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Rising Grocery Costs Prompt Swift Action President Donald Trump rolls back tariffs on a broad mix of food imports. He signs an order that removes duties on products such as coffee, bananas and beef. The move follows public frustration over steadily rising grocery bills. Trump dismissed affordability concerns before Republicans struggled in recent elections. The revised exemption list includes avocados, tomatoes, coconuts and mangoes. Officials say US producers cannot supply these goods in sufficient quantity. Trump Defends His Trade Record Trump insists his tariffs never pushed consumer prices higher. He argues Democrats amplify affordability fears for political advantage. He says…

Activists described climate impacts in their home countries and demanded stronger youth participation in UN negotiations. Thousands of protesters returned to the gates of the COP30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, blocking the entrance in a peaceful standoff. Brazilian youth groups, activists, and Indigenous communities marched together to pressure leaders during the critical UN climate meeting. Members of Fridays for Future urged negotiators to include young people in formal discussions. Rachelle Junsay from Climate Action Philippines voiced frustration, saying youth will inherit a damaged planet. She said decision-makers talk comfortably inside negotiation rooms while real victims remain excluded from the…

Manchester City delivered a dominant performance at the Etihad Stadium, sweeping Manchester United aside 3-0 in a one-sided derby that strengthened their position at the top of the Women’s Super League. Goals from Rebecca Knaak, Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp sealed a statement win for Andrée Jeglertz’s team, who now sit four points clear at the summit and continue to underline their title credentials. City’s explosive first-half display—scoring all three goals within 21 minutes—tore apart a United defence that had conceded only six league goals all season. United, meanwhile, slumped to back-to-back WSL defeats for the first time since May…

Tehran Cites Court Order as Basis for OperationIran confirmed that its Revolutionary Guard naval forces have taken control of a Marshall Islands-registered tanker transporting petrochemical materials en route to Singapore. According to statements released through state media, the vessel — named the Talara — was halted under instructions from an Iranian judicial authority, which reportedly mandated the seizure of the cargo. Officials contended that the shipment violated legal requirements, though they did not provide documentation or specify the nature of the alleged infractions. After the interception, the tanker was directed into Iranian waters. Tracking Data and Foreign Officials Support Reports…

Judge Concludes Lengthy Court BattleA bankruptcy judge approved a $7.4bn settlement on Friday that obliges Purdue Pharma and its billionaire owners to pay for their role in the US opioid crisis. The ruling ends a prolonged legal battle aimed at holding the OxyContin-maker and the Sackler family accountable. It also releases long-delayed funds for people struggling with addiction. Purdue sought bankruptcy protection in 2019 after thousands of lawsuits accused the company of fuelling the opioid epidemic. New Deal Tops Earlier Settlement ProposalThe agreement adds more than $1bn to an earlier deal rejected by the Supreme Court last year. Steve Miller,…

Celtic are moving quickly to appoint Wilfried Nancy as their new manager, with talks expected to accelerate over the weekend. The Columbus Crew boss has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Brendan Rodgers, who departed the club in late October. Celtic formally informed the MLS side of their interest on Friday, and compensation is not expected to be an obstacle. Nancy is said to be keen on the move, and the club hopes to have him in charge before next weekend’s trip to St Mirren, ending Martin O’Neill’s brief caretaker spell. Initially seen as an outsider, the French coach…

Russian forces struck Kyiv early Friday, killing four and wounding 27, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Fires engulfed several districts, and rescue teams could not reach two bodies trapped in rubble. Emergency crews responded across the city as at least 11 residential buildings suffered severe damage. Zelenskyy Denounces Attack on Civilians President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the assault a “deliberately calculated attack” targeting civilians and infrastructure. He said Russia used 430 drones and 18 missiles, including ballistic and aeroballistic types. Nine people required hospitalization, including a pregnant woman. Two children, aged seven and ten, suffered injuries during the strikes. Falling debris sparked…

Switzerland’s reputation for financial discretion is once again under scrutiny. UBS AG, the country’s largest bank, now finds itself at the center of a global controversy following reports that it may still hold assets linked to Jewish victims of the Nazi regime. A series of international investigations—by Eric Frey in Der Standard (link), Riva Pomerantz in Ami Magazine (link), and Peter Hell in BILD (link)—has reignited a debate long thought settled. Hidden Archives, New Exposure The controversy stems from recently uncovered archives at Credit Suisse, which merged with UBS in 2023. These documents, numbering in the tens of thousands, appear…

Apology Sparks Major ControversyThe national broadcaster apologises to US President Donald Trump after Panorama editors 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 prompts the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness on Sunday. The broadcaster seeks comment from the White House. Second Controversial Clip EmergesThe apology follows hours after the Daily Telegraph exposes another edited clip from a 2022 Newsnight broadcast. In…

Patrick Bamford has signed for Sheffield United, just seven months after leading abusive chants about the club’s manager Chris Wilder during Leeds United’s promotion celebrations. The 32-year-old striker, a free agent since leaving Leeds by mutual consent in August, has agreed a short-term deal with the Championship strugglers until January. Bamford’s move comes despite past tension with Wilder, who once called him a “muppet” during their teams’ 2018–19 promotion battles. However, the two later reconciled after Bamford personally phoned Wilder to apologise for the chant that went viral in April. Wilder said afterward he had “no issue” with the striker…