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Viktor Gyokeres and Ruben Amorim prepare for battle: Why Man United didn't make move for Arsenal's new frontman - and how he can hurt his old mentor after Sporting Lisbon success, writes NATHAN SALT
At a swanky awards ceremony in Porto 12 months ago the question was put to Viktor Gyokeres: what’s the secret to your success? In his first season in Portugal after leaving Coventry City to become the most expensive signing in Sporting Lisbon’s...

Why wildfires in Spain and Portugal are having an impact on weather in the UK
16 August 2025, 13:37 | Updated: 16 August 2025, 17:51 Smoke from wildfires in Spain and Portugal has brought hazy conditions to the UK, breaking up last week's spell of very hot weather, forecasters have said. In a post on the X social media...

World News | European Leaders Welcome President Trump's Efforts to End War in Ukraine
Brussels [Belgium], August 16 (ANI/WAM): European leaders today welcomed US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine, following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska yesterday. In a joint statement by French...

Why wildfires in Spain and Portugal are impacting the weather in the UK
Smoke from wildfires in Spain and Portugal has brought hazy conditions to the UK, breaking up last week's spell of very hot weather, forecasters have said. In a post on the X social media platform on Saturday, the Met Office said: "Smoke from...

Porzingis leads Latvia to win after Doncic's 26-point first half
The official EuroBasket app Download Now RIGA (Latvia) - Latvia claimed their first win of FIBA EuroBasket preparations after overcoming a red-hot start from Luka Doncic and Slovenia. The hosts trailed 31-21 early on, but produced an impressive...

New travel rules for Brits visiting Spain, Italy, Greece, France, Portugal
Fresh travel regulations are on the horizon for all UK passport holders, which will extend journey times. Anyone travelling to EU destinations - including Spain, Italy, Greece, France and Portugal - will be subject to the new requirements. The...

Brits choosing Portugal
According to the rapid air transport statistics published by the National Statistics Institute (INE), the United Kingdom saw growth in the number of disembarked passengers (+2.9%) and embarked passengers (+2.5%) compared to the same period in...

Lisbon schools ready for the new year
LISBON — With the new school year just days away, the Lisbon Exempted Village School District is ready to hit the ground running. During the August school board meeting held Thursday, David Anderson principal Keith Edenfield, David Anderson...

Will FIFA World Cup 2026 be transformative for soccer in the USA?
Ticket registration for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now open! PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - In 1994, the United States hosted its first-ever FIFA World Cup, and it was a historic event that many believe planted the seeds for the sport's growth in the nation....

Guinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media amid political turmoil, strained colonial ties
In a government decree issued on Friday, the administration of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló suspended the reporting activities of Portuguese state news agency Lusa and public broadcaster RTP Africa, including its radio arm, RDP Africa. Reuters...

Lisbon schools ready for new year
LISBON — With the new school year just days away, the Lisbon Exempted Village School District is ready to hit the ground running. During the August school board meeting held Thursday, David Anderson principal Keith Edenfield, David Anderson...
Compensation for passengers affected by Portugal strikes
Those affected by flight delays and cancellations at Portuguese airports, caused by strikes by employees of Menzies, formerly Groundforce, may be entitled to compensation for lost baggage, as well as access to basic assistance and free rebooking....

Smoke from apocalyptic wildfires in Spain and Portugal causing grey UK skies
People work to tackle flames, as a wildfire rages in Veiga das Meas, near Verin(Pictures: REUTERS) Smoke from wildfires raging across Europe has blown thousands of miles causing thick clouds to blot out the sun over swathes of the UK. Spain has...

Best drought-tolerant plants: 8 flowering beauties with minimal watering needs
Opting for drought-tolerant plants reduces the need for endless watering in summer, which – let's face it – can turn into a bit of a slog. Choosing them doesn't mean you need to sacrifice on aesthetics, either, as there are plenty of beautiful,...

Nvidia says H20 export controls didn’t stop China’s AI progress — claims 'they only stifled U.S. economic and technology leadership'
Nvidia shared an opinion piece by Aaron Ginn, co-founder of AI company Hydra Host, stating that despite the U.S.’s export controls on Nvidia’s H20 chips, China continued to achieve AI breakthroughs. Nvidia shared Ginn’s thoughts on the matter on...

Prepping for the school year, muggy weather and a retail sales bump | Hot off the Wire
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year. Feel sticky this summer That's because it's been record...

Terrifying moment FIRENADO is whipped up in deadly Portugal fires as mayor killed in inferno
THIS is the horrifying moment a fire tornado violently erupts in Portugal killing a mayor in its blaze. It comes as hundreds of dangerous and deadly wildfires have plagued Europe in recent weeks with dozens of holiday hotspots left ravaged. 9 The...

Portugal wildfires claim first victim; Spain, France on alert
MADRID: Portugal suffered its first death on Friday from the fires raging there, as Spain’s weather agency warned of a “very high to extreme risk” of more wildfires there during Europe’s intense heatwave. Further east, Greece was still fighting...

Portugal faces first fatality as wildfires rage across Southern Europe amid heatwave
MADRID, Aug 16 — Portugal suffered its first death yesterday from the fires raging there, as Spain’s weather agency warned of a “very high to extreme risk” of more wildfires there during Europe’s intense heatwave. Further east, Greece was still...

Soccer-Slot wowed by Liverpool late show in opening win over Bournemouth
LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Liverpool kicked off the defence of their Premier League title in an entertaining 4-2 victory over Bournemouth on Friday, with manager Arne Slot bowled over by the atmosphere on an emotional Anfield evening as two...