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Real Madrid delivered a near-flawless performance in El Clasico. Xabi Alonso’s team beat Barcelona 2-1 and stretched their lead at the top of La Liga to five points. Jude Bellingham scored his first league goal and provided an assist after recovering from shoulder surgery. Kylian Mbappé continued his deadly scoring streak. Alonso’s tactical plan, in his first Clasico as coach, worked perfectly. But Vinicius Jr’s anger after being substituted overshadowed the night. The Brazilian exploded with frustration in the 72nd minute after being taken off. He stormed past Alonso, disappeared into the tunnel, and returned minutes later, still visibly upset.…

Novartis, the Swiss pharmaceutical leader, has announced its plan to acquire Avidity Biosciences in a deal valued at $12 billion. The acquisition is expected to enhance Novartis’s presence in the biotech sector and expand its research and development capabilities. The move signals Novartis’s strategic focus on innovative therapies, particularly in areas where Avidity specializes. Avidity Biosciences is known for its expertise in antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates, a technology with potential to target serious diseases. Industry analysts say this acquisition strengthens Novartis’s pipeline and positions it as a key player in the rapidly growing biotech market. Novartis CEO highlighted that the acquisition aligns…

Massive destruction across Gaza has hindered Hamas from retrieving the remaining Israeli hostages’ bodies buried beneath the rubble. On Saturday, Egypt sent its first convoy carrying excavators and bulldozers into the enclave to assist in recovery operations. The U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal requires Israel to return 15 Palestinian prisoners’ bodies for each Israeli hostage body recovered. So far, Israel has handed over 195 Palestinian corpses, while Hamas has returned 18 Israeli bodies. Earlier this month, Hamas released all 20 living hostages. U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “watching very closely” to ensure the bodies are returned within 48 hours. “Some…

The US and China have reached a final agreement on the sale of TikTok’s American operations, treasury secretary Scott Bessent confirmed on Sunday. Speaking on CBS’s Face the Nation, Bessent said the deal was concluded in Madrid and will be formally approved when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet later this week in South Korea. The $14 billion deal will transfer 65% ownership of TikTok’s US arm to American and international investors, with ByteDance and Chinese shareholders keeping less than 20%. Oversight of the app’s algorithm will go to the new US-based board, which will control six of seven seats.…

Rising Global Threats Demand Swift Action Airbus chairman René Obermann has called on European countries to rapidly enhance their defense capabilities. He highlighted the critical need for developments in electronic warfare, satellite technology in low Earth orbit, and nuclear deterrence to secure Europe’s strategic position and protect the continent from emerging global threats. Expanding Defense Capacity and Collaboration Obermann stressed that increasing defense production is essential to meet evolving security challenges. He also urged European nations to deepen cooperation on military projects, emphasizing that joint efforts can improve efficiency, readiness, and collective defense strength. Coordinated Efforts Key to Autonomy The…

San Francisco city officials have approved a $60 million investment to develop a 350-unit affordable housing project near the 16th Street BART station. The initiative aims to tackle the city’s persistent housing shortage and provide more options for low- and middle-income residents. The project is part of a broader effort to expand affordable housing in San Francisco, where high costs and limited supply have made homeownership and rentals increasingly out of reach for many families. City planners say the new development will create much-needed housing while supporting community growth. Located near a major transit hub, the project offers residents easy…

US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on Canadian goods after Ontario aired an anti-tariff advert featuring former US President Ronald Reagan. Trump called the advert a “fraud” and accused Canadian officials of refusing to remove it before the World Series baseball championship. “Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now,” he posted on social media Saturday. Trade conflict between US and Canada deepens Trump had already withdrawn from trade talks with Canada on Thursday. Ontario Premier Doug Ford…

The Louvre transferred part of its jewelry collection to the Bank of France’s underground vaults on Friday, French radio network RTL reported. The transfer followed last week’s theft of eight crown jewels, which caused national outrage and renewed scrutiny over museum security. Police escorted the jewelry discreetly through Paris to safeguard the pieces, including those once displayed in the Apollo Gallery. The Bank of France’s vault, located 27 meters beneath its headquarters, already holds 90% of the nation’s gold reserves. Officials said the move was a precaution to prevent further losses amid growing public pressure. Thieves Execute High-Value Robbery in…

The Co-op has instructed staff to increase the visibility and promotion of vapes in stores as part of a bid to recover sales lost after a major cyber-attack earlier this year, according to internal documents seen by The Guardian. The retailer, known for its ethical branding, is expanding its range of vape products and nicotine pouches, introducing eye-catching new displays and advertising across its 2,000 grocery outlets. The move forms part of an internal recovery plan titled “Powering Up: Focus Sprint: Cigs, Tobacco and Vape”, which acknowledges a loss of about £1m in weekly sales and 100,000 fewer customer transactions…

Security Service Foils Radioactive Material Deal in Tbilisi Three Chinese citizens have been taken into custody in Georgia for allegedly trying to obtain uranium through an illegal sale. The country’s State Security Service reported that the suspects were detained in Tbilisi during a planned sting operation, as they attempted to buy around two kilograms of radioactive material for approximately $400,000. The seized uranium was later secured and examined by nuclear safety experts. Plot Spanned Multiple Countries, Officials Say Investigators believe the suspects planned to move the uranium from Georgia into China, traveling through Russian territory. One of the accused was…