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Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s first billionaire footballer
THE TELEGRAPH
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first billionaire footballer.
Dozens killed as Pakistani army, fighters clash near Afghan border
AL JAZEERA
ORAKZAI DISTRICT, Pakistan- Eleven military personnel have been killed in a gunfight with armed fighters in the country’s northwest, according to the Pakistani army.
Greenland’s PM looks to boost EU ties despite Trump threats
POLITICO
BRUSSELS, Belgium- Greenland’s prime minister said he is keen to boost cooperation with the European Union in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to annex the Arctic territory.
South Africa’s ambassador to France found dead in Paris
THE INDEPENDENT
PARIS, France- South Africa's ambassador to France was found dead on Tuesday morning in western Paris, a French prosecutor said.
US govt shutdown begins
GULF TODAY
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA- The US government began shutting down Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding.
Earthquake in Philippines kills 69
BBC NEWS
At least 69 people have been killed and dozens injured after a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late on Tuesday.
Jimmy Kimmel returns to late night show after suspension lifted
US NEWS
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba says recognition of Palestine inevitable
THE INDEPENDENT
NEW YORK CITY, New York, USA- Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba told the United Nations that Tokyo’s recognition of Palestine is a matter of “when” and not if, criticising Israeli officials for rejecting the idea of Palestinian statehood.
Man arrested in connection with cyber-attack on airports
BBC
WEST SUSSEX, London, England- A person has been arrested in connection with a cyber-attack which has caused days of disruption at several European airports including Heathrow.
Navalny was poisoned, says widow after new lab results
HELSINKI TIMES
MOSCOW, Russia- Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, has claimed that new independent laboratory tests show her husband died from poisoning, contradicting the official explanation from Russian authorities.
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