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New leadership seeks to rebuild global strengthDiageo, the world’s largest drinks company, has appointed former Tesco boss Sir Dave Lewis as its new chief executive. He will assume the role on 1 January after Debra Crew resigned in the summer following two years at the top. The company hopes his appointment will reverse falling sales and renew investor confidence. While Guinness continues to perform strongly, Diageo’s wider portfolio has struggled, pushing shares to a 10-year low. Following the announcement, shares rose 7% in early Monday trading. Famous brands face slowing demandDiageo owns major global names such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff…

Meta Platforms announced a massive investment plan to strengthen AI infrastructure in the United States. The company said it will spend $600 billion by 2028 to build AI data centers, network systems, and supporting technology. This investment reflects Meta’s confidence in the long-term potential of the U.S. economy and technology sector. Analysts note that the scale of the plan is unprecedented and could have far-reaching effects on employment, innovation, and economic growth. The AI data centers are expected to support advanced artificial intelligence applications across Meta’s platforms. These include AI tools for social media, virtual reality, and emerging metaverse technologies. The…

Manchester City made a powerful Premier League title statement with a 3-0 win over Liverpool, cutting Arsenal’s lead to four points. After Erling Haaland missed an early penalty, he opened the scoring with his 19th goal of the season. A deflected strike from Nico González made it 2-0 before Jérémy Doku, who tormented Liverpool all night, sealed the victory with a stunning curler. Liverpool saw a Virgil van Dijk header ruled out by VAR and never recovered, slumping to a fourth straight away league defeat. Pep Guardiola, celebrating his 1,000th game as a manager, praised his side’s dominance, while Doku…

Harry Kane scored deep into stoppage time to earn Bayern Munich a 2-2 draw at Union Berlin, preserving their unbeaten start but ending a 16-game winning streak. Union led twice through Danilho Doekhi, including an 83rd-minute strike, but Kane’s 13th Bundesliga goal salvaged a point after Luis Díaz had earlier equalised. “It wasn’t our best game, but we stayed focused,” Kane said. The result leaves Bayern six points clear at the top after RB Leipzig’s 3-1 defeat to Hoffenheim. Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund conceded in the 97th minute to draw 1-1 at Hamburg, while in Serie A, Milan blew a two-goal…

Iraq began early voting Sunday as security forces and displaced citizens cast ballots before Tuesday’s election. About 1.3 million army and security personnel and 26,000 displaced people can vote. The election will decide whether Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani secures a second term amid regional pressure from Iran and Israel. Thousands of candidates compete, most representing sectarian parties, testing Iraq’s fragile political balance. Displaced Communities Seek Influence Through Strategic Voting Yazidis in northern Iraq voted from a camp near Dohuk after fleeing IS violence over a decade ago. Many cannot return home due to destroyed infrastructure and political disputes. IS…

A devastating super typhoon has slammed into the Philippines, unleashing destructive winds and torrential rain. Authorities have warned of “life-threatening conditions” as the storm moves across the nation’s largest and most populated island. Bicol Region Hit First by the Typhoon Typhoon Fung Wong, with sustained winds of 185 km/h, is striking multiple provinces, according to the national weather service Pagasa. The eastern Bicol region was the first to face its force early Sunday morning. Luzon, the country’s main population center, is expected to take the brunt by nightfall. Locally known as Uwan, Fung Wong follows only days after Typhoon Kalmaegi…

Ruben Amorim accused his Manchester United side of being “too comfortable” after they threw away a lead in a chaotic 2-2 draw with Tottenham. United looked in control for much of the match after Bryan Mbeumo’s first-half strike, but goals from Mathys Tel and Richarlison turned the game on its head before Matthijs de Ligt salvaged a point with a 96th-minute header. Although the draw extended United’s unbeaten run to five games, Amorim was frustrated by his players’ complacency. “We were comfortable in the game but I think we should do better,” he said. “We need to be more aggressive,…

Airports across the United States faced widespread disruption on Friday as more than 5,000 flights were cancelled or delayed. The disruption followed new federal rules requiring airlines to cut schedules amid the ongoing government shutdown. The restrictions, applied at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports, aim to ease pressure on air traffic controllers and other essential federal employees still working without pay. Many have missed shifts or taken extra jobs to survive as the shutdown stretches into its second month. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a 4% reduction in flights, warning that cuts could rise to 10% next week.…

David Raya’s remarkable run of form continued as Arsenal equalled a 122-year-old club record with their eighth consecutive clean sheet in all competitions, following a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague. The Spanish goalkeeper, who has yet to concede in this season’s Champions League, nearly had his streak broken late on when Slavia were awarded a penalty. Raya immediately sprinted to consult goalkeeping coach Iñaki Caña, his long-time mentor from Brentford, before the VAR overturned the decision. Despite facing just seven shots on target across four European games, Raya remains vigilant: “You never know when the other team is going to…

Gamers must wait longer for Grand Theft Auto VI as Rockstar Games announced another delay. The studio confirmed a new release date of 19 November 2026, moving it from the previously planned May 2026 launch. Originally, the company had scheduled the game for release in autumn this year. Rockstar asked fans to stay patient, explaining it needs extra time to perfect the experience and meet the high expectations players “deserve.” Inside the Chaos of the GTA Universe The game lets players explore open streets freely, stealing cars and filling garages with costly vehicles, bikes, and boats. Players can expect intense…