US President Donald Trump delivered his latest ultimatum to Iran on Thursday during a Board of Peace meeting. He formed this Middle East coalition to stabilise the region. He could soon pull that region into a new war. The clash between calls for peace and threats of military action exposes the contradictions in Trump’s second-term foreign policy. The standoff between Washington and Tehran highlights this conflict most clearly. The escalation could trigger the largest US air campaign in years. Trump said he prefers diplomacy and wants a deal to end Iran’s nuclear weapons programme. A White House official said Iran…
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Airbus has proposed splitting Europe’s future fighter project into two separate aircraft to end a long dispute with Dassault Aviation.The clash centres on who leads the fighter element of the Future Combat Air System. Chief executive Guillaume Faury said a dual-jet approach could save the wider programme.FCAS also includes drones and a combat data network that are progressing without major issues. Tensions increased after Friedrich Merz said the current design does not meet Germany’s needs.France wants a nuclear-capable aircraft, while Germany does not.The partner nations must soon decide whether to continue with the fighter phase. Airbus reported a 23% rise…
Police Investigation and Arrest Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office during his tenure as a UK trade envoy, authorities confirmed. Police also carried out searches at his homes in Berkshire and Norfolk. While the official statement did not name him, it noted that a man in his sixties remains in custody. Andrew celebrated his 66th birthday on the same day. Investigators emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the inquiry and promised updates when appropriate. Unmarked police vehicles were spotted at Sandringham in Norfolk, where he has been residing since leaving Windsor.…
Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court on Wednesday and defended Meta against accusations that it targeted children and teenagers. Lawyers presented internal documents that suggested the company prioritised younger users. Zuckerberg said the lawyers mischaracterised internal communications. This marked his first appearance before a jury after years of criticism of Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. YouTube is also a defendant, and the trial could influence thousands of similar lawsuits. TikTok and Snapchat settled shortly before the trial, and they did not disclose settlement terms. Meta said it protects young users and blocks accounts for people under 13. Lead plaintiff…
Leading Alpine skiers have raised alarm over accelerating glacier loss during the Winter Olympics in Cortina.Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin said the changes are visible across the mountains where they train.Federica Brignone warned the retreat threatens the planet, not only skiing. Glaciers once visible from Cortina have largely disappeared.Italy has lost more than 200 square kilometres of glacier area since the late 1950s.Scientists report the decline has accelerated in the past two decades. The remaining ice in the Dolomites now sits at higher elevations.Major glaciers such as the Marmolada are shrinking rapidly.A massive collapse there in 2022 killed 11 hikers.Researchers…
Governments Try to Calm Fears Over Rising Bills European Union governments have agreed to strengthen a financial safeguard aimed at preventing sharp spikes in carbon prices, as the bloc prepares to roll out a new carbon market covering road transport and buildings. The updated system — often referred to as ETS2 — will place a carbon price on fuels used in cars, vans and home heating. Once fully in force in 2028, households and businesses that rely on fossil fuels are expected to face higher costs. That prospect has already sparked political tension across the EU. To avoid sudden price…
Baidu and Uber have announced plans to launch Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing services in Dubai’s Jumeirah area. The service will allow passengers to book fully self-driving vehicles through the Uber app, marking a major milestone in AI-powered mobility. The deployment of autonomous vehicles in a major urban area demonstrates Dubai’s commitment to smart transportation and advanced technology. By integrating self-driving cars into daily commuting, the city aims to improve traffic efficiency and reduce reliance on human drivers. Apollo Go uses Baidu’s AI and autonomous driving technology to navigate city streets safely. The vehicles are equipped with advanced sensors, cameras, and…
“Life is becoming more expensive,” says Alexander, an advertising specialist from Moscow who works for a large corporation. His monthly food budget jumped by more than 22% in one month, rising from 35,000 roubles to 43,000 roubles. Russia’s economy now balances between stagnation and decline, and citizens feel the mounting financial burden of the war in Ukraine as it nears its fourth year. Alexander noticed price increases for almost all essential goods in supermarkets, including eggs, chicken fillets, and seasonal vegetables. Journalists changed all names in this report to protect sources. Even his daily Americano on the way to work…
Brussels Ready to Act Without Full G7 Backing The European Union has made clear it is prepared to press ahead with tougher sanctions on Russia, even if it cannot secure unanimous backing from its G7 partners. Valdis Dombrovskis said a coordinated agreement would be preferable, but stressed that it is not an “absolute precondition” for action. Brussels wants its 20th sanctions package adopted by 24 February, marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. If approved, the measures would include a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers — a move that would effectively end the G7…
Senior UK bank executives will meet this week to begin creating a national alternative to Visa and Mastercard.The project aims to protect the economy if US-owned payment systems are disrupted. The meeting will be chaired by Vim Maru of Barclays and funded by major City institutions.The government supports the plan, which has been discussed for years but gained urgency recently. About 95% of UK card payments run through Visa and Mastercard.Executives warn that losing access would severely damage daily commerce in an increasingly cashless economy.Sanctions that shut the networks in Russia showed how quickly consumers can lose access to money.…
