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French President Emmanuel Macron used his final address at the UN General Assembly to criticise Israel and condemn what he called Donald Trump's 'shameful' diplomacy over Gaza. The remarks signal deepening Franco-American and Franco-Israeli friction over the war and stalled ceasefire efforts, and are drawing wide international attention and debate.

French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticised the international response to the Gaza conflict, describing the diplomacy surrounding it as a 'spectacle that shames us all'. His comments express frustration that diplomatic efforts have failed to stop the suffering of civilians, and are drawing wide attention to Western governments' perceived inaction over the war.

Piers Morgan has called Earl Spencer a 'shameless hypocrite' and says he intends to sue him over an error in a book. The broadcaster made the claim on Good Morning Britain, launching a public feud with the brother of the late Princess Diana. Details of the alleged book error and the legal grounds for a suit have not been laid out publicly, but the spat has drawn wide attention.

The Home Office is stripping some EU citizens of their post-Brexit residency status, according to a Guardian report drawing wide attention online. Commenters note that immigration rules long criticised as cruel and unfair are now affecting Europeans, a group that includes many white Britons' neighbours, prompting some to say the injustice is only being noticed now that it touches people closer to home.

Anger is spreading across India over the use of artificial intelligence to create degrading content targeting a woman. Critics call it 'disgusting and shameless', contrasting the abuse with the country's cultural reverence for women as mothers and goddesses, encapsulated in the phrase 'Matrudevo Bhava'. Commentators are demanding accountability and stronger safeguards against such AI misuse.

Zelda Williams, daughter of the late actor Robin Williams, has publicly condemned fans who create AI-generated videos of her father, telling them to 'have some shame'. Her remarks add to ongoing debates about the unauthorized use of deceased celebrities' likenesses in AI content, an issue Williams has spoken out about repeatedly since her father's death in 2014.

The Guardian reports on a growing class divide at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where American students are being blamed for fuelling snobbery and shame around wealth. Critics compare the small Fife town's social scene to New York's Upper East Side, with wealthy US students accused of dominating the social hierarchy and squeezing out less affluent British students.

A widely shared commentary argues that the world's most serious problems — climate change, nuclear danger, artificial intelligence risks, fascism, vaccine misinformation, infectious diseases and cancer — are simultaneous, obvious and preventable, and blames capitalism as the common cause. The post, tagged with terms including climatechange, anthropocene and nuclear, frames these as longstanding crises rather than accidents, resonating with readers who see overlapping global emergencies as evidence of systemic failure.

Oasis have issued a warning to fans after tickets for their 2027 tour sold out in what the band or organisers described as a 'shambles' sale. Demand overwhelmed the onsale, leaving many supporters empty-handed and prompting the warning about unofficial or invalid tickets. Fans have been voicing frustration over the ticketing process.

Manchester City are facing scrutiny over a ruling that found certain player contracts constituted 'sham' arrangements, drawing sharp reaction across the football world. A New York Times opinion piece argued the club's conduct has damaged football's unpredictability, while supporters of the club continue to contest the characterisation as the implications of the decision are debated.

Students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland say the institution has become 'like the Scottish Upper East Side', with wealthy American students blamed for fuelling snobbery and a culture of shame around class. Critics describe an elite social scene dominated by rich internationals, squeezing out local and less affluent British students.

American students at the University of St Andrews are being accused of fuelling classism and social snobbery at the Scottish university, with critics comparing its social scene to New York's Upper East Side. A Guardian report describes a divide between wealthy international students, many paying high fees from the US, and local students who say they feel shamed or excluded. The story has prompted debate about privilege, tuition-driven admissions and the changing character of one of Scotland's oldest universities.

Students and commentators at the University of St Andrews in Scotland are debating class tensions, with wealthier American undergraduates accused of fueling snobbery on campus. One observer likened the small Fife town to 'the Scottish Upper East Side'. Students from lower-income families say they feel shame and exclusion amid growing resentment over the university's affluent international intake.

Manchester City stand accused by the Premier League of using 'sham' commercial deals to distort the club's finances, according to a Reuters report. The claim adds to the long-running dispute between the champions and the league over financial rule compliance, with the club consistently denying any wrongdoing. The case remains a major talking point in English football.

A social media post is accusing Metro of publishing false claims about how Covid spreads, specifically the suggestion that the virus does not linger in the air long enough to be a risk. The post argues this contradicts evidence that SARS-CoV-2 is airborne and can spread through aerosols that remain suspended, not just droplets entering the eyes, nose or mouth.

The Premier League has confirmed Manchester City guilty of all charges over financial rule breaches, following an investigation into roughly £900m of allegedly 'sham' contracts. Outlets including the BBC, ESPN and The Guardian are leading with the verdict, describing an intricate scheme to mislead the league. Reactions are sharp: pundit Roy Keane said any medals won during the period are worthless, while cartoonists and commentators debate what sanctions should follow.

Civil Defence member Mohammed Tammous was killed in northern Gaza while heading to evacuate casualties after Israeli shelling struck a group of civilians near Kamal Adwan Hospital. Critics are directing anger at the United Nations, accusing it of failing to act three years into what they describe as a genocide in Gaza.

Swedish state gambling company Svenska Spel has stopped offering betting on Premier League relegation following the allegations against Manchester City. Swedish media report that the club allegedly concealed payments worth around 11-12 billion kronor through sham sponsorship deals. A former City chairman has said the club 'cannot stay in the league', fueling speculation about possible expulsion or relegation.

Jimmy Kimmel publicly criticised Donald Trump on his late-night show for suggesting Iran could bomb California, mocking the idea that a foreign adversary would target the state. The clash blends comedy and politics, continuing Kimmel's running feud with Trump and drawing attention amid ongoing tensions around US-Iran relations.