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Renewed Focus on French Deterrence President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a major speech outlining how France could contribute more directly to Europe’s nuclear deterrence, as security concerns mount across the continent. Speaking from the Île Longue peninsula — home to France’s four nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines — Macron is expected to clarify that any broader French role would complement, not replace, the protection offered by the United States. France and the United Kingdom remain Europe’s only nuclear-armed powers. While Macron first floated the idea in 2020 of involving European partners more closely in France’s deterrence framework, the proposal…
Paramount Skydance has increased its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery and is trying to push Netflix out of the takeover race. The higher bid could decide control of one of Hollywood’s largest media companies. Warner Bros said Paramount agreed to raise its offer by one dollar per share. The board said the proposal could reasonably lead to a superior deal. Warner Bros will hold further talks before deciding whether to abandon the deal it signed with Netflix in December. Netflix has four days to submit a counter-offer and did not comment immediately. Netflix Stays Guarded and Avoids Bidding War…
UN Submission Sparks Fresh Tensions A new maritime claim submitted to the United Nations by Iraq has reignited a long-running sea border dispute with Kuwait. Baghdad’s filing includes updated coordinates and a map outlining areas it considers within its maritime boundaries. Kuwait argues the claim overlaps with its own territorial waters, including the Fasht al-Qaid and Fasht al-Aij shoals, raising concerns about sovereignty and control over key waterways in the northern Gulf. The contested waters are strategically significant, both for shipping access and potential offshore resources, making the disagreement particularly sensitive. Gulf Neighbours Rally Behind Kuwait Several Gulf nations have…
US President Donald Trump has introduced a new global tariff set at ten percent. The tariff took effect after the Supreme Court blocked many of his earlier import taxes on Friday. Trump signed an executive order just hours after the ruling to impose the levy from 24 February. He later threatened to raise the tariff to fifteen percent but has not issued an official directive to increase the rate. The White House has not confirmed whether the higher rate will take effect. Emergency Powers and Business Instability The administration applies the levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act.…
Unlicensed gambling companies could lose the right to sponsor Premier League clubs under new government plans. Ministers launched a consultation after a series of controversies and regulatory failures. Several top-flight teams, including Everton, Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers, currently display logos of online casinos or bookmakers without British licences. Clubs have already agreed to remove all front-of-shirt gambling sponsors after this season. The voluntary ban will not cover sleeve deals or other partnerships. This gap allows overseas operators to keep marketing through English football if they avoid British customers. The government now wants to close that route with a full prohibition…
Supreme Court Ruling Throws Deal Into Doubt The European Parliament has suspended work on the EU-US trade agreement after a US Supreme Court ruling cast uncertainty over the legality of tariffs introduced in 2025. The court found that some of the duties imposed by President Donald Trump exceeded his authority, as they were enacted without Congressional approval under legislation intended for national emergencies. In response, Trump announced new 15% tariffs on imports, further complicating the situation and raising fresh concerns in Brussels about whether the terms of the deal can still be trusted. Parliament Demands Clarity from Washington German MEP…
UK officials have paused a clinical trial on puberty blockers for children after a regulatory warning. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency raised concerns about unknown long-term biological risks. It called for a minimum participant age of 14. King’s College London sponsors the Pathways trial. It will meet the regulator next week to address the safety issues. The study will not recruit participants until they resolve these concerns. The government commissioned the trial after the Cass review. That review found weak evidence for the benefits of puberty blockers in young people. Hilary Cass said only a controlled trial could…
The United States men’s ice hockey team captured Olympic gold for the first time since 1980. They defeated Canada 2–1 in an exciting overtime game at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime, giving the U.S. team a memorable victory. Fans erupted as the puck hit the net, ending a tense and tightly contested match. The game was fast and intense from the start. Both teams played aggressively, with strong defense and skillful attacks. Canada had chances to score, but the U.S. goalkeepers and defense blocked them successfully. Hughes’ goal came after a careful build-up…
Big Tech faces a pivotal legal battle. A landmark trial over social media addiction has begun and could reshape the technology industry. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time over claims that social media harms young people. His testimony came more than four years after leaked internal documents suggested the company knew its platforms could cause harm. Internal documents presented in a Los Angeles courtroom appeared to confirm long-standing concerns. Meta knew preteens used its apps. The company aimed to maximize scrolling time. It also ignored expert advice on safety, though Meta said the documents…
China has overtaken the United States as Germany’s largest trading partner.Total trade between Germany and China reached €251bn in 2025, rising 2.2% from the previous year. Germany imported €170.6bn in goods from China and exported €81.3bn.Trade with the United States fell to €240bn, partly affected by tariffs introduced by Donald Trump. Merz will visit Beijing this week for talks with Li Qiang and Xi Jinping.Discussions will cover trade, human rights and the war in Ukraine.A large German business delegation will accompany him. Germany’s car industry remains deeply tied to the Chinese market.Companies such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen depend heavily…
