People's Pulse UK

Emanuel Emegha to Chelsea: 2026 move agreed with Strasbourg captain

Chelsea have struck a pre-agreement to sign Strasbourg captain Emanuel Emegha in 2026. The 22-year-old Dutch striker will sign a seven-year deal after a 14-goal season helped Strasbourg into Europe. The fee is reportedly north of €40m. Chelsea’s move, aided by their partnership with Strasbourg, shaped their deadline-day strategy after Liam Delap’s injury.

Robert Jenrick accused of 'blatant manoeuvring' as Powell says Badenoch should sack him

Lucy Powell accused Robert Jenrick of 'blatant manoeuvring' against Kemi Badenoch during a tense Commons exchange, saying the Tory leader should have sacked him. The row follows a letter and an audio clip suggesting leadership ambitions, which Jenrick’s allies deny. Jesse Norman hit the government on solar supply chains, while MPs raised concerns over a colleague being denied entry to Hong Kong.

ENG vs SA 1st ODI: Maharaj’s spell and Markram’s 86 flatten England at Headingley

South Africa crushed England by seven wickets at Headingley, skittling the hosts for 131—England’s lowest ODI total at the venue in nearly 50 years. Keshav Maharaj earned Player of the Match for strangling the middle overs, while Aiden Markram’s 86 off 55 balls powered a rapid chase. Adil Rashid’s 3 for 26 caused a brief wobble, but Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis closed it out for a 1-0 series lead.

Met Office rules out September heatwave as unsettled weather follows record UK summer

Hoping for one last blast of heat? The Met Office says no. Early September is set to be changeable and often unsettled, with temperatures mostly in the low 20s in the south and cooler further north. Talk of an Indian Summer has been dismissed. It comes after a record-breaking summer, with the UK’s mean temperature provisionally at 16.13°C—topping 2018—and four official heatwaves.

Death penalty push: Trump vows federal pursuit in every D.C. murder case

President Trump said his administration will seek the death penalty in all murder cases in Washington, D.C., challenging the city’s decades-long abolition. The move tests the limits of federal power over the District and faces steep legal and political hurdles. Supporters say it’s deterrence; critics call it authoritarian overreach with civil rights risks.

UEFA Europa League playoff: Ferencváros edge Viktoria Plzeň 1-0 in first leg but bow out after 3-0 away loss

Ferencváros beat Viktoria Plzeň 1-0 at home in the Europa League playoff first leg, holding a slim lead and a clean sheet. The tie flipped in Plzeň, where the Czech side won 3-0 to progress 3-1 on aggregate. It ends the Hungarian champions’ European run after a summer that included a 7-1 aggregate win over The New Saints. The result underlines Plzeň’s experience and resilience in high‑stakes qualifiers.

Jacqueline Wilson rules out adult Tracy Beaker book as 'inappropriate'

Children’s author Jacqueline Wilson says she won’t write an adult novel about Tracy Beaker, calling the idea inappropriate. The bestselling writer, who created the character in 1991 and has sold over 40 million books, wants to keep Tracy’s world firmly on the children’s shelf. Her stance highlights a clear boundary between stories for young readers and adult fiction.

Tesco price war: CEO Ken Murphy braces for tougher fight as £500m cost cuts begin

Tesco is doubling down on cost cuts by £500m as CEO Ken Murphy says rivals have "upped their game" and the market shifts into a tougher phase of competition. The retailer posted a 5.1% rise in like-for-like sales and a 5.9% lift in food. Aldi’s Giles Hurley calls it a “phoney war,” but Tesco says it’s staying “toe-to-toe” while protecting quality and innovation.

Supermarket cafes under scrutiny: reviewer rejects M&S Cafe on value as Tesco, Asda and Morrisons fight for custom

A new review of Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and M&S cafés says M&S misses on value despite decent food, with the writer vowing not to return. The piece raises a bigger question: can supermarket cafés compete with independents on price and experience? Here’s how the four stack up, why value is so hard to nail, and what shoppers should expect next.

Tiger Woods hails Tommy Fleetwood after first PGA Tour win at Tour Championship

Tiger Woods praised Tommy Fleetwood after the Englishman clinched his first PGA Tour title at the Tour Championship, sealing the FedEx Cup. Woods’ message on X went viral as fans celebrated Fleetwood’s long-awaited breakthrough on his 164th start. The 34-year-old closed with a 68 for a three-shot win, holding off Patrick Cantlay and Russell Henley.

Everton stadium: Inside the £750m Hill Dickinson Stadium on Liverpool’s waterfront

Everton’s £750m Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock is nearing the finish line for a planned 2025–26 opening. The 52,888-seater will replace Goodison Park after 130 years, promising a modern matchday, a single-tier home end, and sweeping river views. Financing shifted from council support to major banks, while heritage features and sustainability shape a bold new home on the Mersey.

AEW Forbidden Door 2025: Brodido stun FTR and Hurt Syndicate to win tag titles in London shocker

Bandido and Brody King, wrestling as Brodido, upset The Hurt Syndicate and FTR in a no-disqualification three-way at a sold-out O2 Arena to win the AEW World Tag Team Championships. A masked attack by Ricochet and Gates of Agony took the champions out, leaving Brodido and FTR to fight to the finish. Bandido sealed it with a springboard 450. The win caps a rapid rise for the newly formed duo.