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Viktor Gyokeres set the world alight at Sporting Lisbon after proving to be Brighton's biggest ever mistake... why Arsenal are throwing £70m at Europe's hottest striker
When Swansea signed a forward on loan in October 2020, it did not take long for excitement among players and fans to turn to doubt and confusion. If the ball was played to him, too often he would fail to retain it. Given the chance to find a...

Bonmati's health remains priority, Tome says ahead of Belgium game
Spain's twice Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati is keen to start against Belgium on Monday at the Women's Euros, but manager Montse Tome is leaning on the side of caution a week after the midfielder was released from hospital after viral...

Two heatwaves recorded in mainland Portugal
According to the summary of the climatological bulletin of the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), a heatwave was recorded between 15 and 20 June at 12 stations out of a total of 90. The second heat wave was recorded from 27...

'I sold my business and left dreary UK for Portugal - here's how little I spend a month'
Paul Ward decided to up sticks in search of the good life (Image: Swns) A British granddad who sold his UK home and bought a rural farmhouse in Portugal has told of his 'dream retirement' living off the land for less than £1k a month. Paul Ward,...

Kyle Walker undergoing medical at Burnley with England star set to complete shock £5m transfer
KYLE WALKER is closing in on a stunning transfer to Burnley. The England star is undergoing a medical with the newly-promoted Premier League club ahead of a permanent move from Manchester City. 3 Kyle Walker is undergoing a medical with...

'I sold up everything and now live the dream life in Portugal - for just £1K a month'
A British granddad who sold his UK home and bought a rural farmhouse in Portugal has told of his 'dream retirement' living off the land for less than £1k a month. Paul Ward, 61, worked as an electrician for 36 years on a £40k a year salary before...

Brit grandad sells UK home and lives in Portugal for £1k a month
A British granddad who sold his UK home and bought a rural farmhouse in Portugal has told of his 'dream retirement' living off the land for less than £1k a month. Paul Ward, 61, worked as an electrician for 36 years on a £40k a year salary before...

How did Bobby Jenks die? All you need to know about the White Sox icon's health issues
Former Chicago White Sox reliever Bobby Jenks passed away on Friday after battling adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. The White Sox received the heartbreaking news just days before their 20th anniversary, celebrating their drought-ending...

From Health Benefits To Tasty Viral Recipes: Why Pineapple Is the Ultimate Wellness Fruit
You can either love pineapple to the core or hate it for no specific reason—there’s no in-between. If you ask me, I LOVE pineapple—it tastes just so good, doesn’t it? Pineapples are sweet, slightly tangy, and super refreshing. They’re basically...

Ozzy Osbourne's final words on stage: Black Sabbath rocker gives emotional message to fans as he closes out his last ever live performance amid his ailing health
Ozzy Osbourne closed out his final ever live performance with some emotional words at Birmingham's Villa Park Stadium on Saturday night. The rocker, 76, reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for their...

Ozzy Osbourne brings the house down in Birmingham for his final live show amid his ailing health as he emotionally tells fans 'you have no idea how I feel' - with 42,000 Black Sabbath fans going wild for the rocker
Ozzy Osbourne sent fans into a frenzy as he brought the house down in Birmingham's Villa Park on Saturday night for his final ever performance. The rocker, 76, reunited with all his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and...

Photos: Liverpool star Diogo Jota, brother buried in Portugal
Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother were laid to rest on Saturday in their hometown, just days after the pair died in a car crash that shocked the football world. Jota, 28, and Andre Silva, 25, were killed on Thursday after...
Portugal re-issues SO to private health sector after dawn raid setback
Shutterstock/Andrei Botnari Portugal’s Competition Authority has, for the second time, accused five hospitals and an association of colluding to fix prices, as the agency manages the fallout of a court ruling that invalidated its dawn raid...

Portuguese Africa
Mauritius Times – 70 Years The brutality of Portuguese colonialism is well attested by independent writers who have visited these black spots By Peter Ibbotson There has been a lot of childish talk and thought about the tragedy of Congo....

Skin cancer screening clinics
LISBON — The Columbiana County Health District will offer two additional skin cancer screening clinics. Both clinics will take place on Wednesdays — July 16 and Aug. 20 — at the Health District office, 7360 state Route 45, Lisbon. Appointments are...

East Liverpool City Hospital earns “A” for Social Responsibility on national ranking
EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City Hospital, a proud member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been recognized by the Lown Institute as one of the most socially responsible hospitals in America, receiving “A” grades in Equity, Value, and...

Diogo Jota funeral: Liverpool players arrive in Portugal to join mourners
Liverpool players and staff past and present arrived in Portugal to attend the funeral of Diogo Jota following his death in a car crash in Spain. Liverpool first-team manager Arne Slot, club captain Virgil van Dijk, defender Andrew Robertson,...

Mourners gather for Diogo Jota's funeral in Portugal
Mourners are gathering in Porto, Portugal for the funeral of soccer star Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, who died in a car crash this week. Jota, a forward for Liverpool and Portugal, and his brother were killed in Spain after their...

Head to Hollywood for just £473 return with TAP Air Portuga
TAP Air Portugal is offering an incredible promotion to Los Angeles until July 9, with prices starting from €549 euros (£473), including taxes, for round-trips to California. This promotion – valid for flights between August 18, 2025 and March 30,...

Heatwaves in Portugal could become 'new normal' in future
Tourists and locals enjoy the beaches during a heatwave on July 2, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. /VCG Tourists and locals enjoy the beaches during a heatwave on July 2, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. /VCG Portugal has just recorded its third hottest June...