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The European Union has taken another major step in strengthening its military capabilities, approving fresh national investment plans under its €150 billion defence loan scheme as part of the wider Readiness 2030 strategy. The programme is designed to sharply increase defence spending before the end of the decade, amid warnings from intelligence agencies that Russia could pose a direct threat to another European country in the coming years. On Monday, the European Commission approved defence investment plans from Estonia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Finland. Together, these eight countries requested €74 billion in funding, nearly half of the…
Gold prices surged above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally. The metal has climbed over 60% during 2025, marking one of its strongest years ever. Geopolitical and financial tensions have fueled the surge. Disputes between the United States and Nato over Greenland have unsettled investors. Markets are highly sensitive to global instability. US President Donald Trump has intensified market worries with tough trade policies. He recently threatened a 100% tariff on Canada. The threat targets any Canadian trade deal with China. Safe-haven buying lifts precious metals Investors often turn to gold during periods of…
The World Bank Group has officially launched its first office in Doha, a move that signals a stronger and more strategic partnership with Qatar and highlights the country’s growing influence in international development and finance. The new office, inaugurated on Sunday, is set to act as a regional base for cooperation between the World Bank Group and Qatari institutions, with an emphasis on development funding, mobilising private investment and supporting countries affected by fragility and conflict. It is hosted at the headquarters of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in coordination with the Ministry of Finance. World Bank Group President…
Coca-Cola has launched legal action against Vue after the cinema chain replaced it with PepsiCo as its European soft drinks supplier. The dispute follows the end of a nearly 25-year partnership when Vue awarded PepsiCo an exclusive supply deal until at least 2030. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners claims Vue owes unpaid debts from the previous contract, while Vue says any disputed amount was under £100,000 and has now been settled. Vue’s chief executive, Tim Richards, criticised the legal move, saying the issue should have been resolved without lawyers. Coca-Cola has not commented.
US President Donald Trump has issued a severe warning to Canada. He said the United States would impose 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods. Trump posted the threat on his social media platform. He said the tariffs would take effect immediately. The warning targets any trade deal or economic partnership between Canada and China. Trump said Canada would face serious penalties if it moved forward with agreements involving Beijing. He said the tariffs would cover all Canadian products entering the United States. He framed the move as protection for American industries. He offered no exemptions or negotiations. The statement escalated…
Hartford, Connecticut, has become the hottest housing market in the United States for 2026, according to new data from Zillow. The city has overtaken Buffalo, New York, which held the top spot in previous rankings. Strong price growth and high sales activity are driving Hartford’s rise. Housing experts say Hartford’s market stands out due to fast home sales and steady buyer demand. Many homes are selling quickly, often within weeks of being listed. This level of activity shows strong interest from both local and out-of-state buyers. One major factor behind Hartford’s ranking is price appreciation. Home values in the area…
Google’s AI Overviews feature cites YouTube more than any medical website when responding to health-related search queries, according to a German study that analysed more than 50,000 searches. Researchers found YouTube accounted for 4.43% of all citations, ahead of hospitals, government health portals, medical associations and academic institutions. The study, conducted by SEO platform SE Ranking using German-language searches in Germany, raises concerns because YouTube is not a medical publisher and hosts content from both qualified professionals and untrained influencers. AI Overviews appeared in more than 82% of health searches examined. While Google says its AI summaries prioritise high-quality and…
Focus Turns to Donbas as Talks Resume Peace negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine are continuing in Abu Dhabi, with representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States meeting for a second day on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the future of the eastern Donbas region is central to the discussions, which come nearly four years after Moscow launched its invasion. Zelenskyy said Ukrainian officials are keeping him closely updated, calling the talks significant because such three-way meetings have been rare in recent years. While stressing it is too early to draw firm conclusions, he said…
Every month, hundreds of millions of users visit Pinterest to explore new styles and creative ideas. One popular page called “the most ridiculous things” offers unusual inspiration. It shows Crocs repurposed as flower pots. It features cheeseburger-shaped eyeshadow. It even presents a gingerbread house built from vegetables. Many users do not realise the technology behind these recommendations is not always American. Pinterest now experiments with Chinese artificial intelligence models to improve its recommendation engine. The platform increasingly relies on this technology to personalise shopping and discovery. Pinterest chief executive Bill Ready said the platform now functions like an AI-powered shopping…
Claims Spark Anger in London The UK government has criticised Donald Trump after the US president suggested NATO allies played only a limited role in Afghanistan, comments that have caused deep anger among British politicians and military families. In an interview with Fox News, Trump claimed allied troops stayed away from the front lines, appearing unaware that 457 British service personnel died during the conflict that followed the September 11 attacks. Official UK figures show that 405 of those deaths were the result of hostile action, underlining the scale of Britain’s involvement. In response, the UK said on Friday that…