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  • Arsenal transfers: Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard joins club

    Arsenal transfers: Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard joins club

    Jul 10, 2025, 07:00 AM ET

    Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard has completed a transfer to Arsenal, the north London club announced on Thursday.

    The midfielder spent six years at Brentford and played a key role in establishing the west London side in the Premier League following their promotion in 2021.

    The Denmark international started 34 times for Brentford last season and has made 196 appearances for the club in his time there.

    “We’re delighted to welcome Christian to Arsenal. He is an international player with a wealth of experience of the Premier League. He has proven leadership skills and a strong character which will be invaluable to our squad,” Mikel Arteta said in a statement.

    “He is a strong midfielder with excellent tactical awareness and versatility. He also has physical presence and intelligence which will give us added depth and balance.

    “Christian will bring a lot to the group both on and off the pitch, and we’re excited to start working with him in this next chapter of his career.”

    Arsenal have confirmed that Nørgaard will wear the No. 16 jersey.

    He is Arsenal’s third signing of the summer following the arrivals of Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martín Zubimendi.

    The club are close to agreeing a deal with Sporting CP for Viktor Gyökeres and remain in talks over the signings of Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke.

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  • Christian Norgaard signs for Arsenal | News

    Christian Norgaard signs for Arsenal | News

    We’re delighted to announce that Denmark international Christian Norgaard has joined the club.

    The 31-year-old midfielder arrives from Brentford, where he made 196 appearances in all competitions, including 122 in the Premier League, scoring 13 goals and assisting 18 times.

    Christian started his career with Lyngby in his homeland, progressing through their youth academy and making his first-team debut aged 17. He then had a brief spell in Germany with Hamburg as an 18-year-old, before returning to Denmark in August 2013 to join Superliga club Brondby.

    During his time there, Christian became an influential player, showcasing his natural leadership. He was voted as Player of the Year in 2017 and also helped the team lift the Danish Cup in 2017/18. During five years with Brondby, he made 147 appearances in all competitions, scoring 12 goals with nine assists.

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    Christian moved to Italy in July 2018, signing for Serie A side Fiorentina, where he spent a season before joining Brentford in May 2019.

    During his six seasons with the Bees, Christian consistently showcased his strength and qualities from midfield, playing an integral role through one of the most successful periods in Brentford’s history, including promotion to the Premier League after a 74-year absence from the top flight. Christian became captain ahead of the 2023/24 campaign and finished last season with his highest goalscoring tally in a single season, with six goals from defensive midfield.

    Having represented Denmark at youth level, Christian made his senior debut in a 0-0 draw against England in September 2020 and has now gone on to make 35 appearances for his country.

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    Norgaard on making a dream come true

     
    Sporting Director, Andrea Berta, said: “We’re very pleased to welcome Christian Norgaard to the club. He has been a consistent high performer in the Premier League and brings many qualities to our club. 

    “He is a leader, and a player with high tactical intelligence and versatility who will have a very positive impact to the squad.  We welcome Christian to Arsenal.”

    Manager Mikel Arteta added: “We’re delighted to welcome Christian to Arsenal.  He is an international player with a wealth of experience of the Premier League. He has proven leadership skills and a strong character which will be invaluable to our squad. 

    “He is a strong midfielder with excellent tactical awareness and versatility. He also has physical presence and intelligence which will give us added depth and balance. Christian will bring a lot to the group both on and off the pitch, and we’re excited to start working with him in this next chapter of his career. We welcome Christian and his family to Arsenal.”

    Christian will wear the number 16 shirt and will immediately join up with his new teammates for pre-season.

    Everyone at Arsenal welcomes Christian to the club.

    The transfer is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.

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  • Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber attacks

    Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber attacks

    Joe Tidy

    Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service

    Getty Images / PA The M&S and Co-op logosGetty Images / PA

    Four people have been arrested by police investigating the cyber-attacks that have caused havoc at M&S and the Co-op.

    The National Crime Agency says a 20 year old woman was arrested in Staffordshire, and three males – aged between 17 and 19 – were detained in London and the West Midlands.

    They were apprehended on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences, blackmail, money laundering and participating in the activities of an organised crime group.

    All four were arrested at their homes in the early hours on Thursday. Electronic devices were also seized by the police.

    Paul Foster, head of the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit, said the arrests were a “significant step” in its investigation.

    “But our work continues, alongside partners in the UK and overseas, to ensure those responsible are identified and brought to justice,” he added.

    The hacks – which began in mid April – have caused huge disruption for the two retailers.

    Some Co-op shelves were left bare for weeks, while M&S expects its operations to be affected until late July, with some IT systems not fully operational until October or November.

    The chairman of M&S told MPs this week that it felt like the hack was an attempt to destroy the business. The retailer has estimated it will cost it £300m in lost profits.

    Harrods was also targeted in an attack that had less impact on its operations.

    A wave of attacks

    M&S was the first to be breached. A huge amount of private data belonging to customers and staff was stolen.

    The criminals also deployed malicious software called ransomware scrambling the company’s IT networks making them unusable unless a ransom was paid.

    The BBC revealed that the hackers had sent an offensive email to the M&S boss demanding payment.

    A few days after M&S was breached the Co-op was also targeted by the criminals who broke in and stole the private data of millions of its and staff.

    The Co-op was forced to admit that the data breach had happened after hackers contacted the BBC with proof that the firm was downplaying the cyber attack.

    The BBC later discovered from the criminals that the company disconnected the internet from IT networks in the nick of time to stop the hackers from deploying ransomware and so causing even more disruption.

    Shortly after Co-op announced it had been attacked, luxury retailer Harrods said it too had been targeted and had been forced to disconnect IT systems from the internet to keep the criminals out.

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  • Breaking news: Nørgaard makes Arsenal switch | Brentford FC

    Breaking news: Nørgaard makes Arsenal switch | Brentford FC

    Christian Nørgaard has joined fellow Premier League side Arsenal on a permanent deal.

    The 31-year-old midfielder departs Brentford following six seasons in west London, the last two of them as captain.

    Having signed for the Bees from Serie A side Fiorentina in May 2019, the Denmark international went on to play a pivotal role in the club’s success.

    Nørgaard made 196 appearances in all competitions, scoring 13 goals, six of which came during the 2024/25 campaign.

    “On behalf of everyone at Brentford, I’d like to thank Christian for everything he’s done for the club over the last six years,” said director of football Phil Giles.

    “He has been a key player for us, played a big part in helping us retain our Premier League status for the last four years, and has been a fantastic captain over the last couple of seasons.

    “He has really earned the opportunity at one of England’s biggest clubs through his performances and his personality. We wish him well and he will always be welcomed back at Brentford in future.”

    Nørgaard made his Brentford debut in a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw against Hull City at Griffin Park and featured prominently as the Bees made it to the play-off final at Wembley Stadium that term.

    The Dane was awarded a new four-year deal in September 2020, shortly before he made his senior international debut.

    Despite being sidelined for a long spell by an ankle injury, Nørgaard went on to be a key part of the team that secured promotion via the play-offs.

    He featured for Denmark in the Covid-delayed Euro 2020 that summer and made 35 appearances in Brentford’s inaugural Premier League campaign, scoring a header in a memorable 2-0 opening night victory over Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium.

    In December 2021, he signed a further contract extension until the summer of 2025 and regularly wore the armband during the following campaign in previous skipper Pontus Jansson’s absence, leading the club to its highest-ever Premier League finish of ninth in 2022/23.

    When Jansson returned to Malmö that summer, Nørgaard became club captain on a permanent basis.

    The midfielder made 35 appearances across all competitions last term as Brentford secured another top-half finish in the Premier League.

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  • Diagonal Therapeutics Announces Publication of Data Characterizing the Healthcare System Cost and Impact of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) in the American Journal of Hematology

    Diagonal Therapeutics Announces Publication of Data Characterizing the Healthcare System Cost and Impact of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) in the American Journal of Hematology

    DIAGONAL THERAPEUTICS, INC

    WATERTOWN, Mass., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diagonal Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on correcting dysregulated signaling with clustering antibodies that address the underlying cause of intractable genetic diseases, today announced the publication of study results detailing new health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) that characterizes the significant healthcare utilization and costs associated with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) in the American Journal of Hematology.

    “This study provides the first detailed analysis of the healthcare resource demands and costs associated with HHT, highlighting the substantial economic impact this disease places on patients and the health system,” said Hanny Al-Samkari, M.D., the Peggy S. Blitz Endowed Chair in Hematology/Oncology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and lead author of the study. “The findings underscore the urgent need for treatments that can effectively address the underlying cause of HHT and reduce the complications related to chronic bleeding and anemia, which are major cost drivers requiring hematologic support, hospital admissions, and emergency care.”

    HHT is the second most common inherited bleeding disorder globally, affecting approximately 1 in 4,000 to 5,000 people and an estimated 80,000 in the U.S. The disorder leads to recurrent severe epistaxis (nosebleeds), chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in organs such as the lungs, liver, and brain. These AVMs can cause serious or fatal bleeding events and comorbidities, including chronic and recurrent iron deficiency anemia—which occurs in nearly 60% of HHT patients. Chronic anemia is well known to increase risk for hospitalizations, heart failure, and death. Currently, there are no FDA- or EMA-approved therapeutics for HHT worldwide, and treatments are largely limited to off-label use of costly immunomodulatory and antiangiogenic drugs.

    The study leveraged Komodo Health’s Healthcare Map® claims database* to analyze real-world healthcare costs for HHT patients in 2022 and 2023. Key findings from the publication include:

    • Per patient per year (PPPY) costs for people living with HHT are comparable to or surpass those of other rare and resource-intensive diseases.

    • Bleeding and its consequences were identified as the primary drivers of healthcare costs.

      • Mean PPPY costs for all HHT patients were >$19,000 across 2022 and 2023, about 20% higher than those for sickle cell disease.

      • For HHT patients with anemia, the mean PPPY costs were approximately $27,000, comparable to those associated with muscular dystrophy.

      • Patients with HHT receiving hematologic support (iron infusions and/or red blood cell transfusions) had mean PPPY costs of approximately $40,000, comparable to those associated with cystic fibrosis.

      • HHT patients with anemia, while accounting for nearly 60% of the HHT patient population, were responsible for approximately 80% of the direct medical costs.

    • Notably, the prevalence of liver transplantation among HHT patients, arising from complications of liver AVMs, was 40 times greater than in the general U.S. population.

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  • A quick guide to Formula E’s Berlin Rookie Test

    A quick guide to Formula E’s Berlin Rookie Test

    Set for Monday 14 July, after the Berlin double-header, a field full of the best young drivers around – champions and race winners from Formula 2, Formula 3, sportscars and beyond have been announced for the test. Here’s all you need to know. 

    What classifies as a rookie?

    To be able to take part in the official tests, drivers must own an International Grade B licence. They also can’t have taken part in a Formula E race weekend, so there is no chance you’ll be able to qualify for the rookie test if you’ve already got race experience from a previous E-Prix, for example. 

    Drivers must also have at least 20 licence points from various FIA championships in the last three years or have previously held an F1 Super Licence.

    They will also need to complete a specific training session on electrical safety, understand the features of the fully-electric Formula E car, and know the technical and sporting regulations for the championship. 

    From the various test days given to teams over the season, a maximum of two of the six official days can be reserved for rookie drivers. They can only participate in up to two official test days.

    Where is the test?

    The private test will occur on 14 July, the Monday after the 2025 Hankook Berlin E-Prix double-header. Hosted at the iconic Flughafen Tempelhof, one of the most recognisable locations the all-electric championship visits each year, the circuit and its track conditions are very unique. 

    Tackling the concrete slabs initially designed for planes and not electric racing cars means that the Hankook tyres will be pushed to their limits on the abrasive surface.

    As well as that challenge, these rookies might have to balance the unpredictable spring weather conditions and wrap their heads around the unique challenges of energy management at pace, as they aim to impress.

    This will be the third time the test has been held in Berlin, with the prior three rookie tests completed in Marrakesh, Morocco. 

    Why do drivers take part?

    For those curious about electric racing and competing in the world’s leading electric racing championship, the rookie test is a fantastic opportunity to try it out first-hand.

    With the grid always being packed to the brim with such a high standard of talent, finding a seat can be a challenge – so much so, journalists and drivers alike have called the Formula E field the best in motorsport.

    However, you’re more likely to get the attention of the big bosses if you impress in the test.

    Who is confirmed for the 2025 Berlin Rookie Test?

    Here is the full confirmed list of drivers for the Berlin Rookie Test: 

    Team

    Driver 

    Driver

    Andretti

    Jak Crawford 

    Frederik Vesti 

    CUPRA KIRO 

    Callum Voisin

    Bianca Bustamante

    DS PENSKE

    Nikita Bedrin

    Danil Kvyat

    Envision Racing

    Johnathan Hoggard 

    Zak O’Sullivan

    Jaguar TCS Racing

    Jamie Chadwick

    Leonardo Fornaroli

    Lola Yamaha ABT

    Alessandro Giusti

    Hugh Barter

    Mahindra Racing

    Dino Beganovic

    Kush Maini

    Maserati MSG Racing

    Théo Pourchaire

    Arthur Leclerc 

    NEOM McLaren

    Ella Lloyd

    Alex Dunne

    Nissan

    Abbi Pulling 

    Gabriele Minì

    TAG Heuer Porsche

    Ayhancan Güven 

    Elia Weiss

     

    The Rookie Tests have been a proven pathway to Formula E too, with the likes of current championship contender Taylor Barnard (NEOM McLaren), multi-race winner Nick Cassidy (Jaguar TCS Racing), Jake Hughes (Maserati MSG Racing) Max Guenther (DS PENSKE) and former champ Nyck de Vries (Mahindra Racing) all graduating from rookie tests into full-time seats. 

    SCHEDULE: Where, when and how to watch or stream the 2025 Berlin E-Prix Rounds 13 & 14

    Berlin maintains its accolade of being the only city to be present on the calendar since the very first season. This time racing is set to run Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July, as the first of two European double headers to close out Season 11.

    Make sure you’ve secured your tickets for this unmissable weekend!

    Find out more

    CALENDAR: Sync the dates and don’t miss a lap of Season 11

    WATCH: Find out where to watch every Formula E race via stream or on TV in your country

    TICKETS: Secure your grandstand seats and buy Formula E race tickets

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    PREDICTOR: Get involved, predict race results and win exclusive prizes

    HOSPITALITY: Experience Formula E and world class motorsport as a VIP

    FOLLOW: Download the Formula E App on iOS or Android

     

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  • Researchers Say New Method Can Protect Quantum Spins From Noise

    Researchers Say New Method Can Protect Quantum Spins From Noise

    Insider Brief

    • Physicists from Hebrew University and Cornell University have developed a laser-based method to protect atomic spins from environmental noise, significantly improving their stability and enabling more precise quantum sensing technologies.
    • The technique uses a single, tuned laser to synchronize the spin precession of cesium atoms, achieving a ninefold improvement in spin coherence even under frequent atomic collisions and without the need for extreme cooling.
    • This advancement could enhance the performance of quantum sensors, magnetometers, and navigation systems, offering a practical approach for real-world deployment of spin-based quantum devices.

    PRESS RELEASE — A team of physicists from the Hebrew University’s Department of Applied Physics and Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, in collaboration with the School of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University, has unveiled a powerful new method to shield atomic spins from environmental “noise”—a major step toward improving the precision and durability of technologies like quantum sensors and navigation systems.

    The study, “Optical Protection of Alkali-Metal Atoms from Spin Relaxation,” by Avraham Berrebi, Mark Dikopoltsev, Prof. Ori Katz (Hebrew University), and Prof. Or Katz (Cornell University), has been published in Physical Review Letters and can potentially revolutionize fields that depend on magnetic sensing and atomic coherence.

    Why This Matters

    Atoms with unpaired electrons—such as those in cesium vapor—have a property of “spin”, strongly interact with magnetic fields and therefore be used for ultra-sensitive measurements of magnetic fields, gravity, and even brain activity. But these spins are notoriously fragile. Even the tiniest disturbance from surrounding atoms or container walls can cause them to lose their orientation, a process known as spin relaxation. Until now, protecting these spins from such interference has required complicated setups or worked only under very specific conditions.

    The new method changes that.

    Laser Light as a Shield

    The researchers developed a technique that uses a single, precisely tuned laser beam to synchronize the precession of atomic spins in magnetic field—even as the atoms constantly collide with one another and their surroundings.

    Imagine a scenario where hundreds of tiny spinning tops are confined within a box. Typically, the interactions between these tops can disrupt their spin configurations, causing the entire system to fall out of sync. This effect become much more dominate at high magnetic fields, as the tops process and change their orientation much more rapidly. However, a specific method utilizes light to maintain synchronization within the system, by addressing the differences in the various spin configuration, the light effectively keeps all the tops spinning in harmony, preventing disorder and enabling cooperative behaviour among the spinning entities even at high magnetic fields. This approach highlights the fascinating interplay between light and atomic spin dynamics.

    The researchers achieved a ninefold improvement in how long cesium atoms maintained their spin orientation. Remarkably, this protection works even when the atoms are bouncing off special anti-relaxation-coated cell walls and experiencing frequent internal collisions.

    Real-World Potential

    This technique could significantly enhance devices that rely on atomic spins, including:

    • Quantum sensors and magnetometers used in medical imaging, archaeology, and space exploration
    • Precision navigation systems that don’t rely on GPS
    • Quantum information platforms where spin stability is key to storing and processing information

    Because the method works in “warm” environments and doesn’t require extreme cooling or complicated field tuning, it could be more practical for real-world applications than existing approaches.

    A New Frontier in Atomic Physics

    “This approach opens a new chapter in protecting quantum systems from noise,” said the researchers. “By harnessing the natural motion of atoms and using light as a stabilizer, we can now preserve coherence across a broader range of conditions than ever before.”

    The research builds on decades of work in atomic physics, but this simple, elegant solution—using light to coordinate atoms—is a leap forward. It may pave the way for more robust, accurate, and accessible quantum technologies in the near future.

    The research paper titled “Optical Protection of Alkali-Metal Atoms from Spin Relaxation” is now published in Physical Review Letters and can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1103/fncz-b3yy

    Researchers:

    Avraham Berrebi1, Mark Dikopoltsev1,2, Ori Katz1, and Or Katz3

     Institutions:

    1. Department of Applied Physics, The Faculty of Science, The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    2. Refael Ltd.
    3. School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Cornell University

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  • Olly Murs to perform at Chelmsford’s Radio 2 in the Park

    Olly Murs to perform at Chelmsford’s Radio 2 in the Park

    Aimee Dexter

    BBC News, Essex

    BBC Olly Murs is standing on the left wearing a white T-shirt and red jacket with stripes down the arms. He has short brown hair and is smiling at the camera. On the right is Scott Mills on the right wearing a black and white zigzag T-shirt and short brown hair, and is smiling towards the camera. In the back is a sign that says BBC Radio 2. BBC

    The Essex-born singer will perform at Radio 2 in the Park in September

    Singer Olly Murs has been announced as one of the artists who will perform at a BBC music festival.

    Radio 2 in the Park will take place in Hylands Park, in Chelmsford, from 5 to 7 September.

    The Essex-born singer has been announced as performing on the Sunday.

    He said: “It is going to be really special to be back in Chelmsford again. It is going to be a really great weekend.”

    BBC Radio 2 in the Park will come to Chelmsford after being held in Preston and Leicester in 2024 and 2023 respectively.

    The event kicks off with a DJ party on the Friday night before a weekend of live performances.

    Bryan Adams and Def Leppard were announced as the headline acts in June.

    “These kind of shows – I love it, I really do as you do not get to do this often,” said Murs.

    “I am on the same stage as Def Leppard, which is really cool.

    “This is going to be one to remember definitely.”

    Stuart Woodward/BBC Hylands House in Hylands Park, Chelmsford. It is a large white coloured building with four white pillars in the centre in front of the main doors. There are trees either side of the building. In the foreground is grass and yellow flowers, with blue skies and white clouds above.Stuart Woodward/BBC

    Radio 2 in the Park is being held in Chelmsford’s Hylands Park

    Murs performed at Chelmsford City Racecourse on Sunday as part of Chelmsford City Live.

    He said he was set to release a new single this month, with an album due later in the year.

    He said: “I have got so many memories of growing up in Chelmsford.

    “I am very honoured to be a part of it.”

    Other artists in this year’s lineup include Jessie J, Anastacia, Stereophonics and Suede.

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  • Bushra Bibi’s interim bail extended in 31 cases till Aug 12

    Bushra Bibi’s interim bail extended in 31 cases till Aug 12

    An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has extended the interim bail of Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, in 31 cases until August 12.

    The cases pertain to protests held on November 24 and 26 and were heard by Judge Amjad Ali Shah.

    Bushra Bibi was represented by Advocate Muhammad Faisal Malik, while Prosecutor Zaheer Shah appeared on behalf of the state.

    Advocate Malik argued that despite court orders, Bushra Bibi had not been included in the investigation, even though Imran Khan remains in custody.

    He added that the investigating officer failed to comply with directives to involve her in the probe, while she continues to be held in Adiala Jail.

    After hearing both sides, the court extended her interim bail in all the cases.


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  • PM directs for comprehensive plan to elevate PNSC to int’l standards – Ptv.com.pk

    1. PM directs for comprehensive plan to elevate PNSC to int’l standards  Ptv.com.pk
    2. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on PNSC  Associated Press of Pakistan
    3. PM orders reform plan to make PNSC globally competitive  Business Recorder
    4. PM Shehbaz calls for transforming PNSC to meet int’l standards  SUCH TV
    5. PM Wants to Transform PNSC Into International-Standard Shipping Company  ProPakistani

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