Price Pressure Drives Swift Policy Reversal President Donald Trump drops tariffs on a broad set of imported foods. He signs an order lifting duties on coffee, bananas and beef. The decision follows rising public anger over grocery bills. Trump had brushed off affordability worries despite recent Republican losses. The exemption list includes avocados, tomatoes, coconuts and mangoes. Officials say US farms cannot produce these foods in adequate quantities. White House Adjusts Its Trade Narrative Trump insists his tariffs never caused higher consumer prices. He argues political opponents inflate affordability concerns. He claims the levies protect US interests and reduce the…
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Activists shared personal stories of climate impacts in their home countries and called for youth representation in UN negotiations. Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the COP30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, blocking the venue in a peaceful but visible protest. Brazilian youth organizations, Indigenous groups, and international activists joined the march to demand urgent climate action during the UN talks. Fridays for Future members emphasized the importance of including young voices in decision-making. Rachelle Junsay of Climate Action Philippines said youth inherit a damaged planet and feel frustrated by decisions made without their input. She criticized negotiators who discuss global…
Manchester City delivered a commanding performance at the Etihad, sweeping aside Manchester United 3–0 to strengthen their position at the top of the Women’s Super League. Goals from Rebecca Knaak, Bunny Shaw, and Lauren Hemp capped a dominant first-half display that effectively ended the contest before the break. For United, it marked a second straight league defeat – their first such run since May 2024 – and underscored concerns about squad depth as they juggle domestic and European commitments. The emotional and physical toll of their historic midweek win over PSG was evident as they looked fatigued and off the…
Tehran Says Court Directive Triggered InterventionIran has confirmed that naval forces of the Revolutionary Guard detained a Marshall Islands–registered tanker transporting petrochemical cargo bound for Singapore. State-linked outlets named the ship as the Talara and reported that the move followed an order issued by an Iranian judicial authority allowing officials to take possession of the cargo. Iranian representatives allege the materials violated national regulations, though no legal filings or specifics regarding the claimed infractions have been released. After the interception, the vessel was taken into Iranian territorial waters. Course Shift and Signal Loss Highlighted by Monitors and Foreign SourcesVessel-tracking services…
A bipartisan compromise in the Senate paved the way for the passage of a temporary government funding bill. Eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans to approve the measure, ending the longest U.S. government shutdown in history. The deal provides retroactive pay for furloughed federal employees and prevents additional layoffs through January 30. This agreement ensures that government workers receive compensation for the weeks they were out of work during the 43-day closure. Lawmakers emphasized the importance of returning government services to full operation. The temporary funding bill restores normal functions across federal agencies, from national parks and cultural institutions to security…
Settlement Ends a Long Legal FightA 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 decision ends years of legal battles aimed at holding the OxyContin-maker and its owners accountable. It also releases long-awaited funds for people facing addiction. Purdue filed for bankruptcy in 2019 after thousands of lawsuits accused the company of fuelling the opioid epidemic. New Agreement Raises PayoutThe deal adds more than $1bn to a previous settlement rejected by the Supreme Court last year. Purdue board chairman Steve Miller called…
Celtic are stepping up talks with Wilfried Nancy, manager of Columbus Crew, as they look to appoint him as Brendan Rodgers’s successor. The club informed the MLS side on Friday of their intention to negotiate, and compensation is not expected to be an obstacle. Nancy is said to be enthusiastic about the move. Celtic hope to have the Frenchman in charge before next weekend’s trip to St Mirren, ending Martin O’Neill’s brief caretaker spell. Rodgers’s second spell in Glasgow ended acrimoniously in October, prompting major shareholder Dermot Desmond to seek a new long-term appointment. Nancy, who previously coached Montreal, led…
Russia launched a combined strike on Kyiv, killing four people and injuring 27, igniting fires and destroying buildings. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said rescue teams could not retrieve two bodies from rubble and continue investigating the victims. Emergency crews treated at least 27 injured people as strikes hit multiple city districts. Zelenskyy Condemns Targeting of Civilians President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the assault as a calculated attack on civilians and infrastructure, posting details on X. He reported Russia fired 430 drones and 18 missiles, including ballistic and aeroballistic types, during the attack. Nine hospitalized victims included a pregnant woman, and two children…
Apology Triggers Political FalloutThe national broadcaster apologises to US President Donald Trump after Panorama producers stitched together parts of his 6 January 2021 speech. The edit falsely suggested Trump directly encouraged violent action. The 2024 programme will no longer air. Trump’s lawyers threaten a $1bn lawsuit and demand 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 Edited Clip RevealedThe apology comes hours after the Daily Telegraph exposes another edited clip from a 2022 Newsnight episode.…
Patrick Bamford has signed a short-term deal with Sheffield United, just seven months after leading abusive chants about their 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 strugglers until January as Wilder looks to boost his side’s struggling attack. Bamford and Wilder have a history dating back to 2018–19, when Wilder called the striker a “muppet” during their rivalry in the race for Premier League promotion. Despite the past tension, both men have since made peace. Following the viral chant in April, Bamford and then-Leeds…