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The Green Party of England and Wales adopted a binding motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, triggering international condemnation, potential venue bans, and internal governance debates.
Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0 at the Amex, with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres. The result hands Arsenal their first league defeat of the season and briefly lifts Brighton to the Premier League summit, while Manchester City can move three points clear if they beat Sunderland later this weekend.
Brighton staged a dramatic 3-2 comeback to eliminate Manchester United from the Carabao Cup after United led 2-0 through Shea Lacey and Mason Mount; Pascal Groß and Maxim De Cuyper completed the turnaround. Lacey was United’s standout, while Benjamin Sesko, JJ Gabriel and Karl Darlow endured tough nights in defeat.
Manchester United surrendered a 2-0 lead and were knocked out of the Carabao Cup 3-2 by Brighton at Old Trafford, the club’s first home defeat after leading by two in 50 years. Carrick says he isn’t under pressure despite a poor run, but the display highlighted defensive and selection issues as academy product Shea Lacey scored on his first senior start and United prepare for a must-win trip to Fulham before the international break.
Brighton’s Royal Pavilion is an 18th‑century palace built for British royals enamored with South Asian design, showcasing Mughal arches and onion domes as a cultural exchange that mirrored Britain’s imperial ties to India. Queen Victoria stayed there in the 1830s–40s; during WWI it served as a military hospital with kitchens mindful of caste and Muslim soldiers praying toward Mecca on the east lawn. Today, after restoration of its gardens and other changes, the pavilion operates as a museum open to the public, reflecting a long, shared history of architectural influence between Britain and India.
Chelsea dominated Brighton with Lavia opening the scoring early, Joao Pedro sealing the third, and Cole Palmer adding a late strike, while Emiliano Martinez and a raft of teammates earned top marks for a composed, attacking display as several players shone in the ratings.
Kylie Minogue joined Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds in Brighton to perform their 1995 duet 'Where the Wild Roses Grow' for the first time on stage together since 2019, following a surprise rooftop set earlier that day; the collaboration, from the Murder Ballads era, remains a landmark moment in Australian music history.
Kylie Minogue joined Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds in Brighton to perform their Murder Ballads duet 'Where the Wild Roses Grow'—the first live version since 2019. They also played a surprise rooftop set at Resident Music, with the Bad Seeds' 2026 European tour continuing through August; Minogue has teased a 2027 tour to celebrate her 40-year career.
Diana Warren, 55, from Essex, collapsed during a leisurely bike ride and was found to have an atrial septal defect—a hole in her heart—that had gone undiagnosed for over five decades. After unsuccessful keyhole attempts, she underwent open-heart surgery in April 2024 with a pacemaker. Now recovered, she plans to cycle 54 miles from London to Brighton to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation.
An oral history of Brighton's early-2000s indie surge, where a DIY network of venues, promoters, and close-knit bands—Electrelane, Bat for Lashes, the Pipettes, Sea Power, and peers—fostered a vibrant, boundary-pushing scene that thrived on cross-pollination and sea air, eventually dispersed by rising rents but leaving a lasting legacy on later acts such as the Kooks and Gazelle Twin.
Brighton beat Liverpool 2-1, extending the champions’ troubling run to 10 league losses this season amid injuries and a tight schedule after a Champions League match, prompting questions about Liverpool’s squad depth and their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.
Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0 at the Amex, with Bukayo Saka’s deflected volley proving decisive and marking his 300th Arsenal appearance. The Gunners’ defense was the story, led by Gabriel and Piero Hincapie, both rated 9, as Brighton were repelled and Arsenal kept a clean sheet to stretch their Premier League lead to seven points over Manchester City.
Arsenal ground out a 1-0 win at Brighton thanks to Bukayo Saka’s early goal and a fearless defensive display led by Gabriel, with Kai Havertz making a difference off the bench as they withstood Brighton’s pressure and late stoppage time. The result leaves Arsenal seven points clear of Manchester City with a game in hand, a pivotal if ugly night in the title race.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described the Brighton victory as huge, praised the supporters’ energy and the team’s battling performance, addressed outside commentary, and celebrated Bukayo Saka’s 300th appearance amid a congested schedule and high-intensityFixtures.
Brighton stunned Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford in the FA Cup third round, with Welbeck delivering a key assist for Gruda’s opener and then scoring Brighton’s second; Sesko pulled one back late to threaten a United comeback, but Shea Lacey was sent off four minutes after, ending United’s cup hopes as interim boss Darren Fletcher rotated his lineup.