The United States has seized another oil tanker as it intensifies efforts to enforce sanctions on Venezuela, marking the fifth vessel intercepted in recent weeks amid a growing naval presence in the Caribbean. Crackdown on the ‘Ghost’ Fleet US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the seized tanker, Olina, was…
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BP has warned it will take a hit of up to $5bn as it writes down the value of its struggling green energy operations while…
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has officially crossed a major financial milestone. On Monday, it became the fourth company in history to reach a $4 trillion…
Novo Nordisk has launched the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill in the United States.The once-daily Wegovy pill is priced significantly below injectable weight-loss drugs.The drug received…
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Apology Sparks New QuestionsThe national broadcaster apologises to US President Donald Trump after Panorama editors merged parts of his 6 January 2021 speech. The cut…
Australia announced that Reddit and Kick must now block users under 16, joining eight other major platforms. The new rule takes effect on December 10,…
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Amazon has blocked more than 1,800 job applications linked to suspected North Korean operatives. The disclosure came from Amazon chief security officer Stephen Schmidt. He shared the details publicly in a LinkedIn post. The applicants targeted remote IT positions across the company. They used stolen or fabricated identities to bypass…
A complex system drives soaring prices The UK now ranks as the most expensive place to build nuclear plants, according to a government review. The…
Trump approves measure demanding fast release Donald Trump announces he has signed a law that forces the Justice Department to release all federal records tied…
The U.S. economy is showing signs of resilience despite ongoing risks, according to a recent economic outlook. Analysts suggest that consumer and business spending could…
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A new study has found widespread contamination of European cereal products with trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a toxic “forever chemical” formed when PFAS-containing pesticides break down…
A new survey by the Migraine Trust has found significant inequalities in migraine care across the UK, with people from ethnic minority backgrounds far more…
Researchers report that daily orange juice intake reshapes how thousands of genes in immune cells operate.These genes regulate blood pressure, lower inflammation and manage sugar…
Politics & Government
Washington warns Tehran at the UN The United States has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying military action remains an option if authorities continue…
Sanctions and Tariffs Take Centre Stage as Top Global RiskRising economic hostilities between major nations are now viewed as the biggest threat to world stability…
Tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel are escalating rapidly as reports surface of high-level discussions about potential US intervention in Iran. At the…
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In a dramatic operation that stunned governments and observers worldwide, US forces arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas and…
Gold and silver ended the year with sharp volatility after an extraordinary rally. Both metals moved toward their strongest annual gains since 1979. Trading stayed…
The United States has carried out multiple airstrikes targeting Islamic State–linked militants in northwestern Nigeria, a move that signals a sharp escalation in Washington’s involvement…
European intelligence agencies say investigations into Russian interference now absorb as much time and resources as traditional counterterrorism work, underscoring how cyber and hybrid threats…
Russian authorities are investigating a car explosion in southern Moscow on Monday that killed Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior figure in the country’s military…
A Long-Awaited Disclosure Sparks New Anger The US Justice Department has released thousands of photos and documents tied to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting demands…