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It Hurts

Lionel Messi retires from international football at 39. 207 caps, 125 goals for Argentina. 2022 World Cup winner. Father died in August. Inter Miami contract until 2028.

Higher Standard

ChatGPT becomes first AI chatbot designated as very large online platform under EU DSA. 159M EU users. Reddit and Roblox also designated. Four months to comply. Heavy fines for non-compliance.

Grand Canyon Flood

15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood. 62 evacuated. Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch hit. Water pipeline damaged. More storms forecast.

Fresh Flare-Up

US strikes Iran for first time in a month. Tehran retaliates with ballistic missiles on US bases in Jordan and UAE. Strait of Hormuz crisis escalates. Six-month war mark.

Four Hundred Twenty

Luxembourg's National Health Fund receives average of 420 calls per day, 9,200 per month. 17% of all CNS calls. Digitalisation of document exchange in progress.

Flights Suspended

Luxair suspends Dubai flights until Feb 2027, delays Abu Dhabi launch to late 2027 due to Iran war. CEO Feith: 6-7% revenue drop. United Airlines Newark route from April 2027.

Five Absent

At least 5 leaders skip Pacific Islands summit in Palau. China protests Taiwan's inclusion. Solomon Islands PM flies home for no-confidence vote. Chinese missile test fallout.

Executive President

Ethiopia's national dialogue backs new presidential system. Abiy Ahmed could consolidate power like Turkey's Erdogan. 130 million people. Opposition boycotted.