucial steps must be taken, just make sure that everyone who board those boats is wearing personal flotation devices, or safety jackets. They will be able to survive an accident and remain submerged until rescue arrives.

Moving on to the third part of the question. We’ve been in those other areas before, yes. We have the authority to look into air accidents. The director general has been working on a multi-faceted and multi-pronged plan since the beginning of this administration to strengthen our capacity and ability to examine those additional new directions that have been added to our authority.

So we are instructing our staff members. Our laboratories are being upgraded. We will begin installing recording devices on road traffic next week or shortly thereafter. Our laboratory is expanding. A new materials science lab is also being built. We’ve located training facilities that will provide the necessary training.

We have a number of employees. They will start operating the office by September. The training requirements that they require have already been ironed out. Expertise from industry professionals was a source of strength for us. They gave us advice, and we will continue to do so in order to build the necessary capacity to conduct thorough and independent accident investigations in all modes of transportation in Nigeria.

After seeing an incident in the air, there are concerns about aviation regulation, especially. What is your response to this?

You must involve all parties involved in the system in safety management. The regulator is the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The NCAA establishes the regulations, certifies the personnel, equipment, and ensures that the aircraft’s airworthiness and other equipment are up to par with industry standards. Additionally, they have oversight functions in place to make sure that the approvals that were issued are followed along with the certifications that were issued.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), which is tasked with conducting an independent investigation of events, is on the other side. Additionally, it issues recommendations when conducting an investigation.

We now monitor compliance with those recommendations in partnership with the NCAA and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau. Sometimes, we make recommendations, and the parties follow up with them. However, you occasionally experience failure.

So we come back to those mistakes. We examine the efficacy of the recommendations. See what else can be done if the safety net needs to be adjusted or changed in some ways to expand its scope.

Everywhere there are humans involved, there will be errors, you know. And occasionally, these blunders create undesirable circumstances. You have a constant surveillance of the system because of this. You regularly check the runways, make visits to those facilities, check those facilities, and occasionally check those facilities. At the start of the year, we have a course on how to evaluate the entire system. And NSIB will look into it if something goes wrong. We make recommendations for how to make the system better following the investigation. So the operation is that.

Let’s move on to the additional avenues that NSIB’s new mandate currently covers. A document with safety recommendations for rail, marine, and road is about to be released. What would these recommendations entail when referring to rail transportation first?

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria signed the NSIB Establishment Act of 2022, expanding its scope of its responsibilities. We must have policies, regulations, and procedures in place to conduct an incident investigation in accordance with the process.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) had always been in charge of the railroad’s operations in Nigeria prior to the NSIB Establishment Act of 2022, for instance. The NRC serves as the regulator, investigator, and operator in this case. Therefore, the NRC will conduct the investigation and provide recommendations for how to fix those issues whenever something goes wrong with the rail system’s operation.

With the establishment of NSIB, we now have an independent accident investigator who is not affiliated with the operations but is independent of the regulations. The NRC’s responsibilities in the event of an accident are set out in the NSIB Act. The NRC will be in charge of ensuring that a specific event has occurred at a specific location and that it should arrive on time. Then NSIB will create a “go-team” to visit the site, gather evidence, and then return to the office to analyze the evidence.

Stolen rail sleepers, clips, and train derailments are becoming more common. Given that some of these rail lines stretch for miles and don’t have any walls or barriers, what specific recommendations would you make?

Between security and safety, there is always a fine line. The security of the rail system is one of the main concerns we have. In addition, we must make sure that Nigeria’s rail system’s infrastructure is secured.