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President Donald Trump has approved a temporary spending bill that ends the longest government shutdown in US history. He signed the measure just 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 following heated debate. In the Oval Office, Trump said the government would “resume normal operations” after “people were hurt so badly” during the 43-day closure. Since October, many public services had been frozen. Around 1.4 million federal employees were either placed on unpaid leave or forced to work without pay. Food…

Comcast Corporation has announced the launch of Universal Ads, a new platform designed to simplify premium video advertising. The platform allows advertisers of all sizes to purchase campaigns directly from major media companies in a single, streamlined interface. Universal Ads aims to modernize the TV and streaming ad ecosystem by providing a unified solution for buying premium video campaigns. Advertisers can now access top-tier media inventory, target audiences efficiently, and manage campaigns across multiple channels from one platform. The new platform reflects growing collaboration within the media industry. By integrating advertising opportunities across leading networks, Comcast is helping advertisers save…

Barcelona have identified Harry Kane as their top target to replace Robert Lewandowski next summer. The Spanish champions view the 32-year-old England captain as the ideal long-term successor to Lewandowski, whose contract expires in June. Reports suggest Barça may activate a £57m release clause in Kane’s Bayern Munich deal. Kane has been prolific since joining Bayern from Tottenham in 2023, scoring 108 goals in 113 appearances and helping reclaim the Bundesliga title. Although he recently said he was open to staying in Germany until 2027, a move to the Camp Nou could tempt him with another major challenge. Barcelona already…

Amid an escalating water shortage, the Audit Office of Cyprus urged swift reforms to safeguard the nation’s dwindling reserves. The report stressed that effective water management has become critical as climate change intensifies scarcity across the island. The Water Development Department (DWD), responsible for overseeing water distribution and sustainability, now carries an even greater responsibility to ensure the Republic’s resources remain secure and efficiently managed. Weak Oversight and Mounting Debt Auditors found major flaws in supply monitoring, billing accuracy, and data control. Two key intake points, responsible for 64% of Nicosia’s consumption, were rarely inspected. The DWD lacked access to…

US President Donald Trump says he feels a “duty” to sue a British broadcaster for altering a section of his 6 January 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary. Speaking to Fox News, he said the edit “butchered” his words and “misled” viewers. This is his first public comment since his lawyers threatened to seek $1 billion unless the organisation retracts the documentary, apologises, and pays damages. Trump says public was deceived In an interview on The Ingraham Angle, Trump confirmed he plans to pursue legal action. “Well, I guess I have to,” he said. “They deceived the public, and they…

ByHeart has expanded a nationwide recall of all its baby-formula products following an outbreak of infant botulism. The recall affects products sold across the United States, prompting health officials to warn parents and caregivers. The company confirmed that the recall now includes every batch of its formula, citing safety concerns after multiple cases of infant illness were linked to the products. Infant botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by bacterial toxins that can affect babies’ nervous systems. Health authorities advise parents to stop using ByHeart formula immediately and to contact their pediatrician if their child shows symptoms such…

The Premier League has approved requests from Arsenal and Crystal Palace to move their league games before they meet in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. The two sides face off at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, 23 December, and were originally set to play their league matches on Sunday, 21 December. Those fixtures — Arsenal at Everton and Palace at Leeds — will now take place at 8pm on Saturday, 20 December. The change follows Palace’s Conference League tie against KuPS on 18 December, which left them facing three games in five days. The Premier League said the decision was made…

The United States Senate has passed a crucial funding bill that could end the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history within days. The measure passed late on Monday with a 60-40 vote, supported by nearly all Republicans and eight Democrats. The agreement funds government operations until the end of January. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives, which must approve it before President Donald Trump can sign it into law. Trump said earlier on Monday that he would support the measure. The deal followed a weekend of bipartisan negotiations aimed at restarting essential government services and returning…

The U.S. junior golf team reclaimed the Junior Ryder Cup with a 17½‑12½ victory over Europe, showcasing the nation’s rising golf talent. The win marks a strong comeback and reinforces the strength of American junior golf programs. Players excelled in both singles and team matches, demonstrating skill, strategy, and teamwork. Coaches credited the team’s preparation, focus, and determination as key factors in securing the win. “The players showed incredible dedication and composure throughout the competition,” said a U.S. team coach. “This victory reflects the depth of junior golf in our country.” The Junior Ryder Cup is a major international event…

Billions in Japan-Linked Investment Head WestEurope’s technology landscape is drawing unprecedented attention from Japan, with investors channeling roughly €33 billion into startups across the continent since 2019. The findings, published in a recent analysis by Dealroom and NordicNinja, reveal that Japanese funds and corporates are increasingly seeking growth overseas as Europe’s deep-tech and AI sectors gain global traction. The movement underscores a strategic pivot away from Japan’s slower domestic market toward Europe’s thriving innovation hubs. Innovation at the Heart of the Investment BoomDeep-tech ventures—those developing advanced hardware, robotics, and quantum technologies—have become prime targets for Japanese backers. Artificial intelligence and…