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Bitcoin dropped sharply on Monday and fell below €75,000 as the wider crypto market extended a steep decline that started after its October peak.Cryptocurrencies opened another losing month as Bitcoin slid more than 5% in European trading and moved under €75,000.The coin reached about €110,000 in early October before it began a long downward trend fueled by heavy liquidations and broad sell-offs.Bitcoin lost more than 16% of its value in November and even moved toward €74,000 at one point.Ethereum and Solana also shed over 5% on Monday and continued the downward movement that began in October.Bitcoin briefly showed signs of…

The rare Marsh Fritillary butterfly has had a strong year in Northern Ireland, thanks to warm weather and long-term conservation work. Once widespread, the species declined sharply as farming practices changed and its key food plant, Devil’s-bit Scabious, disappeared from many sites. Surveys by Butterfly Conservation found large increases in caterpillar nests on managed land. One site saw numbers rise from 24 to 53, another from 24 to 139, and a third from five to 27. Conservation manager Rose Cremin said good weather helps only in the short term and that restoring and managing habitat is crucial for the species’…

A UK government health panel has advised against offering prostate cancer screening to most men, saying the harms would outweigh the benefits. The UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) instead recommended targeted screening only for men with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variants, who face a higher risk of aggressive cancer. These men could be tested every two years from age 45 to 61. The committee found that broad PSA screening would cause high levels of overdiagnosis, detecting many slow-growing cancers that would never cause harm but could lead to unnecessary treatment and serious side effects. Evidence was also deemed insufficient to…

New research reports more than 237 cyber operations targeting space systems from 2023 to 2025.Analysts warn hostile actors now threaten satellites and communications networks throughout ongoing conflict.Researchers at ETH Zürich’s Center for Security Studies compiled data from news, social platforms, and cybercrime forums.They tracked cyber activity directed at Israeli space assets and international agencies during the Gaza conflict.Conflict Drives Surges in Space-Focused Cyber Activity The study recorded the sharpest spike during the Israel–Iran escalation in June 2025, with 72 attacks in one month.The report states cyber operations now emerge consistently in armed conflicts, echoing patterns seen in Ukraine.Investigators identified nearly…

U.S. pending home sales rose 1.9 % in October, signaling renewed activity in the housing market as mortgage rates continue to ease. The increase suggests that buyers are taking advantage of more affordable financing conditions. Real estate experts said the rise in pending sales reflects growing consumer confidence. Lower mortgage rates make home purchases more accessible, encouraging buyers to enter the market after months of slower activity. The gains were seen across several regions, with some areas experiencing stronger growth than others. Analysts noted that while the housing market remains sensitive to interest-rate fluctuations, the October data points to a stabilizing…

Ukraine hit two sanctioned oil tankers only hours before drones targeted the terminal.The Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s Novorossiysk terminal halted operations after sea drones struck it at around 4AM.Local media reported the drones reaching the facility during overnight attacks. Damage to Sanctioned Vessels Naval drones also hit two oil tankers in the Black Sea near Turkey’s coast.Rescue teams saved both crews through rapid coast guard intervention.The Gambia-flagged Kairos exploded and burned 28 nautical miles off Kocaeli province.It sailed empty from Egypt toward Novorossiysk when the blast ignited the fire.Soon after, reports confirmed a strike on the tanker Virat about 35 nautical…

Premier League clubs may soon be forced to increase wages after the UK government announced that players’ image rights payments will be treated as taxable income from April 2027. Many top-flight players receive substantial image-rights payments through limited companies, taxed at the 25% corporation rate. Under the new rules, these payments will instead be taxed at the 45% top rate of personal income tax — leaving players with significantly higher tax bills. Agents say players signing new deals are likely to demand higher wages to offset the increased tax burden. Some overseas players have clauses making clubs responsible for changes…

Measles deaths fell sharply since 2000, yet officials now warn of a clear global resurgence. Cases in Europe and Central Asia rose by 47 per cent last year because vaccination rates dropped, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The warning arrives as signs show measles regaining ground worldwide, undermining two decades of progress. An estimated 95,000 people died from measles in 2024, mostly children under five. That number stands far below the 780,000 deaths recorded in 2000, but the WHO stated that “every death from a disease that could be prevented with a highly effective and low-cost vaccine is…

Tourists entered the O Circuit without ranger guidance and faced worsening weather. Severe forecasting problems also pushed the group forward despite clear danger. Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia receives up to 300,000 visitors each year. Many travelers attempt its famous trekking routes. On 17 November, a violent blizzard hit the remote O Circuit and killed five trekkers while stranding dozens for hours. The storm revealed deeper concerns about park oversight and long-criticised safety practices. How the Disaster Unfolded on the O Circuit About 30 international trekkers began their hike before dawn on 17 November. They left Los Perros…

Archaeologists say they have confirmed that a विशाल circle of massive pits near Stonehenge was carved by humans, not formed naturally. Known as the Durrington pit circle, the structure appears to be over a mile wide and made up of around 20 pits, some measuring up to 10 metres across and 5 metres deep. First identified in 2020, it was initially met with scepticism, with some suggesting natural origins. A new study used a combination of advanced techniques — including ground-penetrating radar, electrical resistance mapping, sediment DNA analysis and soil dating — to prove the pits were deliberately excavated by…