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  • Man City: Can Pep Guardiola and his side bounce back from last season?

    Man City: Can Pep Guardiola and his side bounce back from last season?

    Last season will have been a shock to Guardiola, finishing outside of the top two for only the second time in 15 seasons as manager at City, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

    Starting a 10th season with City, the 54-year-old is currently the Premier League’s longest-serving boss and has said he will take a break from management once he leaves.

    Like the great Sir Alex Ferguson did over at neighbours Manchester United, Guardiola will need to show he still has the desire to re-energise himself and his team in an attempt to overthrow Arne Slot’s Liverpool and return to the summit again.

    Not only has the playing squad been refreshed, but the coaching staff too. Jurgen Klopp’s former Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders has joined in a similar role, and set-piece coach James French has also arrived from the Reds, while Kolo Toure was promoted from the youth set-up.

    But former City and Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has cast doubt over whether Guardiola has the ability to go again, telling BBC Radio 5 Live: “When a season starts, you’ve got to light a fire in a team, with the fans, and make people believe. And I’m not sure he’s got that fire any more.

    “I’m not sure they’re going to win another big title under Guardiola. I’d be surprised, to be honest.”

    Spanish football expert Guillem Balague added: “The fire that we see now – what we see in his eyes, in the jokes with his players and how he returned refreshed from the summer – can that continue until the end of the season?

    “He has a two-year contract until 2027 and 100% by the end of the two years he will not continue with club football. But nobody can say that may not happen earlier, that this could be his last season.

    “Is he excited because it is his last season or is it because he really feels he has a team in his hands which he can mould and create a new Manchester City, a third version?

    “If he sees himself having the ability to continue then we will see a second year but we will not see a third. We are seeing the end of Pep Guardiola as a manager.”

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  • Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro to debut an aluminium frame, replacing titanium

    Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro to debut an aluminium frame, replacing titanium

    If you’re eyeing your next smartphone upgrade, the iPhone 17 Pro might surprise you. A recent leak provided an early glimpse of Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 17 Pro, indicating a significant shift in design and materials. While it remains unconfirmed whether the component shown is an actual frame or a prototype mould, the design aligns with prior industry reports suggesting Apple’s transition to an all-aluminium body for its Pro series.

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    In July 2025, Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models were set to return to an aluminium chassis, moving away from the titanium frames of the iPhone 16 Pro series. This strategic shift was grounded in sustainability, with aluminium production generating roughly 67 per cent less carbon emissions than titanium, as highlighted by GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, aligning with Apple’s goal of achieving complete product carbon neutrality by 2030. 

    Beyond environmental benefits, aluminium will offer superior thermal conductivity, which is critical for managing heat-intensive tasks like gaming and content creation. The lighter material, which also reduces the device’s weight by 10–15 grams, also enabled integration of larger batteries and enhanced camera systems without compromising portability. 

    The move signalled the company’s pivot toward eco-conscious design, potentially influencing global mobile supply chains like the manufacturers, suppliers and production models toward the materials that balanced performance, cost and environmental stewardship.

    According to details from a leak initially shared by leaker Majin Bu, the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to feature a rear glass cutout solely surrounding the Apple logo to support wireless charging. The remainder of the chassis will reportedly be constructed from aluminium, replacing the titanium material introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro.

    Dummy models and CAD renders of the iPhone 17 Pro reveal an outlined section on the rear, extending from the camera module to the base of the chassis. This design detail aligns with reports of a hybrid construction featuring a half-aluminium, half-glass configuration.

    The iPhone 17 Pro will mark the first Pro-level model to feature an aluminium frame since Apple differentiated its lineup into Pro and non-Pro variants. Aluminium is approximately 40 per cent lighter than titanium, enhancing device handling and offering superior heat dissipation, potentially aiding in maintaining optimal operating temperatures for the A19 Pro chip.

    Also read: iPhone 17 Pro Max reduces 67% carbon footprint by switching back to aluminium

    Note: To feature your brand and share insights, contribute an article or interview in our forthcoming e-magazine “Sustainability & Recycling: Aluminium’s Dual Commitment“


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  • Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II gets sleeker with Urban Automotive’s carbon fibre makeover

    Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II gets sleeker with Urban Automotive’s carbon fibre makeover

    Rolls-Royce makes extensive use of aluminium in its vehicle architecture, taking advantage of its lightweight nature and exceptional acoustic properties.

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    The aluminium structure reduces the car’s overall weight, enhancing handling, fuel efficiency, and performance, while its higher acoustic impedance compared to steel helps minimize external noise, preserving the serene, quiet ride that defines the brand.

    The aluminium space-frame architecture, known as the “Architecture of Luxury,” is highly flexible and scalable, accommodating different models from the Phantom to the Cullinan SUV. Engineers optimise the material’s acoustic and structural properties using extrusions and complex internal designs, avoiding flat surfaces that can create resonances.

    Also read: World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to 2032

    Large cast aluminium joints and double-skinned floor and bulkhead sections provide additional sound insulation and structural rigidity. Structurally, aluminium enables a stiffer, yet lighter vehicle frame than previous steel-based designs, improving torsional rigidity, crash safety, and supporting various drivetrain layouts and powertrain technologies.

    Aluminium also allows intricate shapes and components to be cast or extruded, ensuring Rolls-Royce’s high standards of craftsmanship and bespoke detailing.

    Rolls-Royce Cullinan Gets Carbon Fibre Makeover

    The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II has received a modified makeover from UK-based luxury tuner Urban Automotive, which specializes in high-end vehicle modifications. The Urban Cullinan features Widetrack wheel arch extensions finished in carbon fibre, 26-inch forged polished alloy wheels, a carbon fibre bonnet, restyled front and rear bumpers, aluminium exhaust tips, and upper and mid-level rear spoilers also finished in carbon fibre.

    Under the bonnet, the car retains the standard 6.75-litre V12 petrol engine, producing 563bhp and 850Nm of torque, enabling 0-60 mph in five seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. There are no disclosed changes to the interior trim or upholstery, though images show a two-tone black and turquoise leather combination across the seats, door cards, dashboard, and steering wheel.

    The standard Cullinan already features wood veneer, leather, and chrome trim, with extensive customer personalisation options available.

    Urban Automotive has not revealed pricing for the Series II conversion, though it is expected to cost a premium above the standard Cullinan’s £250,000 price tag.

    Also read: BMW, Ford, Tesla, and Audi are reshaping car design with aluminium at the forefront


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  • Coolie holds its fort strong on day 2, earns over Rs 53 crore across India

    Coolie holds its fort strong on day 2, earns over Rs 53 crore across India

    Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie continues to hold its ground strongly at the box office on its second day of release. After a rousing reception with Rs 65 crore on its opening day, the action thriller earned Rs 53.5 crore on its second day, a slight dip compared to Thursday’s numbers. Yet, the film registered an impressive 96.50 per cent occupancy in Chennai and over 80 per cent across several cities in Tamil Nadu.

    On Friday, Sun Pictures announced that Coolie had minted over Rs 151 crore worldwide, emerging as the first Tamil film ever to make the record. The numbers also came from overseas collections where it earned more than $8.75 million. Here too, Coolie broke records to become the first Tamil film to achieve this massive feat.

    Coolie tops the list of top day 1 grossers in the Tamil film industry, surpassing Vijay’s Leo which earned over Rs 140 crore.

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  • Reddit says this is the best laptop — here’s what I think as a laptop reviewer

    Reddit says this is the best laptop — here’s what I think as a laptop reviewer

    I recently wrote an article about the gaming laptops Reddit recommends, and found the experience enlightening as a laptop reviewer of 5+ years. To that end, I’ve now searched Reddit for the best laptops its users recommend for everyday work. As with their recommendations for the best gaming laptops, Redditors are very knowledgeable on this subject and generally deliver solid advice.

    I mostly referenced this post since it was the first Reddit link that popped up on Google when I searched for “best laptop.” That said, I also checked out a couple of similar posts to get a general idea of what Redditors think. The community has an affinity for Lenovo laptops, particularly ThinkBooks and ThinkPads. The MacBook Air also gets a lot of love, which doesn’t surprise me since it’s one of the best MacBooks.

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  • Air Canada suspends all operations as flight attendants go on strike

    Air Canada suspends all operations as flight attendants go on strike

    TORONTO — Air Canada suspended all operations as more than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants went on strike early Saturday after a deadline to reach a deal passed, leaving travelers around the world stranded and scrambling during the peak summer travel season.

    Canadian Union of Public Employees spokesman Hugh Pouliot confirmed the strike has started after no deal was reached, and the airline said shortly after that it would halt operations.

    A bitter contract fight between Canada’s largest airline and the union representing 10,000 of its flight attendants escalated Friday as the union turned down the airline’s request to enter into government-directed arbitration, which would eliminate its right to strike and allow a third-party mediator to decide the terms of a new contract.

    Flight attendants walk off the job

    Flight attendants walked off the job around 1 a.m. ET on Saturday. Around the same time, Air Canada said it would begin locking flight attendants out of airports.

    Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu met with both the airline and union on Friday night and urged them to work harder to them to reach a deal “once and for all.”

    “It is unacceptable that such little progress has been made. Canadians are counting on both parties to put forward their best efforts,” Hajdu said in a statement posted on social media.

    Pouliot, the spokesman for the union, earlier said the union had a meeting with Hajdu and representatives from Air Canada earlier Friday evening.

    “CUPE has engaged with the mediator to relay our willingness to continue bargaining — despite the fact that Air Canada has not countered our last two offers since Tuesday,” he said in a email. “We’re here to bargain a deal, not to go on strike.”

    Travelers are in limbo

    A complete shutdown will impact about 130,000 people a day, and some 25,000 Canadians a day may be stranded abroad. Air Canada operates around 700 flights per day.

    Montreal resident Alex Laroche, 21, and his girlfriend had been saving since Christmas for their European vacation. Now their $8,000 trip with nonrefundable lodging is on the line as they wait to hear from Air Canada about the fate of their Saturday night flight to Nice, France.

    How long the airline’s planes will be grounded remains to be seen, but Air Canada Chief Operating Officer Mark Nasr has said it could take up to a week to fully restart operations once a tentative deal is reached.

    Passengers whose travel is impacted will be eligible to request a full refund on the airline’s website or mobile app, according to Air Canada.

    The airline said it would also offer alternative travel options through other Canadian and foreign airlines when possible. But it warned that it could not guarantee immediate rebooking because flights on other airlines are already full “due to the summer travel peak.”

    Laroche said he considered booking new flights with a different carrier, but he said most of them are nearly full and cost more than double the $3,000 they paid for their original tickets.

    “At this point, it’s just a waiting game,” he said.

    Laroche said he was initially upset over the union’s decision to go on strike, but that he had a change of heart after reading about the key issues at the center of the contract negotiations, including the issue of wages.

    “Their wage is barely livable,” Laroche said.

    Sides say they’re far apart on pay

    Air Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees have been in contract talks for about eight months, but they have yet to reach a tentative deal.

    Both sides say they remain far apart on the issue of pay and the unpaid work flight attendants do when planes aren’t in the air.

    The airline’s latest offer included a 38% increase in total compensation, including benefits and pensions over four years, that it said “would have made our flight attendants the best compensated in Canada.”

    But the union pushed back, saying the proposed 8% raise in the first year didn’t go far enough because of inflation.

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  • You Can Own a Honda CD70 on 0% Markup Starting Under Rs. 8,000/Month

    You Can Own a Honda CD70 on 0% Markup Starting Under Rs. 8,000/Month

    Bank Alfalah, in partnership with Atlas Honda, has announced an installment scheme for the Honda CD70 and Honda CD70 Dream motorcycles. The program allows customers to pay in installments over a period ranging from three to 36 months.

    The plan offers 0% markup for tenures of three and six months. For longer payment periods of 12, 18, 24, and 36 months, a 2.5% markup will be applied.

    Pricing and Installment Amounts

    The price of the Honda CD70 is set at Rs. 159,900, while the Honda CD70 Dream is priced at Rs. 170,900. The monthly installment amounts vary depending on the payment period selected.

    Here is the breakdown:

    Model Price (PKR) 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months 18 Months 24 Months 36 Months
    Honda CD70 159,900 53,300 26,650 20,465 14,125 12,010 7,595
    Honda CD70 Dream 170,900 56,967 28,483 22,322 15,576 12,837 8,118

     

    Processing Fees and Eligibility

    A processing fee is applicable based on the tenure: 5% for three months, 8% for six months, and 2.5% for all other durations. The offer is valid for a limited period and is subject to stock availability. The scheme is available to Bank Alfalah credit card holders only.

    Bookings can be made by contacting Bank Alfalah at 021-111-225-111. Customers are advised to confirm availability before applying.


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  • Gold prices end week 1.8% lower on global markets

    Gold prices end week 1.8% lower on global markets

    A person holds gold jewelry at a shop in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran


    Global gold prices headed for a weekly loss after hot inflation data trimmed rate-cut bets, while the market focus shifted to talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

    Spot gold was little changed at $3,336.66 per ounce Friday and was down 1.8% for the week.

    U.S. gold futures settled almost flat at $3,382.6.

    Vietnam’s Saigon Jewelry Company (SJC) gold bar price was unchanged Saturday at VND124.5 million per tael. Gold ring was steady at VND119.1 million per tael. A tael equals 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces.

    Gold in Vietnam has surged 48% since the beginning of the year.

    The U.S. dollar eased, making dollar-denominated commodities more affordable for holders of other currencies.

    Data on Thursday showed U.S. producer prices increased by the most in three years in July. Traders see a 89.1% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September, down from about 95% before the data was released.

    Non-yielding gold prices fell following the data release, with spot gold closing 0.6% lower.

    “Although gold prices stabilized on Friday, more pain could be around the corner depending on how the summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska plays out,” said Lukman Otunuga, senior research analyst at FXTM.

    Trump headed to Alaska for what he called a “high-stakes” summit on Friday with Putin to discuss a ceasefire deal for Ukraine.



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  • Association between dietary intake, anthropometric indices, and diabetes-related foot ulcers in Type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study | BMC Nutrition

    Association between dietary intake, anthropometric indices, and diabetes-related foot ulcers in Type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study | BMC Nutrition

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