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Washington signals force remains an option The United States has warned Iran that it is prepared to consider military action if Tehran continues to use lethal force against protesters. The message was delivered during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, where US officials said President Donald Trump remains ready to act if the violence does not stop. US Ambassador Mike Waltz told the council that Trump is not interested in drawn-out diplomacy and has made clear that “all options are on the table” to halt what Washington describes as the mass killing of civilians. He added that Iranian…
India’s aviation regulator opened an investigation after an Air India aircraft ingested a cargo container while taxiing at Delhi airport. No passengers or crew members were injured. The aircraft’s right engine suffered significant damage, and Air India grounded it for repairs and inspection. Flight returned after sudden airspace closure The Airbus A350 was flying to New York before returning to Delhi shortly after take-off. Iran temporarily closed its airspace, forcing airlines to reroute flights. The aircraft landed safely on Thursday morning. After landing, it left the runway and taxied toward the parking bay with passengers onboard. Dense fog reduced visibility…
European forces touch down as Washington presses its case Troops and reconnaissance teams from several European countries have begun arriving in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, in what allies describe as a short-term mission to bolster surveillance and training in the Arctic amid rising geopolitical tensions. France, Germany, Norway, Sweden and other partners have dispatched small contingents to work with Danish and local authorities on security tasks in the coming days. (Al Jazeera) White House says deployments won’t change U.S. agenda; Denmark pushes back A White House spokesperson said the arrival of European personnel “does not impact” President Trump’s interest in Greenland…
West Ham United are willing to sell Lucas Paquetá this month only if he is loaned back for the rest of the season, a condition Flamengo are reluctant to accept. Flamengo have had a €35m bid rejected and may raise their offer to €40m, but believe they can wait to buy him more cheaply in the summer. Paquetá wants to return to Brazil after a difficult spell in England following spot-fixing allegations that ended a proposed move to Manchester City. West Ham, locked in a relegation battle, fear losing him now could worsen their prospects. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo has…
BP has said it expects to write down up to $5bn from its green and low-carbon energy businesses as it refocuses on fossil fuels under new chair Albert Manifold. The writedown, largely linked to BP’s gas and energy transition divisions, will not affect underlying profits when full-year results are published in February. BP has already cancelled hydrogen projects in the UK, Oman and Australia and is seeking to sell a stake in its solar arm, Lightsource. The announcement comes amid weaker oil trading and falling crude prices, with Brent averaging $63.73 a barrel in the final quarter of last year.…
The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Risks Report has delivered a stark warning: escalating economic conflict between major powers is now viewed as the greatest threat to global stability. Released ahead of the WEF’s annual Davos gathering, the report highlights growing fears that sanctions, tariffs, and trade disputes could push the world into a new era of instability. Based on insights from more than 1,300 experts and leaders across business, government, academia, and civil society, the report paints a picture of a world bracing for turbulence — not just politically, but economically and socially as well. Economic Conflict Overtakes Every…
MrBeast’s latest venture, Beast Games Season 2, has reached the top spot in the U.S., demonstrating the growing popularity of competitive entertainment content that blends gaming and athletic challenges. The series features contestants facing extreme physical challenges, mental puzzles, and creative competitions, all designed to entertain while testing skill, strategy, and endurance. Fans have praised the mix of gaming elements with athletic-style competitions, creating a format that appeals to a wide audience. The show’s success reflects a larger trend in entertainment, where creators are combining traditional sports, gaming, and reality competition formats. This crossover content attracts viewers who enjoy both…
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has officially crossed a historic milestone. Driven by soaring investor confidence in artificial intelligence, the tech giant has become the fourth company in the world to reach a $4 trillion market valuation — joining Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple. It now sits just behind Nvidia as the world’s second-most valuable company. The achievement caps off a year of explosive growth in tech stocks, as investors continue to pour money into companies leading the AI revolution. Even warnings about inflated valuations — including from Google’s own CEO — have done little to cool enthusiasm. AI Momentum Powers Alphabet’s…
Diageo is reportedly considering selling its Chinese assets as part of a major strategic review under new chief executive Dave Lewis. The owner of Guinness and Johnnie Walker is said to be working with Goldman Sachs and UBS to assess its operations in China, where sales have been declining sharply. According to reports, the review includes Diageo’s 63% stake in Sichuan Swellfun, a Shanghai-listed producer and distributor of baijiu, whose shares have fallen significantly over the past year. Lewis, who took over in January and previously led turnarounds at Tesco and Unilever, is known for aggressive cost-cutting and portfolio simplification.…
Same-sex sexual behaviour among non-human primates may help reinforce social bonds and maintain group cohesion during periods of environmental or social stress, according to new research. Scientists analysing reports across primate species found the behaviour to be widespread, appearing in 59 species, and linked it to challenging conditions such as scarce resources, higher predation risk and complex social hierarchies. The study, led by researchers at Imperial College London and published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, suggests the behaviour can reduce tension, limit aggression and strengthen affiliative bonds. The authors found it was more common in species living in drier environments,…
