IJR News

Liverpool chase Barcola as PSG price soars

Bradley Barcola has decided not to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, signaling a potential summer move away from the French champions. Liverpool are repeatedly identified as the leading destination, with Arsenal, Bayern Munich and others also tracking the 23-year-old winger as PSG reportedly hold out for a substantial fee.

Bradley Barcola

Jul 27, 2026

ASEAN Summit

Hormuz Tensions Escalate With Iran Attacks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iran is leveraging the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the world and urged allies to contribute more resources, saying the United States cannot bear the security burden alone. He also emphasized openness to a genuine, binding diplomatic solution while continuing to safeguard global shipping and coordinating with ASEAN, with calls for financial and military support from other nations across multiple reports.

Donald Trump Marco Rubio

Jul 25, 2026

Crime

Drug, gun busts hit California, Texas, Georgia

Multiple arrests across California, Texas, and Sumter County involve drugs and firearms, including a Thousand Oaks case where a man was found with meth, a fake driver’s license, and an unregistered firearm, and separate charges tied to possession with intent to sell and gun possession. Additional cases include a San Antonio man facing narcotics and weapon charges and a Sumter County man charged with possession of a stolen handgun and narcotics distribution, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and gun violence.

Jul 24, 2026

BBC plans three-part Rockstar Chef reunion series

The BBC and Studio Ramsay Global are producing The Rise of the Rockstar Chef, a three-part series for BBC One and iPlayer that profiles Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsay, and Heston Blumenthal, exploring how their rivalry and ambition reshaped modern British cuisine and culminates in an on-screen reunion after years apart. The documentary we'll feature candid testimonies from critics, staff, and contemporaries to chart their influence and the era that put British food on the global map.

Jul 21, 2026

Nafarrete Named AFP Chief in Transition

Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete was appointed chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, replacing General Romeo Brawner Jr. in a three-year term under RA 11939, with Lieutenant General Donald Gumiran slated to become the Army’s commander; the changes come as the AFP continues its transition focus from internal to external defense and modernization. The leadership shake-up was formalized ahead of the AFP change-of-command ceremony and is part of Marcos Jr.’s broader effort to strengthen the military’s readiness and capabilities.