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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.…

Patrick Bamford has signed with Sheffield United, just months after leading an abusive chant about the club’s manager, Chris Wilder. The 32-year-old striker, released by Leeds United in August, joins the Championship side on a short-term deal until January. His move comes despite a viral video from April showing him leading Leeds fans in a derogatory song about Wilder during their promotion celebrations. Bamford and Wilder have a history dating back to the 2018–19 season, when the Blades earned automatic promotion while Leeds missed out. Wilder once described Bamford as “a muppet,” but the pair have since reconciled. After the…

President Donald Trump has signed a temporary spending bill that ends the longest government shutdown in American history. He approved the measure only hours after the House of Representatives voted 222 to 209 in favor on Wednesday night. The Senate had narrowly passed the same bill two days earlier. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump announced that the government would “resume normal operations” after “people were hurt so badly” during the 43-day closure. Since October, most government services had been suspended. Around 1.4 million federal employees were either on unpaid leave or working without pay. Food aid programs froze, and…

Barcelona have identified Harry Kane as their top target to replace Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires next June. The 32-year-old England captain is viewed as the perfect successor to the 37-year-old Pole, and the Spanish champions are reportedly prepared to trigger a £57m release clause in Kane’s Bayern Munich contract next summer. Since joining Bayern from Tottenham in 2023 for £100m, Kane has been prolific — scoring 108 goals in 113 appearances and helping the club reclaim the Bundesliga title, ending his long trophy drought. Although Kane recently expressed openness to extending his deal with Bayern beyond 2027, the chance…

The Audit Office of Cyprus found serious gaps in water management amid climate change and rising scarcity. Officials warned that the Water Development Department (DWD) must oversee resources carefully to protect the nation’s supply. Monitoring and Billing Gaps Threaten Accuracy Auditors discovered weak metering, inaccurate billing, and incomplete documentation. Inspectors found that two key intake points, supplying 64% of Nicosia’s water, lacked regular checks. The DWD could not access Limassol meters or Larnaca’s telemetry system, leaving invoicing uncertain. Officials noticed unexplained discrepancies in readings but did not investigate. The Water Billing System also had flaws in data protection and access…

US President Donald Trump says he has a “duty” to take legal action against a British broadcaster for how it edited a section of his 6 January 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary. Speaking to Fox News, he accused the producers of having “butchered” his words and “deceived” viewers. It is his first public statement since his lawyers warned they would sue for $1 billion unless the organisation retracts the film, apologises, and compensates him. Trump says speech was distorted In an interview on The Ingraham Angle, Trump confirmed he plans to proceed with the lawsuit. “Well, I guess I…

The rapid expansion of AI data-centers in the United States is raising concerns about environmental sustainability. Research indicates that between 2024 and 2030, U.S. AI servers could generate an annual water footprint of 731–1,125 million cubic meters and carbon emissions of 24–44 million metric tons CO₂-equivalent, depending on deployment scale. While AI and high-performance computing are driving innovation, these findings highlight the hidden environmental costs of tech growth. Energy consumption, water usage, and emissions from cooling and powering servers could significantly impact natural resources. Experts note that data centers require large volumes of water for cooling and substantial electricity, often…

The Premier League has approved Arsenal and Crystal Palace’s requests to move their league fixtures ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash at the Emirates on Tuesday, 23 December. Both sides were originally due to play on Sunday, 21 December, but Arsenal’s trip to Everton and Palace’s game at Leeds will now take place at 8pm on Saturday, 20 December. Palace, who face KuPS in the Conference League on Thursday, 18 December, opted for the earlier league game to allow more recovery time before meeting Arsenal. A Premier League statement said the change was made with player welfare in mind…