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Naval Action Based on Judicial RulingIran has confirmed that its Revolutionary Guard naval forces have detained a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker transporting petrochemical goods headed for Singapore. State media identified the vessel as the Talara, stating that the interception was carried out under the authority of a court order permitting officials to confiscate the cargo. Iranian authorities claimed the shipment violated national regulations but did not provide documentation or further details. Following the operation, the tanker was escorted into Iranian waters. Abrupt Course Change Detected by Maritime TrackingVessel-monitoring data indicated that the Talara made a sudden deviation in its route shortly…

The recent reopening of federal agencies highlights a return to government efficiency after the historic 43-day shutdown. Restored funding, back pay for employees, and bipartisan cooperation have enabled agencies to resume normal operations and public services. Federal employees returning to work are a key factor in restoring functionality. With retroactive pay ensured, workers can focus on clearing backlogs and maintaining essential services across the country. The move has helped rebuild public confidence in government operations. Bipartisan collaboration in the Senate was critical to achieving this milestone. Lawmakers reached a compromise that not only reopened the government but also provided funding…

Judge Ends Lengthy Legal FightA bankruptcy judge approved a $7.4bn settlement on Friday that compels Purdue Pharma and its billionaire owners to pay for their role in the US opioid crisis. The ruling closes a long legal struggle to hold the makers of OxyContin and the Sackler family accountable and releases long-delayed funds for people battling addiction. Purdue filed for bankruptcy in 2019 after thousands of lawsuits accused the company of driving the nationwide opioid epidemic. Settlement Grows Beyond Earlier OfferThe new agreement increases the payout by more than $1bn compared with a previous deal rejected by the Supreme Court…

Celtic are accelerating talks with Wilfried Nancy as they look to appoint the Columbus Crew manager as their new head coach. The club informed the MLS side on Friday of their intention to begin negotiations, with compensation not expected to be an issue. Nancy, who is reportedly open to the move, could be in place before Celtic’s trip to St Mirren next weekend, ending Martin O’Neill’s brief spell as caretaker. O’Neill met major shareholder Dermot Desmond in London on Friday as the club pushes to finalise the appointment. Though initially viewed as an outsider, Nancy now fits Celtic’s preferred profile…

Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv early Friday, killing four and injuring 27. Fires erupted, and residential buildings suffered extensive damage. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said rescue workers could not retrieve two bodies from the rubble. Authorities continue collecting information about the victims. Emergency crews treated 27 injured people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the strike as a “deliberately calculated attack” on civilians and infrastructure. Weapons and Civilian Impact Zelenskyy reported that Russia used 430 drones and 18 missiles, including ballistic and aeroballistic types. Nine people, including a pregnant woman, were hospitalized. Two children, aged 7 and 10, also suffered…

Major Apology IssuedThe national broadcaster apologises to US President Donald Trump for an edited Panorama segment that merged parts of his 6 January 2021 speech. Editors say the cut falsely suggested Trump directly urged violent action. The organisation withdraws the 2024 programme from circulation. Trump’s legal team threatens a $1bn lawsuit and demands a retraction, an apology, and compensation. The scandal triggers the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness on Sunday. The broadcaster asks the White House for comment. Another Edited Clip RevealedThe apology follows hours after the Daily Telegraph uncovers a second altered clip…

Patrick Bamford has signed with Sheffield United, just months after leading derogatory chants about their manager, Chris Wilder, during Leeds United’s promotion celebrations in April. The 32-year-old striker, released by Leeds in August, has joined the Championship side on a short-term deal until January. Despite past tensions — including Wilder once calling Bamford a “muppet” during their 2018-19 promotion rivalry — the pair have reconciled. Following the viral chant, Bamford and then-Leeds boss Daniel Farke phoned Wilder to apologise. Wilder later confirmed there were “no issues,” adding, “We had a 20-minute chat. It’s part and parcel of football.” With Sheffield…

President Donald Trump has signed a short-term spending bill that reopens the federal government after the longest shutdown in US history. He approved the measure just hours after the House of Representatives passed it by 222 votes to 209 on Wednesday night. Two days earlier, the Senate narrowly approved the same package. In the Oval Office, Trump said the government would “resume normal operations” after “people were hurt so badly” during the 43-day shutdown. Since October, many government services had been suspended. Around 1.4 million federal workers were either unpaid or on forced leave. Food aid programs stalled, and nationwide…

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 successor to the 37-year-old Pole, whose contract expires in June. Barça are reportedly prepared to trigger a £57m clause in Kane’s deal with Bayern Munich, allowing him to leave at the end of the season. Since joining Bayern from Tottenham in 2023 for £100m, Kane has scored 108 goals in 113 games, ending his long wait for silverware by helping reclaim the Bundesliga title. While he recently said he was open to staying in…

The Audit Office of Cyprus revealed urgent weaknesses in water management amid climate change and looming scarcity. The country faces severe shortages, and the Water Development Department (DWD) must oversee resources efficiently to prevent further crises. Gaps in Monitoring and Billing Auditors found serious flaws in metering, billing, and record-keeping. Inspectors discovered that two key intake points, supplying 64% of Nicosia’s water, lacked regular checks. The DWD could not access Limassol meters or Larnaca’s telemetry system, raising doubts about billing accuracy. Officials observed unexplained discrepancies in meter readings but failed to investigate them. The Water Billing System also contained weaknesses…