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Carney and Trump discussed Keystone XL pipeline revival, source says
The project was abandoned by the Biden and Obama administrations, though Trump has said he would weigh reviving it.

Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours
Sébastien Lecornu, the outgoing prime minister, said MPs recognise the pressing need to pass a budget by the end of the year.

NYC sues social media giants for allegedly addicting children
The largest US city is among more than 2,000 other municipalities pursuing similar lawsuits.

‘Questions will be asked’ of Bompastor and Chelsea
“Questions will be asked” of Sonia Bompastor following Chelsea’s underwhelming Women’s Champions League draw with Twente, says ex-England forward Lianne Sanderson.

Deadly building collapse kills 4 in Madrid
Footage shows rescue dogs and workers combing through debris after a building collapse in Madrid killed four people.

Saudi Arabia down Indonesia; Qatar, Oman draw in AFC World Cup qualifiers
Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 3-2 while Qatar and Oman end goalless as fourth round of qualifiers begin.

Spain’s parliament formally approves Israel arms embargo
The vote, which passes 178 votes to 169, enshrines into law an embargo that has been in effect since the war began.

Spain approves arms embargo on Israel due to Gaza genocide
Spanish lawmakers have passed a law ending all trade of arms, defence equipment, or technologies to Israel.

Authorities charge man accused of starting deadly LA wildfire
Police say 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht was behind fire that destroyed much of the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.

Brazil’s beef exports to China surge as Trump’s tariffs shift global demand
Brazil’s beef shipments to the US tumble by 41 percent as exports to China grow by 38 percent.

Troops cheated hearing tests, says ex-marine suing MoD
About 10,000 former military personnel are suing the Ministry of Defence over hearing loss.

Injured captain Kane to miss Wales friendly
England captain Harry Kane will miss Thursday’s friendly against Wales with a minor injury.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: Loaded for Bear: With gold at $4,000/oz and platinum soaring, there’s a vibe in SA mining
There is indeed a new vibe at the Joburg Indaba this year, one driven in part by gold’s record run and rebound in PGM prices. This vibe has rippled into the JSE and the rand’s performance.

Activists warn Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes risk regional war
Human rights groups urge Congress to block unauthorised force as fears of wider Caribbean conflict and chaos grow.

Egypt qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win over Djibouti
Two goals from Salah and one from Adel make Egypt the third African country after Morocco and Tunisia to book a berth.
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Asset recovery — South Africa not alone in ‘pay back the money’ fight
Financial fraud is rife the world over — at least that’s what the world’s top legal experts told Daily Maverick at the Frontiers of Asset Recovery Conference 2025.

Amorim needs three years at Man Utd – Ratcliffe
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says manager Ruben Amorim needs three years to prove he is a “great” coach.

Reflections from Gaza as Israel’s war enters its third year
Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid remembers the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza and reflects on her time reporting.

Manchester synagogue attacker claimed allegiance to ISIS, UK police say
Police said Jihad al-Shamie called emergency services to declare allegiance to armed group as he carried out the attack.