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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 illustrates this tension 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…
Airbus has proposed splitting Europe’s future fighter jet project into two separate aircraft.The suggestion comes amid a dispute with Dassault Aviation over leadership of the €100bn Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The FCAS programme, launched in 2017, includes a next-generation fighter, autonomous drones and a combat communications cloud.Airbus represents Germany and Spain, while Dassault leads France’s interests.Tensions have stalled progress on the fighter component. Chief executive Guillaume Faury said a deadlock should not derail Europe’s broader defence ambitions.He said Airbus would support a two-fighter solution if governments request it. German chancellor Friedrich Merz recently said the proposed jet may not…
Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court on Wednesday and defended Meta against allegations it targeted children and teenagers. Lawyers presented internal documents that suggested the company prioritized younger users. Zuckerberg said the lawyers misrepresented internal communications. This marked his first jury appearance after years of criticism of Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. YouTube is also a defendant, and the trial could shape thousands of similar lawsuits. TikTok and Snapchat settled shortly before the trial, but they did not disclose settlement terms. Meta said it protects young users and blocks accounts for people under 13. Lead plaintiff lawyer Mark Lanier…
Top Olympic skiers have raised alarm over shrinking glaciers during the Winter Games in Cortina.Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin say they have witnessed dramatic ice loss firsthand.Italian champion Federica Brignone shares the concern. Italy has lost more than 200 square kilometres of glacier area since the late 1950s.Glaciologist Antonella Senese says the decline has accelerated in recent decades.Glaciers near Cortina have shrunk sharply, with some reduced to small ice patches. Skiers train on glaciers for reliable snow conditions.A warming climate now threatens both training grounds and competition venues.Vonn said many glaciers she used as a child have nearly disappeared.Shiffrin described…
Oxford Public Schools has proposed a 5.7 % budget increase to expand special education services and introduce new career courses for students. The plan aims to enhance learning opportunities and support students with diverse needs. The proposed budget would allow the district to add more specialized staff, resources, and programs for students requiring additional support. Administrators say this is part of a broader effort to ensure all students have access to quality education tailored to their abilities. In addition to expanding special education, the district plans to introduce career-focused courses, including emergency medical services (EMS) programs. These new courses are designed…
“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 increasingly feel the financial impact of the war in Ukraine as it approaches 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…
Senior UK bank executives will meet this week to begin creating a domestic alternative to Visa and Mastercard.The initiative aims to reduce reliance on US-owned payment networks. The meeting will be chaired by Vim Maru of Barclays.Major lenders including Santander UK, NatWest, Nationwide and Lloyds Banking Group will help fund the project.The plan, known as DeliveryCo, has government backing. Concerns have grown over geopolitical tensions and the risk that US-controlled systems could be disrupted.About 95% of UK card transactions run through Visa and Mastercard networks.Executives warn that any shutdown would severely disrupt the economy. The Bank of England will design…
US President Donald Trump said he will be indirectly involved in talks between Iran and the United States starting later Tuesday in Geneva. He spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One and said he believes Iran wants to reach a deal on its nuclear programme. The second round of talks in Switzerland follows repeated US military threats against Iran over its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests and the ongoing dispute over its nuclear programme. On Monday, Iran’s foreign ministry said it believes the US position has shifted toward a more realistic stance. Iran Focuses on Nuclear Programme and Sanctions Relief…
Volkswagen aims to cut costs by 20% by 2028 under a new restructuring plan.Reports say plant closures are possible as the company adapts to tougher market conditions. Chief executive Oliver Blume and finance chief Arno Antlitz outlined the savings strategy to senior managers.The move responds to falling sales, high costs and growing competition from Chinese carmakers. The group previously announced a €10bn restructuring that included 35,000 job cuts by 2030.It says earlier measures already delivered savings in the double-digit billion-euro range. Meanwhile, the EU trade deficit with China rose to €359bn in 2025.German manufacturers remain deeply connected to the Chinese…
Trump Administration Signals Backing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Budapest to convey a message of support from former President Donald Trump to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose ruling Fidesz party is trailing the opposition ahead of April elections. Rubio highlighted the personal relationship between Orbán and Trump, pointing to Hungary’s recent one-year exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil imports as a tangible benefit of their connection. “President Trump is deeply committed to your success, because your success is our success,” Rubio said at a press conference following the Munich Security Conference. During his trip, Rubio also…
