Two Australian police officers have been shot and killed, and a third wounded, during an "active incident" Tuesday in a rural area of Victoria state, police and local media said.Police gave no details of casualties. But multiple outlets including public broadcaster ABC said the confrontation had left two police dead, one wounded, and the shooter still on the run.&nbsp;The violent encounter took place in Porepunkah, which lies at the foot of a mountain in northeast Victoria, police and media said.&nbsp;"This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it's operationally safe to do so.&nbsp;We ask people avoid the area," Victoria's police service said in a statement.&nbsp;The Age newspaper said police were at the property to execute a warrant for historical sex abuse allegations, without giving further details.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Two Australian police officers have been shot and killed, and a third wounded, during an "active incident" Tuesday in a rural area of Victoria state, police and local media said.

Two Australian police officers have been shot and killed, and a third wounded, during an "active incident" Tuesday in a rural area of Victoria state, police and local media said. Police gave no details of casualties. But multiple outlets including public broadcaster ABC said the confrontation had left two police dead, one wounded, and the shooter still on the run. The violent encounter took place in Porepunkah, which lies at the foot of a mountain in northeast Victoria, police and media said. "This is still an active incident and we will provide more information when it's operationally safe to do so. We ask people avoid the area," Victoria's police service said in a statement. The Age newspaper said police were at the property to execute a warrant for historical sex abuse allegations, without giving further details. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Two Australian police officers have been shot and killed, and a third wounded, during an "active incident" Tuesday in a rural area of Victoria state, police and local media said.

Two Australian police officers killed in Victoria shooting

Kobbie Mainoo is facing an uncertain future at Manchester United after manager Ruben Amorim revealed the midfielder is competing with captain Bruno Fernandes for a place in the team.&nbsp;England international Mainoo has yet to feature for United this season, missing both the opening-day defeat by Arsenal and Sunday's 1-1 draw at Fulham.&nbsp;The 20-year-old was overlooked by Amorim at Craven Cottage as United chased victory after Fulham's Emile Smith Rowe cancelled out the Rodrigo Muniz own-goal which had given the visitors the lead.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;When Amorim replaced Casemiro with new striker Benjamin Sesko, he moved Mason Mount, who started up front, back into midfield.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;Portuguese boss Amorim then replaced Mount with Manuel Ugarte before turning to defenders Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven in search of a winner.&nbsp;Fernandes blazed a first-half penalty over the crossbar but his place as a first-team regular remains assured, with a League Cup appearance against Grimsby on Wednesday seemingly the best Mainoo can hope for in the short term.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;"He is fighting for the position now with Bruno," said Amorim. "I changed two midfielders. I like Mason Mount there because we want to score a goal.&nbsp;"And then when I changed it, I felt that the team needed to return to one holding midfielder.“So he just needs to fight for the position with Bruno in training. Like it should be at Manchester United.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Portuguese boss Ruben Amorim then replaced Mount with Manuel Ugarte before turning to defenders Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven in search of a winner.

Kobbie Mainoo is facing an uncertain future at Manchester United after manager Ruben Amorim revealed the midfielder is competing with captain Bruno Fernandes for a place in the team. England international Mainoo has yet to feature for United this season, missing both the opening-day defeat by Arsenal and Sunday's 1-1 draw at Fulham. The 20-year-old was overlooked by Amorim at Craven Cottage as United chased victory after Fulham's Emile Smith Rowe cancelled out the Rodrigo Muniz own-goal which had given the visitors the lead. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) When Amorim replaced Casemiro with new striker Benjamin Sesko, he moved Mason Mount, who started up front, back into midfield. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out Portuguese boss Amorim then replaced Mount with Manuel Ugarte before turning to defenders Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven in search of a winner. Fernandes blazed a first-half penalty over the crossbar but his place as a first-team regular remains assured, with a League Cup appearance against Grimsby on Wednesday seemingly the best Mainoo can hope for in the short term. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) "He is fighting for the position now with Bruno," said Amorim. "I changed two midfielders. I like Mason Mount there because we want to score a goal. "And then when I changed it, I felt that the team needed to return to one holding midfielder. “So he just needs to fight for the position with Bruno in training. Like it should be at Manchester United.” Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Portuguese boss Ruben Amorim then replaced Mount with Manuel Ugarte before turning to defenders Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven in search of a winner.

Ruben Amorim warns Kobbie Mainoo he must fight for his Manchester United place

Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal teenage rising star Max Dowman is set for a "massive future" following an impressive Premier League debut.Dowman came on as a substitute aged just 15 years and 234 days during the Gunners' 5-0 win over Leeds at the Emirates on Saturday (Aug 23). He also did more than take the field during his 26 minutes on the pitch, with the attacking midfielder earning a late penalty, which saw Viktor Gyokeres score from the spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;Former England captain Rooney made his Everton debut aged 16 in 2002 and was five days short of his 17th birthday when he briefly became the Premier League's youngest goalscorer by registering a stunning late winner against Arsenal.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-manchester-united-remain-winless-everton-win-at-new-stadium-1756059599331">Premier League: Manchester United remain winless; Everton win at new stadium</a>&nbsp;Speaking on his BBC podcast, the Wayne Rooney Show, the Manchester United great said of Dowman: "To play at that age in the Premier League is crazy. I know I played when I was young, but I think he's like 150 days younger than I was, or more.&nbsp;"For Max and his family and friends, I'm sure they're all living in a dream and a fairytale, and it probably hasn't hit home yet. But you can see his future is so bright; he is going to have a massive future.&nbsp;"Everyone you speak to in football, the same name keeps coming back: Max Dowman."&nbsp;Dowman's team-mate Ethan Nwaneri remains the youngest player in Premier League history after featuring in Arsenal's 3-0 victory at Brentford in September 2022, aged 15 years and 181 days.&nbsp;The now 39-year-old Rooney, speaking about the pressures that come with playing top-flight football at such an early age, added: "It's surreal. It's so strange that one minute you're in the youth team and the next you're in the first-team dressing room with some of your heroes.&nbsp;"It's something you really need to get used to quickly because it can be overwhelming.&nbsp;"Max Dowman looks like a very level-headed lad from everything I've seen, and you hope he manages to deal with it and understands what's coming his way very soon."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

Dowman also did more than take the field during his 26 minutes on the pitch, with the attacking midfielder earning a late penalty, which saw Viktor Gyokeres score from the spot. 

Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal teenage rising star Max Dowman is set for a "massive future" following an impressive Premier League debut. Dowman came on as a substitute aged just 15 years and 234 days during the Gunners' 5-0 win over Leeds at the Emirates on Saturday (Aug 23). He also did more than take the field during his 26 minutes on the pitch, with the attacking midfielder earning a late penalty, which saw Viktor Gyokeres score from the spot. Former England captain Rooney made his Everton debut aged 16 in 2002 and was five days short of his 17th birthday when he briefly became the Premier League's youngest goalscorer by registering a stunning late winner against Arsenal. Also read | Premier League: Manchester United remain winless; Everton win at new stadium Speaking on his BBC podcast, the Wayne Rooney Show, the Manchester United great said of Dowman: "To play at that age in the Premier League is crazy. I know I played when I was young, but I think he's like 150 days younger than I was, or more. "For Max and his family and friends, I'm sure they're all living in a dream and a fairytale, and it probably hasn't hit home yet. But you can see his future is so bright; he is going to have a massive future. "Everyone you speak to in football, the same name keeps coming back: Max Dowman." Dowman's team-mate Ethan Nwaneri remains the youngest player in Premier League history after featuring in Arsenal's 3-0 victory at Brentford in September 2022, aged 15 years and 181 days. The now 39-year-old Rooney, speaking about the pressures that come with playing top-flight football at such an early age, added: "It's surreal. It's so strange that one minute you're in the youth team and the next you're in the first-team dressing room with some of your heroes. "It's something you really need to get used to quickly because it can be overwhelming. "Max Dowman looks like a very level-headed lad from everything I've seen, and you hope he manages to deal with it and understands what's coming his way very soon." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Dowman also did more than take the field during his 26 minutes on the pitch, with the attacking midfielder earning a late penalty, which saw Viktor Gyokeres score from the spot.&nbsp;

Former Man Utd hero Wayne Rooney predicts ‘massive future’ for Arsenal teen Dowman

The Russian army Monday claimed to have captured another village in Ukraine's&nbsp;Dnipropetrovsk region, moving deeper into Ukrainian territory as peace efforts stall.Russian forces are slowly but steadily gaining ground in costly battles for largely devastated areas&nbsp;in eastern and central Ukraine, normally with few inhabitants or intact buildings left.Russia's defence ministry said its forces had seized the settlement of Zaporizke in the region, which Russian troops recently advanced into for the first time in the three-and-a-half-year offensive.Kyiv denies that Russian troops have gained a foothold in the&nbsp;Dnipropetrovsk region, an important industrial hub.After another push by US President Donald Trump to broker a Ukraine-Russia summit, hopes for peace dimmed when Russia last week ruled out any immediate meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.The central region of Dnipropetrovsk has previously been largely spared from fighting that has ravaged swathes of eastern and southern Ukraine, until Russia said its forces broke through in July.Dnipropetrovsk is not one of the five Ukrainian regions -- Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia and Crimea -- that Moscow has publicly claimed as Russian territory.Ukraine said Russia had launched over 100 drones Monday, killing a 37-year old civilian driver and wounding two people in the northeastern Sumy region.Moscow said Kyiv had launched about two dozen drones targeting western Russia.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Dnipropetrovsk is not one of the five Ukrainian regions -- Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia and Crimea -- that Moscow has publicly claimed as Russian territory.

The Russian army Monday claimed to have captured another village in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, moving deeper into Ukrainian territory as peace efforts stall. Russian forces are slowly but steadily gaining ground in costly battles for largely devastated areas in eastern and central Ukraine, normally with few inhabitants or intact buildings left. Russia's defence ministry said its forces had seized the settlement of Zaporizke in the region, which Russian troops recently advanced into for the first time in the three-and-a-half-year offensive. Kyiv denies that Russian troops have gained a foothold in the Dnipropetrovsk region, an important industrial hub. After another push by US President Donald Trump to broker a Ukraine-Russia summit, hopes for peace dimmed when Russia last week ruled out any immediate meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. The central region of Dnipropetrovsk has previously been largely spared from fighting that has ravaged swathes of eastern and southern Ukraine, until Russia said its forces broke through in July. Dnipropetrovsk is not one of the five Ukrainian regions -- Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia and Crimea -- that Moscow has publicly claimed as Russian territory. Ukraine said Russia had launched over 100 drones Monday, killing a 37-year old civilian driver and wounding two people in the northeastern Sumy region. Moscow said Kyiv had launched about two dozen drones targeting western Russia. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Dnipropetrovsk is not one of the five Ukrainian regions -- Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia and Crimea -- that Moscow has publicly claimed as Russian territory.

Russia says captured another village in Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine

Brooke Henderson stepped it up late to end her two-year LPGA title drought with a victory in her home open on Sunday, firing a final-round 67 to edge Minjee Lee by one stroke to win the Canadian Women's Open.&nbsp;Henderson lifted the trophy for a second time -- seven years after her 2018 triumph made her the first Canadian since 1973 to claim the title.&nbsp;A two-time major champion, she claimed her 14th LPGA title but her first since the 2023 Tournament of Champions with a 15-under par total of 269. Lee carded a three-under 68 for 270.&nbsp;"I've been waiting for that 14th win feels like forever," Henderson said. "To win it here makes it just so special.&nbsp;"I had family and friends here and I just thank God for allowing me to be back in this position and allowing me to have the courage and the strength to perform here."&nbsp;Henderson started the day tied for the lead with Lee and the two were neck-and-neck through the first nine holes.&nbsp;Both birdied the second and bogeyed the fourth, Henderson adding a birdie at the fifth and Lee a birdie the eighth before Lee dropped back with a bogey at 11.&nbsp;The Aussie -- who won her third major title at the Women's PGA Championship this year -- would add three more birdies coming in.&nbsp;But Henderson's birdies at 13, 14 and 17 -- where she drilled a 12-foot putt to match Lee's birdie and keep her nose in front -- were just enough, much to the delight of fans at Mississauga Golf and Country Club.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;"It's so special," Henderson said. "I'm surprised I'm not crying because I thought I definitely was going to during this interview.&nbsp;"The crowds were so incredible all week and I just can't thank everyone enough for coming out," she added. "They gave me so much confidence, and when I got things rolling just so much momentum."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834">Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</a>&nbsp;Japan's Mai Saigo, winner of the Chevron Championship earlier this year, birdied five of the last seven holes in a bogey-free five-under par 66 that gave her second place on 273."Five birdies and no bogeys -- it was a good day," Saigo said.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686">Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</a>&nbsp;Japan's Akie Iwai, who rolled into Canada after winning her first LPGA title in Portland and led after each of the first two rounds, bounced back from a disappointing third round to post a two-under 69 and was alone in fourth on 274. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Brooke Henderson started the day tied for the lead with Lee and the two were neck-and-neck through the first nine holes.

Brooke Henderson stepped it up late to end her two-year LPGA title drought with a victory in her home open on Sunday, firing a final-round 67 to edge Minjee Lee by one stroke to win the Canadian Women's Open. Henderson lifted the trophy for a second time -- seven years after her 2018 triumph made her the first Canadian since 1973 to claim the title. A two-time major champion, she claimed her 14th LPGA title but her first since the 2023 Tournament of Champions with a 15-under par total of 269. Lee carded a three-under 68 for 270. "I've been waiting for that 14th win feels like forever," Henderson said. "To win it here makes it just so special. "I had family and friends here and I just thank God for allowing me to be back in this position and allowing me to have the courage and the strength to perform here." Henderson started the day tied for the lead with Lee and the two were neck-and-neck through the first nine holes. Both birdied the second and bogeyed the fourth, Henderson adding a birdie at the fifth and Lee a birdie the eighth before Lee dropped back with a bogey at 11. The Aussie -- who won her third major title at the Women's PGA Championship this year -- would add three more birdies coming in. But Henderson's birdies at 13, 14 and 17 -- where she drilled a 12-foot putt to match Lee's birdie and keep her nose in front -- were just enough, much to the delight of fans at Mississauga Golf and Country Club. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) "It's so special," Henderson said. "I'm surprised I'm not crying because I thought I definitely was going to during this interview. "The crowds were so incredible all week and I just can't thank everyone enough for coming out," she added. "They gave me so much confidence, and when I got things rolling just so much momentum." ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details Japan's Mai Saigo, winner of the Chevron Championship earlier this year, birdied five of the last seven holes in a bogey-free five-under par 66 that gave her second place on 273. "Five birdies and no bogeys -- it was a good day," Saigo said. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out Japan's Akie Iwai, who rolled into Canada after winning her first LPGA title in Portland and led after each of the first two rounds, bounced back from a disappointing third round to post a two-under 69 and was alone in fourth on 274. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Brooke Henderson started the day tied for the lead with Lee and the two were neck-and-neck through the first nine holes.

Brooke Henderson ends LPGA title drought with victory in Canadian Women's Open

Manchester United remain without a Premier League win this season after being held 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, while a Jack Grealish-inspired Everton opened their new stadium with a 2-0 victory over Brighton. Ruben Amorim's United were left to rue Bruno Fernandes' wayward first-half penalty as they were pegged back at Craven Cottage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rodrigo Muniz's own-goal put United in front on the hour mark, but Emile Smith Rowe came off the bench to rescue a point for Fulham.&nbsp;Amorim is seeking an upturn on a disastrous 15th-placed finish last season, but so far his new £200 million ($270 million) forward line of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, who again started on the bench, is yet to fire. Despite an encouraging performance, United lost 1-0 to title-chasing Arsenal in their season opener last weekend and will feel another two points slipped away in west London.&nbsp;Fulham, though, felt the visitors got the better of two controversial calls.&nbsp;United's penalty was awarded after a VAR review for grappling by Calvin Bassey on Mason Mount.&nbsp;Fernandes is normally reliable from the spot, but blasted his effort high over the bar.&nbsp;When United did finally get their first goal of the season, it came via a Fulham body as Muniz deflected Leny Yoro's header into his own net. However, the home side were furious that this time VAR did not intervene for a push by Yoro on Bassey.&nbsp;Fulham still managed to rescue a point when former Arsenal midfielder Smith Rowe's run into the box was not tracked and he turned in Alex Iwobi's cross 17 minutes from time.<h2>Everton's new era</h2>&nbsp;After an emotional goodbye to Goodison Park, the club's home since 1892, Everton are hoping the move to a new 53,000 capacity stadium will rekindle their bygone glory days.&nbsp;Only four clubs have won more English top-flight titles than Everton's nine.&nbsp;However, they have not won a major trophy for 30 years and spent their final seasons at Goodison battling relegation.&nbsp;"We're trying to find a way of moving the club on. I think this is a big step forward for Everton," said manager David Moyes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grealish has so far been the marquee new addition to Moyes' squad and showed glimpses of the talent that saw Manchester City pay Aston Villa £100 million for him four years ago, providing the assist for both goals.&nbsp;Iliman Ndiaye scored the final goal at Goodison against Southampton in May and made more history with the first goal at Everton's new home. Grealish was the creator with a drilled left-foot cross that Ndiaye timed his run perfectly to meet at the back post on 23 minutes.&nbsp;Brighton should not have come away from Merseyside empty-handed but wasted a series of chances.&nbsp;Kaoru Mitoma struck the bar, and Jan Paul van Hecke's effort came back off the post, while Danny Welbeck spooned over with the goal gaping.&nbsp;James Garner doubled Everton's lead early in the second period with a blistering strike from Grealish's lay-off.&nbsp;Brighton still had the chance to set up a nervy finale, but Jordan Pickford saved Welbeck's poor penalty to round off a memorable afternoon for the Toffees.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

Amorim is seeking an upturn on a disastrous 15th-placed finish last season, but so far his new £200 million ($270 million) forward line of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, who again started on the bench, is yet to fire.

Manchester United remain without a Premier League win this season after being held 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, while a Jack Grealish-inspired Everton opened their new stadium with a 2-0 victory over Brighton. Ruben Amorim's United were left to rue Bruno Fernandes' wayward first-half penalty as they were pegged back at Craven Cottage. Rodrigo Muniz's own-goal put United in front on the hour mark, but Emile Smith Rowe came off the bench to rescue a point for Fulham. Amorim is seeking an upturn on a disastrous 15th-placed finish last season, but so far his new £200 million ($270 million) forward line of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, who again started on the bench, is yet to fire. Despite an encouraging performance, United lost 1-0 to title-chasing Arsenal in their season opener last weekend and will feel another two points slipped away in west London. Fulham, though, felt the visitors got the better of two controversial calls. United's penalty was awarded after a VAR review for grappling by Calvin Bassey on Mason Mount. Fernandes is normally reliable from the spot, but blasted his effort high over the bar. When United did finally get their first goal of the season, it came via a Fulham body as Muniz deflected Leny Yoro's header into his own net. However, the home side were furious that this time VAR did not intervene for a push by Yoro on Bassey. Fulham still managed to rescue a point when former Arsenal midfielder Smith Rowe's run into the box was not tracked and he turned in Alex Iwobi's cross 17 minutes from time. Everton's new era After an emotional goodbye to Goodison Park, the club's home since 1892, Everton are hoping the move to a new 53,000 capacity stadium will rekindle their bygone glory days. Only four clubs have won more English top-flight titles than Everton's nine. However, they have not won a major trophy for 30 years and spent their final seasons at Goodison battling relegation. "We're trying to find a way of moving the club on. I think this is a big step forward for Everton," said manager David Moyes. Grealish has so far been the marquee new addition to Moyes' squad and showed glimpses of the talent that saw Manchester City pay Aston Villa £100 million for him four years ago, providing the assist for both goals. Iliman Ndiaye scored the final goal at Goodison against Southampton in May and made more history with the first goal at Everton's new home. Grealish was the creator with a drilled left-foot cross that Ndiaye timed his run perfectly to meet at the back post on 23 minutes. Brighton should not have come away from Merseyside empty-handed but wasted a series of chances. Kaoru Mitoma struck the bar, and Jan Paul van Hecke's effort came back off the post, while Danny Welbeck spooned over with the goal gaping. James Garner doubled Everton's lead early in the second period with a blistering strike from Grealish's lay-off. Brighton still had the chance to set up a nervy finale, but Jordan Pickford saved Welbeck's poor penalty to round off a memorable afternoon for the Toffees. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Amorim is seeking an upturn on a disastrous 15th-placed finish last season, but so far his new £200 million ($270 million) forward line of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, who again started on the bench, is yet to fire.

Premier League: Manchester United remain winless; Everton win at new stadium

The US ambassador to France has written to President Emmanuel Macron to denounce his government's insufficient action against antisemitism, days after similar remarks from Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu.US envoy Charles Kushner's letter to Macron was dated August 25, which he noted was "the 81st anniversary of the Allied Liberation of Paris, which ended the deportation of Jews from French soil" under Nazi German occupation.In the letter, a copy of which has been obtained by AFP, he wrote: "I write out of deep concern over the dramatic rise of antisemitism in France and the lack of sufficient action by your government to confront it..."In France, not a day passes without Jews assaulted in the street, synagogues or schools defaced, or Jewish-owned businesses vandalized," he added.While "antisemitism has long scarred French life", the ambassador argued that hatred of Jews "has exploded since Hamas's barbaric assault on October 7, 2023," which triggered the ongoing war in Gaza.His remarks tally with those made by Netanyahu, who on Tuesday accused Macron of fomenting antisemitism, saying it had "surged" in France following the French president's announcement last month that he will recognise Palestinian statehood.Macron's Elysee office was quick to hit back at Netanyahu, calling the Israeli leader's allegation "abject" and "erroneous".But like Netanyahu, Kushner denounced Macron's criticisms of Israel over the war in Gaza and his planned recognition of a State of Palestine. Such moves, he said, "embolden extremists, fuel violence, and endanger Jewish life in France."In today's world, anti-Zionism is antisemitism -- plain and simple," the ambassador added."Surveys show most French citizens believe another Holocaust could happen in Europe. Nearly half of French youth report never having heard of the Holocaust at all."What are children being taught in French schools if such ignorance persists?"France is home to Western Europe's largest Jewish population at around half a million people, as well as a significant Muslim community sensitive to the plight of the Palestinian people in Gaza.Both communities have reported a spike in hate crimes since Israel's retaliatory offensive against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the besieged coastal strip.

US ambassador to France Charles Kushner criticised President Macron for not doing enough to combat rising antisemitism, linking it to France’s stance on Palestine and the Gaza war.

The US ambassador to France has written to President Emmanuel Macron to denounce his government's insufficient action against antisemitism, days after similar remarks from Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu. US envoy Charles Kushner's letter to Macron was dated August 25, which he noted was "the 81st anniversary of the Allied Liberation of Paris, which ended the deportation of Jews from French soil" under Nazi German occupation. In the letter, a copy of which has been obtained by AFP, he wrote: "I write out of deep concern over the dramatic rise of antisemitism in France and the lack of sufficient action by your government to confront it... "In France, not a day passes without Jews assaulted in the street, synagogues or schools defaced, or Jewish-owned businesses vandalized," he added. While "antisemitism has long scarred French life", the ambassador argued that hatred of Jews "has exploded since Hamas's barbaric assault on October 7, 2023," which triggered the ongoing war in Gaza. His remarks tally with those made by Netanyahu, who on Tuesday accused Macron of fomenting antisemitism, saying it had "surged" in France following the French president's announcement last month that he will recognise Palestinian statehood. Macron's Elysee office was quick to hit back at Netanyahu, calling the Israeli leader's allegation "abject" and "erroneous". But like Netanyahu, Kushner denounced Macron's criticisms of Israel over the war in Gaza and his planned recognition of a State of Palestine. Such moves, he said, "embolden extremists, fuel violence, and endanger Jewish life in France. "In today's world, anti-Zionism is antisemitism -- plain and simple," the ambassador added. "Surveys show most French citizens believe another Holocaust could happen in Europe. Nearly half of French youth report never having heard of the Holocaust at all. "What are children being taught in French schools if such ignorance persists?" France is home to Western Europe's largest Jewish population at around half a million people, as well as a significant Muslim community sensitive to the plight of the Palestinian people in Gaza. Both communities have reported a spike in hate crimes since Israel's retaliatory offensive against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the besieged coastal strip.

US ambassador to France Charles Kushner criticised President Macron for not doing enough to combat rising antisemitism, linking it to France’s stance on Palestine and the Gaza war.

US ambassador slams France’s ‘lack of action’ on antisemitism in letter to Macron

Russia and Ukraine each sent back more prisoners of war on Sunday in the latest in a series of exchanges that have seen hundreds of POWs released this year, the two sides said.Large-scale prisoner exchanges were the only tangible result of three rounds of talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul between May and July.They remain one of the few areas of cooperation between the two countries since Russia's offensive began in 2022."On August 24, 146 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled" by Kyiv, the Russian defence ministry said on Telegram.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-for-today-s-war-and-tomorrow-s-security-ukraine-s-new-flamingo-missile-is-the-gift-that-will-keep-on-giving-1756035953915">‘For today’s war and tomorrow’s security’: Ukraine’s new Flamingo missile is the gift that will keep on giving</a>"In exchange, 146 prisoners of war of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were transferred" to Ukraine, it added. Ukraine did not confirm any figures for the release.Russia also said that "eight citizens of the Russian Federation -- residents of the Kursk region, illegally detained" by Kyiv were also returned.Ukrainian forces launched a surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region in August last year, seizing hundreds of square kilometres of territory in a setback for the Kremlin.Russia deployed thousands of troops from its ally North Korea as part of a counterattack, but did not fully reclaim the region until April.Among the Ukrainians released on Sunday were "two Ukrainian journalists, Dmytro Khyliuk and Mark Kaliush," Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War said in a statement on Telegram."They were illegally detained by the occupiers in 2022 and 2023," the statement added.Press freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) welcomed their release, saying they had been "targeted for their journalistic work"."RSF calls for all those responsible for their abductions and the abuse they suffered in detention to be identified and brought to justice," RSF told AFP, adding: "The 26 Ukrainian media workers still held by the Kremlin must be released".Also freed was former Kherson mayor Volodymyr Mykolayenko, "who spent more than three years in captivity," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's aide, Andriy Yermak, wrote on X."In 2022, he was on the list for return, but Volodymyr voluntarily refused to be exchanged in favour of a seriously ill prisoner with whom he was sharing a cell in a Russian prison," Yermak said.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 146 prisoners each on August 24, continuing a series of POW swaps amid war. Russia also reported the return of eight civilians detained by Ukrainian forces.

Russia and Ukraine each sent back more prisoners of war on Sunday in the latest in a series of exchanges that have seen hundreds of POWs released this year, the two sides said. Large-scale prisoner exchanges were the only tangible result of three rounds of talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul between May and July. They remain one of the few areas of cooperation between the two countries since Russia's offensive began in 2022. "On August 24, 146 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled" by Kyiv, the Russian defence ministry said on Telegram. Also read: ‘For today’s war and tomorrow’s security’: Ukraine’s new Flamingo missile is the gift that will keep on giving "In exchange, 146 prisoners of war of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were transferred" to Ukraine, it added. Ukraine did not confirm any figures for the release. Russia also said that "eight citizens of the Russian Federation -- residents of the Kursk region, illegally detained" by Kyiv were also returned. Ukrainian forces launched a surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region in August last year, seizing hundreds of square kilometres of territory in a setback for the Kremlin. Russia deployed thousands of troops from its ally North Korea as part of a counterattack, but did not fully reclaim the region until April. Among the Ukrainians released on Sunday were "two Ukrainian journalists, Dmytro Khyliuk and Mark Kaliush," Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War said in a statement on Telegram. "They were illegally detained by the occupiers in 2022 and 2023," the statement added. Press freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) welcomed their release, saying they had been "targeted for their journalistic work". "RSF calls for all those responsible for their abductions and the abuse they suffered in detention to be identified and brought to justice," RSF told AFP, adding: "The 26 Ukrainian media workers still held by the Kremlin must be released". Also freed was former Kherson mayor Volodymyr Mykolayenko, "who spent more than three years in captivity," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's aide, Andriy Yermak, wrote on X. "In 2022, he was on the list for return, but Volodymyr voluntarily refused to be exchanged in favour of a seriously ill prisoner with whom he was sharing a cell in a Russian prison," Yermak said.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 146 prisoners each on August 24, continuing a series of POW swaps amid war. Russia also reported the return of eight civilians detained by Ukrainian forces.

POW swap brings rare relief in Russia-Ukraine war as journalists, mayor freed

Marc Marquez's remorseless march to a seventh world title continued on Sunday (Aug 24) as he coasted to victory in the Hungarian MotoGP. The 32-year-old Spanish Ducati rider recorded his seventh successive sprint race/MotoGP double as he beat compatriot Pedro Acosta on a KTM, with Marco Bezzecchi riding an Aprilia third. Almost as eye-catching as Marc Marquez's performance -- he is three off equalling his career best of 10 MotoGP victories in a row -- was 2024 world champion Jorge Martin's fourth place, from a lowly 17th on the grid.&nbsp;His season has been ruined by injury -- something Marquez knows all about, having had a series of injuries -- but back to full fitness, he finally found some form.&nbsp;Marquez holds a 175-point lead over his younger brother Alex Marquez, who finished 14th, with eight races remaining.&nbsp;Marquez had a terrible start in what was the first Hungarian MotoGP since 1992 and almost went to ground when he clipped Bezzecchi on the second corner. He dropped to third while his Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia, who had a disastrous qualifying session, surged from 15th to seventh. Marc at least remained in contention, but his younger brother Alex saw his already slender title hopes diminish yet further as he crashed on the first lap.&nbsp;He remounted but dropped to 19th and last -- Italian Enea Bastianini fared even worse, his race over before the end of the first lap. He slid across the track, his rivals doing brilliantly to avoid hitting him, before he rose up and shook his fists in frustration back to the pits. Marc Marquez moved into second, passing Franco Morbidelli, and was less than a second off Bezzecchi with 21 laps to go.&nbsp;Two laps later, he slipped past Bezzecchi, but the Italian quickly reclaimed the lead.&nbsp;It was a game of cat and mouse between the two for the following few laps before Marquez went past at the beginning of the 11th of the 26 laps.Pedro Acosta had crept up on the leading two and was onto Bezzecchi's shoulder at the halfway mark by which time Marquez was already a second clear of them.&nbsp;Acosta's compatriot Fermin Aldeguer tried passing Morbidelli in fourth, but his hopes were dashed as he came to grief on the first corner of the 14th lap. More in hope than anything else, he remounted but coasted round in last place.&nbsp;It was at the same point that Bagnaia's miserable campaign took another hit.&nbsp;The Italian, who has been a shadow of the rider that won two world titles (2022 and 2023) since Marquez joined the team this term, was penalised with a long lap penalty for going through a chicane.&nbsp;Acosta, meanwhile, had moved into second.&nbsp;Bagnaia might be having a tough season, but nothing compared to the man who succeeded him as Martin.&nbsp;The 27-year-old known as 'The Martinator' has missed 10 races this term because of injury but he shone on the sun-soaked circuit on his Aprilia.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Marquez holds a 175-point lead over his younger brother Alex Marquez, who finished 14th, with eight races remaining.

Marc Marquez's remorseless march to a seventh world title continued on Sunday (Aug 24) as he coasted to victory in the Hungarian MotoGP. The 32-year-old Spanish Ducati rider recorded his seventh successive sprint race/MotoGP double as he beat compatriot Pedro Acosta on a KTM, with Marco Bezzecchi riding an Aprilia third. Almost as eye-catching as Marc Marquez's performance -- he is three off equalling his career best of 10 MotoGP victories in a row -- was 2024 world champion Jorge Martin's fourth place, from a lowly 17th on the grid. His season has been ruined by injury -- something Marquez knows all about, having had a series of injuries -- but back to full fitness, he finally found some form. Marquez holds a 175-point lead over his younger brother Alex Marquez, who finished 14th, with eight races remaining. Marquez had a terrible start in what was the first Hungarian MotoGP since 1992 and almost went to ground when he clipped Bezzecchi on the second corner. He dropped to third while his Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia, who had a disastrous qualifying session, surged from 15th to seventh. Marc at least remained in contention, but his younger brother Alex saw his already slender title hopes diminish yet further as he crashed on the first lap. He remounted but dropped to 19th and last -- Italian Enea Bastianini fared even worse, his race over before the end of the first lap. He slid across the track, his rivals doing brilliantly to avoid hitting him, before he rose up and shook his fists in frustration back to the pits. Marc Marquez moved into second, passing Franco Morbidelli, and was less than a second off Bezzecchi with 21 laps to go. Two laps later, he slipped past Bezzecchi, but the Italian quickly reclaimed the lead. It was a game of cat and mouse between the two for the following few laps before Marquez went past at the beginning of the 11th of the 26 laps. Pedro Acosta had crept up on the leading two and was onto Bezzecchi's shoulder at the halfway mark by which time Marquez was already a second clear of them. Acosta's compatriot Fermin Aldeguer tried passing Morbidelli in fourth, but his hopes were dashed as he came to grief on the first corner of the 14th lap. More in hope than anything else, he remounted but coasted round in last place. It was at the same point that Bagnaia's miserable campaign took another hit. The Italian, who has been a shadow of the rider that won two world titles (2022 and 2023) since Marquez joined the team this term, was penalised with a long lap penalty for going through a chicane. Acosta, meanwhile, had moved into second. Bagnaia might be having a tough season, but nothing compared to the man who succeeded him as Martin. The 27-year-old known as 'The Martinator' has missed 10 races this term because of injury but he shone on the sun-soaked circuit on his Aprilia. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Marquez holds a 175-point lead over his younger brother Alex Marquez, who finished 14th, with eight races remaining.

MotoGP: Marc Marquez races to seventh successive win in Hungary

Fast-rising Afghanistan announced a spin-heavy squad on Sunday (Aug 24) led by Rashid Khan for the T20 tri-series and 2025 Asia Cup to be played in the United Arab Emirates. Along with Khan, Afghanistan will have Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar and Mohammad Nabi in the spin department as they play their first Twenty20 internationals this year. The tri-series, also involving Pakistan and hosts the UAE, starts in Sharjah on Friday (Aug 29), while the eight-nation Asia Cup begins on September 9.&nbsp;The 19-year-old Ghazanfar has yet to play a T20I but has made rapid strides in domestic matches in that format and one-day internationals.&nbsp;Afghanistan lost in the semi-finals at last year's men's T20I World Cup in the United States and West Indies, but have not played a single T20I since the start of 2025.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virender-sehwag-recalls-telling-rahul-dravid-tell-your-coach-greg-chappell-not-to-come-near-me-know-behind-story-1755974761267">Sehwag recalls telling Rahul Dravid, ‘Tell your coach not to come near me’ - Know behind story</a>&nbsp;Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib are the fast-bowling options.&nbsp;&nbsp;Afghanistan face Pakistan in the opening match of the tri-series on Friday.&nbsp;For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, while the defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A.&nbsp;Afghanistan face Hong Kong in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on September 9.&nbsp;Afghanistan also announced a series of three one-day internationals and three T20Is with Bangladesh after the Asia Cup, also in the UAE.&nbsp;The T20Is are on October 2, 3 and 5 in Sharjah, while the ODIs will be played from 8-14 in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;Squad: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, while the defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A.

Fast-rising Afghanistan announced a spin-heavy squad on Sunday (Aug 24) led by Rashid Khan for the T20 tri-series and 2025 Asia Cup to be played in the United Arab Emirates. Along with Khan, Afghanistan will have Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar and Mohammad Nabi in the spin department as they play their first Twenty20 internationals this year. The tri-series, also involving Pakistan and hosts the UAE, starts in Sharjah on Friday (Aug 29), while the eight-nation Asia Cup begins on September 9. The 19-year-old Ghazanfar has yet to play a T20I but has made rapid strides in domestic matches in that format and one-day internationals. Afghanistan lost in the semi-finals at last year's men's T20I World Cup in the United States and West Indies, but have not played a single T20I since the start of 2025. Also read | Sehwag recalls telling Rahul Dravid, ‘Tell your coach not to come near me’ - Know behind story Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib are the fast-bowling options. Afghanistan face Pakistan in the opening match of the tri-series on Friday. For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, while the defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A. Afghanistan face Hong Kong in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on September 9. Afghanistan also announced a series of three one-day internationals and three T20Is with Bangladesh after the Asia Cup, also in the UAE. The T20Is are on October 2, 3 and 5 in Sharjah, while the ODIs will be played from 8-14 in Abu Dhabi. Squad: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, while the defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A.

No more underdog Afghanistan pick spin-heavy squad for tri-series, Asia Cup

People in an Indonesian village watched as a tower of loudspeakers mounted on a truck rumbled through their usually serene home, blasting a thumping bass loud enough to crack windows.Loudspeaker towers are commonplace on Indonesia's main island of Java, blaring a repetitive mix of electronic tunes and traditional folk music at street parties, but they have drawn the ire of local authorities and calm-seeking neighbours.The loudspeaker stacks have proven so disruptive that officials this month have restricted their use while religious bodies have declared excessive and damaging sound from them to be "haram", or forbidden under Islamic law."The sound is booming from 1 pm to 3 am. They play loud music and drink alcohol," Ahmad Suliyat, a resident of Ngantru village in East Java province, told AFP."It's really disturbing."Indonesians in East Java have shared videos on social media of cracked walls, falling roof tiles and damaged stores caused by the noise impact known as "sound horeg", which loosely means to move or vibrate in Javanese.The online backlash forced authorities in East Java to issue an order this month&nbsp;limiting noise levels and specifying the times and locations loudspeakers can be used."It was made for health and security reasons. The noise level must be regulated so it will not disturb the public peace and order," East Java governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa told AFP.<h2>Hearing problems</h2>Ear-splitting noise has been shown to have adverse health consequences, including a higher risk of heart conditions for those exposed.And Indonesia's loudspeaker towers, popular for little more than a decade in the world's most populous Muslim nation, have had dire consequences for some who attend the deafening street gatherings.A woman died this month after allegedly suffering cardiac arrest caused by loudspeaker towers at a carnival she attended, local media reported, while there has been an increase in hearing problems among those attending the events.The East Java government has capped sound system levels at 120 decibels, while mobile units used in parades or protests are limited to 85 decibels.Mobile units are also banned from being used near schools, hospitals, ambulances and places of worship that are in session.In July, a local Islamic council issued a religious edict that said excessive sound at parties that is capable of causing damage is forbidden by religion."The use of a sound system excessively, especially during a wedding convoy, or any other events that cause noise, disturb road users, or make people neglect worshipping, is haram," read the fatwa.Locals typically rent the speaker towers for weddings, circumcisions and Independence Day events -- all celebrations that can last until dawn.Some like Daini, who goes by one name like many Indonesians, believe the loudspeakers are a local tradition that should be kept.She glanced at her cracked window, held together by duct tape, as music blared from the truck in Ngantru."The glass cracked during a sound horeg event last year. But that's OK, people here like loud events," said the 61-year-old.<h2>Lax enforcement</h2>But loudspeakers have continued blasting above the new limits, due to lax enforcement by local authorities.After the rules were issued, an AFP journalist heard loudspeaker towers blaring music at an East Javan event as authorities watched on.The World Health Organisation says sound at 85 decibels and above can cause hearing damage over time, and anything above 120 decibels can cause immediate harm.Some Indonesians posted screenshots online of apps registering loudspeaker sound levels as high as 130 decibels.Operators of loudspeaker towers argue they are responding to demand that generates revenue for local businesses."I believe most people who dislike sound horeg are not from here," David Stevan Laksamana, a 40-year-old loudspeaker rental owner in Malang, told AFP."In Malang alone, it employed tens of thousands of people. This business is helping the economy."Others who cannot stand the disruptive street parties fear reporting them, with some loudspeaker tower owners reportedly parking outside complainants' houses to blare music for hours."I never complain to the village head," said Ahmad.“I just keep quiet. I'm afraid of intimidation if I say anything.”&nbsp;

East Java has restricted Indonesia’s booming “sound horeg” loudspeaker towers after complaints of cracked walls, hearing loss, and even a death. Officials capped noise at 120 decibels, while a local Islamic council declared excessive noise haram.

People in an Indonesian village watched as a tower of loudspeakers mounted on a truck rumbled through their usually serene home, blasting a thumping bass loud enough to crack windows. Loudspeaker towers are commonplace on Indonesia's main island of Java, blaring a repetitive mix of electronic tunes and traditional folk music at street parties, but they have drawn the ire of local authorities and calm-seeking neighbours. The loudspeaker stacks have proven so disruptive that officials this month have restricted their use while religious bodies have declared excessive and damaging sound from them to be "haram", or forbidden under Islamic law. "The sound is booming from 1 pm to 3 am. They play loud music and drink alcohol," Ahmad Suliyat, a resident of Ngantru village in East Java province, told AFP. "It's really disturbing." Indonesians in East Java have shared videos on social media of cracked walls, falling roof tiles and damaged stores caused by the noise impact known as "sound horeg", which loosely means to move or vibrate in Javanese. The online backlash forced authorities in East Java to issue an order this month limiting noise levels and specifying the times and locations loudspeakers can be used. "It was made for health and security reasons. The noise level must be regulated so it will not disturb the public peace and order," East Java governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa told AFP. Hearing problems Ear-splitting noise has been shown to have adverse health consequences, including a higher risk of heart conditions for those exposed. And Indonesia's loudspeaker towers, popular for little more than a decade in the world's most populous Muslim nation, have had dire consequences for some who attend the deafening street gatherings. A woman died this month after allegedly suffering cardiac arrest caused by loudspeaker towers at a carnival she attended, local media reported, while there has been an increase in hearing problems among those attending the events. The East Java government has capped sound system levels at 120 decibels, while mobile units used in parades or protests are limited to 85 decibels. Mobile units are also banned from being used near schools, hospitals, ambulances and places of worship that are in session. In July, a local Islamic council issued a religious edict that said excessive sound at parties that is capable of causing damage is forbidden by religion. "The use of a sound system excessively, especially during a wedding convoy, or any other events that cause noise, disturb road users, or make people neglect worshipping, is haram," read the fatwa. Locals typically rent the speaker towers for weddings, circumcisions and Independence Day events -- all celebrations that can last until dawn. Some like Daini, who goes by one name like many Indonesians, believe the loudspeakers are a local tradition that should be kept. She glanced at her cracked window, held together by duct tape, as music blared from the truck in Ngantru. "The glass cracked during a sound horeg event last year. But that's OK, people here like loud events," said the 61-year-old. Lax enforcement But loudspeakers have continued blasting above the new limits, due to lax enforcement by local authorities. After the rules were issued, an AFP journalist heard loudspeaker towers blaring music at an East Javan event as authorities watched on. The World Health Organisation says sound at 85 decibels and above can cause hearing damage over time, and anything above 120 decibels can cause immediate harm. Some Indonesians posted screenshots online of apps registering loudspeaker sound levels as high as 130 decibels. Operators of loudspeaker towers argue they are responding to demand that generates revenue for local businesses. "I believe most people who dislike sound horeg are not from here," David Stevan Laksamana, a 40-year-old loudspeaker rental owner in Malang, told AFP. "In Malang alone, it employed tens of thousands of people. This business is helping the economy." Others who cannot stand the disruptive street parties fear reporting them, with some loudspeaker tower owners reportedly parking outside complainants' houses to blare music for hours. "I never complain to the village head," said Ahmad. “I just keep quiet. I'm afraid of intimidation if I say anything.”

East Java has restricted Indonesia’s booming “sound horeg” loudspeaker towers after complaints of cracked walls, hearing loss, and even a death. Officials capped noise at 120 decibels, while a local Islamic council declared excessive noise haram.

‘Haram’ noise? Indonesia bans ear-splitting loudspeaker trucks blamed for cracked homes, heart attacks

Viktor Gyokeres scored his first two Arsenal goals as the Gunners gave Leeds a harsh lesson in the step up to the Premier League with a 5-0 win at the Emirates. Victory came at a cost for Mikel Arteta as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard hobbled off injured just eight days before Arsenal's trip to Liverpool. Arsenal edged ahead of north London rivals Tottenham at the top of the table on goal difference, as the only two sides so far with a 100 percent record from their opening two games.&nbsp;Saka fired in a blistering strike from a narrow angle to double the home side's lead after Jurrien Timber opened the scoring.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bayer-leverkusen-lose-on-erik-ten-hag-bundesliga-debut-hoffenheim-1755965429274">Bayer Leverkusen lose on Erik Ten Hag’s Bundesliga debut</a>&nbsp;Gyokeres was signed from Sporting Lisbon as the solution to Arsenal's need for a killer number nine. The Swede's ability to succeed in the Premier League has been questioned despite his prolific record of 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting. Gyokeres made his mark with a fine individual run and finish before Timber bundled in his second from another Declan Rice corner.&nbsp;Gyokeres rounded off the scoring from the penalty spot with virtually the last kick of the game.&nbsp;A day of celebration for the home fans began before kick-off when new £60 million ($81 million) signing Eberechi Ezi was paraded after he turned down a move to Tottenham.&nbsp;But the sight of captain Odegaard and talisman Saka leaving the field soured a routine win.&nbsp;Arsenal had to rely on their threat from set-pieces to grind out a 1-0 win at Manchester United on the opening weekend of the season.&nbsp;Despite a dominant start to the game, that was how the the Leeds defence was prized open. Timber had scored just twice in 52 Arsenal appearances before Saturday. The Dutch international doubled that tally as he firstly got his head to Rice's inviting delivery on 34 minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Odegaard then made his departure after appearing to injure his shoulder falling heavily to the turf. Saka soon had the Emirates crowd back on their feet when he drilled Timber's pass high past Lucas Perri with his supposedly weaker right foot.&nbsp;Gyokeres had at one point been a target for Leeds during his days with Coventry in the Championship before making the move to Portugal.&nbsp;Arsenal's new £66 million signing showed the Yorkshire side what they missed as he scampered onto Riccardo Calafiori's ball over the top and cut inside before firing in at the near post.&nbsp;Saka missed nearly four months of last season with a hamstring injury.&nbsp;Worryingly for Arteta, the England international was holding the back of his left leg when he was replaced on 53 minutes.&nbsp;Arsenal added a fouth when Leeds failed to clear another Rice corner and Timber forced the ball over the line from close range.&nbsp;Arteta could then afford the luxury of handing a Premier League debut to 15-year-old Max Dowman. He became the second youngest ever player to play in the English top-flight after team-mate Ethan Nwaneri. Dowman's trickery won a penalty deep into stoppage time that Gyokeres gratefully dispatched.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Arsenal edged ahead of north London rivals Tottenham at the top of the table on goal difference, as the only two sides so far with a 100 percent record from their opening two games.

Viktor Gyokeres scored his first two Arsenal goals as the Gunners gave Leeds a harsh lesson in the step up to the Premier League with a 5-0 win at the Emirates. Victory came at a cost for Mikel Arteta as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard hobbled off injured just eight days before Arsenal's trip to Liverpool. Arsenal edged ahead of north London rivals Tottenham at the top of the table on goal difference, as the only two sides so far with a 100 percent record from their opening two games. Saka fired in a blistering strike from a narrow angle to double the home side's lead after Jurrien Timber opened the scoring. Also read | Bayer Leverkusen lose on Erik Ten Hag’s Bundesliga debut Gyokeres was signed from Sporting Lisbon as the solution to Arsenal's need for a killer number nine. The Swede's ability to succeed in the Premier League has been questioned despite his prolific record of 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting. Gyokeres made his mark with a fine individual run and finish before Timber bundled in his second from another Declan Rice corner. Gyokeres rounded off the scoring from the penalty spot with virtually the last kick of the game. A day of celebration for the home fans began before kick-off when new £60 million ($81 million) signing Eberechi Ezi was paraded after he turned down a move to Tottenham. But the sight of captain Odegaard and talisman Saka leaving the field soured a routine win. Arsenal had to rely on their threat from set-pieces to grind out a 1-0 win at Manchester United on the opening weekend of the season. Despite a dominant start to the game, that was how the the Leeds defence was prized open. Timber had scored just twice in 52 Arsenal appearances before Saturday. The Dutch international doubled that tally as he firstly got his head to Rice's inviting delivery on 34 minutes. Odegaard then made his departure after appearing to injure his shoulder falling heavily to the turf. Saka soon had the Emirates crowd back on their feet when he drilled Timber's pass high past Lucas Perri with his supposedly weaker right foot. Gyokeres had at one point been a target for Leeds during his days with Coventry in the Championship before making the move to Portugal. Arsenal's new £66 million signing showed the Yorkshire side what they missed as he scampered onto Riccardo Calafiori's ball over the top and cut inside before firing in at the near post. Saka missed nearly four months of last season with a hamstring injury. Worryingly for Arteta, the England international was holding the back of his left leg when he was replaced on 53 minutes. Arsenal added a fouth when Leeds failed to clear another Rice corner and Timber forced the ball over the line from close range. Arteta could then afford the luxury of handing a Premier League debut to 15-year-old Max Dowman. He became the second youngest ever player to play in the English top-flight after team-mate Ethan Nwaneri. Dowman's trickery won a penalty deep into stoppage time that Gyokeres gratefully dispatched. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Arsenal edged ahead of north London rivals Tottenham at the top of the table on goal difference, as the only two sides so far with a 100 percent record from their opening two games.

Viktor Gyokeres scores brace as Arsenal thrash Leeds to go on top of PL table

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