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Manchester City delivered a dominant derby performance at the Etihad, sweeping Manchester United aside 3-0 to strengthen their position at the top of the Women’s Super League. Goals from Rebecca Knaak, Bunny Shaw, and Lauren Hemp sealed a statement victory for Andrée Jeglertz’s team, who now sit four points clear. For United, the defeat capped off a draining week and marked back-to-back league losses for the first time since May 2024. Their midweek heroics against PSG appeared to take a toll, with Marc Skinner’s thin squad visibly fatigued. City, in contrast, looked fresh and ruthless. Hemp, making her first start…
Court Mandate Cited as Reason for Taking VesselIran announced that its Revolutionary Guard naval units have detained a Marshall Islands–registered tanker transporting petrochemical materials on a voyage to Singapore. Local media named the ship as the Talara and reported that the interception followed a directive issued by an Iranian judicial body authorizing authorities to assume control of the cargo. Officials asserted that the shipment contravened legal requirements but did not disclose the documentation supporting the claim. After being stopped, the vessel was escorted into Iranian waters. Maritime Data and Foreign Observers Track the IncidentShip-monitoring services recorded an abrupt shift in…
Judge Closes Years-Long Legal FightA bankruptcy judge approved a $7.4bn settlement on Friday, requiring Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family to pay for their role in the US opioid crisis. The ruling ends years of litigation aimed at holding the OxyContin-maker and its owners accountable. It also releases long-delayed funds for people struggling with addiction. Purdue filed for bankruptcy in 2019 after thousands of lawsuits accused the company of fueling the opioid epidemic. Settlement Exceeds Previous OfferThe new deal adds more than $1bn to a previous settlement rejected by the Supreme Court last year. Purdue board chairman Steve Miller said…
Celtic are accelerating negotiations with Wilfried Nancy as they move closer to appointing the Columbus Crew boss as Brendan Rodgers’ successor. The Scottish champions informed the MLS club on Friday of their intention to pursue Nancy, with compensation not expected to be an issue. The French coach is said to be keen on the move, and Celtic hope to have him in place before their trip to St Mirren next weekend, ending Martin O’Neill’s brief stint as caretaker. Nancy, who previously managed Montreal, led Columbus Crew to seventh in the MLS Eastern Conference this season before losing to FC Cincinnati…
Russia launched a massive, coordinated attack on Kyiv early Friday, killing at least four people and injuring 27, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported. Fires broke out, and multiple residential buildings suffered significant damage across various districts. Emergency crews rushed to the scenes, while rescue workers struggled to recover two bodies trapped in the rubble. Authorities continue to gather detailed information on the victims. Officials confirmed that nine people required hospitalization, including a pregnant woman, and two children, aged 7 and 10, were among the injured. Falling debris ignited fires in the Shevchenkivskyi and Holosiivskyi districts, affecting an open area near a…
New revelations regarding Swiss banking giant UBS AG suggest the institution may still hold accounts connected to Jewish families whose assets were seized during the Nazi era. Investigative reports by Eric Frey in Der Standard (link), Riva Pomerantz in Ami Magazine (link), and Peter Hell in BILD (link) have brought decades-old accounts back into public scrutiny, raising concerns for Gulf investors who entrust substantial wealth to UBS. Archival Evidence Challenges UBS Claims Dr. Gerhard Podovsovnik, Vice President of AEA Justinian Lawyers, explained in an interview with Abu Dhabi Times that newly uncovered archives at Credit Suisse, now part of UBS,…
Apology Sparks Political OutcryThe national broadcaster apologises to US President Donald Trump after Panorama producers merged sections of his 6 January 2021 speech. The edit falsely suggested Trump directly encouraged violent action. The 2024 programme will not air again. Trump’s lawyers threaten a $1bn lawsuit and demand a retraction, an apology, and compensation. The scandal leads to the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness on Sunday. The broadcaster seeks comment from the White House. Second Misleading Clip RevealedThe apology follows hours after the Daily Telegraph exposes another edited clip from a 2022 Newsnight episode. In…
Patrick Bamford has signed with Sheffield United just seven months after leading abusive chants about manager Chris Wilder during Leeds United’s promotion celebrations. The 32-year-old striker, a free agent since leaving Leeds in August, has agreed to stay with the Championship strugglers until January. Despite their past rivalry, Wilder has welcomed Bamford as he looks to strengthen an attack that has been the league’s weakest. Bamford and Wilder’s feud dates back to 2018–19, when Wilder called the striker a “muppet” after Sheffield United won promotion ahead of Leeds. However, following the viral chant in April, Bamford and then-Leeds boss Daniel…
President Donald Trump has approved a short-term spending bill that ends the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. He signed the measure just hours after the House of Representatives voted 222 to 209 on Wednesday night. The Senate had narrowly passed the same legislation two days earlier following intense debate. In the Oval Office, Trump said the government would “resume normal operations” after “people were hurt so badly” during the 43-day closure. Since October, many federal agencies had suspended operations. About 1.4 million federal employees were either on unpaid leave or working without pay. Food assistance programs froze, and nationwide…
U.S. mortgage rates saw a modest decline this week, giving a small boost to home-buying sentiment. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.29%, down slightly from the previous week. Even this minor decrease is seen as a positive signal for potential buyers. Lower borrowing costs make homeownership more accessible and may encourage those on the fence to enter the market. Experts note that rate stability combined with small declines can influence buyer confidence. First-time homebuyers and current homeowners considering refinancing may find the timing advantageous. The current rate trend also helps maintain demand in local housing markets. In areas with strong…
