7 h. ago With the world in crisis, many say end globalisation. I say that would be a mistake | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Terms like ‘deglobalisation’ have become commonplace, but what we need is true multilateralism. Erecting walls won’t bring us peace and prosperityLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva is the president of BrazilThe year 2025 should be a time of celebration, marking eight decades of the United Nations’ existence. But it risks going down in history as the year when the international order built since 1945 collapsed.The cracks had long been visible. Since the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, the intervention in Libya and the war in Ukraine, some permanent members of the security council have trivialised the illegal use of force. The failure to act vis-a-vis the genocide in Gaza represents a denial of the most basic values of humanity. The inability to overcome differences is fuelling a new escalation of violence in the Middle East, the latest chapter of which includes the attack on Iran.Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is the president of BrazilDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article...

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25 h. ago Ukrainian robots capture surrendering Russian soldiers in 'first confirmed case' on battlefield

A Russian unit has surrendered to Ukrainian ground robots for the first time, a statement from the 3rd Assault Brigade claimed today. The Russian troops "surrendered to ground robots" in the Kharkiv region

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34 h. ago The most aggressive set piece team in the world plays in Minnesota

Under the guidance of a former Manchester United assistant, Minnesota United are finding MLS success with a surprising tacticNot many soccer players are as passionate about dead balls as Anthony Markanich. Then again Minnesota United, under the 33-year-old first-time head coach Eric Ramsay, don’t play soccer like most teams.“All the guys get really excited about set pieces, especially myself,” Markanich gushed last Friday after scoring a goal off a long throw-in by the center back Michael Boxall for the second time in a week. “I told Boxy I love when he has the ball for throw-ins and stuff – I get so excited about that.” Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Man Utd boss told 'hands off' and got clear message from £87m target's family

Ruben Amorim is closing in on avenging one of Erik ten Hag's failed transfer targets during his time in charge of Manchester United after being told he was not for sale two years ago

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60 h. ago Forgotten Man Utd wonderkid says he was 'disrespected' by manager after X

Big things were expected of midfielder Zidane Iqbal during his time at Manchester United only for the youngster to be sold for a low fee under the watch of former boss Erik ten Hag

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3 d. ago The Guardian view on Macron’s state visit: a renewed entente cordiale is good for France, Britain and Europe | Editorial

After being sabotaged in the Brexit years, one of the UK’s most important bilateral relationships is back on a firm footingIn the years after the Brexit referendum, the deterioration of Anglo-French relations became one measure of the sorry disconnect between a radicalised, reckless Conservative party and any sane notion of the national interest. In 2021, a bellicose Boris Johnson sent Royal Navy frigates to patrol off the coast of Jersey in response to a dispute with Paris over fishing rights. The following year, notoriously, Liz Truss declined to say whether she considered the French president, Emmanuel Macron, to be a friend or foe to Britain. For five years, no Franco-British bilateral summits took place at all.That, thankfully, was then. France and Britain are close neighbours, nuclear powers and members of the United Nations security council. At a time of acute geopolitical instability, fuelled in part by the return of Donald Trump to the White House, it is overwhelm...

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3 d. ago The US national team lost regional superiority, but gained some World Cup hope

The US lost a final but gained competitive options at multiple positions, which should make some entrenched yet absent stars nervous. Sign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereIn the end, the status quo went unchanged. Mexico won its second consecutive Concacaf Gold Cup trophy in a heated final with the United States in Houston’s NRG Stadium on Sunday. The oddly angular cup will be tucked into Mexico’s federation trophy case next to El Tri’s first Concacaf Nations League title, lifted in March. The program was unquestionably on top of Concacaf before the Gold Cup – now that it’s over, they still are.If anything is changing, it’s the momentum in Mexico’s favor. The 2-1 victory over the United States men’s national team was the first time the Mexicans vanquished their arch-rivals in six years – minus one day. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot granted extra leave by Man Utd after Diogo Jota death

Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot were team-mates with Diogo Jota for the Portuguese national team and Manchester United will allow them extra time to grieve after his tragic death

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6 d. ago I’m up for difficult job at Man Utd – I’m ready to return to make a difference

Nemanja Vidic won 15 trophies during his time at Manchester United and the Serbian has admitted he would like to manage the Red Devils at some stage in the future

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6 d. ago Marcus Rashford makes Man United return 'decision' amid transfer saga

Ruben Amorim and Marcus Rashford's working relationship fell apart last season as the winger left Manchester United for the first time in his career

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6 d. ago Ruben Amorim will offer Manchester United transfer hint on four players in three days' time

Man United return to pre-season training at Carrington on Monday, July 7.

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7 d. ago Jadon Sancho's behaviour in Man Utd training and towards team

Jadon Sancho has endured a tough time since joining Manchester United, with a former first-team coaching now shedding light on the winger's behaviour behind the scenes at Carrington

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7 d. ago Why Manchester United will be biding time after end of £72m deal

Manchester United launched their new training kit range this past week without a sponsor

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7 d. ago Manchester United in race against time to sign Bryan Mbeumo for start of pre

Brentford refusing to lower asking price for forward as United plot new bid

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8 d. ago Viktor Gyokeres farewell message speaks volumes amid Man United transfer claim

Manchester United are among the clubs monitoring Viktor Gyokeres’ situation as his time at Sporting CP seems to be coming to an end

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8 d. ago Dave Grohl seen at Wimbledon with wife months after secret lovechild scandal

Foo Fighters rocker Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum have been pictured together for the first time in over a year, putting on a united display at Wimbledon

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1 week ago Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool close in on Guehi, Mbeumo gets Man Utd approval, Chelsea agree £55m deal

Liverpool are leading the race to sign Marc Guehi, Manchester United are hopeful that Bryan Mbeumo will join in time for pre-season and Jamie Gittens will have a medical with Chelsea ahead of a £55million move

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2 w. ago Manchester United have broken their own transfer rule for a second time

Man United have wasted no time in attempting to strengthen their attack this summer - and they deserve recognition for it.

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2 w. ago Man Utd's £45m target risks Ruben Amorim wrath after ignoring club's orders

Moise Kean has emerged as a potential forward signing for Manchester United but one incident from the player's time at Everton may cause concern for Ruben Amorim

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2 w. ago Manchester United are running out of time to sell two players who cost them £132.9m

Man United need to be productive in this summer's transfer window and there are a handful of players who need to be moved on.

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