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Manchester City will be without Rúben Dias for up to six weeks due to a hamstring injury. The setback deepens Pep Guardiola’s defensive crisis, with Josko Gvardiol also sidelined after surgery. City may enter the transfer market and are monitoring Marc Guéhi of Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, City are close to signing Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, having agreed to pay his £65m release clause, with a medical booked. The academy defender Max Alleyne has been recalled as City prepare for Brighton, with Guardiola expressing confidence his squad can cope despite limited options.

North Korea has carried out test-flights of hypersonic missiles under the direct supervision of leader Kim Jong-un, highlighting the country’s focus on strengthening its nuclear deterrent. The tests come as Pyongyang ramps up weapons displays ahead of the ruling Workers’ Party congress, its first in five years. The announcement came a day after neighboring countries reported detecting multiple ballistic missile launches, which they labeled as provocative. The timing was particularly notable, occurring just hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed for China to meet President Xi Jinping. Kim Emphasizes Military Preparedness State media, through the Korean Central News…

Novo Nordisk has launched the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill in the United States.The once-daily Wegovy pill is the only oral GLP-1 treatment currently on the market.It is priced far below injectable versions, accelerating competition across the sector.Cash-paying patients can access the starting dose for $149 per month.Higher doses will rise to between $199 and $299 monthly later this spring.Patients with insurance may pay as little as $25 per month.The pill is needle-free, potentially broadening appeal and improving adherence.Novo aims to regain market share after intense rivalry with Eli Lilly.The drug is available through major pharmacies including CVS and Costco.Regulatory approval…

A single bluefin tuna stole the show at Tokyo’s first auction of 2026, fetching a record-breaking price that reflects both the fish’s rarity and the tradition surrounding the New Year event. Record Price for a Jumbo Tuna A colossal 243-kilogram Pacific bluefin sold for 510 million yen, roughly €2.78 million, at the predawn auction at Toyosu fish market. The winning bid came from Kiyomura Corp., owned by Kiyoshi Kimura, the founder of Sushi Zanmai, who has become a regular at these auctions over the years. Kimura broke his own previous record of 334 million yen set in 2019. Speaking to…

Buyer interest in U.S. homes is rising as mortgage rates ease, helping increase contract signings and overall home sales. Lower borrowing costs are making homes more affordable, attracting both first-time and experienced buyers back into the market. Housing experts say that improved affordability is boosting confidence among prospective buyers. Many are now able to consider properties that were previously out of reach, which is supporting higher contract activity nationwide. This renewed interest is visible across both urban and suburban markets. Buyers are focusing on homes that offer space for work-from-home setups, outdoor areas, and lifestyle amenities. Affordability improvements are enabling…

Harrison Reed scored a stunning stoppage-time equaliser to earn Fulham a deserved point.Liverpool failed to close out the match after taking a late lead.Reed’s long-range strike flew past Alisson after Liverpool stood off defensively.Cody Gakpo thought he had won it with a stoppage-time goal.Liverpool’s inability to manage games frustrated manager Arne Slot once again.Fulham had earlier led through Harry Wilson before Florian Wirtz equalised.A controversial offside decision allowed Liverpool’s first goal to stand.Fulham stayed resilient and were rewarded with another decisive late goal.

Europe’s ski industry is facing a turning point. Rising temperatures and unpredictable snowfall are forcing resorts to rethink how they operate and threatening the accessibility of winter sports for millions of people. Snow Is Becoming Scarce Even in the Dolomites, where the Winter Olympics will take place in Milan-Cortina this February, snow is no longer guaranteed. Outside of the Olympic slopes, natural snow is increasingly rare. Resorts now rely heavily on artificial snowmaking, a process that is costly, energy-intensive, and water-hungry. These costs often get passed on to skiers through higher lift tickets, making winter sports less affordable for many…

Barcelona earned a thrilling late win over Espanyol, reinforcing their position at the top of La Liga. Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski scored decisive goals in the closing minutes. The victory moved Barcelona seven points clear. The team dominated possession but struggled to break down Espanyol’s compact defense until the final moments. Substitutes deliver decisive impact Hansi Flick urged calm as his side searched for openings. Barcelona circulated the ball and probed Espanyol’s defensive lines. Fermin Lopez provided the breakthrough after coming off the bench. He played a perfect pass into Dani Olmo’s run. Olmo curled a precise shot into…

In a move that shocked the world, US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas and transported them to New York to face criminal charges. The operation involved multiple branches of the US military and marks an unprecedented level of US intervention in the South American nation. President Donald Trump announced that the United States would take temporary control of Venezuela, overseeing the country until a “safe, proper and judicious transition” could be arranged. “We can’t take a chance that somebody else takes over Venezuela who doesn’t have the good of the Venezuelan people…

Reddit has overtaken TikTok as Britain’s fourth most visited social media platform, driven by Gen Z users and search visibility.The platform now reaches three in five UK internet users, up from one third in 2023, according to Ofcom.Growth is strongest among 18 to 24 year olds, with more than three quarters visiting regularly.The UK is now Reddit’s second largest market after the United States.Google’s algorithm changes favouring forum content significantly increased Reddit’s prominence.Deals with Google and OpenAI further boosted traffic through AI-generated search summaries.Younger users increasingly seek human opinions on topics like parenting, skincare, and sport.Women now make up more…