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Carlos Alcaraz claimed a dramatic Australian Open final and completed a career Grand Slam at just 22. He denied Novak Djokovic a historic 25th major title on Melbourne’s biggest stage. Alcaraz fell flat on his back after sealing a 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory. The crowd understood they had witnessed a defining chapter in tennis history. Respect shared at the net after final point Djokovic showed class despite deep disappointment. He climbed over the net and embraced Alcaraz as applause swept Rod Laver Arena. The Serbian legend recognised the importance of the moment. He knows chances to strengthen his legacy…

President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States has begun engaging with Cuban leaders, even as his administration ramps up pressure on the island through restrictions on key oil supplies. Speaking to reporters Saturday night while flying to Florida, Trump offered few details but said, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.” Economic Leverage Through Oil Cuts Trump indicated that recent moves to block oil shipments from Venezuela and Mexico are intended to push Cuba toward negotiations. The island has grown reliant on Mexican oil after the US cut off Venezuelan shipments following the removal of Nicolás Maduro. This week, Trump…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the organisation could run out of money by July unless member states meet their financial obligations. The UN is facing growing budget shortfalls that have already forced hiring freezes and program cutbacks. Unpaid Dues Threaten UN Operations Guterres highlighted that the UN’s financial troubles are fueled by countries failing to pay mandatory contributions in full or on time. By the end of 2025, unpaid contributions reached approximately $1.6 billion—more than double the previous year—even though over 150 nations had settled their dues. “The current trajectory is untenable. It leaves…

West Ham United banned a season-ticket holder for five games after he held an oversized protest banner.The banner urged owners David Sullivan and Karren Brady to sell the club.Joshua Wood said stewards accused him of breaching stadium rules, not protesting.The incident occurred during a home match against Sunderland.West Ham cited safety concerns and said Wood first picked up the banner on CCTV.

A large Swedish trial found artificial intelligence reduced later breast cancer diagnoses by 12% and improved early detection.The study followed 100,000 women in Sweden who received either AI-supported mammography or standard double readings.AI flagged high-risk scans for closer review and assigned low-risk cases to a single radiologist.Results, published in The Lancet, showed more cancers detected at screening stage and fewer aggressive cases.Researchers said AI could ease radiologist workloads while improving outcomes but warned against replacing human experts.

Donald Trump warned that doing business with China posed serious risks for the UK as Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Shanghai. The prime minister reached the city on the third day of his official visit to China. Trump reacted to agreements designed to expand trade and investment between Britain and China. Officials announced those deals after Sir Keir met President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump made the comments while attending a documentary premiere about his wife, Melania, on Thursday. He described Xi as a friend and said he knew the Chinese president very well. Trump did not explain his concerns…

Panama’s Supreme Court has nullified a concession allowing Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate ports at both ends of the Panama Canal, following an audit that flagged irregularities in a 25-year extension approved in 2021. The decision has drawn strong condemnation from Hong Kong and raised concerns over the future of one of the world’s most strategic waterways. Hong Kong Condemns Ruling On Friday, Hong Kong’s government issued a statement saying it “firmly rejects” the court’s decision. Officials argued that the ruling undermines legitimate business interests and criticized the use of coercive or unreasonable measures by foreign governments in trade…

Google DeepMind launched AlphaGenome, an AI tool designed to identify genetic drivers of disease.The system predicts how DNA mutations disrupt gene regulation across different cells and tissues.AlphaGenome can analyse up to one million DNA letters simultaneously.Researchers trained it using large human and mouse genetics databases.Most inherited diseases and many cancers stem from regulatory DNA mutations.Scientists believe the tool will accelerate discovery of disease mechanisms and treatments.AlphaGenome may also support future gene therapies by designing precise DNA sequences.

Postal Loopholes Facilitate Sanctions Evasion An investigation by German media reveals that Russia is circumventing EU sanctions by sending banned goods through a logistics hub near Berlin and exploiting lighter oversight on international mail. Test shipments equipped with GPS trackers moved through the Berlin Brandenburg Airport facility unnoticed before being forwarded via Poland and Belarus to Moscow. The operation reportedly uses shipping labels from Uzbekistan’s state postal service, even though Germany does not authorise the service to operate domestically. International mail is subject to fewer checks than regular exports because it is processed quickly and in large volumes under simplified…

Economy Shows Strength The US Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to keep its key interest rate at about 3.6%, pausing after three cuts last year. In a statement, the central bank noted that the job market has stabilized and described economic growth as “solid,” an improvement from last month’s “modest” assessment. With hiring steady and the economy expanding, Fed officials see little urgency to lower rates further at this time. Inflation and Policy Debate Although many policymakers expect borrowing costs to fall later this year, most want to see inflation trending closer to the Fed’s 2% target before taking action. In…