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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher offered contrasting answers to the question of who was the best player in the Premier League during the 2025/26 season, with Neville selecting Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Carragher opting for Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice. The Sky Sports pundits made their choices during the final Monday Night Football of the campaign, after both had named their respective teams of the season. Neville’s decision was influenced by Fernandes’ creative output and his role in Manchester United’s recovery. The Portuguese midfielder equalled the Premier League record for assists in a season, finishing with 20 alongside Thierry…

Police in Sydney are searching for the mother of a newborn boy after his body was found in a rubbish bin in Auburn, in the city’s south-west, on Monday morning. Emergency services were called to Harrow Road at about 11.20am on August 31 after a woman discovered the baby while putting rubbish into a bin at the front of a unit complex. Officers from Auburn Police Area Command attended and found the body of the newborn boy. ([police.nsw.gov.au](https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/news_article?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZWJpenByZC5wb2xpY2UubnN3Lmdvdi5hdSUyRm1lZGlhJTJGMTI3MzAxLmh0bWwmYWxsPTE%3D&utm_source=openai)) The baby is believed to have been no more than 36 hours old. Police said he was naked and wrapped in material…

Donald Trump has posted a computer-generated video appearing to show Iran’s Kharg Island being destroyed, claiming the strategic oil hub was being “blown to smithereens” despite there being no evidence of a fresh attack. The US president shared the footage on Truth Social late on Sunday, August 30, alongside the message: “Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!! President DJT.” He provided no further explanation or details. Reuters reported that the accompanying clip, which showed dramatic explosions involving oil infrastructure, was most likely synthetically generated. Several hours after the post, there was still no independent evidence that Kharg Island had been…

Harper Beckham brought a polished edge to Reading Festival at the weekend, appearing in a stylish and notably expensive outfit that reflected the fashion influence of her mother, Victoria Beckham. The 15-year-old paired a GAP field-style jacket with denim shorts, a black crop top and Hunter boots, creating a practical festival look while retaining the carefully considered finish associated with the Beckham family. A statement necklace added a further touch of luxury to the otherwise casual ensemble. ([gala.de](https://www.gala.de/beauty-fashion/fashion/harper-beckham–so-perfekt-verkoerpert-sie-den-britischen-festival-style-20629300.html?utm_source=openai)) Harper attended the festival with her brother Romeo to support their older brother Cruz, who made his Reading debut with his band,…

Newcastle United are considering a late loan move for Nick Woltemade, with Napoli emerging as the leading contenders for the Germany international before the transfer window closes on Monday, August 31. The 24-year-old forward joined the Magpies from VfB Stuttgart last summer in a club-record deal, but his position has become less secure after a difficult first season and increased competition for places in attack. Newcastle are not actively seeking to offload Woltemade, yet the club could sanction a temporary departure if a suitable financial package is agreed. Napoli are understood to be the most serious suitors, while Juventus and…

88 Energy is seeking approval for a two-year renewal of its Namibian exploration licence, with plans to drill at least one well at a prospect it now regards as ready for testing. The Australian-listed explorer holds a fully earned, non-operated 20 per cent interest in Petroleum Exploration Licence 93, a vast 18,500-square-kilometre block in the onshore Owambo Basin. Operator Monitor Exploration submitted the renewal application to Namibia’s Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy on 29 June. If approved, the second renewal period would begin on 3 October 2026 and include a minimum gross exploration spend of US$10 million. 88 Energy…

Breast cancer survivors whose treatment-related heart problems have recovered may not need to remain on heart medication for life, a UK trial suggests. The HER-SAFE study found that 98 per cent of women who stopped their treatment showed no deterioration in heart function after 12 months. One participant developed a moderate, symptom-free decline detected on an MRI scan, but there were no cardiovascular deaths, heart-failure hospital admissions or symptomatic cardiac events. ([imedsource.org](https://www.imedsource.org/journal/safety_of_withdrawal_of_pharmacological_treatment_after_recovery_from_her2_therapyrelated_cardiac_dysfunction_the_hersafe_trial)) The trial, led by Professor Charlotte Manisty of University College London and Barts Heart Centre, involved 90 women whose heart function had been affected by anti-HER2 breast cancer…

Arsenal could provide Julián Alvarez with a route out of Atlético Madrid, with the Argentina striker’s future unsettled after the Spanish club ruled out negotiating with Barcelona. Atlético are understood to be prepared to do business with Arsenal, but want a fee of about €150 million (£128 million) for the 26-year-old. The Gunners have maintained a long-standing interest in Alvarez and are monitoring the situation closely. Alvarez’s preferred destination is Barcelona, but Atlético’s board has unanimously backed the decision not to negotiate with the Catalan club. The Madrid side said Barcelona had failed to meet its requirements and that there…

Oakland police arrested an armed suspect on Sunday after he allegedly opened fire on officers at Manzanita Park and fled into a nearby residential area. Police said they received multiple 911 calls at about 10.30am on August 30 reporting that a man was threatening to kill a woman near the park in East Oakland. When officers arrived, the suspect allegedly fired at them before they returned fire, although nobody was struck. The woman was taken to safety as officers established a perimeter around the neighbourhood. Residents were advised to shelter in place while tactical officers, a police drone and outside…

Hundreds of staff at the University of Sydney are set to strike for 24 hours on Wednesday 2 September amid a dispute over artificial intelligence protections in a new enterprise agreement. The walkout follows failed negotiations between the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) and university management. Most classes suitable for online delivery will be moved off campus, while some laboratories and other sessions that cannot be conducted remotely may be cancelled. ([sydney.edu.au](https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/student-life/student-news/2026/08/24/planned-industrial-action-wednesday-2-september-2026.html?utm_source=openai)) The university’s campuses will remain open, although students and staff may encounter picket lines. University guidance advises students to check Canvas and their university email for changes to…