-Arsenal told to pay £34m for Newcastle target as player is ready ‘to explode’ at new club





According to reports, Lyon star Lucas Paqueta is ‘inclined to leave’ this summer and the Arsenal and Newcastle United target is available for £34m.



The 24-year-old joined Lyon in 2020 from Serie A side AC Milan for £17m. He has been a standout performer for them over the past two seasons.



The Brazil international has grabbed 21 goals and 13 assists in 77 appearances… Continue

-Are we about to discover that Joel Glazer was right all along about Man Utd’s Pele?



The Mailbox wonders what the cost could be for Manchester United if Anthony Martial finally pulls his finger out this season. Also: Chelsea’s academy products; and fans policing other fans.

Glazer knew

I think we all know that Martial is a talented player. That’s never really been in doubt, it’s his attitude and application that’s been the issue. With some of those who would been a negative… Continue

-Christian Eriksen Joins Manchester United on 3-Year Contract via Free Transfer



Manchester United has added midfielder Christian Eriksen on a three-year deal after his contract with Brentford expired last month.



The Red Devils announced Eriksen's signing on Friday:

“Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started," Eriksen said in the club's announcement. "I have had the privilege of playing at Old Trafford many times, but to do it in the red… Continue

-Brazil: killing of Lula’s party treasurer raises fears of violent run-up to election



Marcelo de Arruda was shot at his birthday party by a supporter of President Bolsonaro

Brazilian political leaders called for calm this week after the killing of a Workers’ party member prompted fears that political violence in the polarised nation will erupt in the run-up to October’s presidential election.



Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftwing former president and Workers’ party… Continue

-President of crisis-hit Sri Lanka confirms he will quit amid protests



Gotabaya Rajapaksa informs PM’s office of resignation intention as brother Basil is turned away at airport and opposition leader signals plan to run for president

as you’re joining us today from Indonesia, we have a small favour to ask. Tens of millions have placed their trust in the Guardian’s fearless journalism since we started publishing 200 years ago, turning to us in moments of crisis, uncertainty,… Continue

-Brazil: Boris Johnson’s fall met with hope and humour by foes of Bolsonaro



UK prime minister’s fellow populist is facing a tough re-election fight in October against former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva



Tremors from the political earthquake that shook the United Kingdom have reached Brazil, where the left is hoping the demise of a British populist leader presages the downfall of their own far-right authoritarian.



Boris Johnson’s political collapse was met… Continue

-West must force private lenders to ease Africa’s crippling debt, say campaigners



Banks and traders have been ‘let off the hook’ by G7 despite being more to blame for the looming crisis than China

Western governments should “compel” private lenders to ease loan repayments from low-income countries to tackle a debt crisis, according to campaigners.



Debt Justice, formerly the Jubilee Debt Campaign, said African governments owe three times more debt to western banks,… Continue

-Canadian swimmer says she was drugged at world championship event



Mary-Sophie Harvey says a ‘four-to-six hour window where I can’t recall a single thing’ left her with a concussion and rib sprain

A Canadian swimmer has said she was drugged at a recent world championship event in Budapest, leaving her with a concussion and rib sprain.



Mary-Sophie Harvey said on her Instagram account that she was drugged on the final night while celebrating in the Hungarian capital and… Continue

Venezuela Indigenous leader’s killing terrifies defenders of Amazon lands



Virgilio Trujillo Arana, who led community defense from criminal groups and illegal mining, was gunned down in broad daylight



Virgilio Trujillo Arana knew that he was risking his life by defending the Amazon lands on which his Indigenous Uwottuja community had lived for centuries.



“Whatever happens, happens,” he said, in a video recorded before his death. “[But] without land, we disappear.… Continue

-Ukrainian diaspora urges Trudeau not to return turbine to Russia



Moscow says equipment, which was being repaired in Canada, was crucial to restore gas supplies to Germany

The office of Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, had no comment but a government source said the Ukrainian government itself opposed the turbine’s return.

Canada’s Ukrainian community has urged the prime minister, Justin Trudeau, to refuse to compromise the country’s sanctions against Russia in… Continue

-Zimbabwe to introduce gold coins as local currency tumbles



Soaring inflation piling pressure on country already struggling with shortages and stirring memories of Mugabe chao

Zimbabwe's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, in Kenya in March. Annual inflation, which hit almost 192% in June, has cast a shadow over his attempts to revitalise the economy.

Zimbabwe… Continue

-Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has criticized President Joe Biden



Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has criticized President Joe Biden for calling on oil companies to lower sky-high gasoline prices. On Saturday, in a tweet, the US President said: “My message to the companies running gas stations and setting prices at the pump is simple: this is a time of war and global peril. Bring down the price you are charging at the pump to reflect the cost you're paying for the product. And do it… Continue

-Jeff Bezos slams Joe Biden's appeal for lower petrol prices



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Gasoline/petrol prices at the pump have become a symbol of broader price rises in the US

Joe Biden has regularly attacked oil companies, saying they only care about profits and not the well-being of the average consumer



Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has criticized President Joe Biden for calling on oil companies to lower sky-high gasoline prices. On Saturday, in a tweet, the US President said: “My… Continue

-Trade setup for July 4, 2022: Key things to know before stock market's Opening Bell

Indian stock markets managed to claw back losses on Friday, led by gains in financial stocks. Government export duties on oil products had triggered a plunge in energy majors Reliance Industries and ONGC. The NSE Nifty 50 index on Friday ended 0.18% lower at 15,752 while BSE Sensex slipped to 52,907 but managed to close the week marginally.

On Friday, stocks made a strong intraday recovery to finish… Continue

-Bakal Susul Ronaldinho ke Indonesia, Rans Nusantara Dirumorkan Datangkan Rekan Setim Neymar, Andre Felipe?

Nampak klub Sultan Rans Nusantara FC tak akan henti membuat kejuatan jelang bergulirnya liga 1.



Usai mendatangkan Ronaldinho untuk laga persahabatan, sepertinya akan ada sosok Brazil lain yang akan menyusul menginjakkan kakinya di klub Raffi Ahmad tersebut.



Rans memang kini sudah bertabur pemain bintang dan dilatih arsitek top yang sudah melang melinta di kancah… Continue