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Ian Wright has spoken out in defence of Jude Bellingham, arguing that some of the criticism directed at the England midfielder stems from discomfort with seeing a confident, high-profile black star succeed. Bellingham faced backlash after showing frustration when substituted during England’s World Cup qualifying win over Albania, with some suggesting he could be a disruptive figure within the squad. Wright rejected that narrative, saying people are “frightened” of Bellingham’s success and cannot find faults in his performances, so instead try to build negative stories around him. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Wright said society is more accepting…

A Thursday morning outage cut electricity to tens of thousands of homes across Paris and Hauts-de-Seine.French media reported the blackout initially affected 55,000 households, later dropping to a few thousand.The outage also disabled traffic lights and streetlights, disrupting local road traffic and public safety.Metro and suburban train services halted temporarily, leaving commuters stranded across the region. Technical Failure Behind Outage Enedis, the electricity grid operator, said the blackout lasted about five minutes.The company identified a technical incident at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux as the cause.RTE oversees high-voltage electricity transmissions across France and manages large-scale power distribution.Technicians acted quickly to…

Anti-capitalists, climate activists, women’s rights advocates, and anti-migrant groups plan demonstrations, highlighting South Africa’s poverty and inequality.Police and army displayed force on Wednesday with helicopters, K-9 units, and motorcycle officers before weekend G20 protests in Johannesburg.Authorities deployed 3,500 additional police officers and placed the army on standby under the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure.This body coordinates police, army, and intelligence agencies to secure major national events.Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili told reporters that officials expect protests in Johannesburg and other major cities.She said authorities will allow protests but enforce strict legal limits.Police assigned designated areas near the summit venue, beside…

Manchester United’s proposal to introduce personal seat licences (PSLs) to help finance a £2bn Old Trafford redevelopment has been jeopardized by new government plans to ban ticket resales above face value. United had explored a PSL system that would allow licence holders to resell their match or season tickets at a profit — similar to US sports models, where PSLs are a major investment tool. But upcoming legislation will prohibit selling sports and music tickets for more than their original price, part of a crackdown on touting. Although football ticket resales are already restricted under the 1994 Criminal Justice Act,…

The White House has issued an executive order aimed at strengthening the role of parents and communities in education. Advocates say the move could improve student outcomes by fostering closer collaboration between families, schools, and local stakeholders. The order emphasizes parental involvement in school decision-making, including curriculum choices, extracurricular activities, and learning support. Analysts note that empowering parents helps create a more responsive education system that addresses local needs. Community engagement is also highlighted as a key factor. Schools are encouraged to work closely with neighborhood organizations, local leaders, and families to ensure that educational policies reflect the priorities of…

Arsenal fear that defender Gabriel Magalhães may miss at least a month after suffering a thigh injury while on international duty with Brazil. The 27-year-old limped off during Brazil’s friendly win over Senegal at the Emirates Stadium and has since undergone further tests, though the club has not yet confirmed a timeline for his recovery. Gabriel is already ruled out of Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham and the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. Depending on the severity of the injury, he could also miss league games against Chelsea, Brentford and Aston Villa, as well as the Champions League…

Germany stormed into next year’s World Cup with a dominant 6-0 win over Slovakia, securing top spot in their group. Four first-half goals – from Nick Woltemade, Serge Gnabry, and a Leroy Sané double – put the match out of reach early. Ridle Baku and debutant Assan Ouédraogo added late goals, the latter becoming Germany’s youngest-ever scorer at 19. Slovakia, who had beaten Germany in September, were overwhelmed and will head to the playoffs. The Netherlands also booked their place at the finals with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Lithuania. After Tijjani Reijnders opened the scoring, the Dutch pulled away…

Expanding Capacity at Dukovany and Temelín Czechia plans to generate up to 60 percent of its electricity from nuclear power by 2050. Engineers oversee construction of two new reactors at Dukovany while eight cooling towers dominate the skyline. Mobile drilling rigs extract geological samples 140 meters underground to ensure the $19 billion project meets safety and stability standards. South Korea’s KHNP won the contract over France’s EDF to build two 1,000-megawatt reactors. They will start operating in the late 2030s and join Dukovany’s four 512-MW units from the 1980s. Officials can also add two reactors at Temelín, which currently has…

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has announced seven new priorities under its Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). The initiative aims to strengthen colleges and universities and enhance student success. Key priorities include expanding the use of artificial intelligence in higher education. Institutions are encouraged to adopt AI tools for learning, advising, and administrative processes, improving efficiency and student outcomes. Improving accreditation processes is another focus. The DOE seeks to ensure that accreditation standards maintain quality and promote innovation in curriculum and program delivery. These efforts are intended to provide students with reliable, high-quality educational options. The…

Thousands of young people filled Mexico City streets on Saturday, protesting corruption, violence, and government inaction. The demonstrations spread across 52 Mexican cities and several international locations, including the United States, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands. The march ended in the Zócalo with violent clashes, injuring 20 civilians and over 100 police officers, and resulting in roughly 20 arrests. The movement ignited after the 1 November assassination of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, who had repeatedly urged the federal government to combat organized crime in Michoacán. His death became a symbol for youth disillusioned with a system that ignores citizens’ demands.…