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Mikel Arteta reveals plan to help Kai Havertz settle at Arsenal

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has vowed to continue supporting Kai Havertz in his ongoing efforts to settle at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners brought Havertz over from rivals Chelsea this summer for £65m, with Arteta determined to help the German international finally live up the superstar potential he showed earlier in his career. In his first nine Game s, however, Havertz has failed to make any major impact at Arsenal and the 24-year-old, who has been converted into a midfielder, has not started either of the team's last two Premier League Game s. Despite his slow start, Havertz retains Arteta's faith and the boss has explained how he plans to get the most out of his expensive experiment. "Trying to help him as much as possible," Arteta said. "Be next to him, give him the tools, confidence and minutes to exploit his talent. "There are so many parts to his Game that he is doing exceptionally well and we know he has to keep improving. As with any play

Binder buoyed after setting Motegi lap record on new KTM chassis

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KTM turned heads at the San Marino GP earlier this month when test rider Dani Pedrosa completed the weekend as a wildcard on the new carbon fibre frame. The 31-time MotoGP race winner finished fourth in both the sprint and the grand prix at Misano using the new frame, which was then tested on the Monday at the Italian venue by the race riders. Both Binder and Jack Miller rode the chassis on Friday at the Japanese GP, which the former used to top second practice by beating the eight-year-old lap record with a 1m43.489s. The South African says the new chassis has given him the rear grip he has been long requesting from KTM, but is “cautious” about the gains it has brought. “Well, I think for sure the new chassis has given me a little bit more rear grip, which is something I’ve been asking for,” he said. “So, it’s great to have that available and it helps you for sure. Grip is lap time. “I think we were all a bit surprised about how fast Dani was in

Why the US job market has defied rising interest rates and expectations of high unemployment

Last year’s spike in inflation, to the highest level in four decades, was painful enough for American households WASHINGTON -- Last year's spike in inflation, to the highest level in four decades, was painful enough for American households. Yet the cure — much higher interest rates, to cool spending and hiring — was expected to bring even more pain. Grim forecasts from economists had predicted that as the Federal Reserve jacked up its benchmark rate ever higher, consumers and businesses would curb spending, companies would slash jobs and unemployment would spike as high as 7% or more — twice its level when the Fed began tightening credit. Yet so far, to widespread relief, the reality has been anything but: As interest rates have surged, inflation has tumbled from its peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 3.7%. Yet the unemployment rate, at a still-low 3.8%, has scarcely budged since March 2022, when the Fed began imposing a series of 11 rate hikes at the fastest pace in decades. If such tre

Shopper smashes Woolworths self-serve gates with hammer in act of rebellion

Footage of someone smashing a Woolworths self -serve gate with a hammer has gone viral online, with an activist group claiming the act was retaliation for increasing food prices. The video, posted by a group called the Whistleblowers, Activists and Communities Alliance (WACA), shows a person walking up to a self-serve gate inside a store in Moorabbin, Victoria on Tuesday, before pulling a hammer out of their pocket and hitting the gate several times. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: How the new Woolies security gates work. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> The person then throws what appears to be several Woolworths price tickets onto the ground, before fleeing. WACA also posted a picture of several posters which appear to have been left behind with the words “smash the gates”. The new self -serve gates are the latest piece of security tech to be added to the supermarket’s arsenal in a bid to stop rising shoplifting activity. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/sho

Russia Black Sea Fleet commander among 34 killed in missile strike, Ukraine claims

Ukrainian officials say the missile that blasted the Crimean headquarters of Russia’s navy last week killed 34 officers, including the fleet commander, though it provided no evidence to support its claim KYIV, Ukraine -- The missile strike that blasted the Crimean headquarters of Russia's navy last week killed 34 officers, including the fleet commander, Ukraine said Monday, though it provided no evidence to support its claim. Ukraine's Special Operation Forces said on the Telegram messaging app that its strike on the main building of the Black Sea Fleet headquarters in the port city of Sevastopol had wounded 105 people. The claims could not independently be verified and are vastly different from what Russia has reported. Russia's military announced the attack on the building and initially said one serviceman was killed but later said the person was not killed but missing. Moscow has provided no further updates. The Crimean Peninsula, which Russia illegally annexed from Ukra

India had been riding a geopolitical high. But it comes to the UN with a mess on its hands

The recent G20 Summit hosted by India couldn't have gone better for Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI -- The Group of 20 Summit, hosted by India earlier this month, couldn’t have gone better for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His pledge to make the African Union a permanent member became reality. And under his leadership, the fractured grouping signed off on a final statement. It was seen as a foreign policy triumph for Modi and set the tone for India as a great emerging power. Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar was expected to seize on India’s geopolitical high in his speech at the United Nations on Tuesday. But circumstances have changed — quite abruptly — and India comes to the General Assembly podium with a diplomatic mess on its hands . On Monday, Canadian leader Justin Trudeau made a shocking claim: India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh Canadian citizen in a Vancouver suburb in June. Trudeau said there were “credible allegations” of links to New Del

Kremlin says Russia and China must edge closer to counter Western efforts to contain them

A senior Kremlin official has called for closer policy coordination between Moscow and Beijing to counter Western efforts to contain them as he hosted China’s top diplomat for security talks MOSCOW -- A senior Kremlin official on Tuesday called for close r policy coordination between Moscow and Beijing to counter what he described as Western efforts to contain them as he hosted China’s top diplomat for security talks. Nikolai Patrushev, the secretary of Russia's Security Council chaired by President Vladimir Putin, told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Moscow “seeks progressive development and strengthening of the Russian-Chinese relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation.” “Amid the campaign unleashed by the collective West that is aimed at the double containment of Russia and China, it's particularly important to further deepen Russian-Chinese coordination and interaction on the inetrnational arena,” Patrushev said. He noted that Putin is set to h

UAW president to make announcement on strike as deadline looms for GM, Ford, Stellantis

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is expected to make an announcement at 10 a.m. ET. A labor strike against the three largest motor vehicle manufacturers in the United States could expand if ongoing contract negotiations don't move toward a deal by Friday. United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is expected to make an announcement at 10 a.m. ET. He had warned earlier this week that the deadline for "serious progress" to be made in the union's talks with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis -- often called the "big three" -- is Friday at noon. "That will mark more than a week since our first members walked out. And that will mark more than a week of the 'big three' failing to make progress in negotiations toward reaching a deal that does right by our members," Fain said in a video message posted on social media on Monday evening. "Autoworkers have waited long enough to make things right at the 'big three.' We're no

Erik ten Hag reveals how Man Utd must respond to Andre Onana howler

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Erik ten Hag says that Manchester United need to "support" Andre Onana after his blunder in the 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich. In the 28th minute of his Champions League debut for United, Onana allowed Leroy Sane's tame long-range effort, after neat interplay with Harry Kane, to slip through his fingers and into the back of the net. Bayern went on to bag another three in an enthralling game at the Allianz Arena – the 4-3 win not reflecting the dominance of the home side's performance. United's forked out £43.8m to sign Onana from Inter in their summer, but have yet to really see the best of the Cameroon international. In his six games as the club's number one, Onana has already conceded 14 goals. Speaking after the Game to TNT Sports , Ten Hag was asked about the mistake made by Onana, and the Dutchman was keen to emphasise the need for United to rally around the 27-year-old. "I think he shows that he takes the responsibility and shows personality and the

As Marines continue to search for F-35 after 'mishap,' officials order 2-day stand-down for all jets

After a "mishap" with an F-35 fighter jet in South Carolina on Sunday, the Marine Corps commandant issued a two-day service-wide stand-down for all aviation units The Marine Corps acting commandant, Eric Smith, on Monday issued a two-day stand-down to take place at some point this week for all aviation units both inside and outside of the United States, a spokesman told ABC News. The move was made in the wake of a " mishap " with an F-35 fighter jet in South Carolina on Sunday outside Joint Base Charleston, according to Military authorities. That craft has not yet been located, though the Military continues to search . No Marine Corps units are allowed to fly until they have a two-day discussion about safety measures and procedures, the commandant said in a service-wide email on Monday. While Smith said he has full confidence in the aviation units, he said he felt this was the "right and prudent" thing to do given both this incident and another recent in

Mauricio Pochettino admits struggling Chelsea winger needs 'better understanding'

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Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that Mykhailo Mudryk still has some work to do on his " understanding " of the Game before he can become consistently effective in this team. The Blues agreed to pay an initial £62m, potentially rising to £89m with add-ons, to beat Arsenal to Mudryk in January. The Ukrainian winger had seemingly come out of nowhere during the first half of last season when he scored 10 goals in 18 Game s for Shakhtar Donetsk. But he has so far struggled to justify such a price tag in eight months as a Chelsea player. The 22-year-old is yet to score in 21 appearances in all competitions during that time and has only registered two assists. Chelsea put an extra show of faith in him ahead of this season by handing over the number 10 shirt worn with distinction in the Premier League era by Eden Hazard, Juan Mata, Joe Cole and Mark Hughes. But no goals or assists have come in 2023/24. Mudryk had been a substitute for a struggling Chelsea side aga

Poland imposes EU ban on all Russian-registered passenger cars

Poland has begun enforcing an entry ban on all Russian-registered passenger cars seeking to enter the country WARSAW, Poland -- Poland began to enforce a European Union ban Sunday on all Russian- registered passenger cars seeking to enter the country — the latest in a series of sanctions on Russia in punishment for its war against Ukraine. Under the EU’s decision, motor vehicles registered in the Russian Federation are no longer allowed to enter the territory of the 27-member bloc. “A car registered in Russia has no right to enter Poland,” Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski said Saturday, announcing the ban that took effect hours later at midnight. “This is another element of the sanctions imposed on Russia and its citizens in connection with the brutal war in Ukraine, due to the fact that the Russian state today constitutes a threat to international security,” Kaminski said. The move comes just days after the nearby Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia banned vehi

International Red Panda Day (September 16th, 2023)

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Quick facts When is it? September 19th, 2020 September 18th, 2021 September 17th, 2022 September 16th, 2023 September 21st, 2024 September 20th, 2025 September 19th, 2026 What's the date pattern? Third Saturday in September Tagged as Animals What's the hashtag? #InternationalRedPandaDay Have we missed something? With the decline of available opportunities to live and thrive in their natural habitat, Red Pandas are struggling. International Red Panda Day hopes to encourage people to learn about these adorable creatures and help save the biome in which they live. History of International Red Panda Day Red pandas are native to the Eastern Himalayas and can sometimes still be found roaming there. These Animals spend most of their lives in trees and even sleep aloft. When foraging, they are mostly nocturnal but they also forage in the gloaming hours of dusk and dawn. Due to the encroachment of human activity and expansion, these rust-colored creatures are e