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Manchester City have been found guilty of financial rule breaches, and talkSPORT pundit Simon Jordan says the club is 'in massive trouble'. His reaction is drawing wide attention, with fans and pundits debating what punishment the Premier League champions could now face, from points deductions to further sanctions over the long-running case.

Israel's upcoming elections are drawing close attention across the region, with observers in Palestine, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt and the Gulf states tracking the campaigns. Commentators note that whatever coalition emerges will shape policy on Gaza, security and diplomacy, meaning the outcome carries ramifications far beyond Israel's own borders.

France's far-right National Rally has secured enough Senate seats to form its own group in the upper house of parliament for the first time. The milestone marks a symbolic breakthrough for the party of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, which has long struggled to convert its electoral strength into representation in the indirectly elected chamber, where local officials dominate.