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A former leader of Manchester City Council has publicly defended the commercial deals struck between the city council and the owners of Manchester City Football Club. The arrangements, which involved land deals and regeneration schemes in east Manchester, have faced scrutiny over the influence of the club's wealthy Gulf backers on local development. The ex-leader argues the partnerships brought investment and jobs to the city, while critics question the transparency and wisdom of close ties between public authorities and state-linked owners.

The BBC Weather team examines whether a developing El Niño could sharply reduce Atlantic hurricane activity this year. El Niño conditions typically increase wind shear over the tropical Atlantic, which can tear storms apart before they strengthen, potentially leading to a quieter season. Forecasters caution that it does not guarantee no hurricanes will form.

A US court has overturned a killer's sentence after an AI-generated video depicting the victim was shown during sentencing proceedings. The case has sparked debate over the use of artificial recreations of deceased people in courtrooms, with critics warning such videos could unduly sway judges and juries emotionally and undermine the fairness of sentencing decisions.

A question circulating on German social media asks whether statutory health insurers (GKV) will cover a SARS-CoV-2 vaccination when the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) has not issued a recommendation for the person concerned. In Germany, GKV coverage for vaccinations generally depends on STIKO recommendations, so the answer is typically no, prompting confusion among people seeking COVID booster shots outside the recommended groups.