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The material provided features an image file name associated with Sky News that appears to reference Afghanistan and reporter Alex Crawford. The reference suggests the photograph depicts the journalist in Afghanistan, although the image itself is not accessible. What is visible is an “Access Denied” page, accompanied by a reference code, indicating the page could not be retrieved. Beyond that, the material offers no further facts about any screening, event, date, venue or participants. In the absence of verifiable detail, there is nothing to confirm a developing news story from this source.

Iran says it has halted two oil tankers in the waters south of the Strait of Hormuz after what it described as incidents involving vessels attempting to use an “unauthorized route” through the strategic waterway. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said one tanker had been stopped in the eastern part of the strait and the other in the west. It did not explain what the incidents were, but alleged that both ships had switched off their navigation and positioning systems while trying to leave via a southern route backed by the United States. “Two offending oil tankers … encountered incidents…

Israeli activists have rallied outside the home of opposition leader Eisenkot, calling on him to work with Arab parties to form a new Israeli government.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, a senior Pentagon official involved in strategy and planning, as the United States and Israel prepare for a potential new round of attacks on Iran. General Sylvia also served on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was not directly involved in day-to-day operations related to the conflict, but his removal comes as military tensions in the region remain high. The Pentagon is investigating a leak, although officials have not disclosed what information may have been exposed or whether it was connected to General Sylvia’s dismissal. The move is…

Greg Jackson, founder of Octopus Energy, has warned that Europe’s incumbent industries are holding back innovation, arguing that established companies and the policies surrounding them are slowing the transition to electric vehicles and cleaner energy. Jackson said Europe risked being overtaken by China and the Gulf, where newer industries were developing rapidly without the burden of legacy businesses. “I think the single biggest factor affecting Europe—and an issue the U.S. is not immune to—is incumbency,” he said. He pointed to the electric vehicle market as an example. While European governments and consumers want to adopt electric cars, he said, established…

Martin Odegaard can reportedly imagine a move to Bayern Munich, with the Arsenal captain’s future at the Emirates Stadium becoming a potential issue if he does not agree a new contract. Sky Germany reports that Bayern have maintained an interest in the Norway international over a number of years. The Bundesliga club have previously been unable to reach an agreement for the former Real Madrid midfielder. Odegaard’s current Arsenal deal runs until the summer of 2028, but the absence of progress on an extension could encourage interest from leading European clubs. Arsenal face decision over Martin Odegaard Arsenal are understood…

Multiple crashes caused major delays on Atlanta’s key highways on Friday morning, with an overturned vehicle blocking lanes on westbound Interstate 20 and a separate multi-vehicle collision closing northbound Interstate 285 in DeKalb County. The I-20 incident was reported near Martin Luther King Jr Drive in west Atlanta, where two of the four left-hand lanes were blocked. Emergency crews were sent to the scene, while motorists were warned to expect significant delays and consider alternative routes. I-285 crash closes northbound lanes Further east, all northbound lanes of I-285 were closed at Exit 34 in DeKalb County as authorities investigated a…

Australia are being backed to take control of the match despite South Africa holding a 40-run lead and having lost four wickets, with Kerry O’Keeffe, Mark Waugh and David Warner all favouring the tourists. O’Keeffe said Australia could quickly complete the job if they made early inroads, pointing to the deterioration in the surface late on the previous day. “It’s climax time, isn’t it? This is why we turn up (at Test cricket),” O’Keeffe said on Fox Cricket. “I think Australia are well ahead in the game. The way the surface was being disturbed late yesterday, these six could fall…

A Poundland bidder has told the administrator that it remains keen on pursuing a rescue deal. The message signals ongoing interest in salvaging the business, though the material provides no further detail on the bidder or the terms proposed. The identity of the bidder and any specifics of the rescue plan are not disclosed in the available material, and there is no information about the administrator’s response. With no additional information in the material, the report centres on this single development and the continuing bid interest.

Donald Trump will campaign in Florida on Friday as he scales back plans for in-person appearances in Kansas and Iowa ahead of the US midterm elections. The president is due to hold a rally in Daytona Beach, where Republican Senator Ashley Moody is seeking re-election against Democrat Angie Nixon. Republican congressman Byron Donalds is also running for governor against Democrat David Jolly, while several House contests are being closely watched. Florida, once regarded as a swing state, has increasingly leaned Republican. Mr Trump campaigned in South Carolina on Thursday for Republican Senator Darline Graham, as he continues to make appearances…