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Football

Rangers Thrash Viktoria Plzen 3-0 in Champions League Qualifier as Gassama Shines

Rangers convincingly beat Viktoria Plzen 3-0 at Ibrox, keeping their Champions League dreams alive. Manager Russell Martin's team bounced back from league criticism, with new signing Gassama scoring again. The win positions Rangers for a tough playoff and stirs debate among fans over Martin's approach.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Football

Barcelona Set Sights on Julián Álvarez Amid Transfer Roadblocks

Barcelona are eyeing Julián Álvarez of Atlético Madrid to replace Robert Lewandowski, but face serious financial and contractual hurdles. Atlético see Álvarez as essential and have set a €500 million release clause. The club’s management considers him non-transferable, while his agent fuels rumors and explores options for his future.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Business

Papa John’s Shuts 13 South West Stores Overnight, Leaving Exeter and Plymouth Staff in Limbo

Papa John’s suddenly closed 13 stores in the South West, including Exeter and Plymouth, on May 1, 2025, blindsiding employees who received no advance warning or clarity over pay and redundancy. Franchise owner Jabbar Khan blamed external issues, while the company seeks new operators to reopen the stores.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

World News

Kamchatka Peninsula Rocked by Massive M8.8 Earthquake, Triggers Pacific Tsunami

A huge magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit off Kamchatka on July 29, 2025, making it the strongest since Japan's 2011 disaster. The quake caused moderate damage and a Pacific tsunami reaching one meter, with injuries and possible economic losses up to $100 million. Scientists are closely tracking aftershocks.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Sports

ICC AGM 2025: Test Cricket’s Fate, T20 World Cup Expansion, and USA Cricket Troubles Take Center Stage

Big moves at the ICC AGM 2025: a committee is tackling Test cricket’s future and franchise league challenges, talks are underway for a bigger T20 World Cup, and USA Cricket faces a stern governance warning. England lands future World Test Championship finals, while Afghan women cricketers see new global support.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Football

Wrexham Outsmarts Rangers in Race for Conor Coady Signing from Leicester

Wrexham has secured the signing of Conor Coady from Leicester City for £2m, overtaking Rangers' failed move for the defender. With Coady joining an ambitious project, Wrexham continues to bolster its squad for the Championship. Moves for Christian Eriksen and Kieffer Moore are also in the works.

Kellan Fitzpatrick