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NHL players will skip Winter Olympics if ice unsafe
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly is “cautiously optimistic” issues over ice at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina will be resolved. Source link
Tech Life
A popular streamer tells us about the downsides of making online content. Source link
Nobel officials unsure when Peace Prize winner will arrive for ceremony
Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado is in hiding, and her current whereabouts are still unknown. Source link
Egypt's FA wants World Cup 'Pride Match' plans cancelled
The Egyptian Football Association says it has sent a formal letter to Fifa requesting that LGBTQ+ “Pride Match” celebrations in Seattle at one of their 2026 World Cup matches against Iran are cancelled. Source link
Maresca, Salah & Motherwell – story of Maswanhise's rise
From release by Leicester City to the Scottish Premiership’s top scorer, BBC Scotland charts the rise of Motherwell’s Afcon-bound striker, Tawanda Maswanhise. Source link
Fifa accused of breaching own rules with Trump award
Gianni Infantino is accused of breaking Fifa rules by a campaign group after giving United States President Donald Trump a peace prize. Source link
MI5 under more scrutiny after multiple criticisms
Concerns are raised over whether the MI5 can be trusted to provide full evidence to courts and investigations following the findings of Operation Kenova. Source link
Czech billionaire becomes PM with promise to cut ties to business empire
If he honours his pledge, he will no longer benefit from the sale of any Agrofert product, from frankfurters to fertiliser. Source link
These young Australians grew up with social media – what do they think of the ban?
The BBC took to the streets of Sydney to find out what young people aged between 18 and 20 think of Australia’s under-16s social media ban. Source link
Budget could knock 0.5% off inflation next year, Bank chief says
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares. Source link