G7 pledges €260 million for repairs to Chornobyl’s damaged protective shelter
The commitment covers part of an estimated repair need of at least €500 million after a February 2025 drone strike damaged the structure over Reactor Four.
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Bela Bajaria is out at Netflix amid layoffs. Is Peter Rice next?
Three entertainment trade reports say Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria is leaving after a decade. Peter Rice is reportedly expected to replace her, but an appointment...
Andy Burnham offers to work with John Swinney on powers for Scotland’s regions
The prime minister wants the UK and Scottish governments to develop a model giving regions and cities more decision-making power, as he prepares to visit Scotland during the...
Angel Reese and Gabby Williams make WNBA All-Defensive first team ahead of Finals
Atlanta and Golden State account for six of the 10 All-Defensive selections as the teams prepare to meet in the WNBA Finals.
Nineteen injured in minibus collision with Eurotunnel freight shuttle near Calais
A minibus carrying lorry drivers struck a departing shuttle at the Coquelles loading site. A later briefing revised the number described as critically injured to two.
NOAA winter outlook points to possible drought relief across parts of the southern US
The December-to-February forecast favors wetter conditions across much of the South, but also raises flood risks and points to possible drought deterioration in some areas.
US extends Lukoil service station sanctions waiver into April 2027
The Treasury extension allows Lukoil-branded stations outside Russia to keep serving customers, but restricts transfers of funds to Russia. Reports differ by one day on the...
EU court says Dublin Airport passenger cap can shape flight slot allocations
The ruling puts airlines’ existing slots at risk if the 32-million-passenger limit remains in force, while Ireland retains the power to change the cap through a separate process.
Infantino apologises to FIFA Council over abandoned World Cup rights plan
Gianni Infantino acknowledged mistakes in how FIFA discussed a proposed commercial rights company, but European officials said they were still waiting for documents and answers.
US announces Iran-related sanctions on 16 people and 10 entities
The National identified Iraq Development Bank among the targets and reported Treasury’s allegations about its ties to Iran.
Noah Sadiki scores stoppage-time winner as Sunderland beat Torreense 2-1
Sunderland came from behind in Leiria to claim their second Europa League victory, with Sadiki scoring his first goal for the club three minutes into added time.
NBA general managers favor Spurs for 2027 title, Wembanyama for MVP
San Antonio topped Oklahoma City in the league’s annual survey, while Victor Wembanyama drew 77% of the MVP picks. The results reflect executives’ forecasts for the coming season.
Punam Raut retires from international cricket after India career spanning 2009 to 2021
The 37-year-old batter announced her immediate retirement after playing 112 matches for India across three formats and helping the team reach the 2017 Women’s World Cup final.
US voters want change and worry about the economy ahead of midterms, polls find
An AP-NORC poll finds broad demand for change in Washington, while a separate Guardian-Harris survey shows economic pessimism among independent voters.
Somalia sets May 2027 presidential election amid dispute over president’s term
The electoral commission also scheduled parliamentary polls for April 2027, while opposition parties reject constitutional changes affecting the president’s tenure.
Lisandro Martinez apologises after criticising Manchester United leadership
The defender said he had spoken with club leaders and manager Michael Carrick after questioning investment in the squad. BBC Sport reports that United fined him.
College Football Playoff nears 24-team expansion for 2027 as format questions remain
The proposed field would double in size, but final approval, berth allocations and the future of conference championship games remain unsettled.
TSMC posts sixth straight record profit as AI chip demand strains capacity
The chipmaker reported a 68.7% rise in third-quarter net profit, while customers compete for access to the manufacturing capacity behind AI processors.