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Activists described climate impacts in their home countries and demanded youth representation in UN negotiations. Thousands of protesters carried their message to the gates of the COP30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, blocking the entrance during a peaceful standoff. Brazilian youth groups, environmental activists, and Indigenous communities marched together to demand urgent action from leaders at the UN meeting. Members of Fridays for Future stressed that young people deserve a place in discussions that will shape their future. Rachelle Junsay from Climate Action Philippines said the situation frustrates younger generations who must inherit the planet. She said decision-makers sit in…

Manchester City delivered a dominant 3-0 derby victory over Manchester United at the Etihad, strengthening their title credentials and moving four points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League. Goals from Rebecca Knaak, Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp sealed the win during a blistering first-half spell in which City scored three times in 21 minutes. Andrée Jeglertz’s side were dynamic, controlled and ruthless, dismantling a United defence that had conceded only six league goals all season. United, meanwhile, looked fatigued after their historic midweek Champions League win over PSG. The loss marks their first back-to-back WSL defeats since…

Judicial Authority Cited as Basis for InterceptionIran has confirmed that its Revolutionary Guard naval forces have taken control of a Marshall Islands–registered tanker carrying petrochemical cargo en route to Singapore. State media identified the vessel as the Talara and said the operation was conducted under a judicial order authorizing authorities to seize the shipment. Iranian officials alleged the cargo breached national regulations but did not provide legal documents or further details to substantiate the claim. Following the interception, the tanker was escorted into Iranian waters. Monitoring Reports Show Sudden Change in RouteMaritime tracking services recorded a sharp deviation in the…

Judge Ends Years of Legal StrugglesA 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 concludes years of litigation aimed at holding the OxyContin-maker and its owners accountable. It also releases long-delayed funds to support people struggling with addiction. Purdue filed for bankruptcy in 2019 after thousands of lawsuits accused the company of fueling the opioid epidemic. Settlement Surpasses Previous ProposalThe new deal adds more than $1bn to a prior settlement rejected by the Supreme Court last year. Steve Miller, Purdue board…

Celtic are moving quickly to appoint Wilfried Nancy as their next manager, with talks set to accelerate over the weekend. The Columbus Crew boss has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Brendan Rodgers, whose second spell in charge ended in October. Celtic have informed the MLS club of their intentions, and compensation is not expected to be a stumbling block. Nancy, who is reportedly eager to take the job, could be in place before the trip to St Mirren next weekend, ending Martin O’Neill’s brief stint as caretaker. The 47-year-old Frenchman, who previously managed CF Montréal, guided Columbus Crew to…

Russian forces launched a large-scale assault on Kyiv early Friday, killing four and injuring 27. The attack ignited fires and damaged homes across multiple districts, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Emergency crews struggled to recover two bodies trapped under debris as they worked through wreckage and flames. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack as “a deliberate strike designed to cause maximum civilian suffering.” He said Russia used 430 drones and 18 missiles, including ballistic and aeroballistic weapons. Nine people, including a pregnant woman, were hospitalized after powerful explosions echoed throughout the capital. Among the victims were two children, aged seven and…

Apology Sparks Political UproarThe national broadcaster apologises to US President Donald Trump after Panorama producers edited sections of his 6 January 2021 speech. The edit falsely suggested Trump directly encouraged violent action. The 2024 programme will not air. Trump’s legal team threatens a $1bn lawsuit and demands 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 EmergesThe apology follows hours after the Daily Telegraph exposes another edited clip from a 2022 Newsnight episode. In…

Patrick Bamford has signed for Sheffield United, just seven months after leading abusive chants about the club’s manager Chris Wilder during Leeds United’s promotion celebrations. The 32-year-old striker, a free agent since leaving Leeds in August, has joined the Championship side on a short-term deal until January. Despite their past feud, Wilder has welcomed Bamford as he looks to boost the league’s lowest-scoring attack. The pair’s history dates back to 2019, when Wilder called Bamford “a muppet” during a heated promotion race. But the tension appears resolved — Bamford and Leeds manager Daniel Farke both called Wilder to apologise after…

Fresh evidence uncovered by international journalists and legal investigators has reignited global scrutiny of UBS AG, one of Switzerland’s largest financial institutions. Reports by Eric Frey in Der Standard (link), Riva Pomerantz in Ami Magazine (link), and Peter Hell in BILD (link) have revealed that dormant accounts tied to victims of the Nazi regime may still exist under UBS’s control. In an exclusive conversation with the Abu Dhabi Times, Dr. Gerhard Podovsovnik, Vice President of AEA Justinian Lawyers, said these findings open a new legal front in the United States—one that could have profound implications for Gulf investors with assets…

President Donald Trump has signed a temporary spending bill that ends the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. He approved the measure just hours after the House of Representatives voted 222 to 209 on Wednesday night. Two days earlier, the Senate narrowly passed the same legislation after intense negotiations. 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 air…