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Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchairMikel Arteta has challenged his Arsenal team to fix their patchy European away form against a vibrant Sporting on Tuesday night, admitting they need to improve a record of just one win in their past eight continental trips. The visit to Sporting, who have made a flying start to the new-look Champions League and sit second in the table, may have a significant bearing on Arsenal’s hopes of avoiding a playoff for the last 16 in February. They have drawn blanks in all of their past four Champions League away games and, even if they arguably deserved more at Inter last time out , Arteta knows it is a record that cannot hold. “Not all the games have been the same,” Arteta said when asked if he detected a pattern in Arsenal’s away woes. “Something that is very true is that we have to improve those results and we have to find ways to understand what has been missing. Sometimes it’s been performance, sometimes it’s been other aspects. That’s the next step we have to make as a team. “It’s certainly something we have to improve. Making those steps is what we have to do next. Be ruthless, be efficient in the opposition box and do what we have to do to take the three points away from here.” Arteta explained his team have simply not been clinical enough on the road. “The efficiency that we have shown inside the box at this level with the chances that we are normally able to generate ... is not at the level required to win consistently. I always say the Champions League is about boxes, small margins and details. You have to get all of those right to win, especially away from home.” Sporting caused shockwaves with their 4-1 win against Manchester City a fortnight ago, which also served as a rousing farewell for the Manchester United-bound Ruben Amorim. Viktor Gyökeres scored a hat-trick that night, although Arteta would not be drawn on discussing the vaunted centre-forward’s individual threat. Arsenal and Sporting do share some recent history, contesting a Europa League round of 32 tie in March 2023 that the Portuguese side ultimately won on penalties . The first leg at Estádio José Alvalade was a 1-1 draw. Kieran Tierney has an outside chance of making a first Arsenal appearance since August 2023 after recovering from a hamstring injury and being named in the travelling squad. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion João Pereira, who has stepped up from his previous role in charge of the Sporting reserves to replace Amorim, revealed he and his predecessor had exchanged well wishes before the game. “I spoke to Amorim before his debut [at Ipswich],” he said. “He sent me a message wishing me good luck and a great career.”
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There's Growing Speculation That A Favorite Has Emerged For Shedeur SandersSTEPPING through the doors of the UK's strictest pub offers an instant trip back in time - before punters paid more attention to their texts than fellow drinkers. Kevin Moran, 84, landlord of The Nag’s Head on Kinnerton Street in London for about 42 years, operates a strict no phones policy. Advertisement 8 I visited the UK's strictest pub, it was no disappointment and everyone loves it Credit: doug seeburg 8 War memorabilia covers every inch of the walls in the Nag's Head Credit: doug seeburg 8 Customers cannot use mobile phones inside the pub but they can buy vapes and cigarettes Credit: doug seeburg No children are allowed through the doors, and apparently hogging the fire is deemed a bar-worthy offence. Other strict rules include no coats draped on chairs, no swearing, and no turning up drunk. With just a sip left of my pint, Kevin told me I was hogging the fire, despite the fact he too was standing in front of its warming flame. He added that it was normal to receive a telling off for hogging the fire for too long as he grew up alongside his six brothers. Advertisement READ MORE ON UK NEWS MURDER PROBE Third man arrested over X-mas 'murder' of dad who was hit by car outside pub DRINK IT IN Best fish and chips with a view and beach pubs in Wales chosen by Sun readers In the lead up to being invited to leave, I'd had a somewhat pleasant time in The Nag's Head. Aside from the £15 minimum card machine spend, that is, which meant a trip to the nearby ATM. The day before my visit, I phoned Kevin to ask if the rumours he was the UK's strictest landlord were true. He grumbled: “So what are you calling me for then?" and hung up the phone. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Breaking 999 DRAMA Blaze engulfs Scots shop as fire crews scramble to scene and flats evacuated PARKING MAD AA reveals Scots shopping centre one of the worst in the UK for parking charges SUSPECT NICKED Man arrested and charged over 'crossbow disturbance' in busy Scots street AIR CARNAGE ‘Berserk’ plane passenger tied up with SEATBELTS after trying to smash window The Nag's Head, down a quiet, picturesque road, was once a boozer for the stable hands and footmen who worked nearby. Built around the 1800s it received a resurgence in the 1950s. On either side of the pub's front room are two narrow wooden staircases. One leading to an upstairs bar, while another leads down into another seating area. I greeted Kevin and after some negotiations, which included being told to put my phone away, I asked about the collection of beers on tap. Advertisement He pointed to each beer and bellowed "Lager. Lager. Ale. Guinness." and so on. I thanked him for his generous explanation and ordered his finest IPA. 8 Kevin Moran behind the bar of The Nag's Head in 2022 Credit: Ian Whittaker 8 Kevin standing outside his beloved pub Credit: ian whittaker Advertisement 8 Kinnerton Street is in the district of Belgravia Credit: doug seeburg 8 The area as once occupied by animals, servants, shopkeepers and tradesmen who served their richer neighbours Credit: doug seeburg Then I was warned cash wasn't an option, with the card machine boasting a hefty minimum spend. Kevin explained he chooses the beers on tap and then passed me a beer guide which he features in. Advertisement He was kind enough to let me sit at my table with it. In my cosy corner near the fire, Kevin pointed to a hook for me to hang my coat, politely, I would add. But this wasn't the same reception I saw another customer receive. Looking around, it’s clear to see the pub is Kevin’s pride and joy - with war memorabilia covering every inch of the walls. Advertisement In reference to a TripAdvisor review, I asked Kevin why children aren’t allowed in. He produced a loud wailing sound and said “no one wants to hear that”. Kevin then took a small glass of stout to the fire and watched the room omnisciently. He isn’t just a pub landlord, whether you like it or not, he is part of the furniture. Advertisement Although there was only a handful of customers, conversations felt open to the floor, with Kevin chipping in occasionally. Be it to remind you of a rule or to provide you with a coin to try one of his vintage coin-operated arcade games. You could spend hours in this pub, studying each picture, medal, and ornament which Kevin can provide a whole backstory for. But it's not for everyone. Advertisement If you’re looking for a family friendly boozer, to speak privately with a friend, or even to sip a pint while scrolling on social media, it's not for you. This is Kevin's pub and Kevin's rules. As a former squaddie, he told The Sun: "I was a miner in Durham aged 14 and we used to to to pubs and working men's clubs where you weren't interrupted by people on phones." He adds that phones could be an "invasion of privacy" for his customers, especially if pictures are taken. Advertisement There are exceptions, with tourists usually allowed to take photos if they ask, but it's up to Kevin if he lets them. He said: "I make the rules and I don't have to give you a reason. It's my rules and my pub." Learned from his Army days, stationed in Germany and Scandinavia during the Cold War, he finds discipline lacking from many modern punters. He said: "Coming in drunk I think is ridiculous... discipline is worse today than when I went into the pub game 50 years ago." Advertisement Another reason is carrying on the tradition of the "real English pub" because, having travelled the world, he knows "you don't get them anywhere else". He loves that The Nag's Head is "still a pub", in contrast to its chain-owned competitors. The publican said: "It's about independence. I think I've done well to achieve that in central London. "You go to Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham and the pubs are all big company owned so you get the same thing. There's nobody who tells you that you're a bit ugly or that you're a handsome sod." Advertisement Kevin says he won’t be retiring any time soon. He mentioned his sons, so perhaps he’ll pass the mantle to them at some point. Kevin Moran's rules in full No phones No children £15 minimum card spend but prefers cash No swearing No turning up drunk Hang your coat on the hooks provided After I left the pub, I spoke with a few customers. Karl and Leigh, visiting from Kent, had been drinking while I was in the pub - I'd spotted Kevin tell the couple to hang their coats up. Advertisement Leigh said: “I put my coat on the table and he told me to put it on the hook. But I think he’s [Kevin] very old school, very very old school.” Karl said: “Same, if you put your coat on the stool, you have to put it on the hook. He’s an old man isn’t he, he’s stuck in his ways.” But the couple would gladly visit again. Two brothers, visiting from Scotland, shared what they thought. Advertisement David said: “My brother took his phone out and he wasn’t very happy about that but apart from that it’s a nice, normal pub, it’s quite quiet and yeah it’s just a nice place. “Probably quite unusual nowadays, with the phone thing, and there’s no TV but it’s good though, I enjoyed it.” “We’re just visiting London for a couple of days and someone told us about it. It’s a nice pub, I’d definitely go back.” Later on in the evening, I came across The Nag’s Head’s neighbours. Advertisement Emma, who works next door, said: “We have a good relationship with the pub owners and we’ll definitely go in and have a few drinks on a Friday and a Thursday evening usually. “But we just respect and appreciate the fact they have the rules and we adhere to them. “I haven’t had a negative experience there. Everyone’s really friendly, we often hear chit chats outside because we’re just next door, but it’s all good.” Meanwhile, standing just outside the pub were two happy customers. Advertisement Ella, from Blackpool said: “I’m a northerner and I love it. I think it's so cute but we have a Nag’s Head in Manchester - rough and ready, this is very cute and quaint. The guy is lovely." While Imi, a local, said: “The no phones thing I see and I actually think it’s a really good idea.” Read more on the Scottish Sun 'DISGUSTING' Festive fly-tippers slammed for dumping mountains of rubbish at Scots Asda GHOST TOWN Former Scots shopping hotspot 'decaying' as multimillion pound revamp ‘failing’ Ella added: “I respect the no phones thing because people are trying to enjoy the environment and obviously you being on your phone isn’t very sociable.” And Imi laughed: “I like it, I think it’s a good thing to enforce and there’s so many pubs in London, if you don’t like it, go somewhere else.” Advertisement 8 I would happily revisit The Nag's Head Credit: doug seeburg
San Diego again will play host next year to a major Latino business conference. ProXimo (next in Spanish) will debut in San Diego Sept. 18 – 21, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego. The event is being organized by Gary Acosta, the co-founder and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals , and Nely Galan of Galan Entertainment, the former president of entertainment of the Telemundo network. Acosta is one of the driving forces behind L’ATTITUDE , an annual Latino business conference that has been held three times in San Diego. The most recent entry was this past September, also at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. It attracted about 6,000 people. A similar crowd is expected for ProXimo, with attendees from the U.S., Spain and Latin America, said organizers. “We’re not just creating an event; we’re creating a marketplace and a platform that empowers Latino entrepreneurs and paves the way for generational wealth,” Acosta said. “This partnership with Nely Galan and Galan Entertainment represents our commitment to providing attendees with elite content and opportunities for business connections and wealth-building strategies.” We have launched our year-end campaign. Our goal: Raise $50,000 by Dec. 31. Help us get there. Times of San Diego is devoted to producing timely, comprehensive news about San Diego County. Your donation helps keep our work free-to-read, funds reporters who cover local issues and allows us to write stories that hold public officials accountable. Join the growing list of donors investing in our community's long-term future. Registration and information about the conference programming is expected to be available in January. Organizers said there will be a focus on real estate careers, investing, private equity, venture capital, technology, social media, sports and the entertainment industry. “The Latino community holds untapped power – not just as consumers but as voters, creators, and entrepreneurs,” said Galan. “We have often been underestimated. It is our time to use our power to build wealth unapologetically. Together, we are creating a premier platform for Latino success.” The event is being organized under the banner of AVANCE Global, a platform founded by Acosta and Galan. For more information, visit AVANCE Global . Get Our Free Daily Email Newsletter Get the latest local and California news from Times of San Diego delivered to your inbox at 8 a.m. daily. Sign up for our free email newsletter and be fully informed of the most important developments.China Media Group (CMG) on Saturday released the top 10 military news stories from China and the world in 2024. Here is the roundup: Top 10 China military news: 1. Third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee stresses deepening national defense, military reform The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held its third plenary session from July 15 to 18 with a communique issued . On national defense, the communique urged maintaining the Party's absolute leadership over the people's armed forces and fully implementing the strategy of strengthening the military through reform to provide a strong guarantee for realizing the goals for the centenary of the People's Liberation Army in 2027 and achieving basic modernization of national defense and the armed forces. 2. Xi stresses enhancing political loyalty in the military Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the armed forces' political loyalty as a crucial meeting on the political work in the military was held in Yan'an, an old revolutionary base in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), demanded efforts to ensure a solid political guarantee for building a strong military as he addressed the CMC Political Work Conference, held from June 17 to 19. Xi highlighted key work to enhance political loyalty in the military, urging efforts to arm the military with the Party's new theories and improve the leadership of Party organizations, as well as their capabilities of organization and implementation. 3. Book of Xi's discourses on law-based governance of military published A compilation of discourses by Xi on governing the military in accordance with the law was published. The discourses were excerpted from speeches and written works by Xi between November 2012 and June 2024. The CMC urged military officers and soldiers at all levels to thoroughly study the book and especially required senior officers to play an exemplary role in respecting, learning about, observing and applying laws. 4. PLA sets up information support force The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) set up an information support force on April 19. Speaking at the establishment ceremony , Xi stressed solid efforts to build a strong and modernized information support force. Xi stressed that the information support force is a new, strategic branch of the military and a key pillar in coordinating the construction and application of the network information system. It will play a crucial role in advancing the Chinese military's high-quality development and competitiveness in modern warfare, he added. 5. PLA launches intercontinental ballistic missile in Pacific Ocean The Chinese PLA Rocket Force launched an intercontinental ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the high seas in the Pacific Ocean on September 25. The missile fell into expected sea areas, said the Ministry of National Defense, adding that this was a routine arrangement in the annual training plan and relevant countries had been notified in advance. 6. PLA conducts joint military drills surrounding Taiwan island The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese PLA has organized its troops of army, navy, air force and rocket force to conduct "Joint Sword-2024A" and "Joint Sword-2024B" drills in the Taiwan Straits and the north, south and east of the island of Taiwan. The drills involve vessels and planes closing in on the island from multiple directions and assaults by joint forces. The drills are a powerful deterrent to the separatist activities of "Taiwan independence" elements and are legitimate and necessary actions to safeguard national sovereignty and national unity, said Li Xi, spokesperson for the theater command. 7. China releases baselines of territorial sea adjacent to Huangyan Dao The Chinese government delimited and announced the baselines of the territorial sea adjacent to Huangyan Dao, which is a natural step to lawfully strengthen marine management and is consistent with international law and common practices, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on November 10. The ministry said that Huangyan Dao has always been China's territory. In accordance with international law, such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Territorial Sea and the Contiguous Zone, the Chinese government delimited and announced the baselines of the territorial sea adjacent to Huangyan Dao. The Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command on November 28 conducted combat readiness patrols in the surrounding areas and the airspace over the territorial waters of Huangyan Dao. 8. China makes leap-forward progress in building aircraft carriers In 2024, all three aircraft carriers of the Chinese PLA Navy – Shandong, Liaoning and Fujian – made tremendous achievements. Since entering active service, the Shandong has been rapidly integrated into joint operations and long-range maritime combat systems, with the carrier strike group's operational capabilities steadily advancing. In October 2024, the formations of aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong carried out a dual-carrier formation exercise for the first time in the South China Sea. During the drill, J-15 fighters flew in a wedge formation over the two-carrier groups. The Fujian completed its first sea trials in May 2024, with further trials planned as construction continues. 9. China issues regulations for settlement of veterans China's State Council and the Central Military Commission issued a set of regulations for the settlement of veterans, aiming to better protect their rights and interests. The document, which took effect on September 1, outlines the settlement procedure for veterans and clarifies that the location for veterans' settlement should be determined according to their needs for work and the locations of their families, with their contributions during their period of military service taken into consideration. 10. New arms, equipment make debut at Airshow China The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China , was held in Zhuhai from November 12 to 17. Some star products at the event this year include the J-35A stealth fighter jet, the J-15T fighter jet and the HQ-19 surface-to-air missile weapon system. The cargo hold of the Y-20 aircraft and the Chang'e-6 mission lunar samples, collected from the far side of the moon, were displayed to the public. Top 10 world military news: 1. New round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict continues with more parties involved In 2024, the Middle East once again finds itself at the epicenter of global turbulence. Escalating tensions in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Sudan, coupled with the ongoing Red Sea crisis, have severely impacted regional and global security. These challenges have also heightened the desire for peace among the people of the region. 2. Russia-Ukraine conflict drags on with increasing tensions On August 6, 2024, Ukraine launched an attack on Russia's Kursk Oblast. In November, the U.S., the UK and France authorized Ukraine to use long-range weapons to strike targets inside Russia. Russia then updated the Fundamentals of State Policy of the Russian Federation on Nuclear Deterrence, lowered the conditions for the use of nuclear weapons, and used the Oreshnik medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile to strike targets in Ukraine. Read more: Expert: Russia-Ukraine conflict edges closer to a nuclear stage 3. NATO holds largest military drills in decades The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in January kicked off "Exercise Steadfast Defender 2024," its largest military drills in decades. According to NATO, the drills took place in several locations, with associated exercises running until May 31. "It will show that NATO can conduct and sustain complex multi-domain operations over several months, across thousands of kilometers, from the High North to Central and Eastern Europe, and in any conditions." 4. U.S., Canada, Australia and the Philippines hold joint exercise in South China Sea The Philippines, Canada, the United States and Australia held their first joint military exercise in August in the South China Sea. 5. Sweden officially joins NATO Sweden had its national flag rise at the headquarters of NATO in Brussels, marking its position as the military alliance's 32nd member. Read more: Hungary ratifies Sweden's NATO bid in historic move 6. Japan adopts new security strategy The Japanese government has approved three updated documents on its security and defense policies, vowing to acquire the military power to actively attack its enemy and largely increase its military expenditure for the next five years. A cabinet meeting has updated the nation's key security documents, including the new National Security Strategy, or the top-level strategy document of Japan's national security, which was revised for the first time since it was issued in 2013. Read more: Japan's new security strategy eclipses pacifism, raises concern 7. Rising tensions on Korean Peninsula The current situation on the Korean Peninsula remains tense with growing antagonism and confrontation, with increasing risks of bloc confrontation. Read more: China opposes acts that exacerbate Korean Peninsula tensions 8. Several countries accelerate development of unmanned combat forces In February 2024, the U.S. Air Force announced plans to establish an unmanned wingman fleet. In May, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces was established. In September, the U.S. Navy conducted a mixed fleet experiment to test the integrated combat capabilities of unmanned platforms and manned ships in various combat domains. In December, Russia announced that it would establish an unmanned system force. An unmanned combat system is highly deployable and can be equipped with intelligent modules to improve combat effectiveness. It is expected to have a profound impact on future warfare patterns. 9. U.S. launches 'Joint Warfare' concept to prepare for intelligent warfare On January 29, 2024, the U.S. military established the "Joint Warfare" concept in the form of a strategic guidance document to guide the development of intelligent warfare capabilities. In February, the Coalition Joint All-Domain Command and Control system, a key project of the concept, achieved initial operational capability. The U.S. established an artificial intelligence task force in the same month. 10. EU presents first-ever defense industrial strategy In March, the European Union (EU) presented its "first-ever" European Defense Industrial Strategy at the EU level in response to security concerns. "To increase European defence industrial readiness, Member States need to invest more, better, together, and European," said the European Commission (EC) in a press release, adding that the strategy presented by the Commission "sets a clear, long-term vision to achieve defense industrial readiness in the EU." The EC said that the program will mobilize 1.5 billion euros (about $1.63 billion) of the EU budget over the period 2025-2027 to continue enhancing the competitiveness of the European Defense Technological and Industrial Base.