Burn happy Isak transfer saga is over

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Dan Burn, the defender for Newcastle, says he is relieved that Alexander Isak’s transfer saga has ended.

Isak, a striker from Sweden, signed for a record-breaking £125 million from Newcastle on deadline.

The decision came after Isak, 25, and Newcastle, who had been wanted by the club, had been locked up for weeks, and had a dispute with him.

Before England’s World Cup qualifying match against Andorra on Saturday, Burn told the media that he had “no animosity” for Isak.

We wanted to close the transfer window so there could be some clarity there, according to Burn.

Because Alex is a partner, the situation is challenging. You want him to play for the team, but he also has commitments to him, so I only have good intentions for him.

Newcastle’s preparations for the 2025-26 season were impacted by the saga, according to Burn, who acknowledged that.

On BBC Radio 5 Live, Burn continued, “It was frustrating coming into it knowing that something was hanging over us. I have been in football for a long time.

Isak made a £60m move to Newcastle from Real Sociedad in 2022, where he scored 27 goals in 42 games last season.

He assisted the Magpies in winning the Carabao Cup in March, and he then scored as they finished fifth in the Premier League to earn Champions League status.

However, he said in a statement that his relationship with Premier League champions Liverpool had been “broken” by Newcastle and that their relationship couldn’t continue.

Isak was promised a move away from the club, but the Magpies accepted the club’s record-breaking offer after signing fellow strikers Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade in the transfer window.

Isak stated his “forever gratitude” to the club after he left.

Burn, 33, who has made 152 Premier League appearances for the Magpies, claims he is aware of the frustration of the fans as the saga unfolded.

You are aware of the club’s culture and want players who want to play for Newcastle, he said.

“But I’ve been playing football for a long time, so I know what’s going on, and I wish Alex all the best,” he says, “except, of course, when we play Liverpool.”

Burn was optimistic about the remainder of the campaign and praised the club’s transfer business during the summer.

“We have recruited really well,” I believe. He told 5 Live that he believes that our transfer window has good depth in every position right now.

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Monaco Grand Prix contract extended until 2035

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Venue: Monza Dates: 5-7 September Race start: 14:00 BST on Sunday

The Monaco Grand Prix has extended its contract with Formula 1 until at least 2035.

The sport’s glamorous poster race, which was first held in 1929 on a street circuit that remains largely unchanged for a century, is one of F1’s most historic and iconic events.

The new contract amounts to a four-year extension of Monaco’s existing deal, which ran until 2031.

“I can only welcome this renewed commitment, which is testament to our collective success, the excellence of our collaboration with Formula 1, and the unique place that Monaco occupies in the international motorsport landscape.”

F1 chairman Stefano Domenicali said: “The streets of Monaco have been echoing with the sound of Formula 1 since the earliest days of the sport, so I’m delighted to announce the extension of this fantastic event to 2035.

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Amazon beats LEGO as ‘rare’ Star Wars Millennium Falcon gets £150 price cut

The Millennium Falcon Set from LEGO’s Ultimate Collector Series is available for 20% off.

More than 7,500 pieces make up the LEGO Millennium Falcon Set.

Amazon has beaten LEGO by slashing almost £150 off a ‘rare’ and collectible Star Wars set. In a new ‘limited time deal, the retail giant has reduced the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon Set from £734.99 to £588.98.

This marks a discount of £146.01 or 20% and undercuts LEGO’s own £734.99 price tag. A similar deal is also available at Smyths Toys, where the set has been reduced to £588.99 and highlighted as a ‘rare’ product.

LEGO says the set is its ‘biggest ever’ Millennium Falcon, measuring 83cm x 60cm and comprising more than 7,500 elements including minifigure characters from the original and sequel Star Wars trilogies. It forms part of the iconic brand’s Ultimate Collector Series (UCS), which it says features hard-to-find, exclusive and impressively large Star Wars sets made specifically with adult collectors in mind.

Other discounted sets in the series are the LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor UCS Vehicle Building Set (£169.98) and LEGO Star Wars AT-ST Walker Building Set (£155.37). But the UCS Millennium Falcon Set is arguably one of the most sought after LEGO Star Wars sets, with removable hull panels offering access to its detailed interior and iconic Star Wars scenes.

A main hold with a seating area, a Dejarik holographic game, a combat remote training helmet, an engineering station with a turning minifigure seat, and a doorway construction with passageway decoration complete the ship. A four-minifigure cockpit with a detachable canopy, interchangeable sensor dishes, upper and lower quad laser cannons, seven landing legs, and a lowering boarding ramp are just a few of its exterior features.

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There’s also a gunnery station complete with a minifigure gunner’s seat and a detachable hull panel with a fully rotating quad laser cannon, while an additional quad laser cannon is mounted on the underside. The LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series Millennium Falcon Set has achieved a 4.6-star rating from Amazon customers after more than 570 reviews.

One person referred to “the best LEGO set ever created” and “without a doubt, my favorite set ever created.” I have no fault with LEGO for allowing it to continue its active lifestyle and foravoiding retiring it for so long. Although it is enormous, the details and appearance are stunning. Although the construction takes a lot of time, the end result is perfect and overwhelming.

Another person referred to the item as “immensible and priceless.” It took more than a week to build, consuming both late at night and many hours.

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However, the same buyer also offered some advice, saying that it was necessary to build the kit in a room that was at least as large as a dining table.

UN suspects all sides in DR Congo conflict guilty of war crimes

According to UN investigators, the Rwanda-backed M23 militia, the Congolese military, and its affiliates in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) may have committed gross human rights violations, including war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The UN Human Rights Office released a report on Friday, claiming that it had found that all parties to the bloody conflict had committed abuses since late 2024, including widespread sexual violence and summary executions in North and South Kivu provinces.

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Non-state armed groups have plagued Eastern DRC, a region that borders Rwanda, for more than 30 years, and have experienced extreme violence.

The M23 armed group has seized large tracts of land in the restive region with Rwanda’s support since beginning to use arms at the end of 2021, sparking an armed conflict with the DRC military, leading to a humanitarian crisis that has claimed the lives of thousands and displaced at least seven million people.

This is the first UN report to show that the abuses may have been crimes against humanity, despite numerous human rights organizations and the UN’s accusations of gross atrocities committed by parties involved in the conflict in the DRC.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk issued a statement in support of the atrocities described in this report, calling for victims’ accountability.

The findings “underscore the scale and widespread nature of violations and abuses committed by all parties to the conflict, including acts that might constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity,” the report continued.

In January, M23 took control of Goma, the largest city in the eastern DRC, and spread its gains throughout South and North Kivu.

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Summary executions, torture, and arbitrary disappearances, according to the UN report, were carried out by the ethnic Tutsi-led M23, which may amount to crimes against humanity.

The group “degraded, punished, and broken the dignity of victims,” according to the report, which included gang rape, which was primarily committed against women.

There are credible allegations of Rwandan personnel being hid in M23, it added, and the Rwandan Defence Forces provided training and operational support for M23.

Rwanda claims that it supports M23 in self-defense against the army and Hutu militiamen linked to the genocide in 1994. Prior to now, M23 has denied carrying out atrocities.

Additionally, the report found that grave crimes, including gang rape, deliberate killing of civilians, and looting, had been committed by the DRC, the military, and affiliated armed groups, such as pro-government militia fighters known as Wazalendo.

A separate UN report revealed that between January and May of this year, more than 17, 000 sexually violent victims were treated by healthcare providers in the eastern region of the DRC.

The DRC and the rebels signed a declaration of principles on July 19 and agreed to begin negotiations for a peace deal in August after Qatar’s mediation.

Pickford set for talks over new Everton contract

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Everton are expected to start discussions with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford about a new contract that they hope will allow him to stay there for the rest of his playing career.

Since leaving Sunderland for £30 million in 2017, he has made 322 appearances, breaking the British record for a keeper.

Before the takeover was finished in December, Everton had endured a turbulent few seasons.

Despite managerial sackings, financial rule violations, and points deductions, Pickford has had a significant impact in keeping Everton’s Premier League status.

With James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite signing a new five-year contract in July, manager David Moyes sees Pickford as crucial part of his side.

In terms of England keepers, Pickford has won 76 caps, coming in behind only Peter Shilton.

Pickford has reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the Euro 2020 and Euro 2024 finals.

Although it is disputed, James Trafford’s transfer from Burnley to Manchester City may have eclipsed Pickford’s record signing fee.

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Big Brother star reveals weight loss in before and after snaps after kicking bad habit

Emma Morgan, a Big Brother star, revealed her amazing before and after weight loss photos and revealed the one bad habit she broke to make her goal a reality.

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Emma Morgan, a beautician and mum of five who shot to fame on Big Brother last year, has shown off her amazing before and after weight loss pictures after losing over a stone – and revealed the bad habit she ditched to make it happen.

The 54-year-old used to consume six cans of coke per day. She struggled to lose the weight she wanted, especially because she found fad diets to be “soul destroying” and had low energy and motivation because of her menopausal status and busy schedule.

But she started to feel more confident and slim down after switching from the fizzy drink to the water and working with an online habits coach. She’s now finally self-assured enough to go bikini again.

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Emma Morgan lost over a stone after ditching her fizzy drink habit(Image: Instagram/ @adamwilsoncoaching)

Emma reached out to Coach Adam Wilson for help losing weight. He shared on Instagram: “She came to me to tone up, build muscle, drop fat and feel confident in a bikini again.”

He claimed to have replaced her six cans of Coke per day with “2.5L of water (hello energy, focus, and better moods)”. Adam also provided weekly check-ins and a simple plan to follow.

After losing more than a stone, Emma and Adam posted her amazing results on Instagram. She continued, “Just wanted to say a huge thank you Adam for helping me achieve what I set out to achieve.” You did it all right, in my opinion.

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She credited online habits coach Adam Wilson for her new look(Image: Instagram/ @adamwilsoncoaching)

Just the right amount of everything, really! Knowledge, responsibility, compassion, and encouragement. I could go on. Just the necessary amount of everything to succeed, not too much.

You ought to be very self-assured. “Thank you xx”

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Emma is currently an aesthetics practitioner and was a glamour model for 12 years. She also appeared in Coronation Street as an extra twice before she went on Big Brother in 2024, where she became a fan favourite thanks to her bubbly personality.

In the end, she placed third, and she expressed her gratitude for being a part of the show on Instagram.

She wrote in the post’s title, “To come out third and feel so much love and support is beyond words.” I’ve made some lifelong friends and traveled the world with them, forming unmatched bonds.

“This has been the most crazy experience but I wouldn’t change it for the world. I’ve made the best memories which I’ll cherish forever.

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“Thank you Big Brother for having me and to everyone who voted along the way. I still can’t believe I made it to the final!! My heart is with you.