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The 2025 6G Development Conference opened in Beijing, showcasing China’s rapid push to become a global leader in next-generation telecommunications. The event brought together academia, enterprises, and policymakers to discuss advancements in 6G innovation and its global applications. Industry experts highlighted key areas of focus, including ultra-fast connectivity, low-latency networks, and integration with artificial intelligence. China’s strategy aims to build a comprehensive 6G ecosystem that advances both research and commercial deployment. Enterprises attending the conference presented the latest 6G technologies, prototypes, and collaborative projects. This demonstrates strong corporate engagement and a willingness to invest in next-generation networks. Academia contributed insights on…

Judge Brings Prolonged Legal Fight to a CloseA bankruptcy judge approved a $7.4bn settlement on Friday that requires Purdue Pharma and its billionaire owners to pay for their role in the US opioid crisis. The ruling ends a long legal battle to hold the OxyContin-maker and the Sackler family accountable. It also releases long-delayed funds for people struggling with addiction. Purdue filed for bankruptcy in 2019 after thousands of lawsuits accused the company of driving the opioid epidemic. Agreement Exceeds Earlier Settlement PlanThe new deal increases the payout by more than $1bn compared with a previous settlement rejected by the…

Celtic are accelerating negotiations to appoint Wilfried Nancy as their next manager, with the Columbus Crew boss now emerging as the leading candidate to replace Brendan Rodgers. The Scottish champions formally informed the MLS side on Friday of their intent to open talks, with compensation not expected to be a major obstacle. Nancy is said to be keen on the move, and Celtic hope to have him in place before their trip to St Mirren next weekend, ending Martin O’Neill’s brief caretaker spell. Nancy, who previously managed CF Montréal, guided Columbus Crew to seventh in the MLS Eastern Conference this…

Russian forces launched a massive attack on Kyiv early Friday, killing four and injuring 27. Explosions destroyed buildings and sparked multiple fires. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said rescuers could not retrieve two bodies trapped in the rubble. Emergency crews treated 27 injured civilians. Nine people, including a pregnant woman, required hospitalization. Two children, aged seven and ten, suffered injuries. Officials urged residents to stay in shelters until air raid alerts ended. Authorities warned of possible power and water outages across the city. Zelenskyy Condemns Targeted Civilian Assault President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack a “deliberately calculated strike against civilians and infrastructure.”…

Apology Sparks Intensifying BacklashThe national broadcaster apologises to US President Donald Trump after Panorama producers merged parts of his 6 January 2021 speech. The edit wrongly suggested Trump directly urged violent action. The 2024 episode will not be shown again. 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 contacts the White House for comment. Another Problematic Edit RevealedThe apology follows hours after the Daily Telegraph uncovers a second edited clip from a 2022 Newsnight…

Patrick Bamford has signed with Sheffield United just seven months after leading derogatory chants about manager Chris Wilder during Leeds United’s promotion celebrations. The 32-year-old striker, a free agent since leaving Leeds in August, has joined the Championship side on a short-term deal until January, as Wilder looks to boost the division’s lowest-scoring attack. Bamford and Wilder have a tense history dating back to the 2018–19 season, when Wilder called him a “muppet” during their Championship promotion battle. Despite that, the pair have since reconciled — with Bamford and then-Leeds boss Daniel Farke phoning Wilder to apologise after the video…

President Donald Trump has signed a short-term spending bill that ends the longest government shutdown in US history. He approved the measure just hours after the House of Representatives voted 222 to 209 on Wednesday night. The Senate had already passed the same bill two days earlier after tense negotiations. In the Oval Office, Trump announced that the government would “resume normal operations” after “people were hurt so badly” during the 43-day shutdown. Since October, most federal services had stopped. About 1.4 million federal workers were either on unpaid leave or working without pay. Food aid programs froze, and flight…

Barcelona have identified Harry Kane as their top target to replace Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires next June. The Spanish champions view the 32-year-old England captain as the perfect successor to the 37-year-old Pole and are reportedly prepared to trigger a £57 million clause in Kane’s Bayern Munich contract that would allow him to leave next summer. Since joining Bayern from Tottenham for £100m in 2023, Kane has been prolific, scoring 108 goals in 113 appearances and helping the club reclaim the Bundesliga title. Though Kane has said he is open to staying in Munich until his contract ends in…

The Audit Office of Cyprus warned that the nation risks severe water shortages amid climate change pressures. Officials must improve management of the country’s reserves immediately. The Water Development Department (DWD) bears primary responsibility for overseeing supply and ensuring sustainability. Flawed Monitoring and Billing Systems Auditors found major gaps in metering, billing, and documentation. Two intake points supplying 64% of Nicosia’s water received irregular inspections. The DWD lacked access to Limassol meters and Larnaca telemetry, leaving invoices uncertain. Officials observed discrepancies but failed to investigate them, and forms remained incomplete. The computerized billing system also exposed weaknesses in access controls…

US President Donald Trump says he has an “obligation” to take legal action against a British broadcaster for the way it edited part of his 6 January 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary. Speaking to Fox News, he claimed the edit “butchered” his words and “misled” the public. It is his first public reaction since his lawyers warned of a $1 billion lawsuit unless the organisation retracts the film, apologises, and offers compensation. Trump says editing ‘changed everything’ In an interview on The Ingraham Angle, Trump said he planned to proceed with legal action. “Well, I guess I have to,”…