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A new documentary about Elon Musk is reportedly being denied advertising on TikTok and X, according to a CBC report. The film's promoters say the platforms are refusing to run its promotional ads, while other major platforms such as YouTube and Meta were also named in the coverage. The reported refusals are drawing attention to how platforms handle ads for content critical of their own owners and executives, with Musk's ownership of X making the case especially charged.

Manchester City's long-running case over alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules remains a major talking point in football. The club, charged in 2023 with dozens of breaches, denies all wrongdoing, and any ruling could bring points deductions or other sanctions with huge consequences for the title race and the league's reputation.

Russia's ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, said the United States would never allow India to become the next China as a strategic competitor. The remark, made by Moscow's top diplomat in New Delhi, frames India's rise as something Washington would seek to constrain rather than support, feeding ongoing debate in India about its balancing act between the US and Russia.

Manchester City has issued a statement responding to reports that the club breached the majority of the Premier League's financial rules. The club publicly rejected the claims, and the allegations renew scrutiny of City's finances, following the long-running case in which the club faced more than 100 charges and has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

Russian footballer Artem Dzyuba is again at the centre of transfer talk, this time over a possible move to Spartak Moscow. Kakhiagao publicly dismissed the speculation, saying he does not understand the hype around the striker: 'He is not Messi, after all,' adding that he held no negotiations with him and that the matter is closed. The remarks come as fans and media continue to debate whether Dzyuba, one of Russia's best-known forwards, could still land at a top Moscow club.

Flávio Bolsonaro is consolidating backing for a second-round runoff, with Caiado formalising his support at an event in Goiânia and PP and União Brasil also declaring for him. He says he will not seek re-election if elected, denies that ending re-election is aimed at returning his father to the presidency in 2030, and pledges to use a congressional majority to change the Constitution, vowing with Caiado to end the Lula era.

Talksport pundit Simon Jordan has given a strong reaction to reports that Manchester City have been found in breach of the Premier League's financial rules, describing the outcome as 'seismic' for English football. The club, which has long denied any wrongdoing, now faces intense scrutiny over what sanctions or appeals could follow from the verdict.

Portugal take on Norway in an international football fixture, with attention focused on Cristiano Ronaldo after his early walk-off in a recent match sparked talk of a dressing-room rift. Bruno Fernandes publicly denied any split and praised his captain, saying the squad is united. Fans are also searching for how to watch the game live, with coverage guides circulating widely across multiple countries.

A Russian laboratory that works on plague is at the centre of renewed online discussion after claims circulated that a test tube broke at the facility, raising questions about a possible leak. Commentators are also debating whether the institute has any connection to biological weapons programmes, an allegation Russian authorities have historically denied. No confirmed outbreak has been reported, but the story is spreading widely across Hindi-language current affairs coverage.

Tennessee's planned execution of Christa Pike (50) would have been the first in the state in over 200 years, but her final request was denied and the procedure reportedly failed. NRC reports Pike is now conscious and responsive, with doctors calling her medical recovery unprecedented. The rare circumstances are drawing attention to the case, one of the few death sentences on a woman in the United States.

Michael Douglas has acknowledged having a secret relationship with his 'Romancing the Stone' co-star Kathleen Turner, according to Page Six, reversing a denial he maintained for roughly 40 years. The admission about the two 1980s screen partners is drawing attention across the US, Brazil, Mexico and Canada, with fans reacting to the unexpected revelation about the beloved film duo.

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga won the javelin throw gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, beating India's strongly favoured throwers. His victory denied India what had been expected to be a podium sweep in the event, making it one of the notable upsets of the athletics programme so far.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar in the semifinals of the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo, booking his place in his fourth final of the year. He had advanced earlier in the week after Denis Shapovalov retired from their match. Alcaraz will now face Jiri Lehecka, who beat Vachelot in the other semifinal, as he chases another title in the Japanese capital.

Coco Gauff was knocked out of the China Open in Beijing, losing 6-3, 6-3 to Belgium's Elise Mertens in the round of 16. The defeat denied Gauff an expected quarterfinal against Iga Swiatek. Mertens commented on Gauff after the match, and attention has also focused on the American star's recent profile and controversies surrounding other players at the tournament.

Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis, was exposed to tear gas while present at a student mobilisation in France. The mayor, himself affected by the police agents, called for a de-escalation of tensions. His presence alongside lycée students and the images of a public official caught in crowd-control measures have drawn wide attention to the ongoing protests.

Hampus Skoglund is being searched alongside a wave of Swedish football news. Sweden were denied victory in a group final, with players and coach speaking of a heavy disappointment, several players have now left the national team camp, and columnists argue this is a Sweden side worth believing in. Viktor Gyökeres also extended his goalscoring record, saying he feels in good form.

Koh-Lanta All Stars is drawing attention in France, with host Denis Brogniart speaking out in defence of the 'island of the banished' used in the show's new all-star edition. The host argued the controversial twist gives eliminated contestants a second chance, telling Télé 7 Jours: 'It's beautiful to have a second chance.' Fans of the long-running survival competition are debating the format change.

A probable Roman-era wreck has been identified in the sea off Mazara del Vallo, in western Sicily, and the authorities have placed the area off-limits to protect the underwater site. Local coverage is also revisiting a related dispute: the regional administrative court ruled in favour of Francesco Brascia in the case of the Marausa II wreck, after the discoverer was denied a prize.

Denmark striker Rasmus Højlund has denied reports of a viral message to Cristiano Ronaldo after copying the Portuguese star's iconic 'siuu' celebration. Højlund, who has often spoken of Ronaldo as an inspiration from his time at Manchester United, moved to shut down the claim, saying the story circulating online was not true.

The name Erik Niva is being searched in Sweden as attention focuses on the national football team. Viktor Gyökeres extended his scoring record, saying he feels in good form, while Sweden were denied a win in their group final, described as heavy. Columnist Johan Esk wrote that Sweden are a team worth believing in and liking.

Michael Olise is drawing attention in France after reports of tensions with teammate Rayan Cherki. Cherki has publicly addressed the rumours, rejecting claims of a dispute and describing Olise as a source of inspiration. The topic is also trending in the United Kingdom, where Olise plays club football with Bayern Munich and the France national team.

Jarno Widar won the race in Varese, Italy, beating both Tom Pidcock and Matteo Jorgenson in the sprint finish, according to Eurosport Italy's coverage of the arrival. Pidcock, the British Olympic mountain bike champion and road stage racer, and Jorgenson, the American rider, were both denied the win by the young Belgian.

Channing Tatum is in the news on two fronts. The actor publicly denied speculation that he had been secretly posting online under a burner account, dismissing the fan theory outright. Meanwhile, Sony has set a 2027 release date for '24 Jump Street,' the next installment of the action-comedy franchise in which Tatum starred, keeping the series on his upcoming slate.

Chris Brown has denied allegations that he threatened Diamond Brown, the mother of one of his children, amid an ongoing child-support dispute between the two. Brown's representatives reject the claims, and the case is drawing attention from fans and entertainment media in Jamaica and beyond.

A 28-year-old female researcher died of plague in a laboratory in eastern Siberia, but Russian authorities are denying an outbreak of the disease. German media including Tagesschau and n-tv report conflicting statements, with officials disputing that the death constitutes a plague case. The denial is drawing skepticism given the fatal laboratory accident.

CSKA Moscow has traded KHL champion Denis Zernov to Ak Bars Kazan in an unusual deal reportedly valued at just 1,000 rubles. The move has drawn attention from Russian hockey fans, with many discussing the symbolic transfer fee and what it means for the defending champion's roster as the KHL season continues.

Carlos Alcaraz is through to the Japan Open quarter-finals in Tokyo after saving four set points against Matteo Arnaldi. Denis Shapovalov, who had beaten Alejandro Tabilo earlier in the tournament, retired from his quarter-final against Alcaraz due to injury. Elsewhere, Britain's Harriet Dart was knocked out of the China Open.