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UK Joins European Pact to Build World’s Largest Offshore Clean Energy Grid

The United Kingdom has joined nine European countries in a landmark agreement to develop a vast offshore wind network in the North Sea, aimed at creating the world’s largest “clean energy reservoir.” The pact will link offshore windfarms across borders through high-voltage subsea cables,...

China Pressures European States to Block Taiwanese Officials’ Visits

China has been pressuring several European states to deny entry to Taiwanese politicians, warning that allowing such visits would cross Beijing’s “red lines” and damage relations with China, according to diplomats and officials familiar with the matter. Chinese officials have made formal and informal representations...

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Bank of England Holds at 3.75% as Spring Timeline Set for Return to 2% Inflation

The Bank of England has maintained interest rates at 3.75% while setting a spring timeline for inflation's expected return to the 2% target. This projected achievement represents a major milestone in the fight against price pressures. The monetary policy committee's 5-4 vote to hold rates came alongside Governor Andrew Bailey's projection that inflation would fall to around 2% by spring. This timeline is significant because...

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Trump Sends USS Gerald R Ford to Reinforce Abraham Lincoln in Iran Theater

President Trump has authorized the USS Gerald R Ford to sail from Caribbean operations to the Middle East to reinforce the USS Abraham Lincoln in...

Ukraine, Russia, and US Abu Dhabi Summit: Trilateral Peace Negotiations Enter Decisive Stage

The stage is set for potentially decisive peace negotiations as Russia, Ukraine, and the United States prepare to meet in Abu Dhabi on February 4-5....

Carney Throws Down Gauntlet to US on Canadian Sovereignty

Mark Carney has thrown down the gauntlet to the United States on Canadian sovereignty, insisting on full respect for territorial integrity after Alberta separatist meetings...

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Anthropic’s Massive $30 Billion Raise Drives Valuation Past $380 Billion

Anthropic, creator of the Claude chatbot, has raised $30 billion in new funding, more than doubling its valuation from $183 billion to $380 billion. The...

One-Click Security: WhatsApp Empowers Users Against Cyber Attacks

WhatsApp has rolled out Strict Account Settings, a comprehensive security feature designed to protect users from sophisticated digital threats. The elegantly simple one-click activation makes...

Historical Parallels Offer Limited Guidance for AI’s Unique Challenges

While technological transformations have repeatedly disrupted labor markets throughout history, artificial intelligence presents characteristics that make historical parallels imperfect guides. AI's scope, speed, and capability...

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England Show Control and Composure in ODI Win

England showed control and composure to secure a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI. Sri Lanka failed to post a commanding total and were held to 219 after disciplined bowling. Spin dominated proceedings as England tightened the scoring rate consistently. Joe Root’s calm 75 anchored the chase and ensured England remained in control. England completed the chase to level the series.

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