I Miss My Long Hair': Haaland Opens Up On New Look, But Reveals Positive

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland admitted he misses his long hair but said he felt it was time for a change after showing off a new short haircut this season. Haaland spoke about his new look after scoring the winning goal in City's 1-0 Premier League victory over Coventry City, a win that helped his side maintain their unbeaten streak in the ongoing season. The Norway international has been sporting a much shorter hairstyle since the start of the season. Asked about the change, Haaland said he was enjoying the new look, though he missed his trademark long hair.

“It's much easier. I think it was time for a change. I like it. Of course, I miss my long hair, but it was time for a change and, so far, I've enjoyed it. It will grow back and be long again, hopefully,” Haaland told ESPN Brazil as quoted by Goal.com.

The striker also looked back on Norway's memorable World Cup victory over Brazil, in which he scored twice. Haaland said the win was especially meaningful for Norway because of the history between the two teams.

“It was a special game for Norway, because the last time we played in the World Cup we also played against Brazil, and Norway is the only team Brazil has never beaten. So it was special,” he said.

“Of course it was a special game. We won; it was amazing. It was the best match we've played in our history because of the way we controlled the game. It's special to play against a great nation, the country of football, where everyone is passionate about the sport. It was special; it's a great memory, and, once again, sorry. Sorry for the defeat, but that's football,” he added.

Haaland then turned his attention to Manchester City's revamped squad and backed the club's new signings to settle quickly.

City have brought in several players over the summer as they look to build a strong squad for the new season. Haaland believes players such as Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson already understand the demands of top-level football.

“Time will tell. We have a lot of new players who know the level. Enzo Fernandez knows what it takes to win titles, was already playing in the Premier League, and slotted straight into the team,” he said.

“The same with Elliot Anderson. He played in the Premier League for a long time and has played for the England national team, so he knows what it's like to play for a big club,” Haaland added.

City will now face a busy period, with European action, followed by a Manchester derby and a Carabao Cup fixture against Norwich City.

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Duleep Trophy Final: Ishan Kishan Slams Superb 100, Misery For Tilak And Co.

Duleep Trophy Final Highlights, East Zone vs South Zone: East Zone captain Ishan Kishan led the way with a fabulous hundred against Tilak Varma-led South Zone on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final, as they ended on 385/4 in 79 overs at Stumps. Ishan Kishan (111*) and Kumar Kushagra (63*) remained unbeaten at the end. Earlier in the day, Earlier in the day, 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi slammed a quickfire 44. His opening partner Abhimanyu Easwaran made 72, and No. 3 batter Shikhar Mohan scored 85. For South Zone, experienced left-arm seamer Chama Milind picked up two wickets, but pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj went wicketless. (Scorecard) (Catch Ball By Ball Updates Here)

Here are the Highlights from East Zone vs South Zone Duleep Trophy 2026 Final Day 1:

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Toxic BO Day 11: Yash Starrer Witnesses A Slowdown In Its Second Week At Theatres

Toxic continues its second-week run at the box office, with its latest numbers reflecting a slowdown in daily earnings.

Toxic Day 11 Box Office Collection

On Day 11, Toxic collected Rs 1.06 crore net in India from 1,409 shows. Its India net total has reached Rs 242.11 crore, while the India gross stands at Rs 289.00 crore.

According to Sacnilk data, the film recorded 24.1% occupancy on Day 11, compared to 22.5% on Day 10. The final Day 11 collection is yet to be reported.

The Kannada version earned Rs 0.62 crore from 495 shows at 26% occupancy, while Hindi collected Rs 0.44 crore from 914 shows at 23% occupancy, the report stated.

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Toxic Week 1 Box Office Collection

Based on Sacnilk data, Toxic had a strong opening, earning Rs 101.10 crore net on Day 1 from 24,579 shows at 56.1% occupancy. It then collected Rs 37.65 crore on Day 2, Rs 27.20 crore on Day 3, Rs 25.15 crore on Day 4 and Rs 23.00 crore on Day 5. The film added Rs 7.65 crore on Day 6 and Rs 7.85 crore on Day 7. The film's Week 1 India net collection stood at Rs 239.30 crore.

In its second week, Toxic earned Rs 5.45 crore on Day 8 and Rs 4.25 crore on Day 9. The film then collected Rs 1.75 crore on Day 10, followed by Rs 1.06 crore on Day 11 so far.

About The Film

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is an action thriller set in post-independence Goa. The story follows a gangster and explores themes of crime, violence, loyalty, morality and redemption.

Yash stars in the lead role alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. The cast also features Akshay Oberoi and Sudev Nair.

The film was released in Kannada, English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam on Aug. 26, 2026.

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White House Reviews Candidates To Potentially Replace Steve Feinberg

Senior officials at the White House have been quietly vetting potential replacements for Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg. 

Reuters reported that the vetting effort dates back to at least June, with two of its sources saying White House officials had sounded out senior Senators on whether prospective nominees could win confirmation.

One source indicated the exercise was still active as recently as late August, though the outlet could not pin down exactly when the search began or who was being considered.

The administration, meanwhile, insists no such process exists and that Feinberg remains firmly in his post.

Both the White House and the Pentagon rejected the report outright. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly dismissed the sourcing behind the story, while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Feinberg had his complete backing and was "doing a tremendous job."

The Pentagon separately denied that any replacement search was under way and declined to make Feinberg available to comment directly.

Should Feinberg eventually depart, it would represent the most senior casualty yet in a Pentagon that has already churned through several top officials under Hegseth.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll stepped down this week after a prolonged rift with the defence secretary, following earlier exits by Navy Secretary John Phelan and multiple senior Army figures.

Much of the internal friction traces back to the private-equity billionaire's struggle to deliver on a pledge to speed up US munitions output, a goal complicated, analysts say, by a defence-industrial base that cannot expand output fast enough and by Congress's sluggish pace in approving funding.

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The Washington Post reported this month that Hegseth privately blamed Feinberg during a meeting with Trump at Camp David for allowing stocks of long-range missiles and air-defence interceptors to fall. The White House has rejected that account.

Feinberg has also faced questions on Capitol Hill. Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns over whether his former firm, Cerberus Capital Management, could benefit from Pentagon contracts linked to the Golden Dome missile-defence programme.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Feinberg had fully left Cerberus and no longer handled any dealings between the firm and the department.

The scrutiny comes as Trump has become increasingly frustrated with the six-month-old war with Iran and the lack of a breakthrough, even as he has publicly played down concerns about depleted US munitions.

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