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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…
Podstock, a leading podcast analytics provider, has expanded its reach with a new partnership with Ballen Studios and an extended collaboration with Dear Media. The move underscores growth in podcast technology and analytics, reflecting a thriving niche in the media sector. The agreement with Ballen Studios allows Podstock to offer enhanced analytics tools to more podcasters. These services help creators track audience engagement, measure performance, and optimize content for better listener growth. By combining data insights with production expertise, the partnership aims to strengthen podcast reach and effectiveness. In addition to the new deal, Podstock extended its existing partnership with Dear Media.…
The Audit Office of Cyprus has urged immediate reforms in managing national water resources amid intensifying climate change and worsening shortages. It warned that weak oversight and poor coordination are deepening the crisis. The Water Development Department (DWD), responsible for supervising and distributing resources, plays a crucial role as the country struggles to adapt to dwindling reserves and unpredictable weather patterns. System Gaps and Accountability Issues Auditors found serious flaws in metering, billing, and verification systems across multiple districts. Two intake points supplying 64 percent of Nicosia’s water received no regular checks. The DWD lacked access to Limassol’s water meters…
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 is his first public statement since his lawyers warned of a $1 billion lawsuit unless the organisation retracts the programme, apologises, and compensates him. Trump insists speech was distorted In an interview on The Ingraham Angle, Trump said he plans to move forward with legal action. “Well, I guess I have to,” he said. “They deceived the public,…