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Global oil prices have recorded their steepest annual decline since the Covid pandemic.Prices fell nearly 20% in 2025, the biggest drop since 2020. It marks the first time oil has fallen for three consecutive years.Analysts blame a heavily oversupplied global market. Crude slipped below $60 a barrel for the first time in almost five years.Hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal added to supply expectations. The International Energy Agency forecasts supply exceeding demand by 3.8 million barrels a day.Opec has delayed production increases, but output remains high. Brent crude ended the year at $60.85, down from nearly $74 in 2024.US crude…
Photographers have captured endearing images of grey seal pups along the Lincolnshire coast.The pups were born at Donna Nook Nature Reserve near Louth. Each year, hundreds of visitors come to see the seal pupping season.The season usually runs from October to December. This year, 1,924 pups were born at the reserve.That figure is 274 higher than last year’s total. The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust said last year saw a significant drop in numbers.It confirmed that all adult seals have now returned to sea. Twelve pups remain visible from the viewing area.
Gold and silver closed the year amid extreme price swings after a record-breaking rally. Both metals posted their strongest annual gains since 1979. Trading remained volatile through the final sessions. Investors reacted to interest rate expectations, geopolitical tensions, and fragile markets. Gold prices rose more than 60 percent over the year. The metal reached a record high above 4,549 dollars per ounce. Prices pulled back after Christmas. Gold traded near 4,330 dollars per ounce on New Year’s Eve. Silver mirrored gold’s volatility. The metal traded around 71 dollars per ounce at year end. Earlier in the week, silver surged to…
Ferris State University has captured its fourth NCAA Division II football national championship in five years, completing a perfect 16‑0 season. The Bulldogs’ dominance this season highlights their consistency, talent, and strong program leadership. The championship game showcased Ferris State’s balanced offense and staunch defense. Both units contributed to a decisive performance, leaving opponents with few opportunities to challenge the Bulldogs’ supremacy. Key plays on both sides of the ball highlighted the team’s preparation and skill. Head Coach praised the players’ dedication and teamwork throughout the season. From pre-season workouts to the national championship, Ferris State maintained focus, discipline, and…
Meta has finalized the acquisition of the Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus. The company aims to strengthen its technology and expand AI applications. Meta said the deal will enhance both consumer and business products. Analysts estimate the deal in billions Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal valued the acquisition at more than two billion dollars. Meta has not publicly confirmed the financial terms. The deal highlights Manus’s strategic importance for Meta. AI agents become a central focus Meta said the acquisition will provide wider access to advanced digital agents. These tools can plan trips, create presentations, and complete complex tasks. Meta…
West Ham United are preparing a bid for Jørgen Strand Larsen as they fight relegation.Manager Nuno Espírito Santo wants attacking reinforcements in January. Wolverhampton Wanderers value the striker at around £40m.Strand Larsen has scored three league goals this season for bottom-placed Wolves. He impressed after joining from Celta Vigo in 2024, scoring 14 goals last season.That form previously attracted interest from Newcastle United. West Ham sit 18th and see a new striker as crucial to survival.They are set to loan Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan. Nuno has also considered Ellis Simms and Haji Wright.A loan move for Nathan Aké was…
Ukraine rejected Russian claims that it carried out a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow spread false accusations to undermine peace efforts. He accused Russia of inventing a pretext to justify further military actions. Ukrainian officials confirmed that no such attack took place. Russia Claims Coordinated Drone Assault Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine launched 91 long-range drones overnight. He claimed the drones targeted Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region. Russian authorities did not disclose Putin’s location during the alleged incident. Moscow said it would reconsider its stance in peace…
Sam Altman has advertised a $555,000-a-year role to confront the risks of advanced artificial intelligence.The new head of preparedness at OpenAI will assess and mitigate threats ranging from cyberattacks to biological weapons. Altman warned the job would be stressful and demand immediate action.The role involves preparing for future AI systems that could train themselves and cause severe harm. The vacancy reflects growing concern inside the industry.Mustafa Suleyman and Demis Hassabis have both publicly warned about uncontrolled AI risks. With little regulation in place, companies are largely policing themselves.Experts such as Yoshua Bengio say AI remains less regulated than everyday products.…
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky said talks in Florida advanced efforts to end the Ukraine war. Trump said major and unresolved issues still block a final agreement. Both leaders described the discussions as productive and encouraging. Trump said territorial disputes remain the central obstacle. Russia continues to demand additional Ukrainian land. Territorial disputes drive negotiations Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Zelensky said negotiators agreed on ninety percent of a twenty point peace plan. Trump said talks nearly completed security guarantees for Ukraine. He estimated progress at about ninety five percent. Zelensky confirmed further negotiations would continue next week. Ukrainian and American teams…
Louis Gerstner, credited with rescuing IBM from decline, has died aged 83.The company confirmed his death on Sunday. Gerstner served as chair and chief executive from 1993 to 2002.He took over when IBM was struggling against rivals such as Microsoft and Sun Microsystems. As IBM’s first external leader, Gerstner rejected plans to break the firm apart.He believed customers wanted integrated solutions, not fragmented technology. IBM’s current chief executive, Arvind Krishna, said that decision proved vital to the company’s survival.He praised Gerstner’s focus on clients and long-term relevance. Gerstner shifted IBM away from hardware dominance towards services and profitability.He also abandoned…
