Author: Andrew Rogers

Bukayo Saka has agreed a new five-year contract with Arsenal that will make him one of the highest-paid players in the club’s history. The England international’s new deal is set to run until 2031 and is expected to lift his earnings to around £300,000 a week, reflecting his status as a cornerstone of Mikel Arteta’s side. Arsenal’s sporting director, Andrea Berta, prioritised securing Saka’s future after extending contracts for several key players last year. Saka, a Hale End academy graduate, has been central to Arsenal’s title push this season and recently reiterated his desire to win trophies with the club.…

People who stop taking weight-loss injections regain the weight they lost in under two years, according to a major new analysis. The study, led by researchers at the University of Oxford and published in the BMJ, reviewed 37 studies involving more than 9,300 participants using GLP-1 weight-loss medications. On average, participants regained weight at a rate of 0.4kg per month after stopping treatment, returning to their original weight within about 1.7 years. The regain occurred nearly four times faster than in people following behavioural weight-loss programmes such as diet or exercise plans. Researchers also found that improvements in blood pressure…

Nottingham Forest claimed a crucial late victory as Morgan Gibbs-White sealed a comeback at the London Stadium. West Ham United led early through Tomáš Souček but unravelled after half-time. A disallowed goal swung momentum before Forest equalised through Nicolás Domínguez. West Ham’s defensive fragility resurfaced when Alphonse Areola fouled Gibbs-White, allowing the midfielder to score from the spot late on. The defeat left West Ham winless in ten games and deepened concerns over relegation. Forest, despite an uneven display, eased pressure on manager Sean Dyche and boosted their survival hopes.

Manchester City will be without Rúben Dias for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury.The setback deepens Pep Guardiola’s defensive crisis ahead of a busy schedule.City are considering a move for Marc Guéhi to address centre-back shortages.Meanwhile, a deal for forward Antoine Semenyo is close, with a medical booked.City have agreed to trigger Semenyo’s £65m release clause after his final Bournemouth appearance.Injuries to Joško Gvardiol and John Stones further limit options.Guardiola said the squad will cope, though large-scale spending is unlikely.

Novo Nordisk has launched the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill in the US at a lower price than injections. The once-daily Wegovy pill recently received US regulatory approval and is now available nationwide. It is the only pill version that mimics the GLP-1 hormone to suppress appetite. Self-pay patients can access the starting dose for $149 per month, far below injectable list prices. The launch accelerates price competition with rival Eli Lilly, maker of Mounjaro and Zepbound. Novo hopes the pill’s lower cost and needle-free format will expand access for obesity treatment. The drug is currently approved only in the US,…

Fulham rescued a dramatic draw when Harrison Reed scored a stunning late equaliser.Liverpool stood off in stoppage time, allowing Reed space to fire into the top corner.The goal denied Liverpool victory after they led 2-1 late on.Cody Gakpo had given Liverpool hope with a stoppage-time strike.Fulham had earlier taken the lead through Harry Wilson after smart work from Raúl Jiménez.Florian Wirtz equalised amid controversy following a tight offside review.Liverpool again struggled to manage a lead, frustrating Arne Slot.The result extended Fulham’s run of late goals and underlined Liverpool’s growing defensive concerns.

Reddit has overtaken TikTok to become the UK’s fourth most visited social media site.The shift is driven by changes in search algorithms and rising popularity among gen Z users. According to Ofcom, Reddit’s UK reach has grown by 88% in two years.Around three in five UK internet users now visit the platform. Growth is strongest among 18- to 24-year-olds, with more than 75% using Reddit.It is now the sixth most visited site overall for that age group. A key factor has been Google prioritising forum content in search results.Reddit content also feeds Google’s AI summaries and tools from OpenAI. Reddit…

West Ham United have strengthened their attack by signing Pablo Felipe from Gil Vicente and agreeing a deal for Taty Castellanos of Lazio.The two forwards will cost up to £47m as West Ham fight relegation. Head coach Nuno Espírito Santo led the recruitment drive.West Ham rejected a move for Jørgen Strand Larsen after baulking at a £40m valuation. Pablo arrives for £18.3m plus add-ons after scoring nine league goals in Portugal.The 21-year-old said he joined to prove his worth at a demanding club. West Ham also agreed a £26.1m deal for Castellanos, who joined Lazio from New York City FC…

Global oil prices recorded their steepest annual fall since the Covid pandemic.Prices slid nearly 20% in 2025, marking the biggest loss since 2020. It was also the third consecutive year of annual declines for oil markets.Analysts blamed persistent oversupply despite geopolitical tensions. Brent crude ended the year at about $60 a barrel, down from nearly $74.US crude followed a similar path, also falling close to 20%. The International Energy Agency expects supply to exceed demand by 3.8m barrels a day.Opec has delayed planned production increases, but output remains high. Weak economic growth and reduced Chinese demand have further weighed on…

Photographers have captured endearing images of grey seal pups at Donna Nook Nature Reserve.The site lies on the Lincolnshire coast near Louth and attracts hundreds of visitors each year. The pupping season typically runs from October to December.This year, 1,924 pups were born at the reserve. That figure is 274 higher than last year, which saw a notable decline.Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust said the increase was encouraging. All adult seals have now returned to sea.Twelve pups remain visible from the public viewing area.