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Denmark’s preparations for Tuesday’s decisive World Cup qualifier against Scotland have been disrupted by a sickness bug affecting key players. Head coach Brian Riemer confirmed that Joachim Andersen and Rasmus Højlund both missed Saturday’s unexpected 0-0 draw with Belarus due to illness, along with a staff member. With Denmark needing only a draw at Hampden Park to qualify automatically, Riemer admitted concern but said team doctors are working to stop the illness spreading. He remains hopeful the full squad will be available: “We hope we have put a plug in it … and that on Tuesday we have 24 men…

Rising Grocery Costs Drive a Policy Shift President Donald Trump lifts tariffs on a wide range of food imports. He signs an order that removes duties from products such as coffee, bananas and beef. The action follows public frustration over climbing grocery prices. Trump dismissed cost concerns before Republicans struggled in recent elections. The updated exemption list includes avocados, tomatoes, coconuts and mangoes. Officials say US producers cannot grow these goods in sufficient amounts. Trump Defends His Approach to Trade Trump maintains his tariffs did not raise consumer prices. He argues Democrats exaggerate affordability issues for political gain. He says…

Activists described climate change impacts in their home countries and called for youth representation in UN negotiations. Thousands of protesters gathered at the gates of the COP30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, peacefully blocking the venue. Brazilian youth groups, Indigenous communities, and activists marched together to demand urgent climate action. Fridays for Future members insisted that young people deserve a seat at the negotiation table. Rachelle Junsay from Climate Action Philippines said youth frustration stems from inheriting a damaged planet while decision-makers discuss solutions in air-conditioned rooms, excluding affected communities. Demonstrations Return After Three-Year Hiatus Protesters demonstrated outside UN climate…

Manchester City delivered a dominant 3-0 win over Manchester United at the Etihad, strengthening their position at the top of the Women’s Super League and asserting themselves as serious title contenders. Goals from Rebecca Knaak, Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp sealed a statement victory for Andrée Jeglertz’s team, who overwhelmed a fatigued United side still recovering from their historic Champions League win over PSG. The defeat marks United’s second straight league loss — the first time they’ve suffered back-to-back WSL defeats since May 2024 — leaving them seven points behind City. United manager Marc Skinner admitted his side contributed to…

Court Ruling Cited as Basis for InterceptionIran announced that its Revolutionary Guard naval forces have taken control of a Marshall Islands–flagged tanker transporting petrochemical cargo to Singapore. State media named the vessel as the Talara and reported that the operation was carried out under a judicial directive authorizing officials to seize the shipment. Iranian authorities claimed the cargo breached national regulations but did not release legal documents or further details. The tanker was subsequently escorted into Iranian territorial waters. Abrupt Route Change Noted by Maritime TrackingVessel-monitoring services indicated that the Talara made a sudden course adjustment shortly before its transponder…

Federal employees who were furloughed or worked without pay during the 43-day government shutdown will now receive back pay. The funding bill signed by President Trump ensures that all affected workers are compensated for lost wages. This move restores financial stability for hundreds of thousands of federal employees. Many had faced economic hardships during the shutdown, struggling to cover bills and household expenses. The back pay provision offers relief and reassures workers about their job security. Lawmakers emphasized that restoring pay is a critical step in returning normalcy to government operations. Federal employees can now resume their duties without financial…

Judge Ends Years of Legal ConflictA bankruptcy judge approved a $7.4bn settlement on Friday that forces Purdue Pharma and its billionaire owners to pay for their role in the US opioid crisis. The decision concludes years of legal battles aimed at holding the OxyContin-maker and the Sackler family accountable. It also frees long-delayed funds for people struggling with addiction. Purdue filed for bankruptcy in 2019 after thousands of lawsuits accused the company of driving the opioid epidemic. New Deal Surpasses Previous OfferThe agreement adds more than $1bn to an earlier settlement rejected by the Supreme Court last year. Steve Miller,…

Celtic are moving quickly to appoint Wilfried Nancy as their new manager, with talks set to accelerate over the weekend. The Columbus Crew boss has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Brendan Rodgers, whose second spell in charge ended in late October. The Scottish champions have informed the MLS club of their intentions, and compensation is not expected to be an issue. Nancy is understood to be keen on the move, with Celtic hoping to have him in place before next weekend’s trip to St Mirren, which would end Martin O’Neill’s brief caretaker tenure. Nancy, who previously managed CF…

Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv, killing four and injuring 27. Fires broke out, and buildings suffered extensive damage. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported rescue teams could not yet retrieve two bodies from the rubble, as authorities continue gathering details about the victims. Emergency crews treated at least 27 injured people across multiple districts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strikes, calling them a deliberate attack on civilians and infrastructure. Weapons and Casualties Zelenskyy detailed the assault, stating Russia used 430 drones and 18 missiles, including ballistic and aeroballistic types. Powerful explosions shook the city as air defenses activated.…

Apology Fuels Wider FalloutThe national broadcaster apologises to US President Donald Trump after Panorama producers stitched together parts of his 6 January 2021 speech. The edit wrongly implied Trump directly urged violent action. The 2024 programme will not air again. Trump’s legal team threatens a $1bn lawsuit and demands a retraction, an apology, and compensation. The scandal prompts the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness on Sunday. The broadcaster asks the White House for comment. Second Questionable Edit UncoveredThe apology follows hours after the Daily Telegraph exposes another altered clip from a 2022 Newsnight episode.…