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Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has signed a new deal to stay at the club until the summer of 2029. The 27-year-old Argentina internatinal had been linked with a move to Atletico Madrid earlier this summer but was named as the club’s new captain last week. We are delighted to announce that Cristian Romero has signed a new, long-term contract with the Club ✍️— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 18, 2025 New boss Thomas Frank said lasst week that Romero was a key player. “I see a very big and very good player. What I like about him and why I have…

new video loaded: Israelis Rally to Demand Release of Hostages in GazaBy Nader Ibrahim•August 18, 2025Thousands of Israelis protested on Sunday to pressure the government into a truce with Hamas for the release of hostages held in Gaza. The group that organized the protests, which represents some of the hostages’ families, estimated the crowd to be over 400,000.Recent episodes in Middle East CrisisShow more videos from Middle East Crisis

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Supermodel Barbara Palvin was recently diagnosed with endometriosis. “Hi guys, it’s been a while! Just a little update and a few thoughts for those out there who could relate to what I’m about to share,” Palvin, 31, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, August 17. “For some years now, I’ve been dealing with the difficulties that can come with my periods. Fatigue, severe pain, heavy and irregular flow, sleepless nights on the bathroom floor. I thought this was just how it works for me. But recently, I’ve been advised to seek out an endometriosis specialist to see whether my symptoms are…

“I can really say that it gives a lot of versatility,” Jerzy says, when asked how she’s evolving. With a mix of drills including ballhandling, finishing, shooting in the paint and stretching it to the perimeter, she shows it all.Every great game needs balance, and in Jerzy’s life, that comes from her mother, Taryn Uperesa. “She rounds me out. My dad is super competitive. My mom’s elegant, classy, focused,” Jerzy says.That steady foundation keeps Jerzy grounded, even as the spotlight grows. She continues to emphasize her roots, her community and the people who shaped her. And the basketball community shows…

Asya Robins and George WrightBBC NewsReutersDonald Trump’s special envoy said Russia had agreed to allow the US and Europe to give Ukraine “robust” security guarantees as part of a potential peace deal.Steve Witkoff told CNN it was agreed at the Alaska summit that the US and Europe could “effectively offer Article 5-like language to cover a security guarantee”, referring to Nato’s principle that an attack on one member is an attack on all.Putin has long opposed Ukraine joining Nato, and Witkoff said the arrangement could be an alternative if the Ukrainians “can live with it”.Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky described the…

China’s AI agents hit big tech barriers, but low costs give It the edge in AI race

Kelly Stafford has reacted after a misconduct investigation into her “The Morning After” podcast cohost Hank Winchester concluded without any charges being filed. “Investigation ended right where it started, nowhere,” Stafford, 36, wrote via Instagram on Friday, August 15. Stafford warmly referred to Winchester, 51, as “my guy” and hinted he would be returning to “The Morning After” next week, teasing: “See y’all Monday.” A search warrant was executed at Winchester’s Beverly Hills home in June after he was accused of making sexual advances during a massage. Winchester was placed on leave from his full-time job as a consumer reporter…

Should the Vancouver Canucks be calling the Boston Bruins about two potential center trade targets? Sekeres and Price: Cam Robinson when asked if Boston Bruins centers Pavel Zacha and Casey Mittelstadt, both who have been in the rumor mill, would be potential trade targets for the Vancouver Canucks. Matt Sekeres: “There’s reporting out of Boston around Casey Middelstadt and Pavel Zacha. How big, if any, an upgrade would securing one of those guys be to the Canucks second line center?” Robinson: “Yeah, that would both, both would represent upgrades I would, I would feel. I like Middestadt. I think that…

Who: Manchester United vs ArsenalWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Old Trafford, Manchester, United KingdomWhen: Sunday, August 16 at 4:30pm (15:30 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 4:30pm (15:30 GMT) in advance of our live text commentary stream.Arsenal face an immediate test of their Premier League title credentials against a revamped Manchester United.Al Jazeera Sport takes a closer look at the game.How does the season shape up for Arsenal?Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to keep digging for gold.The Gunners have finished as Premier League runners-up for the last three seasons, sparking criticism of their failure…