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Apology Sparks Political BacklashThe national broadcaster apologises to US President Donald Trump after Panorama producers merged sections of his 6 January 2021 speech. The edit falsely suggested Trump directly encouraged violent action. The 2024 programme will no longer air. Trump’s legal team threatens a $1bn lawsuit and demands 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 Misleading Clip SurfacesThe apology comes hours after the Daily Telegraph exposes another edited clip from a 2022 Newsnight episode. In…
Patrick Bamford has joined Sheffield United, just seven months after leading a derogatory chant about manager Chris Wilder during Leeds United’s promotion celebrations. The 32-year-old striker, released by Leeds in August, has signed a short-term deal with the Blades until January as Wilder looks to boost the Championship’s lowest-scoring side. Bamford’s relationship with Wilder had been tense since 2018–19, when Wilder’s Sheffield United won automatic promotion and he called the then-Leeds striker “a muppet.” But the pair have since reconciled. Following the viral chant incident in April, Bamford and Leeds boss Daniel Farke personally phoned Wilder to apologise. Wilder later…
President Donald Trump has approved a temporary spending bill that ends the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. He signed the measure just hours after the House of Representatives voted 222 to 209 on Wednesday night. Two days earlier, the Senate narrowly passed the same legislation following tense negotiations. 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 federal agencies had suspended operations. About 1.4 million federal employees were either on unpaid leave or working without pay. Food aid programs froze, and nationwide air…
Taboola has extended its partnership with MediaNews Group, the parent of Tribune Publishing, in a major digital media deal. Originally set as a two-year agreement, the deal has now been extended to ten years, allowing Taboola to power recommendation feeds across prominent U.S. sites, including the Chicago Tribune and the Baltimore Sun. The extended partnership will enhance content discovery for readers, providing personalized article recommendations and improving engagement on MediaNews Group’s digital properties. Taboola’s AI-driven platform uses algorithms to surface relevant content, helping publishers keep readers on their sites longer. This collaboration is a significant step in digital media monetization. Recommendation feeds…
Cyprus’s Audit Office urged immediate action to protect the country’s shrinking water reserves amid escalating climate pressures. It warned that poor management threatens long-term sustainability as Cyprus faces worsening droughts and erratic weather patterns. The Water Development Department (DWD), responsible for overseeing national water resources, plays a crucial role in securing supply during this crisis. However, the audit uncovered severe administrative and monitoring gaps that undermine the department’s ability to manage resources effectively. Gaps in Monitoring and Accountability Auditors discovered major flaws in water metering, billing, and control documentation. Two key intake points supplying 64 percent of Nicosia’s water received…
US President Donald Trump says he has a “duty” to sue a British broadcaster for editing part of his 6 January 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary. Speaking to Fox News, he claimed the edit “butchered” his words and “misled” viewers. This is his first public comment since his lawyers warned of a $1 billion lawsuit unless the organisation retracts the programme, apologises, and pays damages. Trump claims speech was manipulated In an interview on The Ingraham Angle, Trump said he intends to pursue legal action. “Well, I guess I have to,” he said. “They deceived the public, and they…
Recent legislative and policy updates are fueling debate over the federal government’s role in K‑12 special education and teacher certification requirements. School districts across the U.S. are navigating how to balance oversight with local priorities. Federal officials have emphasized that consistent standards are necessary to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate services. Certification requirements, especially for special-education teachers, are seen as a key mechanism to maintain quality and accountability. However, many districts argue that rigid federal guidelines can limit flexibility. Local educators say they need room to tailor programs to student needs, including varying classroom sizes, resources, and community demographics.…
The Premier League has approved requests from Arsenal and Crystal Palace to move their league matches the weekend before their Carabao Cup quarter-final on 23 December. Originally set for Sunday 21 December, Arsenal’s trip to Everton and Palace’s visit to Leeds will now be played at 8pm on Saturday 20 December. The change gives both teams extra recovery time before their midweek cup meeting at the Emirates Stadium. Palace, who face KuPS in the Europa Conference League on 18 December, preferred to move their league game rather than face Arsenal just two days later. The Premier League said the decision…
The United States Senate has passed a major funding bill that could end the nation’s longest government shutdown within days. The measure passed late on Monday in a 60-40 vote, supported by nearly all Republicans and eight Democrats. The deal funds federal operations through 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 was ready to support the legislation. The agreement followed weekend negotiations between both parties aimed at restoring government services and returning federal employees…
Novartis has inaugurated a state-of-the-art radioligand therapy manufacturing facility in Carlsbad, California, marking its third U.S. site. The expansion is part of a broader $23 billion U.S. infrastructure investment plan aimed at boosting advanced manufacturing and medical innovation. The new facility will focus on producing radioligand therapies, which use radioactive molecules to target and treat specific diseases, including cancer. These therapies are considered a cutting-edge approach in precision medicine, offering targeted treatment with improved efficacy. Novartis executives say the Carlsbad site strengthens the company’s U.S. manufacturing footprint and supports future innovation in radioligand therapy. “This facility enables us to scale production,…