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The EU has lifted sanctions on Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov, and Russian opposition figure Maxim Katz is explaining the reasons behind the delisting in a widely watched video. The move has drawn attention because both men are among Russia's best-known tycoons, raising questions about how the bloc applies and reviews its sanctions regime against Kremlin-linked business figures.

Bijan Robinson is a top trending search in the United States and is also climbing in the UK, Canada and Mexico. The Atlanta Falcons running back is drawing attention after an NFL Awards ballot from FOX Sports leaned on his performance, with the headline 'In Bijan Robinson We Trust,' while also weighing Brock Purdy's MVP case. Fans and analysts are debating his standing among the league's top offensive players.

Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason is drawing renewed attention online. Gleason, best known for his blocked punt against Atlanta in 2006 and later for his advocacy after being diagnosed with ALS, has become one of the most searched names in both Canada and the United States. NFL-related coverage, including New England Patriots postgame material, is surfacing alongside the interest. No single new announcement has been confirmed.

Novak Djokovic is trending worldwide after advancing at the China Open in Beijing, where he will face Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals. The Serbian star also issued a defiant message aimed at rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, saying he can still beat the best players. His deep run and comments have drawn attention across multiple countries.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is being reported as on course to overtake the best-selling video game of all time, a title currently held by Minecraft with over 300 million copies sold. Rockstar's upcoming release is widely expected to break launch records, with anticipation fueling predictions it could surpass every sales benchmark in gaming history.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shifted from previously criticising India's position on the Russia-Ukraine war to describing India's peace proposals favourably, with reports suggesting Vladimir Putin is also receptive to the plan involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomacy. Commentators are highlighting the apparent U-turn as a sign of growing international interest in India's mediation efforts to end the conflict.

Airbnb has started renting out cars in Brazil, with the service now available in around 300 cities across the country. Brazilian media outlets are explaining how the new feature works and noting that it intensifies competition in the tourism sector, as the platform best known for accommodation expands into ground transport for travelers.

Bahrain is trending across multiple countries, ranking highly in search interest in the United States, Italy, Australia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The spike coincides with motor racing chatter, with Formula 1 coverage asking who is best set for success at upcoming circuits, and Bahrain hosting key rounds and pre-season testing. Motorsport fans worldwide appear to be following the Gulf kingdom's role in the season closely.

Belgee has opened a twentieth Geely sales point in Minsk, which also houses a body repair shop. The Belarusian-Chinese joint venture continues to broaden its retail and service presence in Belarus as Geely remains one of the country's best-selling car brands. Readers are commenting on the growing availability of Geely vehicles and servicing options for owners.

Lothar Matthäus has drawn a comparison between Jürgen Klopp and national coach Julian Nagelsmann, saying Klopp "brought it upon himself" — remarks in which the former Germany captain suggested Klopp turned sentiment against him, echoing criticism previously levelled at Nagelsmann. The comments by the longtime pundit are circulating among German football fans and prompting debate about both coaches.

The name Clive Churchill is drawing attention in Australia, ranking among the top rising searches. Churchill, the late South Sydney and Australia fullback regarded as one of rugby league's greatest players, is best known today through the Clive Churchill Medal, awarded to the best player in the NRL grand final. Specific details about what prompted the current interest remain limited.

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived guard Jordan Hawkins, parting ways with the former lottery pick. Reports suggest the two-way shooter is now available on the market, with outlets already speculating about the best landing spots for him as teams consider a claim or free-agency signing ahead of the season.

Patsy Kensit, the actress best known to soap fans as Sadie King in Emmerdale, is drawing attention as coverage recaps her career and personal life, including her four marriages to famous figures and her real age. Kensit, also known for her music career and film roles, has long been a fixture of British entertainment, and profile pieces about her husbands and longevity in showbusiness are circulating widely.

Major League Baseball has announced the finalists for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award, given annually to the best offensive player in each league. Fan voting is now open, and MLB is encouraging supporters to cast ballots for their picks. The award honors Hall of Famer Hank Aaron and recognizes the top hitters in baseball each season.

Carlos Alcaraz has reached the second round of the tennis tournament in Tokyo, while Taylor Fritz and Casper Ruud were knocked out. Separately, Alcaraz criticised the proposed reduction of Grand Slam matches to three sets, arguing that such a change would damage the sport's heritage. Meanwhile Daniil Medvedev, who rose in the ATP rankings, said he would prefer the best-of-three format and that the decision is up to others.

Elma Aveiro, sister of Cristiano Ronaldo, posted a cryptic message on Instagram saying "Betrayal is a dish best served cold, and what goes around comes around. The only way is the way forward". The post, highlighted by transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano, is drawing attention as speculation grows over what - or who - it refers to, with no clarification from the family.

Chinese snooker player Yuan Sijun, once described as one of the best young talents since Ronnie O'Sullivan, has delivered a strong performance at the Shenzhen Open. The result is drawing attention to his career revival and renewing comparisons with the seven-time world champion from the early days of his career.

Argentina are playing Benin in an international friendly that doubles as Lionel Messi's farewell with the national team. The match has drawn attention in the United States and India, with coverage noting the Argentina superstar remains one of the world's best players as he prepares for what is being billed as his final appearance for his country.

A developer has released an open-source tool on Hacker News that routes requests between AI models for coding agents, claiming performance comparable to Astra-level benchmarks. The launch is drawing attention from developers interested in cutting costs and improving reliability by dynamically choosing the best model for each coding task.

A repair channel known mainly for graphics card fixes has published its first DDR5 memory module repair, taking on a two-stick kit reportedly worth $16,000. The job highlights how soaring RAM prices are changing the economics of memory repair, making fixes viable for high-end kits that would previously have been written off as uneconomical to service.

Former Chicago mayor and White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel has said he opposes impeaching President Trump, breaking with calls from some fellow Democrats to pursue removal proceedings. Emanuel, long known as a centrist party strategist, has argued Democrats should focus on other priorities, and his stance is drawing criticism from the party's more progressive wing while reigniting debate over the best political strategy against Trump.