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West Ham United are willing to sell Lucas Paquetá this month only if the deal includes a loan back for the rest of the season, a condition Flamengo are resisting. Flamengo have had a €35m bid rejected and may raise it to around €40m, but believe they could sign Paquetá more cheaply in the summer and are reluctant to loan him back. Paquetá wants to return to Brazil after a difficult spell in England following spot-fixing allegations, which he was cleared of last year but which cost him a move to Manchester City. West Ham, fighting relegation, fear losing one…
2026 begins amid mounting global uncertaintyThe year 2026 opened with intense political and economic tension. President Donald Trump threatened decisive action against Iran. The warning followed US forces capturing Venezuela’s leader. His administration launched a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chair. Officials also targeted major profit drivers at banks and institutional investors. These actions rattled markets worldwide. Stocks remain resilient despite turmoilInvestors expected a sharp equity selloff. That decline never occurred. Traders largely ignored the political chaos. US stock indexes reached record highs early in the week. Prices later dipped only slightly. Despite mounting geopolitical and economic risks, equities…
BP has warned it expects to write down up to $5bn on its green and low-carbon energy businesses as it refocuses on fossil fuels under new chair Albert Manifold. The writedowns, mainly linked to BP’s gas and transition divisions, will not affect underlying profits when full-year results are published in February. BP has been scaling back green ambitions by cancelling hydrogen projects and seeking to sell a stake in its solar arm, Lightsource. The update comes amid weaker oil trading and falling crude prices, with Brent averaging $63.73 a barrel in the final quarter. Shares dipped after the announcement, echoing…
The US government has cleared Nvidia to export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. The Department of Commerce announced the decision on Tuesday. Officials said they reviewed domestic chip supply before acting. The move relaxes previous export restrictions on sensitive technology. Washington had blocked the sales over national security concerns. Officials warned the chips could strengthen China’s technology sector and military. The new policy lifts some restrictions under strict conditions. Authorities described the change as cautious and controlled. H200 processors now eligible for export The approval applies to Nvidia’s H200 processors. The chip ranks as the company’s second-most-advanced AI product.…
Economic Rivalries Pose Greatest ThreatThe World Economic Forum (WEF) has named escalating economic clashes between major powers—through tariffs, sanctions, and trade restrictions—as the biggest threat to global stability in 2026. The finding comes from the WEF’s Global Risks Report, released just before its annual Davos meeting of business and political leaders. Geoeconomic confrontation, as the report calls it, ranked higher than misinformation, societal polarization, extreme weather, and armed conflict. The report surveyed over 1,300 experts and leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society, and found that half of respondents expect the world to face turbulent conditions over the next…
The University of Connecticut (UConn) celebrated the legacy of its women’s basketball program by honoring the 2015 and 2016 NCAA championship teams. The teams were recognized during a ‘Huskies of Honor’ ceremony, highlighting their historic achievements. UConn’s women’s basketball program is widely regarded as one of the most successful in college sports history. The 2015 and 2016 teams contributed significantly to the program’s dominance, winning back-to-back national championships and setting records for excellence on and off the court. The ceremony took place at the Gampel Pavilion, with former players, coaches, and fans gathering to celebrate the teams’ accomplishments. The event…
AI Momentum Sparks Investor FrenzyAlphabet, the company behind Google, has officially crossed the $4 trillion market value mark, joining the ranks of Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple. Over the past year, artificial intelligence has fueled unprecedented investor enthusiasm, driving tech valuations to new heights. Despite caution from industry insiders, including Google’s own CEO, the company’s stock has surged roughly 75% over the past 12 months and nearly 7% since January. The announcement that Apple will integrate Google’s Gemini AI into Siri added a fresh boost, signaling strong confidence in Alphabet’s AI capabilities. Battling for AI DominanceAlphabet’s AI strategy has intensified competition…
Diageo is reportedly considering selling its Chinese assets as part of a strategic review under its new chief executive, Dave Lewis. The owner of brands including Guinness and Johnnie Walker is working with Goldman Sachs and UBS to assess its operations in China, where sales have been declining, according to reports. Diageo’s holdings include a controlling stake in Sichuan Swellfun, a Shanghai-listed producer and distributor of baijiu, China’s traditional distilled spirit. The banks are said to be gauging interest from Chinese strategic buyers and private equity firms. Shares in Sichuan Swellfun have fallen 14% over the past year, valuing the…
Global focus on Washington President Trump now confronts a defining decision on Iran. Ten days ago, he warned the United States would protect Iranian protesters if authorities used violence. He said American forces were locked, loaded, and ready to act. At that time, the crackdown had not fully escalated. Now, reports reveal the full scale of repression. The world watches closely for Trump’s next move. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said only the president knows his plans. She added that the world can continue guessing. That uncertainty now dominates Washington. Observers question how long patience can hold. Military options…
Same-sex sexual behaviour among non-human primates may help reinforce social bonds and maintain group stability during environmental or social stress, researchers suggest. Writing in Nature Ecology & Evolution, scientists led by Prof Vincent Savolainen of Imperial College London analysed reports across 59 primate species, including chimpanzees, Barbary macaques and mountain gorillas. They found the behaviour to be widespread, indicating either a deep evolutionary origin or repeated independent evolution. The study found same-sex sexual behaviour was more common in species living in harsh, dry environments with scarce resources and higher predation risk. It was also linked to longer lifespans, pronounced size…
