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Sunderland have made former West Ham left-back Arthur Masuaku their 10th signing of the summer as they prepare for their return to the Premier League.Free agent Masuaku has signed a two-year contract – subject to international clearance – after leaving Besiktas earlier this summer.The DR Congo international follows the arrivals of Enzo Le Fee, Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki, Reinildo Mandava, Chemsdine Talbi, Simon Adingra, Granit Xhaka, Robin Roefs and Marc Guiu.Masuaku, 31, made 128 appearances for West Ham between 2016 and 2022, before playing 108 times for Besiktas in Turkey.

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Jennifer MeierhansBusiness reporterGetty ImagesUS fashion designer Willy Chavarria at The Mark Hotel before the 2025 Met GalaUS fashion designer Willy Chavarria has apologised after a shoe he created in collaboration with Adidas Originals was criticised for “cultural appropriation”.The Oaxaca Slip-On was inspired by traditional leather sandals known as huaraches made by Indigenous artisans in Mexico.The Mexican president was among those who spoke out against the footwear, which was reportedly made in China without consultation or credit to the communities who originated the design.Chavarria said in a statement sent to the BBC: “I am deeply sorry that the shoe was appropriated…

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When I heard that a major international broadcaster would be producing a TV series based on Claudia Durastanti’s Strangers I Know, as a millennial Italian writer I was enthusiastic. Durastanti’s book – a fictionalised memoir about growing up between rural southern Italy and Brooklyn, and between identities, as the hearing daughter of two deaf parents – was the first literary novel of an Italian writer from my generation to reach a global public. Published in English by Fitzcarraldo Editions in 2022, in a translation by Elizabeth Harris, its success was widely seen as a good omen, the sign that international publishers were starting to show interest in…

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The Duke of Sussex is considering starting a new humanitarian charity after a highly publicised dispute led to him leaving his Sentebale charity, a spokesperson has said.Prince Harry stepped down as patron of the charity in March in support of trustees who resigned in opposition to the board chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, who previously levelled accusations of bullying and harassment against the royal.The charity works in Botswana and Lesotho supporting the health and wellbeing of young people, especially those with HIV and Aids.Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, who co-founded Sentebale alongside the duke in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales, in…

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Addis Abeba — The Prosperity Party (PP) has accused what it calls “historical enemies” and “internal traitors” of launching a renewed and coordinated attempt to “destabilize Ethiopia.” In a statement issued by the Council , previously known as the Central Committee, at the conclusion of its regular meeting held this week, the ruling party claimed that “hostile forces” are now engaged in a “final attempt” to derail the country’s path toward peace and prosperity. According to the statement, these actors – “frustrated by the failure of previous efforts” including what the party described as “prolonged war plans”, were thwarted by…

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Choosing the right tablet in 2025 can feel overwhelming with the vast array of options available across different price points, operating systems, and form factors. From Apple’s latest M4 iPad Pro to budget-friendly Amazon Fire tablets, the market offers something for everyone. However, the best tablet needs to fit your needs and your budget, and making the right choice requires understanding your specific requirements and how different features align with your intended usage. Understanding Your Primary Use Case Before diving into specifications and comparisons, the most crucial step is identifying how you plan to use your tablet. This fundamental question…

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Eric KarabellAug 8, 2025, 06:53 AM ETCloseEric Karabell is a senior writer for fantasy baseball, football and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame and author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments”.While Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley seemed to get all the attention for his incredible 2024 campaign, becoming the ninth player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season, Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry also thrived in his first season with his new franchise. In fact, Henry missed his second career 2,000-yard season by a mere 79 rushing yards. Barkley won…

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Hong Kong and global film icon Jackie Chan received a Career Leopard award on Saturday night and an enthusiastic welcome at the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. And on Sunday morning, the legendary multi-hyphenate shared insights into his career during a talk at the festival that drew a large crowd that started lining up outside the cinema well ahead of time. Chan recalled working as a young stunt guy with Bruce Lee on Fist of Fury. “Bruce Lee tapped my shoulder [and said] ‘great’,” after several takes of a scene full of pain, he told the audience. Chan also shared how he earned…

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