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The IndependentUkraine-Russia latest: Drone attack closes Moscow airports as North Korea ‘prepares to send more troops’
Russia says it has downed at least 121 Ukrainian drones amid major aerial attack
- The Canadian Press
Freedom is bittersweet for Palestinians released from Israeli jails
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — When Dania Hanatsheh was released from an Israeli jail this week and dropped off by bus into a sea of jubilant Palestinians in Ramallah, it was an uncomfortable déjà vu.
- The Independent
Captain Cook statue disfigured and painted red in Sydney ahead of Australia Day
Police say they are investigating incident which saw statue’s hand and nose knocked off
- Associated Press
Huberdeau and Kadri's 3-point games power the Flames to a 5-2 win over Sabres
Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Nazem Kadri added a goal and two assists, and Jakob Pelletier had a goal and an assist for Calgary. Yegor Sharangovich and Mikael Backlund added empty-net goals.
- BBC
Judge blocks Trump's plan to end US birthright citizenship
During a hearing, Judge John Coughenour called Trump's citizenship order "blatantly unconstitutional".
- Associated Press
An injured Novak Djokovic stops in the Australian Open semifinals against Alexander Zverev
An injured Novak Djokovic quit after dropping the first set of his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday. Djokovic lost the opener 7-6 (5) in a tiebreaker and immediately walked around the net to concede the match to Zverev. Fans booed as Djokovic walked off toward the locker room, and he responded by giving two thumbs-up.
- Yahoo Sports
Australian Open: Injured Novak Djokovic withdraws after losing first set 7–6 to Alexander Zverev
Djokovic could not continue after losing a one-hour, 20-minute first set, 7–6.
- The Canadian Press
Belarus election is poised to extend the 30-year rule of 'Europe's last dictator'
The last time Belarus staged a presidential election in 2020, authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko was declared the winner with 80% of the vote. That triggered cries of fraud, months of protests and a harsh crackdown with thousands of arrests.
- The Independent
Novak Djokovic retires from Australian Open semi-final as Alexander Zverev advances - live
Djokovic is out of the Australian Open after retiring from his semi-final, with Zverev through to play Jannik Sinner or Ben Shelton
- KMGH - Denver Scripps
CO lawmakers propose bill that would deny PR bonds for violent crimes under certain circumstances
House Bill 25-1072 would prohibit the court from releasing certain violent offenders on PR bonds unless a district attorney agrees to such a bond.
- Associated Press Finance
Syria's economic pains far from over despite Assad's ouster
Samir al-Baghdad grabbed his pickax and walked up a wobbly set of stairs made of cinderblocks and rubble. Al-Baghdadi can’t afford to hire workers or rent a bulldozer to clear the debris and fix the house. “Economic opportunities are basically nonexistent,” al-Baghdadi said, sitting on a pile of rubble and debris where the house’s entrance used to be.
- The Guardian
Captain Cook statue in Sydney doused with red paint ahead of Australia’s controversial national day
Randwick mayor says vandalism does ‘disservice to reconciliation’ but Greens councillor says statue marks ‘devastating impacts of colonisation’
- NBA.com
Kings vs Nuggets Presser FULL
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings, 132-123. Denver Nuggets Top Performers Nikola Jokić – 35 points, 22 rebounds, 17 assists, 2 blocks, 2 3PM 5th straight triple double, league leading 20th of the season Nikola Jokić joins Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to record 35+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 15+ assists in a game Nikola Jokić joins Wilt Chamberlain (5x) and Oscar Robertson (3x) as the only players in NBA history to record 20+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 15+ assists in multiple games He recorded his 20th triple-double on the season, and joins Oscar Robertson (5) and Russell Westbrook (4) as the only players in NBA history to record a triple-double 20+ times in 3 or more seasons Michael Porter Jr. – 20 points, 8 rebounds, 2 3PM Christian Braun – 21 points, 2 assists, 2 3PM Sacramento Kings Top Performers DeMar DeRozan – 24 points, 6 rebounds Domantas Sabonis – 23 points, 19 rebounds, 8 assists 21st consecutive double-double The Denver Nuggets move to 28-16, while the Sacramento Kings fall to 23-21.
- Reuters
Oil prices poised for weekly fall on Trump's energy policies
(Reuters) -Oil prices were little changed on Friday but headed for a weekly decline after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sweeping plan to boost U.S. production and demanded OPEC lower crude prices. Brent crude futures were down 9 cents at $78.20 a barrel by 0445 GMT on Friday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) dipped 9 cents to $74.53. "Crude prices have been easing all through this week, as investors trimmed war premiums after the Gaza ceasefire while bracing for Trump’s energy policy change," said Priyanka Sachdeva, senior market analyst at Phillip Nova.
- The Independent
Game of Thrones star confirms she’s no longer dating Guy Pearce after viral ex-wife comments
‘The Brutalist’ star and his now-ex welcomed their son Monte together in 2016
- Sky News
Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax crackdown after 'listening to concerns'
Rachel Reeves is to water down her crackdown on the non-dom tax status after analysis showed it had prompted an exodus of millionaires. The chancellor said she would be tabling an amendment to the plans after "listening to the concerns" of non-domiciled residents. The announcement was welcomed by tax advisers - but one expert told Sky News that the government should go further and make it easier for wealthy people to move to the UK, especially in light of the Trump presidency.
- The Guardian
Fuji TV scandal grips Japan as industry wrestles with the ghosts of Kitagawa
Retirement of celebrity Masahiro Nakai at major broadcaster again forces entertainment industry to assess how it handles abuse allegations
- The Canadian Press
Zach Hyman has 2 goals and an assist for the Oilers in a 6-2 win over the Canucks
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Thursday night.
- KERO - Bakersfield Scripps
City council discusses need for fire master plan
Just a few hours after the initial spark, Bakersfield City Council members addressed the growing concerns for safety and preparedness of our local emergency plans.
- Variety
Sundance 2025 Kicks Off With Technical Glitches, Questlove and Anxiety About the Future of Indie Film
“Does it get more Sundance than this?” Eugene Hernandez, the festival’s director, said at the opening night premiere of “Twinless,” which was being unveiled Thursday at the Eccles, Park City’s biggest venue. But the evening didn’t go off without a hitch. Shortly after Hernandez left the stage, a sizzle reel promoting the festival’s nonprofit arm …