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London: Both Manchester City and the Premier League claimed victory in the legal battle over associated party transaction (APT) rules on the grounds that they were anti-competitive. The verdict from the legal battle resulted in a mixed outcome. The tribunal in a 175-page document, stated that certain rules regarding Associated Party Transactions (APTs) were in violation of competition law, which impacts how sponsorship deals can be regulated. While this aspect was seen as a victory for Manchester City, the Premier League also interpreted parts of the ruling as supportive of its regulatory framework. The decision allows Manchester City to proceed…

London: The UK government has announced the establishment of a new Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) to accelerate the approval of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, for use in healthcare, space, and drone sectors. The significant move aims to enhance the country’s technological capabilities and boost economic growth. The initiative aligns with the Labour government’s commitment to increasing investment in infrastructure and advancing the transition to a net-zero economy. Since its election in July, the government has emphasised the need to foster innovation across key sectors. The RIO is designed to simplify the regulatory landscape, allowing businesses to introduce cutting-edge…

New York: Google has been ordered by a U.S. federal judge to allow apps from rival tech companies on its Play Store for the next three years. This ruling, set to take effect next month, is part of a broader antitrust case involving Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite. This order is the latest legal blow suffered by Google in recent years on competition grounds. Judge James Donato has ordered several remedies in the case, including requiring Google to allow apps from rival tech firms on the Play Store. In response, Google plans to appeal the ruling and request a…

Stockholm: The Nobel Prizes announcements will take place 7th to 14th of October beginning with the award for Medicine or Physiology on 7th of October. The deadline for nominations this year was January 31. These prestigious awards, which recognizes the accomplishments in Physics, Chemistry, Literature, and Peace, offer a prize of 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.1 million). In addition to the financial reward, receiving a Nobel Prize can significantly boost book sales and lead to international recognition. Award announcement dates PHYSIOLOGY OR MEDICINE: 7 October, 11:30 CEST (09:30 am, GMT), The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet, Wallenbergsalen, Nobel Forum, Nobels…

Reim: Israelis commemorated the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack on October 7, an event that ignited a conflict with far-reaching consequences in the Middle East. Ceremonies and protests were conducted across the country, particularly in Jerusalem and southern Israel, starting at 06:29 a.m. IDT, the exact moment when Hamas militants launched their rockets into Israel last year. The attack, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and around 250 hostages taken to Gaza, remains a stark reminder of the violence that has characterised the region. In anticipation of potential retaliatory actions on this anniversary, security forces maintained a heightened…

Florida: Florida is gearing up for its largest evacuation effort since Hurricane Irma in 2017 as Hurricane Milton intensifies in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm, which escalated from a tropical storm to a hurricane, is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, potentially impacting the densely populated Tampa Bay area. According to the US National Hurricane Centre, Hurricane Milton was approximately 780 miles (1,255 km) west-southwest of Tampa at 7 p.m. EDT on Sunday, with maximum sustained winds reaching 85 mph (140 km/h). The hurricane is currently moving eastward toward Florida at a speed of 7 mph (11 km/h). A…

Apia, Samoa: The New Zealand navy ship HMNZS Manawanui has tragically sunk off the coast of Samoa during a recent maritime operation. New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) said that, This was the first time the navy has lost a ship since the second world war. Manawanui, the navy’s specialized dive and hydrographic vessel, ran aground off the southern coast of Upolu, while performing a reef survey. All 75 crew and passengers were safe. Commodore Shane Arndell, the maritime component commander of the New Zealand Defence Force, said in a statement that, Officials in Samoa were conducting an environmental impact assessment…

France: French President Emmanuel Macron has urged an immediate halt to arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza, igniting swift backlash from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Macron emphasised the need for a political solution, stating that, “The priority is that we return to a political solution, that we stop delivering weapons to fight in Gaza.” During a summit in Paris, Macron expressed concerns over the ongoing violence in Gaza, even in light of calls for a ceasefire. The President criticised Israel’s recent ground troop deployments in Lebanon, stating that “avoiding escalation in Lebanon is a priority” and insisted…

London: UK is developing a revolutionary blood test designed to detect 12 types of cancer, including some of the most lethal and common forms such as lung, breast, and bladder cancer. It aims to simplify the testing process to just a couple of drops of blood, potentially reducing the lengthy waits patients often face for cancer diagnoses.​ Health secretary Wes Streeting says the blood tests will cost £120 ($157.46). This initiative is part of a broader investment in cancer research and technology led by Dr. Andrew Shapanis and Professor Paul Skipp from University of Southampton. Wes Streeting said that, “As…

Democratic Republic of Congo: In a significant move to combat the ongoing mpox outbreak, Congolese health officials inaugurated their first vaccination campaign in Goma, a city in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The campaign took place at a local hospital, where health workers were prioritised to receive the initial vaccine doses. The Health Ministry, however, cautioned that the campaign’s reach would be limited due to resource constraints. Currently, 265,000 vaccine doses are available, with more expected to arrive in the near future. This initiative aims to rectify the inequity that has seen African nations deprived of…