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Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday and dropped below €75,000 as the wider crypto market extended its decline.Cryptocurrencies entered another losing month as Bitcoin fell more than 5% in early European trading.Bitcoin reached a record high of about €110,000 in early October before it began a long downward slide.Heavy liquidations and broad sell-offs accelerated the fall, pushing Bitcoin towards €74,000 in November.Other leading cryptocurrencies also lost value on Monday, with Ethereum and Solana dropping more than 5%.Bitcoin showed brief stability last month, yet each rebound faded and prices continued to fall. Investors Retreat From Risk Stocks also declined in recent weeks…

McLaren error gifts Verstappen a decisive victoryFormula 1 enters a rare three-driver title showdown after Max Verstappen wins a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix, following a major McLaren strategy mistake. Lando Norris calls it “not our greatest day,” understating the impact of losing a race that seemed almost certain. His championship lead falls to 12 points heading into Abu Dhabi, while teammate Oscar Piastri drops another four points behind. Piastri stands stunned as a probable win turns into second place, and his second in the standings becomes third. “It’s pretty painful,” he admits. Norris remains favourite because third place in Abu…

New research reports more than 237 cyber operations targeting space systems from 2023–2025.A new assessment warns that cyber actors now threaten satellites and communications networks.It states that 237 operations struck the space sector between January 2023 and July 2025 during the Gaza conflict.Researchers at the Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich compiled social media posts, news reports, and cybercrime-forum data.They gathered information about attacks on Israeli space assets and international agencies.Analysts observed the most dramatic surge during the Israel–Iran escalation in June 2025.Threat actors launched 72 operations that month.This total made up nearly one-third of all recorded incidents,…

Caracas Condemns “Illegal Aggression” Venezuela reacted angrily after Donald Trump said its airspace should be treated as fully closed. The foreign ministry called the statement “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. Officials said the United States has no legal authority to restrict another nation’s airspace and accused Trump of issuing a “colonialist threat”. Washington increased its military presence near Venezuela and carried out at least 21 strikes on boats it claimed carried drugs, killing more than 80 people. The US provided no evidence. President Nicolás Maduro said these operations aim to remove him from power. Trump…

A short-term budget deal has passed, providing lawmakers with additional time to negotiate longer-term healthcare solutions. The temporary spending bill does not yet extend health-insurance subsidy protections but prevents an immediate funding cliff. Officials said the deal is a stopgap measure that maintains government operations while Congress works on comprehensive healthcare legislation. By passing the bill, federal agencies continue to function, and critical programs remain funded. The temporary measure allows lawmakers to focus on negotiating protections for health-insurance subsidies. Analysts said these subsidies are vital for millions of Americans who rely on affordable coverage. Delaying action could have caused uncertainty…

Ukraine hits two oil tankers only hours before drones hit the terminal.Russian forces suspend operations at one of their largest oil terminals after an overnight drone strike.Sea drones hit the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s marine terminal in Novorossiysk at around 4AM, local reports say. Tankers Targeted Near Turkey Naval drones hit two oil tankers off Turkey’s Black Sea coast, an attack Ukraine claims.The strikes trigger a broad rescue effort.Coast guard teams and rescue units save the crews through rapid action.The Gambia-flagged Kairos explodes and burns about 28 nautical miles off Kocaeli province.It sails without cargo from Egypt toward Novorossiysk, according to…

Global Fleets Face Immediate DisruptionAirbus grounds thousands of planes after discovering that intense solar radiation can interfere with flight control computers, causing delays worldwide. Around 6,000 A320-family jets are affected, representing half of Airbus’ global fleet. Most planes can return to service after a three-hour software update. The UK aviation regulator warns of flight delays and cancellations, though airports report only limited impact so far. October Incident Sparks Safety ReviewAirbus uncovers the problem after investigating an October incident in which a plane flying between the US and Mexico suddenly lost altitude. The JetBlue aircraft makes an emergency landing in Florida…

Gurugram hub becomes Tesla’s key showcase Tesla opens its largest India hub in Gurugram while early demand remains weak. The site combines a showroom, charging points and full after-sales services in one space. Dealership figures show Tesla sells just over 100 cars since its highly promoted July launch.Sources close to the company say Tesla now aims to strengthen India’s broader EV ecosystem to rebuild momentum. The firm offers no direct reply to questions about its low sales. Reports show Tesla receives slightly more than 600 bookings by mid-September. Only a small portion turns into sales once deliveries begin. Premium rivals…

Measles deaths have dropped sharply since 2000, yet officials now warn of a growing resurgence. Cases in Europe and Central Asia increased by 47 per cent last year, driven mainly by declining vaccination coverage, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). The alert highlights a global setback, as decades of progress in reducing infections and deaths begin to erode. In 2024, measles caused an estimated 95,000 deaths worldwide, mostly among children under five. That figure marks a steep decline from 780,000 deaths in 2000, but the WHO insisted that “every death from a disease that could…

Tourists entered the O Circuit without ranger guidance as weather reports failed to show the coming storm. Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia receives up to 300,000 visitors yearly, and many attempt its legendary treks. On 17 November, a sudden blizzard struck the O Circuit, killing five hikers and trapping many others in zero visibility for hours. Although the storm caused the disaster, the event exposed ongoing concerns about park safety and long-criticised management problems in Patagonia’s protected areas. How the Storm Overwhelmed the Trekkers A group of roughly 30 international hikers left the Los Perros campsite before dawn,…