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FENERBAHCE SIGN LUKAKU FROM NAPOLI – Fenerbahce reportedly agreed a €6 million fee plus performance-related bonuses Romelu Lukaku has swapped the Italian Serie A for the Turkish Super Lig after Fenerbahce announced the signing of the Belgian striker. Financial details were not disclosed but reportedly, Fenerbahce agreed a €6 million fee plus performance-related bonuses for the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Inter Milan striker. The veteran striker, who won the Serie A title with Napoli in 2024-25, endured a frustrating campaign last season that was hampered by injuries, limiting him to just seven appearances across all competitions. However, Lukaku was…

NEW ZEALAND PM WINS CONFIDENCE VOTE-Several months before general elections New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today said  he had won a confidence vote of ruling party lawmakers, after he called a meeting to address increased speculation about his leadership months away from a general election. Luxon, who also survived a confidence vote in April, has seen support for his National Party remain weak in opinion polls due to sluggish economic growth, and his personal popularity has declined after a series of missteps. National support has weakened as the economy struggles, with unemployment at an 11-year high and inflation above…

SERBIAN DANUBE RIVER WATER LEVEL DROPS- The Serbian government held an emergency meeting urging for a general rational use of electricity  Serbia’s Danube River has reportedly dropped to a record-low water level at the entry point of Bezdan. The Danube River has served as a vital artery for Serbia’s refined oil imports, and the low water level has reportedly forced barges to slash cargo loads, reducing oil transport volume to just 25 percent of normal levels. The reduced flow allegedly affected Serbia’s largest hydro station Iron Gate, which normally accounts for about 20 percent of the country’s total electricity generated.…

BURNHAM SET TO CHAIR EMERGENCY MEETING- The Cobra meeting to be chaired by Andy Burnham is reportedly in response to extreme heat claims Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to chair a meeting of the government’s emergency response ​committee today to discuss measures to tackle extreme heat, ‌wildfires and drought, his office said, as Britain faces its fifth heatwave this year. Temperatures have been reportedly predicted to hit around 37 degrees Celsius from ​Thursday across southern and eastern England and ​parts of the Midlands, based on warnings from the country’s meteorological office. The prime minister will meet ministers, officials and…

CRUDE FUTURES EXTEND GAINS – U.S.-Iran talks and Hormuz shipping outlook remain unclear International crude futures extended their upward momentum on Tuesday, primarily fueled by unclear progress in diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran, coupled with uncertain prospects for the full resumption of shipping operations through the Strait of Hormuz. The West Texas Intermediate for September delivery gained 1.3 percent, to settle at 83.20 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for October delivery went up 1.36 percent, to settle at 88.91 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.

SURGE PRICING CONSIDERED FOR PUBLIC TOILETS – Cash-strapped local authorities are exploring increased fees during peak periods Cash-strapped local authorities are exploring controversial demand-based pricing models that could see fees for public toilets increase during peak periods like summer and major events.  Cotswolds district council is actively reviewing a dynamic pricing system, while Sefton council in Merseyside is installing contactless payment technology that would enable variable charges in the future. Although neither council has formally implemented surge pricing, both have declined to rule out the measure as they struggle to cover facility maintenance costs amid shrinking public budgets and a…

CEUTA BORDER DEATH TOLL HITS 100 – Mayor says at least 100 people died following mass migrant rush at Spain’s border enclave  At least 100 people died during the massive border rush last week in Spain’s Ceuta, the enclave city’s leader Juan Jesus Vivas said on Thursday (August 6) during an EU parliamentary meeting. Of the roughly 72,000 migrants who entered Ceuta last week, between 3,000 and 5,000 were still in the Spanish enclave, Vivas said. He added that reception centres for adult and minor migrants were “overwhelmed” and “reached a state of collapse”, causing a “humanitarian emergency of enormous…

STREETING FACES DONATION QUESTIONS – Defence Secretary linked to contributions tied to alleged ‘Crypto King’ fraudster  Britain’s Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting, is facing scrutiny after political donations linked to an alleged “Crypto King” fraudster were revealed. The donations were reportedly channelled through individuals connected to the businessman, who is accused of running a large-scale cryptocurrency investment fraud. The allegations have renewed questions over political fundraising and donor vetting.  Mr Streeting, who is now the Defence Secretary, accepted £37,500 in donations from Labour for the Long Term (LLT) over 2022 and 2023 despite significant concerns among some senior figures in the…

BRITAIN TOPS EUROPE’S SPY LEAGUE TABLE – MI6 ranked Europe’s most powerful intelligence agency ahead of French and German rivals  Britain’s foreign intelligence service, MI6, has been ranked as Europe’s most powerful intelligence agency – but shush, don’t tell anyone! Apparently, MI6 outperformed its French and German counterparts in a new international assessment. The report placed MI6 at the top of the European rankings, citing its global reach, extensive intelligence-sharing partnerships and close integration with the United States through the Five Eyes alliance. Experts said Britain’s long-standing investment in human intelligence, cyber capabilities and international operations has enabled MI6 to…

BRITAIN’S NATIONAL DEBT RISES ABOVE £3tn – The TaxPayers’ Alliance said it believed the public debt had tipped over the landmark  Britain’s national debt has risen above £3tn for the first time, campaigners have claimed. The TaxPayers’ Alliance said it believed the public debt had tipped over the landmark in recent days based on the trajectory of spending. The pressure group’s calculations are based on the fact that the Government borrowed £2.7bn more than expected in the first three months of the current financial year as a result of higher debt interest payments and welfare spending. Labour is now borrowing…