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The Spanish coastguard has picked up 60 migrants a few kilometres off the Moroccan coast near Tarfaya and brought them to the Canary Islands. They are expected to be transferred to mainland Spain, from where some may continue on to other European countries. The crossing on the Atlantic route to the Canaries remains one of the most dangerous migration paths into Europe, and arrivals continue to strain Spanish reception services.

Italian outlet Altrenotizie reports on Canada's arms embargo toward Israel, describing it as applying selectively or inconsistently — 'a variable geometry' embargo. The piece ties the issue to wider debates over Western arms exports amid the Gaza war and the Ukraine conflict, questioning whether stated export restrictions match actual policy practice.

The Kremlin has moved to take control of the Russian operations of German retail giant Metro, which owns a chain of stores across the country. The transfer marks a new step in Russia's widening seizure of foreign corporate assets since the invasion of Ukraine, raising fresh concerns among Western companies still operating in or exposed to the Russian market.

A new roundup tracks how home prices are moving across the 50 largest metro housing markets in the United States, highlighting where values are rising, stalling, or falling. The data points to a uneven national housing picture, with affordability pressures and mortgage rates shaping sharply different conditions from one city to another.

Senators Ed Markey and Jeff Merkley, along with Representatives Pramila Jayapal, Rashida Tlaib and Ayanna Pressley, have reintroduced legislation that would stop federal government use of facial recognition and other biometric surveillance technology. The measure, first put forward in earlier sessions of Congress, targets concerns over misidentification, privacy violations and disproportionate policing of communities of color, renewing a debate among civil liberties groups, law enforcement agencies and technology firms.

Asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered in December 2024, has drawn attention from NASA and space watchers worldwide after early calculations suggested a small but nonzero chance it could hit Earth in December 2032. The roughly 40-metre-wide rock briefly topped impact-risk monitoring lists, and astronomers have been refining its orbit as it moves away from view.

Fintech firm Revolut is testing 'Pay with Smile', a biometric payment method that lets customers pay in shops using facial recognition. The system links customers' existing KYC identity data, runs on Revolut's own point-of-sale hardware, and deducts money directly from a Revolut account, bypassing cards or smartphones. Commentators note this creates a nearly closed payment ecosystem around the company, raising both convenience and privacy questions as the trial draws attention in banking and fintech circles.

England forward Anthony Gordon has responded to criticism from manager Thomas Tuchel following England's defeat to Spain. The exchange comes after Tuchel publicly questioned the player, prompting Gordon to address the comments as the fallout from the loss continues. Attention is now on how the England squad responds after the setback against Spain.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has described something in club football as 'madness', a comment seen as likely to frustrate Premier League managers whose players he manages internationally. The remarks put him on a collision course with clubs over player workload or scheduling, and debate is growing about the tensions between national-team duties and the domestic calendar.

Roy Keane has criticised Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer after the player withdrew from the England squad, questioning his commitment. The pundit's comments have sparked debate among football fans about whether players should pull out of international duty when not fully fit, with opinions divided over Keane's remarks.

New figures map how home prices have moved across the 50 largest metro areas in the United States, showing a split market in which some cities continue to post gains while others are seeing values slip. The data is being used to track where affordability pressures are easing or worsening and what that means for buyers and sellers heading into the next housing cycle.

Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United manager is under strain after a poor start to the new season, with a report claiming the club's squad has a clear view on whether he should be sacked. Details of how players feel about his future have now emerged, adding to pressure on the club's leadership as results continue to disappoint early in the campaign.

Tokyo Metro says roughly 59,000 email addresses belonging to members of its Metpo commuter points program may have been viewed or stolen after unauthorized access to a server, apparently from overseas. The company says train operations are unaffected. The breach drew attention because the server held addresses Tokyo Metro had already stopped mailing to, raising questions about why the outdated data was retained.

Bruno Guimaraes has reportedly been issued a warning about his Arsenal career following what is described as a surprising transfer move, according to a Metro report. The story suggests the Brazil midfielder's place or prospects at the club could be affected, though no further details are available about who issued the warning or what the transfer involved.

Researchers in Connecticut have published a study that helps explain why endometriosis causes debilitating pain for millions of women. The condition, in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, is often difficult to diagnose and treat. The findings are being noted for potentially opening the door to better pain management and targeted therapies for patients.

England captain Harry Kane has made a claim about Manchester City following England's defeat to Spain. The England team lost to Spain, and Kane's comments about the club have drawn attention in the aftermath. Details of the exact remark remain limited to the headline report.

Researchers have tested underwater solar panels at a depth of ten metres in the South China Sea, according to an industry report. The trial explores whether photovoltaic systems can generate usable power below the surface, where light is weaker but conditions are more stable. Details on efficiency results and which institution led the test have not been released, leaving the technology's practical prospects uncertain.

Berkeley Research Group (BRG) has appointed Marc Metrick, the former CEO of Saks Global, as a managing director in its corporate finance practice. Metrick led Saks through a period of major change in luxury retail, and his move to an advisory firm signals continued demand for executives with deep retail turnaround and restructuring experience.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has spoken publicly for the first time in a while, delivering what is described as a defiant message of reassurance to the club's supporters. The chairman's statement, reported by Metro, is being picked up by football fans discussing what his promise to fans means for the club's direction.

Roy Keane has taken aim at a former Manchester City player who defended what he called cheating in football, according to Metro. The pundit criticised the defence of such behaviour, continuing his reputation for blunt assessments of the modern game. The exchange has drawn attention among football fans debating standards of sportsmanship.

Jurgen Klopp has issued a message to Liverpool supporters urging them to be patient with Florian Wirtz, after the German playmaker drew criticism for his early form since his high-profile move to Anfield. The former Liverpool manager's intervention has become a talking point among fans and pundits debating whether Wirtz deserves more time to adapt to the Premier League.

Scientists are testing whether solar panels can generate electricity when submerged about 10 metres below the sea surface. The experiment explores whether sunlight penetrating water can be harvested in marine environments, potentially opening new sites for renewable energy where land and surface space are limited. Interest in the project reflects broader curiosity about unconventional ways to expand solar capacity worldwide.

Michael Carrick is being urged to drop a Manchester United player signed for £60m, only weeks into the new season. Pundits and fans are arguing the expensive signing has not performed and should be replaced in the starting lineup. The debate is adding to early-season pressure on Carrick's team selections.

A new ranking places the New York City metropolitan area as the fifth-most-difficult US metro for first-time homebuyers. The assessment reflects the city's notoriously high purchase prices and the growing gap between local incomes and housing costs. The finding fuels ongoing debate about affordability in one of America's priciest property markets, where many aspiring buyers say ownership remains out of reach.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has posted a cryptic message following a guilty verdict against Manchester City, according to Metro. The content of the message and its intended meaning were not detailed, but the timing has drawn attention given the severity of the verdict against City. Fans are left speculating about what Maresca was implying with the post.

US Senators Ted Budd and Lisa Blunt Rochester have introduced legislation to establish a Biometrology Laboratory Program aimed at accelerating development in the biotech industry. The bill would create a federal program to advance measurement science in biotechnology. The bipartisan pairing has drawn attention as Congress weighs support for the US biotech sector.