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Carlos Alcaraz claimed a gripping Australian Open final and completed a career Grand Slam at 22. He stopped Novak Djokovic from capturing a historic 25th major title. Alcaraz dropped to the court in celebration after closing a 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory. The Melbourne crowd witnessed a defining shift in modern tennis. Embrace at the net after landmark win Djokovic responded with class despite the crushing loss. He climbed over the net and embraced Alcaraz as applause filled the arena. The Serbian great also accepted the significance of the moment. He understands opportunities to cement his legacy now come less…

President Donald Trump said the United States has begun communicating with Cuban leaders, even as his administration increases pressure on the island by cutting off key oil supplies and targeting countries that continue to provide fuel to Havana. Speaking to reporters Saturday night aboard Air Force One en route to Florida, Trump offered few specifics about the outreach, saying only, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.” Oil Embargo as a Negotiation Tool Trump suggested that recent US moves—blocking oil shipments from Venezuela and Mexico—are designed to push Cuba to the negotiating table. The restrictions already put a squeeze on the…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the organisation could run out of money by July if member states fail to pay their contributions. He described the UN’s financial situation as critical, with hiring freezes and spending cuts already in effect. Mounting Debt and Unpaid Contributions Guterres said the UN’s chronic budget shortfalls stem from some countries not paying their mandatory contributions in full or on time. By the end of 2025, unpaid dues reached around $1.6 billion—more than double the amount from 2024—even though over 150 member states had met their obligations. “The current trajectory…

West Ham United banned a season-ticket holder after he held an oversized protest banner against club owners.The banner read “Time 2 Sell – Name Your Price” and targeted David Sullivan and Karren Brady.The club said the ban followed a breach of stadium rules, not the banner’s message.CCTV showed the fan picking up the banner inside London Stadium.The club cited safety concerns, including size limits and fire regulations.The supporter plans to appeal, denying he brought the banner into the ground.

A Swedish study found that using artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening reduced later cancer diagnoses by 12%.Researchers studied 100,000 women undergoing mammography screening between 2021 and 2022.Women received either AI-supported screening or standard double readings by radiologists.The AI system flagged high-risk cases and reduced workload for doctors.The AI group showed higher early detection rates and fewer aggressive cancers.The study was led by Lund University and published in The Lancet.Experts welcomed the results but stressed AI should support, not replace, radiologists.

Donald Trump called it “very dangerous” for the UK to do business with China as Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai. The prime minister reached the city on the third day of his official visit to China. Trump reacted to new agreements designed to increase trade and investment between Britain and China. Officials announced those deals after Sir Keir met President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump spoke at the premiere of a documentary about his wife, Melania, on Thursday. He described Xi as a friend and said he knew the Chinese leader very well. Trump did not expand on his…

Panama’s Supreme Court has annulled a long-term concession that allowed Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate ports at both ends of the Panama Canal. The ruling comes after an audit by Panama’s comptroller flagged alleged irregularities in the 25-year extension granted in 2021, setting off a wave of international reactions. Hong Kong Condemns the Decision On Friday, Hong Kong’s government released a statement saying it “firmly rejects” the court ruling. Officials criticized what they called coercive or unreasonable actions by foreign governments that threaten legitimate business interests. The government warned that the decision could undermine investor confidence and disrupt trade…

Google DeepMind launched AlphaGenome, an AI tool designed to identify genetic drivers of disease.The system predicts how DNA mutations disrupt gene regulation across different tissues.AlphaGenome can analyse up to one million DNA letters simultaneously.Researchers trained the model on large human and mouse genetics databases.The tool targets mutations linked to cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and mental illness.Scientists say it could accelerate drug discovery and gene therapy design.Experts from University of British Columbia and University College London called it a major advance in genome research.

Postal Loopholes Help Move Banned Goods Russian shipments are reportedly bypassing EU sanctions by using a Berlin-based logistics hub and lightly regulated international mail, according to an investigation by German newspaper Bild. Test packages containing prohibited items and GPS trackers passed through a logistics hall near Berlin Brandenburg Airport without interruption, then moved through Poland and Belarus to Moscow. The scheme allegedly uses shipping labels from Uzbekistan’s state postal service, even though Germany does not authorize the service to operate domestically. International mail faces simpler customs checks than standard exports, allowing banned goods to slip through more easily. The operation…

Economy Holds Steady The US Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday to keep its key interest rate at roughly 3.6%, putting a pause on cuts after three reductions last year. Officials noted that the job market has stabilized and that economic growth is now “solid,” an upgrade from last month’s “modest” assessment. With hiring steady and no signs of slowdown, the Fed sees little urgency for further cuts. Inflation and Policy Divisions While many Fed officials expect borrowing costs to fall later this year, they want to see inflation move closer to the 2% target before acting. The Fed’s preferred inflation…