Tammy Abraham, a forward from England, has signed for Turkish side Besiktas.
The 27-year-old will initially sign for a season-long loan worth 2 million euros (1. 72 million), and if certain requirements are met, the switch will become permanent for a permanent amount of 13 million euros (£11. 2 million).
After spending the previous season on loan at AC Milan, Abraham made his return to Roma, where he scored ten goals and placed eighth in serie A.
“Double digits for every minute of effort and goals!” Thank you, Tammy,” Milan remarked when he announced his departure.
Abraham, who has three goals in 11 England appearances, began his career at Chelsea and spent time on loan at Swansea, Bristol City, and Aston Villa before signing for Roma for $ 34 million in 2021.
In an effort to establish friendly relations with Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities, which were under US control when American troops withdrew from the country four years ago, Russia has accepted the credentials of a new Afghan ambassador.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday that the official recognition of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan will give a boost to the development of productive bilateral cooperation between our nations.
Russia becomes the first nation in the world to recognize the Taliban government as a result.
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Afghan foreign minister, stated in a video of a meeting with the Russian ambassador to Kabul on Thursday that “this courageous decision will serve as an example for others.”
Russia was ahead of everyone once the process of recognition began.
Washington, which has frozen billions in the country’s central bank assets and put sanctions on some senior Taliban leaders, is likely to be watching closely, which has contributed to the country’s banking sector being largely disconnected from the global financial system.
When US forces supporting Afghanistan’s internationally recognized government pulled out in August 2021, the group seized control of the country.
Since then, Moscow, which referred to the US withdrawal as a “failure,” has since started to normalize relations with the Taliban authorities in order to see them as potential economic partners and ally in the fight against terrorism.
The top diplomat of the Taliban met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow last October, and a delegation from the Taliban took part in Russia’s flagship economic forum, which was held in Saint Petersburg in 2022 and 2024.
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, referred to the Taliban as “allies in the fight against terrorism” in July 2024, particularly against ISIS-K, a terrorist organization that has carried out deadly attacks in both Afghanistan and Russia.
The organization’s Supreme Court in Russia removed the designation as a “terrorist” in April.
Lavrov urged Moscow to pursue a “pragmatic, not ideologised policy” in the face of the Taliban in the month that Lavrov claimed “the new authorities in Kabul are a reality.”
attempting to exert influence
Over the past 20 years, Moscow’s attitude toward the Taliban has dramatically changed.
Former US-backed Mujahideen fighters who fought the Soviet Union in the 1980s formed the group in 1994 during the Afghan Civil War.
Moscow suffered a crushing defeat in the Soviet-Afghan War, which may have accelerated the USSR’s demise.
Russia’s “terrorist” blacklist was put on hold by the Taliban in 2003 because of its support for separatists in the North Caucasus.
Russia and other nations in the region have to reevaluate their positions of influence as a result of the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.
After the Taliban took control, Russia established its first business representative office in Kabul, and it has made it known that it intends to use Afghanistan as a gas transit hub for Southeast Asia.
After the 36-year-old veteran beat the British fourth seed in the second round of Wimbledon, CBS Sport pundit Todd Woodbridge explained how Marin Cilic’s powerful forehand prevented Jack Draper from attacking the net.
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Tehran’s energy sector has been subject to new sanctions by the US, the first ones since a Washington-backed ceasefire between Israel and Iran was signed last month.
Salim Ahmed Said, an Iraqi businessman, and his United Arab Emirates-based business, are among those who are the subject of the sanctions, which the US claims smuggled Iranian oil by combining it with Iraqi oil.
“Iran’s behavior has decimated it,” he said. While its leaders have had every chance to choose peace, extremism, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a statement.
Tehran’s revenue sources will continue to be targeted, and economic pressure will increase to prevent the regime from obtaining the funds it needs to support its destabilizing activities.
US President Donald Trump announced on June 24 that China could purchase Iranian oil, implying that the US might lift its sanctions against Tehran’s energy exports.
However, the promise was sluggish. In response to statements made by Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei claiming victory over Israel, Trump claimed in a social media post last week that he “immediately dropped all work on sanction relief.”
The US president added that he saved Khamenei from a “VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH” by preventing Israel from assassinating him.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed that Khamenei’s assassination had “no operational opportunity.”
On June 13, Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, killing hundreds of Iranians, including civilians and senior military personnel, without warning.
Three Iranian nuclear sites were attacked by the US in an effort to counteract Israel. Iran responded by attacking an Israeli airbase and an attack on a Qatari airbase with missiles.
Trump claimed Iran’s nuclear facilities were “obliterated” by US airstrikes.
The Pentagon claimed on Wednesday that Iran’s nuclear program had been delayed by one to two years as a result of the US bombing operation.
However, it is unclear where Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpiles are located.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the UN nuclear watchdog were ordered to halt cooperation last month as a result of the country’s passing a law.
The US and several European nations have criticized the decision.
Esmaeil Baghaei, a spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, suggested on Thursday that Iran is trying to reach a diplomatic solution with the US through Oman and Qatar.
According to Baghaei, “diplomacy must not be abused or used as a weapon for deception or as a form of psychological warfare against their adversaries.”
Tehran, he added, considers its diplomatic efforts to have been “betrayed.”
Trump reiterated the US’s commitment to diplomacy just before Israel began the war last month.
Jannik Sinner, the reigning world number one, made a seamless start to his quest for his first Wimbledon victory with a dominant straight-set victory over Aleksandar Vukic from Australia.
In just 100 minutes, Italy’s 23-year-old Sinner, who had already defeated his 93rd-ranked opponent in a commanding display on Centre Court, defeated him in just five games to reach the third round.
After giving his rivals only seven games in his opening match, the three-time major winner gave a further ominous warning as he won 6-1 6-1 6-3.
As Novak Djokovic and the world number 52 Pedro Martinez battle it out for the title in the semi-finals, Spain’s no. 52 contender is on the verge of acclaim.
Every opponent is challenging,” he says. Grand Slam third-round matches are always unique. We saw how many upsets this tournament, so we’ll keep trying to stay focused and improve,” said Sinner.
“Today, I thought the level was one strong point. Although there are some improvements, I’m eager to make them.
Seven-time champion Djokovic defeated Britain’s Dan Evans on Thursday to advance to the third round, and Australian world number 11 Alex de Minaur was one of the athletes who also advanced.
Creating momentum for Imperious Sinner
Since becoming the world number one for 56 consecutive weeks, Sinner has never lost to a player other than Carlos Alcaraz.
Sinner’s first defeat to anyone other than his Spanish rival in ten months was a surprise defeat to Alexander Bublik in the Halle Open, which ended his brief grass-court construction following his defeat in the French Open final.
Since taking over Centre Court, Sinner’s progress never seemed to be in jeopardy because he has never been defeated by a player who ranks as low as Vukic in Grand Slam competitions.
Sinner faced a break point in his first professional game of the year, but Vukic, who has never advanced to the third round at the All England Club, was unable to stop him from progressing until that point.
Sinner took 12 of the 13 games out of the first two sets in just 54 minutes after dazzling the crowd with vicious hitting and trademark precision.
In the first set of his campaign, Sinner had to contend with the resistance of the crowd as Vukic offered resistance in the third set, who was aiming to win the third round for a fourth consecutive year.
But in the eighth game, he made the ultimately decisive breakthrough after a brief lapse and two break points.
After saving that with a stunning passing forehand winner and making room for more noise from the crowd, Sinner cruised to victory at the sixth opportunity with an ace, but he still had to endure the frustration of reaching the fifth match point.
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As the upsets continue, more seeds will fall.
On day four, the seeded players continued to struggle as Draper, Paul, Machac, and Auger-Aliassime all lost to lower-ranked players.
Marin Cilic of Croatia defeated Draper in four sets, while Sebastian Ofner of Austria defeated Paul 1-6 7-5 6-4 7-5.
Machac lost a five set marathon in a match tie-break against Denmark’s August Holmgren 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (8-10) 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 7-6 (10-5), and Auger-Aliassime lost 3-6 7-6 (11-9) 6-3 6-4 to Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff.
De Minaur, who had watched his fiancee and British number two Katie Boulter leave at the same time, defeat 115th-ranked Frenchman Arthur Cazaux 4 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 in the first set.
It’s not nice, he said. I’ve worked in those capacities myself and felt for Katie yesterday. It’s not simple to forget about it. De Minaur said, “It kind of stays with you.”
Robbie Williams, a singer and DJ, reportedly received a knighthood for his work in music and charity.
Robbie Williams ‘nominated for knighthood’ for charity work and music(Image: Deadline via Getty Images)
Robbie Williams has reportedly been nominated for a knighthood for his charity work as well as his contribution to music. It was only recently that it was revealed football icon David Beckham was named in the King’s Birthday Honours list, making him a Sir and his wife, Victoria, a Lady.
And now, there are calls for Rock DJ singer Robbie, who has 15 chart-topping records and seven number one singles as a solo artist, to become a Sir as well. It would be up to an honours committee, which will then send a shortlist of recommendations to Prime Minister Keir Starmer before King Charles signs it off.
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Robbie has reportedly been nominated for a knighthood(Image: Getty Images)
Soccer Aid, a charity that the 51-year-old Angels singer founded in 2006, has raised 106 million dollars for Unicef over the years. Since 2000, he has served as the charity’s ambassador.
Since 2002, he has also served as the patron of Stoke-on-Trent-based children’s charity, The Donna Louise Trust. The charity offers palliative care to children who are terminally ill and haven’t lived past 16 years.
Robbie has been involved in many Comic Relief events and is also a patron for Music Support, a registered charity that helps peers who work in the UK music industry experiencing substance use, addiction and/or mental health challenges.
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Scott Mills, a radio personality, also backed Robbie’s knighthood. He told The Sun, “Let’s not forget that he is the most decorated Brits winner in history.” I believe we should celebrate his accomplishments and acknowledge their joy.
He “deserves it,” he claimed. Not just for his musical contributions, but also for overcoming his inner demons in front of the camera and overcoming his inner enemy.
Robbie might have already seen his future as a Sir, as he previously claimed he has psychic powers. The Let Me Entertain You singer said he doesn’t think the strange happenings are coincidences, as they occur too frequently.
He said, “You think of people and they call,” in a statement made on the Weaponized podcast. You send emails to recipients who you know. Many of this could just be coincidence. But how recently it’s happening, wow, you’ve caught my attention.
He also made an admission about how he believed there was extraterrestrial life and how he believed two UFOs flew over LA 20 years ago.
He claimed he had a chance to hit the unidentified flying object with “a tennis ball” and that he wasn’t using any drugs at the time because it was so close.
A “gold ball of light” appeared in the studio while writing the song about alien contact in Arizona.
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