‘Relief’ of Premier League title has given Arsenal confidence, says David Raya
Keeper says Gunners ‘can beat anybody in this league’Arteta’s side have started title defence with three winsDavid Raya says Arsenal...
Defence
‘Reverse bucket list’: Arteta channels Wenger in defence of Arsenal window
The champions’ manager echoed his illustrious predecessor and urged fans unhappy at the lack of a deadline-day arrival to see...
Premier League fans’ previews: our club-by-club guide to 2026-27
The Guardian’s fans’ network looks ahead to the new season: fresh talent, weak links, and who will be sacked firstHaving...
Arsenal open talks with Bayer Leverkusen over deal for Jarell Quansah
Bundesliga club want at least €50m for England defenderGunners remain interested in Aston Villa’s Ezri KonsaArsenal have opened talks with...
New power axis in the making? Three military heavyweights lock arms, complicating Abraham Accords strategy
A new defense pact linking Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan is fueling debate over whether the three countries are laying...
Arsenal’s title defence: keeping tired players fit and the Vinícius question
Key players have piled up extra minutes at the World Cup and signing Vinícius Júnior would smash their wage structureAfter...
Europe will one day thank Trump for ‘shaking’ it out of its ‘complacency’: UK defense chief
The U.K.'s new defense secretary said Sunday that Europe will ultimately thank President Donald Trump for waking up the continent...
Romanian F-16 shoots down drone after airspace breach, marking first for NATO ally
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a drone that entered the country’s airspace without authorization Friday, marking the first...
Donald Trump questions Thomas Tuchel’s tactics in World Cup loss: ‘Harry Kane on defence?’
Tuchel has been widely criticised for being too defensive after England led Argentina 1-0 in their semi-final, which the Three...
How France and Spain’s World Cup clash of contrasts could decide football’s tactical future
Much more than just attack against defence, the distinct identities of the two sides could create a compelling contest in...
Forget Lamine Yamal and Pedri – why impenetrable Spain are built on a rock-solid defence
Spain remain the only team yet to concede a goal and have shattered clean sheet records at this tournament –...
World leaders, dignitaries pay tribute to America on historic 250th birthday
America's role in world affairs and its special relationships with allies and partners were on full display Saturday as world...
Russia unleashes nearly 600 missiles and drones on Kyiv in deadliest strike since May
Russia launched one of its heaviest overnight attacks on Kyiv, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at the...
Finland’s parliament votes to lift decades-old ban on nuclear weapons in historic NATO defense shift
Finland’s parliament on Wednesday voted to lift a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons, approving a major defense policy shift aimed...
King Charles ‘shocked and saddened’ over soldier’s ‘unexplained’ death at horse show he attended
Buckingham Palace said King Charles III was "shocked and saddened" to find out a British soldier died after a fall...
