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Barcelona have identified Harry Kane as their top target to replace Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires next June. The La Liga champions view the 32-year-old England captain as the ideal successor to the 37-year-old Pole and are reportedly ready to activate a £57 million release clause in Kane’s Bayern Munich contract next summer. Since joining Bayern from Tottenham in 2023 for £100 million, Kane has been a prolific success, scoring 108 goals in 113 appearances and helping reclaim the Bundesliga title, ending his long trophy drought. Although Kane has said he is open to staying in Munich until 2027, a…
The Audit Office of Cyprus exposed critical failures in water management as climate change worsens shortages. Officials must act quickly to protect the nation’s reserves. The Water Development Department (DWD) plays a key role in supervising supply and ensuring long-term sustainability. Failures in Monitoring and Metering Auditors discovered gaps in metering, billing, and record-keeping. Inspectors found two major intake points, supplying 64% of Nicosia’s water, lacked regular checks. The DWD could not access Limassol meters or Larnaca’s telemetry system, creating uncertainty about billed quantities. Officials observed unexplained meter discrepancies but did not investigate. The Water Billing System contained weak access…
US President Donald Trump says he has a “duty” to sue a British broadcaster for editing part of his 6 January 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary. Speaking to Fox News, he claimed the edit “butchered” his words and “misled” viewers. This marks his first public comment since his lawyers warned of a $1 billion lawsuit unless the organisation retracts the programme, apologises, and pays damages. Trump says speech was distorted In an interview on The Ingraham Angle, Trump said he intends to pursue legal action. “Well, I guess I have to,” he said. “They deceived the public, and they…
Northeastern University in Boston held its 2025 Veterans Day ceremony, celebrating student veterans and the programs that support them. The event highlighted the university’s commitment to recognizing the service and contributions of military students. Student veterans were the focus of the ceremony, sharing their experiences and achievements. The event showcased the ways Northeastern provides academic, social, and career support to those who have served. The university emphasized resources such as counseling services, veteran-focused student organizations, and career programs designed to help veterans transition successfully into university life. These initiatives aim to ensure that student veterans feel welcomed and supported on…
The Premier League has approved requests from Arsenal and Crystal Palace to move their league fixtures ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash on Tuesday, 23 December. Originally set for Sunday, 21 December, Arsenal’s trip to Everton and Palace’s visit to Leeds will now be played at 8pm on Saturday, 20 December. Palace, who face KuPS in the Conference League on Thursday, 18 December, sought to reduce fixture congestion before meeting Arsenal at the Emirates. In a statement, the Premier League said the decision was made with player welfare in mind, citing the growing strain from expanded European schedules. The…
The United States Senate has approved a critical funding bill that could bring the longest government shutdown in history to an end within days. The measure passed late on Monday with a 60-40 vote, supported by nearly all Republicans and eight Democrats. The deal funds federal operations through the end of January. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives, which must approve it before President Donald Trump can sign it into law. Trump said earlier on Monday that he was ready to support the measure. The agreement followed intense weekend negotiations aimed at reopening federal agencies and returning…
Billions Flow Into European StartupsJapanese investors are ramping up their presence in Europe’s startup ecosystem, channeling roughly €33 billion into the region since 2019. The figures, detailed in a new study by Dealroom and NordicNinja, highlight a major redirection of capital toward Europe’s expanding technology markets. Faced with limited growth prospects at home, Japanese funds are increasingly looking abroad for exposure to high-impact innovations in emerging industries. Deep Tech and AI Draw Heightened InterestEurope’s most advanced sectors—ranging from quantum technologies to artificial intelligence—are capturing a growing share of Japanese investment. Robotics, clean energy, and other deep-tech fields have become particular…
A car exploded near New Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday, killing at least eight people and injuring several others. The blast sparked a fire that destroyed nearby parked vehicles and forced police to cordon off the area. Firefighters Respond Rapidly City fire services dispatched multiple engines to the Red Fort metro station gate immediately after reports of the explosion. Fire crews contained flames that spread across several vehicles. Authorities evacuated injured people and secured the surrounding streets. Eyewitnesses Describe Panic A local resident told NDTV he heard a “window-shattering sound” before seeing fire engulf multiple cars. Police confirmed casualties but…
New leader tasked with restoring growthDiageo, the world’s largest drinks company, has named former Tesco chief executive Sir Dave Lewis as its new boss. He will take over on 1 January, following the summer resignation of Debra Crew after two years in charge. The company aims to reverse falling sales and rebuild investor confidence. While Guinness continues to perform well, other brands have struggled, driving the share price to a 10-year low. News of Sir Dave’s appointment lifted shares by 7% in early Monday trading. Major brands face challenges in key marketsDiageo owns well-known drinks such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff…
Manchester City made a major Premier League title statement with a 3-0 win over Liverpool, closing the gap to leaders Arsenal to four points. After Erling Haaland missed an early penalty, the Norwegian made amends with his 19th goal of the season before Nico González doubled City’s lead via a deflection off Virgil van Dijk. Jérémy Doku tormented Liverpool throughout and sealed the result with a stunning curling strike for 3-0, capping a dazzling display. Liverpool saw a potential equaliser from Van Dijk ruled out for offside by VAR but were outclassed overall, suffering their fourth straight away league defeat.…
