In the hope of defending their Premier League crown this year, Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis have been added to the ranks during the summer, while Ezri Konsa is expected to be presented to supporters before kick-off after finalising his £51million transfer from Aston Villa, though Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal’s are not done in the market amid links with a new winger. The Spaniard has a virtually fully fit squad to choose from, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber the only key absentees.

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Published: 17:32 BST, 21 August 2026 | Updated: 17:47 BST, 21 August 2026

BOSTON (AP) — The defense rested its case Friday in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after eliciting more testimony about her mental state before she strangled her three young children.

Prosecutors then began calling rebuttal witnesses before attorneys make their closing arguments in the trial, which is likely entering its final days.

Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the deaths of Callan, Dawson and Cora Clancy, who ranged from 8 months to 5 years old. They were found in the basement of the family’s home in coastal Duxbury, Massachusetts. Clancy jumped from a second-story window after strangling the children and remains paralyzed from the waist down.

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Clancy’s lawyer, Kevin Reddington, hasn’t disputed that she killed the children but says she should not be held criminally responsible because she had postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness linked to the stress, sleep deprivation and hormonal changes that follow childbirth. Prosecutors argue that Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, planned the killings.

Reddington sought to bolster that defense by having the jury hear from more of Clancy’s family members, who detailed her worsening mental health before the January 2023 killings. He also called a psychologist who met with Clancy after the killings.

Clancy’s mother, Paula Musgrove, described her daughter as a dedicated and loving mom whose mental health began declining in October 2022.

In a text message displayed to the jury, Clancy wrote: “Mom, will you please come up and stay with me for a bit? I’m really sick. Something is wrong.”

Musgrove also recalled a more alarming disclosure in December. Musgrove, Clancy and Clancy’s then-husband, Patrick Clancy, were in the couple’s kitchen when Clancy said she had to tell them something.

“She told us she had thoughts of harming the children,” Musgrove said.

Clancy’s former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, testified that Lindsay Clancy begged for help in the months leading up to the killings. The jury was shown texts between the two in which Lindsay Clancy spoke about fears that she had developed a dependence on benzodiazepines, but couldn’t sleep without taking them.

Prosecutors argue that Clancy contrived to get her husband out of the house the day of the killings. They have attempted to show that while she was getting treatment for anxiety, insomnia and depression, she wasn’t suffering from psychosis.

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were the image of romantic bliss when they were spotted emerging from a London dinner date this week.

Their relationship went public in April when they were glimpsed passionately kissing at the afterparty for Justin Bieber‘s Coachella performance after being set up by Kendall’s younger sister Kylie Jenner.

In the intervening months, their globetrotting dalliance whisked them off to Hawaii and Japan, with the pair going viral in TikTok for holding hands in Tokyo.

Kendall, 30, was once again seen clasping her boyfriend’s hand as she and Elordi, 29, emerged from the restaurant China Tang at the Dorchester this week.

The supermodel and reality TV star highlighted her willowy supermodel frame in a sleeveless pale blue pencil skirt cut just above the knee.

Sharpening her screen siren features with makeup including a slick of nude lipstick, she let her dark hair cascade freely over her shoulders. 

Kendall, 30, was once again seen clasping her boyfriend’s hand as she and Elordi, 29, emerged from the restaurant China Tang at the Dorchester this Thursday

The supermodel and reality TV star highlighted her willowy supermodel frame in a sleeveless pale blue pencil skirt cut just above the knee

She accessorized with a black snake-embossed leather clutch that matched her stilettos and the rims of the gleaming sunglasses she wore.

Elordi, meanwhile, was as dapper as ever in a pinstriped suit and black tie, mirroring his girlfriend by popping on a set of orange-tinted shades.

The Wuthering Heights heartthrob kept his girlfriend’s hand clasped in his as they made their way down Park Lane upon exiting the Dorchester. 

Kendall and Elordi traveled to London for the premiere of his new film The Dog Stars, a post-apocalyptic Ridley Scott picture also starring Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley and Guy Pearce.

Their trip included a glamorous dinner at Cipriani with Elordi’s father John on Wednesday, followed by the red carpet event for the movie on Thursday. 

Elordi was claimed to have booked the £60,000-a-night penthouse sweet at Claridge’s for himself and his girlfriend in a bid to impress her. 

‘Jacob’s a proper romantic and he wanted Kendall to have that amazing view over London where you can see the stars,’ an insider told The Sun. ‘It costs £60,000 a night to stay there. But upgrading was worth the money.’

The Daily Mail contacted a representative for Elordi for comment. 

Sources had reported in April that they were ‘making out and all over each other’ while attending Bieber’s afterparty for his Coachella comeback, via Deuxmoi.

Sharpening her screen siren features with makeup including a slick of nude lipstick, she let her dark hair cascade freely over her shoulders

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She accessorized with a black snake-embossed leather clutch that matched her stilettos and the rims of the gleaming sunglasses she wore

Elordi, meanwhile, was as dapper as ever in a pinstriped suit and black tie, mirroring his girlfriend by popping on a set of orange-tinted shades

The Wuthering Heights heartthrob kept his girlfriend’s hand clasped in his as they made their way down Park Lane upon exiting the Dorchester

An insider then exclusively informed the Daily Mail they had been dating ‘as far back as early February’ thanks to a spot of matchmaking from Kylie.

At that stage, Kylie’s boyfriend Timothee Chalamet was waging a best actor Oscar campaign for his turn as an underground ping pong champion in Marty Supreme.

Meanwhile, Elordi was nominated for a string of supporting actor awards for his role as the monster in Guillermo Del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein. 

‘Kylie was around Jacob a lot during Timothee’s award season marathon because Jacob was nominated for Frankenstein and Timothee was nominated for Marty Supreme,’ the source explained to the Daily Mail.

‘Kylie is the alpha sister and pushed Kenny to start a romance with Jacob because she wanted to set up double dates with Timothee,’ shared the insider. 

‘Kenny’s house is where all the parties happen, a lot of action there, so the four of them got close there,’ the source expanded, divulging that ‘Kenny found out she just clicked with Jacob… there was chemistry.’

Kendall and Elordi were seen in rapt conversation at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March, leading to a burst of romance rumors from fans.

By May, they were seen drinking rosé together on a beach in Hawaii and enjoying a double date in Los Angeles with Kylie and Chalamet.

Sources had reported in April that they were ‘making out and all over each other’ while attending Bieber’s afterparty for his Coachella comeback, via Deuxmoi

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Sources had reported in April that they were ‘making out and all over each other’ while attending Bieber’s afterparty for his Coachella comeback, via Deuxmoi

An insider then exclusively informed the Daily Mail they had been dating ‘as far back as early February’ thanks to a spot of matchmaking from Kylie

‘Kylie is the alpha sister and pushed Kenny to start a romance with Jacob because she wanted to set up double dates with Timothee,’ shared the insider

Elordi’s dating history has included Lori Loughlin’s daughter Olivia Jade – who rose to infamy in the college admissions scandal – as well as Cindy Crawford’s daughter Kaia Gerber and his The Kissing Booth co-star Joey King.

Jade and Elordi conducted an on-off relationship from late 2021 onwards, reportedly briefly reuniting last September only to split again a few weeks later.

‘It’s fully over. They are not getting back together,’ a source told People that October, breaking the news of their alleged latest breakup.

Jade’s parents, Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, who both went to prison for the college admissions scandal, were revealed that same month to have separated.

As a result, the source said that Jade was ‘fine about the Jacob split’ and was ‘more upset about what’s going on with her father.’

In 2019 and 2020 Elordi was linked to Euphoria’s leading lady Zendaya, although he maintained in public that she was a platonic friend. 

Meanwhile, Kendall dated Bad Bunny for about a year before splitting up in late 2023, only to rekindle their romance briefly in 2024 and then go their separate ways again. 

She previously developed a reputation for dating a string of NBA heartthrobs including Blake Griffin, Devin Booker and Ben Simmons.

Liverpool are having second thoughts on Ibrahim Mbaye amid slow progress on talks over signing Bradley Barcola, and have seen a shock bid for Yakuba Minteh rejected. Tottenham have agreed an £85m deal for Savinho, and Omar Marmoush will be next as Man City turn to Adam Wharton, Allan and Manu Kone. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

Shania Care-Slede, from Hyde, appeared via video link at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court this afternoon (August 21).

She was arrested in July and eventually charged with arson, arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered and dangerous driving following a moorland fire at Dovestone Reservoir.

Before her pleas were heard by the court, prosecutor Iain Simkin KC asked for the arson and dangerous driving charges to be separated, to which Judge Tina Landale agreed.

Care-Slede, who was represented by David James, pleaded not guilty to both arson and aggravated arson.

She went on to plead guilty to the dangerous driving charge.

A provisional trial date has been set for May 17 for the counts of arson and sentencing for the dangerous driving has been set for September 29.

Care-Slede was previously granted bail following a hearing at Minshull Street Crown Court on July 20.

The fire broke out at the Saddleworth reservoir on Saturday, July 11, and firefighters worked for weeks to contain the blaze and make the area safe.

Police have previously said it is continuing their enquiries into the Dovestone fire and have asked the public to stop sharing posts and speculation online about the incident.

The former Wales captain is taking on a new role at a critical time

Former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has joined the Ospreys’ board of directors with immediate effect.

The former lock, who made over 250 appearances and won three Celtic League and Pro 12 titles with the Ospreys during his playing career, has made his return at a crucial time for the region as it fights for its continued existence, having been pitted against the Scarlets in a direct battle for survival under Welsh Rugby Union plans to cut the number of professional teams from four to three.

Jones, who was born and raised in Swansea, has been appointed to strengthen the board with the wealth of experience he gained during his playing career, as well as in his life outside of rugby. Further details of his responsibilities are set to be confirmed in due course.

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The Ospreys announced on Friday afternoon that the 40-year-old will join the board immediately and will no longer provide punditry or analysis on matches involving the region, having also moved into media work after hanging up his boots.

“Ospreys Rugby Limited today announced the appointment of Alun Wyn Jones to its Board of Directors, with immediate effect,” a club statement read. “The appointment reflects a deliberate step by the Board to strengthen its capability at a critical time for the region, as the Ospreys continue to develop both on and off the field and navigate the wider challenges facing professional rugby in Wales.

“Jones joins the Board as a director with defined responsibilities, bringing experience from across rugby, his post-playing career experience and the public sector, alongside a strong understanding of Swansea, the Ospreys and the region.”

As his appointment was confirmed, five-time Six Nations winner Jones said: “For me, this is about bringing together my experience from rugby, business and life after playing, to help drive long-term growth and stability for the organisation.

“What I’ve built up on and off the field speaks directly to this role and to where the region wants to go. There’s a real opportunity here, not just for the Ospreys, but for the wider development of Swansea.

“I know the game, I know the city and I know the region. I played for Swansea RFC and came through the Ospreys and national academy. I understand both the history here and the greater potential that exists.

“I have remained in contact with some staff and members of the Board. I have an understanding of the challenges facing rugby in Wales and the Ospreys,” he continued. “Equally, I can see the plans around the region, the development of St Helen’s and the energy within the supporter base.

“Ospreys and the supporters returning to St Helen’s, the growth of the region and the positive impact on the wider community, these are all connected to our results on the field.

“I am looking forward to working with familiar faces and helping to navigate the current landscape of professional rugby.”

Every day on Criminal Record we will be bringing you a round-up of the biggest crime stories of the day.

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Here’s what has been making the news across the country on Friday.

Lyons gang order brutal attacks on senior Daniel hood

The Lyons crime clan have ordered brutal machete attacks on rival members of the Daniel family.

Senior members of the Lyons gang are understood to have instructed Ross McGill’s Tamo Junto (TMJ) to launch the revenge attacks after the slaying of Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan in the Costa Del Sol last year.

The first attack took place on the city’s Curzon Street during the early hours of Friday morning before the hoods are believed to have travelled to Honeywell Drive in Stepps. The individuals targeted are understood to be Ronnie Daniel, 41, and Robert Daniel, 51.

Sources told the Record the TMJ footsoldiers ripped into the first property in Glasgow’s Maryhill before trashing the home in their pursuit for Ronnie.

The TMJ gang then travelled to Stepps in an attempt to target Robert but he managed to flee the scene. It comes just weeks after Police Scotland claimed the gang war had come to an end.

READ MORE: Lyons gang order brutal attacks on senior Daniel hoods as war re-ignites

Banned driver who stole Maserati and killed great-grandfather jailed

A disqualified driver who caused the death of a great-grandfather by crashing into the garden where he was working and hitting him with a stolen Maserati has been jailed for more than 13 years.

John Bell, 74, suffered “non-survivable injuries” when he was struck by the car and pinned against the wall of a house in Broughty Ferry near Dundee on April 13 this year.

Fraser Garden, 55, admitted causing Mr Bell’s death by dangerous driving at a hearing at the High Court in Edinburgh last month.

He also admitted theft of a motor vehicle, driving without insurance, driving while disqualified, and failing to provide a blood sample for drug testing.

Garden was jailed for 13 years and six months when he returned to the court for sentencing on Friday.

READ MORE: Banned driver who stole Maserati and killed great-grandfather is jailed

Rangers thugs handed football ban after Old Firm disorder

Two Rangers thugs have been banned from every football stadium in the UK for their part in the shameful disorder which marred the Scottish Cup Old Firm clash at Ibrox.

Mackenzie Graham and John Smith were separately caught on camera during the chaotic scenes which erupted after Celtic knocked Rangers out of the competition on penalties in March.

Graham, 21, from Glasgow, was filmed jumping over a fence and leading a group of supporters onto the pitch, repeatedly encouraging others to join him.

Smith, 19, from Peterhead, was captured throwing a bottle into the Celtic support before he was apprehended by police officers in the stands.

The disorder came as both sets of supporters stormed onto the pitch at the end of the quarter-final, with police, stewards and players assaulted and flares thrown.

READ MORE: Rangers thugs handed football ban over Scottish Cup Old Firm disorder

Mum beaten black and blue after gang storm home in middle of night

A mum was beaten black and blue in her own home and left with a bleed on her brain after a row over a dog fight.

Annette Robertson, 49, was asleep in her bed when she was woken by a knock at the door at around 3am on Monday, August 3.

She told how she was battered by a vicious gang who stormed her property and attacked her and her 19-year-old daughter Remy, who had just returned from work at a nursing home.

The thugs and the mum had an earlier run-in after their dog bit her elderly Lhasa Apso.

She claims that they burst through the door of her house in Kilmarnock before repeatedly stamping on her head and kicking her before breaking a broomstick in two to strike her with blows across her body.

Recalling her ordeal, Annette told the Record: “I thought I was going to die.”

READ MORE: Mum beaten black and blue after gang storm home in middle of night

Dad used bow and arrow to shoot squirrel in front of kid

A dad used a bow and arrow to shoot a squirrel in his garden in front of a child on Christmas Day. The small creature was “pinned against a wall” but somehow survived, a court heard on Thursday, August 20.

Matthew Cumming was charged after a shocked neighbour reported him to an animal welfare charity. Cumming, 36, was fined £185 when he admitted an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act.

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Airdrie Sheriff Court heard the incident happened at his home in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, on December 25 last year.

Sheriff James Spy fined Cumming £175 then asked: “Is there a victim surcharge for squirrels?”

READ MORE: Dad used bow and arrow to shoot squirrel in front of child on Christmas Day

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Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban for the role he played in on-field clashes after his side were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.

Fifa’s disciplinary committee has also handed his team-mate Nahuel Molina a seven-match suspension.

Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches with 50% capacity, though one match of that sanction is suspended.

The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has been fined $321,000 (£235,000) for breaches of the Fifa disciplinary code relating to using a sports event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature, team misconduct, and discriminatory chants and gestures by its supporters.

Fifa have ordered that $100,000 (£73,000) of the fine must be invested in a plan to combat discrimination – and $100,000 (£73,000) of the fine is suspended, with a probationary period to apply.

After defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, several Argentina players held up a banner claiming Argentine sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory.

Last month, Fifa appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to assess what happened after the final whistle at the New York New Jersey Stadium, when multiple Argentina players and backroom staff were involved in altercations with Spain players.

As well as their suspensions, Paredes and Molina will both pay fines of $90,000 (£66,000).

Spain midfielder Gavi will serve a one-match suspension and pay a fine of $30,000 (£22,000) for his part in the post-match confrontations, as has Argentina’s Thiago Almada.

Roberto Ayala, a member of Argentina’s coaching staff, has been given a three-match suspension and a fine of $30,000.

The match suspensions will only be enforced in international fixtures.