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Justices Limit Presidential Power The US Supreme Court dealt a major blow to Donald Trump on Friday, striking down his sweeping global tariffs. In a 6–3 ruling, the court found that the president exceeded his authority by using emergency powers to impose broad import taxes. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the Constitution clearly grants Congress, not the executive branch, the power to levy taxes, including tariffs. Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Brett Kavanaugh dissented, arguing the tariffs were legally justified despite policy debates. Emergency Powers and Legal Challenges The ruling focused on Trump’s use of the International Emergency…
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 tension 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 conflict 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 building two separate warplanes to rescue Europe’s €100bn Future Combat Air System.The idea aims to end a long dispute with Dassault Aviation over leadership of the next-generation fighter. Airbus represents Germany and Spain in the programme, while Dassault leads for France.The partners also disagree on military requirements, including nuclear capability.Friedrich Merz said the current design does not match Germany’s needs. Chief executive Guillaume Faury warned the stalemate must not derail Europe’s future air-combat capability.He said a two-fighter approach could attract additional partners if governments approve it.France, Germany and Spain must soon decide whether to continue with the…
Arrest and Police Operations Prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his former role as the UK’s trade envoy. Police also conducted searches at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk. While authorities did not initially name him, they confirmed a man in his sixties remained in custody. Andrew turned 66 on the day of the arrest. Unmarked police vehicles were spotted at Sandringham in Norfolk, where Andrew has been living since leaving Windsor. Law enforcement emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the investigation and said updates would be provided at the appropriate…
Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court Wednesday to defend Meta against allegations it targeted children and teenagers. Lawyers presented internal documents suggesting the company prioritized younger users. Zuckerberg said the communications were misrepresented. This was his first jury appearance after years of criticism of Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. YouTube is also part of the trial, which could influence thousands of similar lawsuits. TikTok and Snapchat settled shortly before the trial, with terms undisclosed. Meta maintained it protects young users and blocks accounts under 13. Still, lead plaintiff lawyer Mark Lanier presented emails and research showing Meta employees discussed…
Top alpine skiers have raised alarm over accelerating glacier loss during the Winter Olympics in Cortina.Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin said the glaciers they trained on as children have largely disappeared.They described the changes as immediate and impossible to ignore. Italy, the host nation, has lost more than 200 square kilometres of glacier area since the late 1950s.Scientists report that the decline has sped up sharply in the past two decades.Glaciers once visible from Cortina have shrunk into small ice patches high in the Dolomites. Athletes rely on glaciers for early-season training and consistent snow.Many now face exposed rock, crevasses…
Preparing for the ETS2 Launch EU countries have agreed to update the rules of their carbon market to prevent sudden spikes in carbon prices ahead of a new tax on cars, vans, and buildings. The updated mechanism will extend beyond 2030 to ensure that when the system comes into effect in 2028, prices remain manageable for households and businesses relying on fossil fuels for heating and transport. While some member states, including Slovakia and the Czech Republic, have called for delays due to social concerns, countries such as Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg have pushed back. They warn…
Midland County has officially proclaimed National Public Schools Week, honoring educators and celebrating student achievements across the region. Local officials voted to recognize the contributions of teachers, staff, and students to the county’s public education system. The proclamation emphasizes the role of public schools in shaping future generations. Officials note that educators provide essential skills, guidance, and support that help students succeed academically and personally. During National Public Schools Week, Midland County plans to highlight student accomplishments in academics, arts, and extracurricular activities. Schools will host events and activities to showcase learning achievements and foster community engagement. County leaders said…
“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 wavers 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…
Brussels Considers Independent Ban The European Union is prepared to impose a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers even if G7 nations fail to reach a joint agreement, Valdis Dombrovskis said. The EU aims to approve its 20th sanctions package by 24 February, marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. If enacted, the ban would override the G7 price cap on Russian oil within the EU, preventing European companies from servicing Russian tankers regardless of the Urals crude price, which currently sits at $44.10 per barrel. Dombrovskis emphasized that coordination with the G7 is preferable,…
