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Gold prices climbed above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, continuing a historic rally. The precious metal has gained more than 60% during 2025, marking a record-breaking year. Geopolitical and financial tensions have driven the surge. Disputes between the United States and Nato over Greenland have unsettled investors. Markets are increasingly sensitive to global instability. US President Donald Trump has intensified concerns with aggressive trade policies. He recently threatened a 100% tariff on Canada. The warning targets any Canadian trade agreement with China. Safe-haven buying lifts precious metals Investors often flock to gold during periods of uncertainty. Many…
A new base for collaborationThe World Bank Group has launched its first office in Doha, a move that signals a deeper partnership with Qatar and a stronger push for cooperation on development, investment and regional stability. The opening marks a new chapter in the relationship between the two sides, as Qatar continues to position itself as an active player in global development and finance. Based at the headquarters of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and working closely with the Ministry of Finance, the Doha office will act as a regional hub. Its work will focus on development financing, mobilising…
Coca-Cola has sued Vue Entertainment after the cinema chain ended their 25-year partnership and switched to PepsiCo as its soft drinks supplier. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Great Britain filed legal action to recover alleged unpaid debts following the contract’s termination. Vue operates more than 90 cinemas in the UK and Ireland and selected PepsiCo as its exclusive supplier until at least 2030. Vue’s founder, Tim Richards, criticised the move, saying the dispute could have been resolved without lawyers. Vue later confirmed the case had been withdrawn, stating no money is now outstanding and the disputed sum was under £100,000.
US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Canada. He said the United States would impose 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods. Trump posted the warning on his social media platform. He said the tariffs would take effect immediately. The threat targets any trade deal or strategic partnership between Canada and China. Trump said Canada would face severe penalties if it pursued agreements with Beijing. He said the tariffs would cover all Canadian products entering the United States. He framed the move as protection for American industries. He offered no exemptions or room for negotiation. The statement escalated…
Google’s AI Overviews, which appear at the top of search results and are seen by about 2 billion users each month, cite YouTube more often than any medical website when answering health-related questions, according to a new study. The research, conducted by SE Ranking, analysed responses to more than 50,000 health queries made in Germany. It found that YouTube accounted for 4.43% of all citations used in AI Overviews, more than hospitals, government health agencies, medical associations or academic institutions. YouTube is owned by Google. Researchers warned this matters because YouTube is not a medical publisher and hosts content from…
Focus Turns to the Future of Donbas Fresh rounds of peace talks aimed at ending Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine are continuing in Abu Dhabi, bringing together representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said discussions are expected to centre heavily on the future of the eastern Donbas region, a key flashpoint in the nearly four-year conflict. Zelenskyy said he has been receiving constant updates from his delegation, describing the talks as significant given how rare such trilateral meetings have been in recent years. While he stressed it was too early to draw firm conclusions,…
Every month, hundreds of millions of users visit Pinterest to explore new styles and creative ideas. One popular page called “the most ridiculous things” offers unusual inspiration. It shows Crocs repurposed as flower pots. It features cheeseburger-shaped eyeshadow. It even presents a gingerbread house built from vegetables. Many users do not realise the technology behind these recommendations is not always American. Pinterest now experiments with Chinese artificial intelligence models to enhance its recommendation engine. The platform increasingly relies on this technology to personalise shopping and discovery. Pinterest chief executive Bill Ready said the platform now functions like an AI-powered shopping…
Claims Spark Anger in London The UK government has criticised Donald Trump after the US president suggested NATO allies played only a limited role in Afghanistan, comments that have caused deep anger among British politicians and military families. In an interview with Fox News, Trump claimed allied troops stayed away from the front lines, appearing unaware that 457 British service personnel died during the conflict that followed the September 11 attacks. Official UK figures show that 405 of those deaths were the result of hostile action, underlining the scale of Britain’s involvement. In response, the UK said on Friday that…
Japan is developing the L0 Series, a magnetic-levitation (maglev) train expected to reach speeds of up to 603.5 km/h, making it the fastest train ever built. The project is led by Central Japan Railway Company and will run on the new Chūō Shinkansen line. At full operation, the train is expected to cut travel time between Tokyo and Nagoya to about 40 minutes, with a future extension to Osaka reducing the Tokyo–Osaka journey to roughly one hour. By comparison, Europe’s fastest conventional trains — such as France’s TGV or Italy’s Italo — operate at around 300–350 km/h. The extreme speed…
TikTok has finalized a deal that guarantees the app will continue operating in the United States. The company announced the agreement on Thursday, ending years of political and legal uncertainty. The agreement resolves a long-standing dispute between Washington and Beijing. The conflict began during Donald Trump’s first presidency, when he attempted to ban TikTok over national security concerns. US law threatened to block the app in January 2025 unless ByteDance sold its American operations. Trump delayed enforcement multiple times after returning to office. The central issue involved TikTok’s recommendation algorithm. Under the deal, American owners now license the system, which…
