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High-Level Diplomacy Takes Center StageRussian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday. The White House says it is very optimistic about advancing a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and informal adviser, will also participate. The meeting follows two days of negotiations in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials. Witkoff and Kushner refined a US-backed peace plan previously seen as favourable to Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the talks constructive but stressed that major challenges remain unresolved. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin will meet…

Google has expanded its AI Mode with Gemini 3 Pro and the Nano Banana Pro image model to more users worldwide, including in the United States. The update brings smarter, multimodal search capabilities, allowing users to access better reasoning, image generation, and interactive features directly in search results. The Gemini 3 Pro model enhances Google Search by providing advanced natural language understanding. Users can ask complex questions, receive detailed explanations, and interact with AI-generated content in real time. The model improves reasoning, context interpretation, and accuracy across various search queries. The Nano Banana Pro image model adds powerful visual capabilities. Users can…

Bitcoin plunged on Monday, falling below €75,000, as global cryptocurrencies continued their sharp post-October decline.European trading saw Bitcoin drop more than 5%, extending its losing streak into another month.After peaking near €110,000 in early October, Bitcoin faced heavy sell-offs and widespread liquidations.In November, Bitcoin lost over 16% of its value, briefly approaching €74,000.Ethereum and Solana also fell over 5%, following the downward trajectory set in October.Bitcoin showed short-lived recoveries last month, but prices quickly resumed their decline. Investors Pull Back From Risk Investors have sold stocks and reduced exposure to risky assets as market caution rises.Bitcoin ETF inflows remain low,…

McLaren mistake hands Verstappen the winFormula 1 heads into a rare three-driver championship showdown after Max Verstappen claims a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix victory, following a major McLaren strategy error. Lando Norris calls it “not our greatest day,” understating the loss of a race that seemed certain. His championship lead falls to 12 points ahead of Abu Dhabi, while teammate Oscar Piastri drops another four points. Piastri is left stunned as a probable win becomes second place, and his second in the standings becomes third. “It’s pretty painful,” he admits. Norris remains favourite because he only needs third place in…

The rare Marsh Fritillary butterfly has had an excellent year in Northern Ireland, thanks to warm weather and long-term habitat restoration. Once widespread, the species declined sharply as farming practices changed and its only food plant, Devil’s-bit Scabious, became scarce. Butterfly Conservation’s latest survey shows big increases in caterpillar nest numbers on managed sites. One location rose from 24 to 53 nests, another from 24 to 139, and a third from five to 27. Conservation manager Rose Cremin said the success highlights the importance of proper land management by farmers, as good weather alone cannot reverse decades of decline. The…

A government health panel has advised against introducing widespread prostate cancer screening in the UK, arguing that the harms would outweigh the benefits. The UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) said screening all men—or even those with a family history—would lead to high rates of overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment. Instead, the committee recommended targeted screening for men with confirmed BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variants, who are at higher risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer. These men could be screened every two years between ages 45 and 61. Evidence was deemed too limited to recommend screening for Black men, despite their higher…

Researchers document over 237 cyber operations against space infrastructure between 2023 and 2025.Cyber warfare now threatens satellites and communication systems, the report warns.The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich collected social media posts, news articles, and cybercrime forum data to track attacks on Israeli and global space agencies.Cyberattacks peaked during the Israel-Iran conflict in June 2025, with 72 incidents in a single month.This spike accounts for almost one-third of all attacks during the research period, said Clémence Poirier, the report author.The study states that cyber campaigns against space systems now follow patterns seen in armed conflicts, similar to…

Caracas Calls Statement a “Colonialist Threat” Venezuela sharply criticised Donald Trump after he urged pilots and airlines to treat the country’s airspace as closed. The foreign ministry condemned his words as “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. Officials insisted the US holds no authority to restrict another nation’s airspace and said Trump issued a “colonialist threat”. Washington has strengthened its military posture near Venezuela and launched at least 21 strikes on boats it linked to drug trafficking, killing more than 80 people. The US has offered no evidence. President Nicolás Maduro argues the operations aim to…

The U.S. housing market is expected to experience a strong recovery in 2026, according to a recent analysis. Experts say that job growth and gradually lower mortgage rates could support increased buyer activity and stabilize prices. Industry analysts noted that improving employment conditions are likely to boost consumer confidence, encouraging more households to enter the housing market. Higher job security often leads to greater willingness to purchase homes. Lower mortgage rates are also expected to make financing more affordable. Analysts said that even moderate reductions in borrowing costs can significantly expand the pool of potential buyers, helping to sustain sales…

Ukraine launched naval drones against two oil tankers hours before a Russian terminal attack.Sea drones struck the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in Novorossiysk around 4AM, forcing Russia to halt operations.Local media report the terminal shutdown follows the escalating attacks on Russian shipping in the Black Sea. Tanker Blasts Prompt Swift Rescue Efforts Coast guard and rescue teams quickly saved crews after the tankers sustained heavy damage.The Gambia-flagged Kairos exploded and caught fire 28 nautical miles off Turkey’s Kocaeli province while empty.Minutes later, the Virat tanker suffered a separate strike 35 nautical miles off the Turkish coast.Authorities classify both vessels as…