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West Ham United are preparing an opening bid for Jørgen Strand Larsen as they fight relegation.Manager Nuno Espírito Santo wants attacking reinforcements in January. Wolverhampton Wanderers are thought to value Strand Larsen at £40m.The 25-year-old has scored three league goals this season after netting 14 last year. West Ham sit 18th and see a new striker as vital to survival.They are set to loan Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan. Nuno has also explored other options but prefers players with Premier League experience.Talks are ongoing for Adama Traoré from Fulham.

Sam Altman has advertised a $555,000-a-year role described as one of the toughest jobs in artificial intelligence.The new head of preparedness at OpenAI will be responsible for identifying and reducing serious risks posed by advanced AI systems. The role includes defending against threats to mental health, cybersecurity, and biological safety.It also involves preparing for scenarios where AI systems become more autonomous and harder to control. Altman warned candidates the job would be stressful and require immediate immersion.Previous holders of similar roles have stayed only briefly. Concerns about AI dangers are growing within the industry.Mustafa Suleyman and Google DeepMind co-founder Demis…

Louis Gerstner, the executive credited with rescuing IBM, has died aged 83.He led the company as chair and CEO from 1993 to 2002, during a period of deep uncertainty. Gerstner took charge as IBM struggled against rivals including Microsoft and Sun Microsystems.As IBM’s first outsider leader, he rejected plans to break the firm into smaller units. Instead, he kept IBM together, arguing clients wanted integrated solutions, not fragmented products.Current CEO Arvind Krishna said that decision proved vital to the company’s survival. Gerstner focused on restoring profitability and customer trust rather than chasing grand visions.He oversaw tough choices, including abandoning IBM’s…

The United States has conducted a series of airstrikes against Islamic State–linked militant groups in northwestern Nigeria, aiming to curb attacks on civilians and strengthen local security forces. President Donald Trump described the strikes as “powerful and deadly,” saying the militants had been “viciously targeting and killing innocent Christians.” Trump announced the operations on social media, framing the attacks as a direct response to escalating violence in regions where Nigeria’s military has struggled to maintain control. Strengthening Nigeria’s Response to Militancy Nigeria’s armed forces have faced years of challenges fighting insurgent groups across multiple regions. Militants exploit remote areas with…

India’s solar expansion wins admiration worldwide. The transition still conceals a mounting environmental risk. Within just over a decade, India became the world’s third-largest solar power producer. Renewable energy now anchors national climate goals. Solar panels stretch across vast parks and cover rooftops nationwide. Large utility-scale projects generate most solar electricity. Millions of rooftop systems also feed power into the grid. Government figures show nearly 2.4 million households adopted solar through subsidies. Solar growth reduced reliance on coal-fired generation. Thermal and other non-renewables still exceed half of installed capacity. Solar energy now supplies more than 20 percent. This achievement brings…

Christmas need not mean switching off curiosity, as simple activities can smuggle science into celebrations.Researchers say everyday traditions offer easy ways to explore biology, chemistry, and psychology at home. Matthew Cobb of the University of Manchester suggests tasting sweets while holding your nose.The experiment shows flavour depends largely on smell rather than taste alone. Christmas crackers also offer insight into human behaviour.Sophie Scott from University College London says people laugh far more at jokes when others are present. A festive roast can become a lesson in anatomy.Steve Brusatte of the University of Edinburgh recommends examining turkey bones to understand movement…

Declan Rice was released by Chelsea at 14 and rebuilt his career through resilience.At West Ham United, coaches gave him blunt “clean feedback” instead of comfort. Rice accepted criticism, worked relentlessly, and earned a scholarship despite early doubts.His awkward running style gradually evolved into control, balance, and authority. He debuted under Slaven Bilic and grew into a dependable leader.Few expected him to become an elite midfielder. A £105m move to Arsenal changed perceptions and responsibilities.Under Mikel Arteta, Rice added goals, creativity, and set-piece threat. His performances against Europe’s elite elevated his global reputation.Coaches now describe him as graceful, powerful, and…

BP has completed a six billion dollar deal. The company sells a majority stake in its Castrol motor oil business. US investment firm Stonepeak acquires the holding. The buyer operates from New York. BP sells 65 percent of Castrol. The brand produces lubricants for cars, motorcycles, and industrial vehicles. The agreement values Castrol at 10.1 billion dollars. BP receives six billion dollars in cash. Management plans to cut debt and sharpen its business focus. BP retains a 35 percent stake in Castrol. The group first took control of the brand in 2000. Executives described the sale as a strategic milestone.…

James Nnaji, a former NBA draft pick, has committed to play college basketball at Baylor University. He is immediately eligible to join the team, adding excitement and talent ahead of the new season. Nnaji, known for his size, skill, and versatility, brings professional-level experience to the college game. Coaches and analysts say his addition could have a significant impact on Baylor’s performance and roster depth. The commitment comes as a surprise to many fans. Nnaji had previously explored professional options, but the decision to play in college allows him to develop further while contributing immediately to a competitive program. Baylor…

European intelligence agencies now devote as much attention to suspected Russian interference as they do to counterterrorism, highlighting how cyberattacks and sabotage have become central to the continent’s security concerns. The warning follows a major cyberattack that disrupted France’s national postal service during the Christmas delivery rush. Pro-Russian Hackers Target France’s Postal Service French prosecutors said Wednesday that the pro-Russian hacking group Noname057(16) claimed responsibility for the attack. The domestic intelligence agency DGSI immediately took over the investigation, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. La Poste’s central computer systems went offline Monday in a distributed denial-of-service attack that remained unresolved…