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A controversial US-funded study on hepatitis B vaccines among newborns in Guinea-Bissau has been cancelled after widespread ethical criticism. The decision was confirmed by Yap Boum, a senior official at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, who said the trial’s design raised serious concerns about withholding a proven, life-saving vaccine in a country with a high disease burden. The $1.6m study fell under the authority of Robert F Kennedy Jr, head of the US Department of Health and Human Services, and drew sharp criticism from global health experts. Although US officials said the protocol could be revised, a…
Trump leaves military option open The United States has warned Iran that military intervention remains on the table if authorities continue to use deadly force against protesters. Speaking at an emergency UN Security Council session, US Ambassador Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump is prepared to act decisively, emphasizing that “all options are on the table” to stop the killings. While the threat remains, Trump also suggested the violence may be slowing. Tehran accuses US of interference Iran’s deputy UN ambassador, Hossein Darzi, pushed back strongly, accusing the United States of directly encouraging unrest under the guise of supporting human…
India’s aviation regulator launched an investigation after an Air India aircraft ingested a cargo container while taxiing at Delhi airport. No passengers or crew were injured. The aircraft’s right engine sustained serious damage, and Air India grounded it for inspection and repairs. Flight returned after sudden airspace closure The Airbus A350 was operating a New York-bound flight before returning to Delhi shortly after take-off. Iran temporarily closed its airspace, forcing airlines to reroute flights. The aircraft landed safely on Thursday morning. After landing, it left the runway and taxied toward the parking bay with passengers onboard. Dense fog reduced visibility…
European forces step in Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden, have arrived in Greenland for a short reconnaissance and training mission. The deployments are designed to strengthen Arctic security and cooperation, with additional land, air, and naval forces expected to join the exercises in the coming days. Greenland’s deputy prime minister said NATO troops will be more visible in the area as training activities ramp up. Diplomatic talks hit a dead end High-level meetings in Washington between US, Danish, and Greenlandic officials failed to resolve deep disagreements over Greenland’s future. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke…
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…
