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Former Arsenal left-back Armand Traore has criticised Viktor Gyokeres, claiming the striker does not possess the “killer instinct” or presence associated with some of the game’s greatest forwards. Gyokeres scored 21 goals in all competitions last season as Arsenal won the Premier League and reached the Champions League final. However, his performances have not entirely convinced everyone since his move to the Emirates Stadium. Armand Traore delivers verdict on Viktor Gyokeres Traore, who faced Didier Drogba during his playing career, said Gyokeres lacked the imposing presence of the former Chelsea striker and other elite forwards. “Gyokeres, I just don’t get…

The Fairfax County School Board has unanimously voted to prohibit automatic number-plate recognition cameras, including Flock systems, from being installed, bought or leased on school property. The decision, taken on Thursday 24 September, was preventative: no such cameras were operating on Fairfax County Public Schools sites before the vote. The measure directs the superintendent to ensure they cannot be introduced in future. ([fcps.edu](https://www.fcps.edu/aggregator/sources/10)) The ban applies to all district-owned property and covers systems that record vehicle number plates alongside details such as the time, date and location of a vehicle’s passage. Existing school security cameras, speed cameras and cameras used…

James Tedesco has reflected on the Sydney Roosters’ performance against the Dolphins in the preliminary final.

A rapid brain cancer test being piloted by the NHS can provide an initial diagnosis in less than two hours, allowing doctors to identify tumours more quickly and begin treatment sooner. The genetic test analyses DNA from a small sample taken during a biopsy or operation. In some cases, surgeons could receive crucial information while a patient is still on the operating table. The results may help surgical teams decide how much of a tumour can safely be removed without harming healthy brain tissue. They could also allow chemotherapy or radiotherapy to start sooner and give patients faster access to…

A relatively calm summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping has given China’s leader valuable time to tackle mounting domestic problems, strengthen economic self-reliance and prepare for next year’s Communist Party congress. The meeting in Washington also saw China and the United States extend their trade truce, easing the immediate threat of the steep tariffs Mr Trump had once threatened to impose on Chinese goods. For Beijing, the breathing space comes as the country grapples with a housing market crash, falling local-government revenues and weak consumer spending. China’s property downturn has eroded household savings and undermined a major source of…

Inheritance disputes are more likely to erupt when one child is given control of a family trust while siblings or other relatives also stand to benefit, a study of 640 contested trust cases has found. The arrangement can combine sibling rivalry with a significant imbalance of power, particularly when the trustee has discretion over payments from the trust, according to the research published in the Washington University Law Review. Christopher Ryan, a professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and one of the study’s authors, described the set-up as “an important recipe for conflict”. He said it could reinforce…

Tottenham are prepared to lower Richarlison’s asking price to between £15 million and £20 million when the January transfer window opens, as the club looks to bring an end to the striker’s difficult spell in north London. The 29-year-old was left out of Tottenham’s 25-man Premier League squad after failing to secure a move during the summer. He is no longer part of Roberto De Zerbi’s first-team plans. That has left Spurs with limited bargaining power, particularly after a proposed return to Everton collapsed before the transfer deadline. Tottenham ready to reduce Richarlison asking price The new valuation would represent…

The Desert Fall Festival opens in Surprise on Friday, September 25, launching a six-week run of autumn attractions in the Arizona city. The event will take place across 13 acres at 14470 W Tierra Buena Lane, near the intersection of Greenway and Bullard, and will continue until November 1. Organisers say visitors can expect more than 20 attractions, including a pumpkin hunt, excavator experiences, apple cannons, hay-bale archery, bungee trampolines, pumpkin bowling, a 40ft zipline and a 90ft fun slide. The 2026 programme also includes a roller rink, axe throwing and line-dancing lessons, alongside live entertainment, seasonal food, fire pits,…

Max Mackinnon delivered a match-winning performance as the unbeaten Bullets secured an eight-point victory over Illawarra, further underlining why NBA teams are circling the young talent. Mackinnon’s display helped the surprise-packet Bullets maintain their perfect record, with the Illawarra Hawks unable to prevent another victory.

Najaf airport in Iraq has suspended all flights to and from Iran, after Baghdad ordered the measure as part of its enforcement of US sanctions on Iranian airlines. Hussein Muhanna, the airport’s director, said the decision followed a directive from the Iraqi prime minister’s office to the governor of Najaf. Iranian airline services were halted early on Thursday morning. The airport, in the holy city south of Baghdad, is a major gateway for Iranian visitors travelling to sacred sites in Iraq and for Iraqi Shia pilgrims visiting holy cities in Iran. The routes are also used by Iraqi students studying…