Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has a chance to unleash Mikel MerinoArsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been forced to cope with the absence of two midfield stars for their trip to Bournemouth after the international break. But the stellar displays from their midfield general Mikel Merino will be a small matter of celebration as the summer signing prepares for his full debut at the Vitality Stadium. Mikel Merino has made an impression in his first two substitute appearances for ArsenalThen Partey pulled out of Ghana's squad earlier this month with "medical issues" cited, making him a doubt for their Premier League clash. He was ranked second for tackles in the Arsenal side, despite playing only 26 minutes. Mikel Merino was ranked second for tackles against SouthamptonSUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne died Wednesday after falling from a balcony in Argentina. More details are emerging about the circumstances surrounding the death of Liam Payne, who plunged from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. The patio of the hotel where former One Direction singer Liam Payne was found dead after falling from a balcony Wednesday in Buenos Aires. (Victor R. Caivano / Associated Press)In the days leading up to his unexpected death, Payne was reportedly dealing with legal issues involving another ex, Texan model Maya Henry. Local police who surveyed his hotel room noted “various destroyed objects and furniture,” including a smashed TV screen.

A 42-year-old-man, named in reports as Jaroslaw Rossa, was also killed in the crash alongside two boys aged 15 and seven who had been travelling in the same vehicle. A third boy travelling in the Toyota, aged seven, was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle with serious injuries. Although all those involved have yet to be identified by police, the Times reported on Thursday that the 33-year-old woman involved in the crash had been named locally as Ms McEnroe. Elsewhere, the BBC also reported on Thursday that Wagamama chief executive Thomas Heier had confirmed Mr Rossa was an employee and had been killed in the crash. “We send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family, which we know he was deeply devoted to.

In comments to reporters after landing in Germany, US president Joe Biden said he had congratulated Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death and that 'now was the time to move on'. He called the killing an opportunity to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas and end the yearlong war in Gaza. US officials have expressed measured optimism that Sinwar's death might breathe new life into ceasefire talks that have so far failed to produce a breakthrough

Media Week Awards winners 2024: Media Idea – Over £1m (Agency)The gold winner in this category is "Keeping up with the times" by OMD UK for McDonald’s.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement on Thursday confirming the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. Israel said Sinwar was killed during a clash which occurred during a routine patrol. Netanyahu said: 'The person who committed the most terrible massacre in the history of our nation since the Holocaust, the mass murderer who murdered thousands of Israelis and kidnapped hundreds of our citizens, was eliminated today by our heroic soldiers'

A BRAND new stage adaptation of Floella Benjamin’s award-winning children’s book Coming to England will be on stage at Mast Mayflower Studios later this month. Floella was just 10 years old when she and her siblings left Trinidad and sailed alone to join their parents in England. Coming To England. Coming soon - Coming To England. Coming to England will be at Mast Mayflower Studios, Southampton, from Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th October.

This week barely a day has gone by without a team announcing a new commercial deal around the Austin Grand Prix — the most traditional of the three US races on the calendar alongside its more glamorous but newer counterparts Miami and Las Vegas. If you’re in the paddock at the Circuit of the Americas you can eat the same Chipotle burrito order as the Haas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg. The premium fashion brand Cherry Los Angeles has partnered with Red Bull for a second exclusive collection, which Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez attended the launch party for on Wednesday evening. McLaren are running a special livery for their sponsors Google Chrome, while Alpine, collaborating with Xbox, have unveiled an Indiana Jones-themed livery.

Russian intelligence operatives are believed to be using guns for hire, often from the Baltic states, to carry out sabotage attacks in the West, including the fire at a Birmingham depot of DHL. Counter-terrorism officers are investigating whether criminal proxies were tasked to plant the incendiary device on a plane to Britain before it later caught fire. Similar sabotage attacks around Europe, including one that could have brought down a German plane, are thought to have been masterminded by Russia’s GRU intelligence agency. Its spies are accused of using apps such as Telegram to hire citizens from the Baltics to carry out vandalism and set fires. Police believe that this was the most likely method used in the Birmingham incident, although it is unclear where

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts has been recognised as the Best Luxury Hotel Group in the World by Times Travel Awards UK 2024. Winning the title of Best Luxury Hotel Group in the World underscores Oberoi Hotels & Resorts’ unwavering commitment to delivering an extraordinary experience that embodies elegance and sophistication with service that is personalised and intuitive. At Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, we are passionate about crafting exceptional guest experiences that leave a lasting impression. This award marks a significant milestone in Oberoi Hotels & Resorts’ illustrious journey, showcasing the brand’s leadership in the luxury hospitality sector and its commitment to excellence. The recognition not only celebrates the brand’s achievements but also highlights India’s growing influence in the global luxury travel market.

A southern California man was arrested on Wednesday after federal prosecutors say he used a drone to deliver fentanyl and other drugs to customers, including one who died of a fentanyl overdose. A spokesperson for Estrada did not immediately respond to an email seeking information about an attorney representing Laney. Video captured by the drone showed Laney used it at least three other times to distribute drugs, they said. A grand jury indictment also accuses Laney of having an AR-15 and two 9mm semiautomatic pistols at his home, federal prosecutors said. The firearms, referred to as “ghost guns” by law enforcement officials, lacked serial numbers, which makes them difficult to trace.

The Argentinian prosecutor said that substances were seized from the musician’s hotel room in Buenos Aires that indicated drug and alcohol consumptionLiam Payne died of multiple traumas and internal and external bleeding caused by a fall from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, the Argentinian prosecutor’s office has said. An autopsy showed that the pop star’s head injuries were sufficient to cause death. An ongoing investigation – including the interview of five witnesses in an attempt to reconstruct the 31-year-old’s final hours – indicated that he was alone at the time of the fall. Substances were seized from Payne’s hotel room indicating alcohol and drug consumption.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented his 'victory plan' to the EU on 17 October, pitching for a Nato membership invitation and a major increase in military support for Kyiv's campaign against Russia's invasion. The plan contains requests that Ukraine's allies have so far declined, such as a call for an invitation to join the Nato military alliance and permission to use western weapons to strike deep inside Russia. Zelenskyy presented the plan at a critical time, as Moscow's forces advance in the east, a bleak winter of power cuts looms and a US presidential election casts uncertainty over the future of western support

While last week’s win by 10-man Bolivia over Colombia in an Air Miles World Cup qualifier might have raised a few eyebrows, it shouldn’t really have come as much of surprise. Sadly for La Verde, they also have to descend the Andes to play away from home and in this week’s qualifier against the World Cup holders, they came seriously unstuck. With Argentina sitting pretty at the top of the South American World Cup standings, Messi was obviously asked if he’d be hanging around to help them to defend their title in 2026. I just wanted to play football, to be out on the pitch, making passes and scoring goals. After some less than pleased looks from the locals, we were informed at half-time the gentleman had recently passed away.

Ruben Amorim, Sporting coach, at a press conference at the Estadio do Dragao. As one of Guardiola's key confidants prepares to depart, questions about the head coach's tenure at the club have resurfaced. Should Guardiola decide to part ways with City, Amorim emerges as a potential successor. When quizzed by journalists regarding speculation linking him to City and how he'd respond if he were Sporting president Frederico Varandas, Amorim gave a candid answer. Hugo Viana is likely to leave Sporting for Manchester City.