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Carlos Alcaraz captured a dramatic Australian Open final and completed a career Grand Slam at 22. He denied Novak Djokovic a historic 25th major title on Melbourne’s biggest stage. Alcaraz dropped to the blue court after sealing a 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory. The packed arena witnessed a moment that signalled change at the top. Class and respect after the final point Djokovic showed grace despite the painful defeat. He climbed over the net and hugged Alcaraz as applause rolled around Rod Laver Arena. The Serbian legend understood the meaning of the occasion. He knows chances to strengthen his legacy…

President Donald Trump said the United States has begun discussions with Cuban leaders, even as his administration ramps up economic pressure by restricting key oil supplies and targeting countries that support Havana. Speaking to reporters Saturday night on his flight to Florida, Trump offered few specifics but confirmed, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.” Oil Restrictions as a Negotiation Tactic Trump indicated that recent moves to cut off oil shipments from Venezuela and Mexico are meant to push Cuba toward negotiations. The administration has signaled that these measures are designed to force the communist-run island to the bargaining table, following…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the organisation could run out of money by July unless member countries pay their overdue contributions. Chronic budget shortfalls are forcing the UN into hiring freezes and spending cuts, threatening its ability to operate effectively. Mounting Unpaid Contributions Guterres highlighted that the UN is facing serious financial strain because some nations are not paying their mandatory contributions in full or on time. By the end of 2025, unpaid dues reached around $1.6 billion—more than double the total from the previous year—even though over 150 member states had met their…

West Ham United banned a season-ticket holder for five matches after he helped hold an anti-board banner.Joshua Wood received a letter accusing him of breaching stadium rules by retrieving an oversized banner.The banner called on owners David Sullivan and Karren Brady to sell the club.West Ham said the ban related to banner size and safety, not the protest message.Wood denied bringing the banner into the stadium and plans to appeal the decision.

A Swedish trial found that artificial intelligence reduced later breast cancer diagnoses by 12% and improved early detection.The study followed 100,000 women in national mammography screening programmes.Researchers compared AI-supported screening with standard double readings by radiologists.AI flagged high-risk cases for closer review and reduced workload on specialists.The results, published in The Lancet, showed more cancers detected at screening stage.The AI group also recorded fewer aggressive cancer subtypes.Lead author Kristina Lång of Lund University said AI could support radiologists, not replace them.Experts welcomed the findings but urged caution before wider rollout.

Donald Trump warned that doing business with China was “very dangerous” for the UK as Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai. The prime minister reached the city on the third day of his China visit. Trump reacted to agreements designed to expand trade and investment between Britain and China. Officials announced those deals after Sir Keir met President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump made the comments while attending a documentary premiere about his wife, Melania, on Thursday. He referred to Xi as a friend and said he knew the Chinese leader very well. Trump did not expand further on his…

Panama’s top court has invalidated a concession allowing Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison to operate ports at both ends of the Panama Canal, following allegations of irregularities in a 25-year contract extension approved in 2021. The decision has prompted a strong reaction from Hong Kong officials and raised broader geopolitical concerns. Hong Kong Condemns Court Decision On Friday, Hong Kong’s government expressed “firm rejection” of the ruling, warning that it could harm legitimate business interests and undermine confidence in international trade. Officials criticized what they described as the use of coercive or unreasonable tactics by foreign governments, stressing that Hong Kong…

Google DeepMind launched AlphaGenome, an AI tool that identifies genetic mutations driving disease.AlphaGenome predicts how DNA changes disrupt gene regulation across cells and tissues.The tool analyses up to one million DNA letters at once.Researchers trained it on human and mouse genetic databases.Scientists link many diseases to regulatory mutations rather than protein-coding genes.AlphaGenome helps pinpoint mutations behind cancer, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders.Experts say it could accelerate drug discovery and gene therapy design.Researchers at University College London and University of Exeter called it a major advance.

Postal Loopholes Aid Sanctions Evasion A German investigation has revealed that Russia is bypassing EU sanctions by sending prohibited goods through a logistics hub near Berlin and exploiting the lighter controls applied to international mail. Test shipments fitted with GPS trackers moved through the Berlin Brandenburg Airport facility undetected before being forwarded through Poland and Belarus to Moscow, according to Bild. The operation reportedly uses shipping labels from Uzbekistan’s state postal service, despite Germany not authorising the service to operate locally. Because international mail is processed quickly and in bulk, it faces far less scrutiny than regular commercial exports. The…

Economic Growth Holds Steady The US Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday to keep its key interest rate at about 3.6%, pausing after three cuts last year. Officials noted that the job market has stabilized and economic growth is now considered “solid,” an upgrade from last month’s “modest” assessment. With hiring holding strong and no signs of economic slowdown, the Fed sees little urgency to lower rates further right now. Inflation and Policy Divisions While most Fed officials expect to ease borrowing costs later this year, they want to see inflation move closer to the 2% target first. November’s preferred inflation…