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Diageo is reportedly exploring the sale of its Chinese assets as part of a broader effort to simplify its global portfolio under new chief executive Dave Lewis. According to Bloomberg, the Guinness and Johnnie Walker owner is working with Goldman Sachs and UBS to review its China operations amid declining sales. Diageo’s holdings include a majority stake in Sichuan Swellfun, a Shanghai-listed producer and distributor of baijiu, whose shares have fallen sharply over the past year. Potential buyers are said to include Chinese strategic investors and private equity firms. Lewis, who took over in January and earned the nickname “Drastic…

Tensions rise in Washington President Trump faces a pivotal decision on Iran. Ten days ago, he warned the United States would protect Iranian protesters if authorities used violence. He said American forces were locked, loaded, and ready to act. At the time, the crackdown had not fully escalated. Now, reports reveal the full scale of repression. The world watches closely for Trump’s next move. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said only the president knows his plans. She added the world can keep guessing. Uncertainty now dominates Washington. Observers question how long patience can last. Military options under review Senior…

Same-sex sexual behaviour among non-human primates may help reinforce social bonds and maintain group cohesion during environmental or social stress, researchers suggest. A study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution analysed reports across 59 primate species, including chimpanzees, Barbary macaques and mountain gorillas, finding the behaviour to be widespread. The research was co-authored by Prof Vincent Savolainen of Imperial College London, who said the findings may also have relevance for early human species facing similar pressures. The analysis found same-sex sexual behaviour was more common in species living in harsher, drier environments with scarce resources and higher predation risk. It…

Germany’s chancellor is doubling down on Europe’s push to strengthen global trade alliances, signalling that a long-awaited free trade agreement between the EU and India could be signed within weeks. The announcement comes as Europe presses ahead with controversial new trade deals and faces growing political backlash at home. Merz Signals Momentum on EU-India Agreement Speaking during a visit to India, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa could finalize and sign a free trade agreement with India before the end of the month. He hinted that EU leaders…

West Ham United edged past Queens Park Rangers after extra time to reach the FA Cup fourth round, easing pressure on manager Nuno Espírito Santo. The 2-1 win, West Ham’s first since early November, was secured by January signing Taty Castellanos, whose header from Crysencio Summerville’s cross finally settled a tense London derby. QPR had forced extra time after Richard Kone’s equaliser, pushing their Premier League opponents to the limit and drawing pride from the display, according to manager Julien Stéphan. Summerville also impressed with one of his strongest performances in a West Ham shirt, while the match was marked…

Elon Musk said critics of X used the Grok controversy to justify censorship. He spoke after anger over the AI chatbot on the platform. Users created sexualised images without consent. Campaigners said the tool caused serious harm. Musk dismissed the criticism as an attack on free expression. Ofcom launches urgent investigation Media regulator Ofcom said it opened a rapid assessment of X. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed full government backing. She said officials expected swift answers. Ofcom contacted X earlier this week. The regulator set a strict deadline for explanations. MPs warn of gaps in online safety law Senior MPs…

Tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel are escalating as protests continue to spread across Iranian cities and the country remains largely cut off from the internet. With the reported death toll climbing and diplomatic signals hardening, fears are growing that the crisis could spill beyond Iran’s borders. Tehran Threatens Retaliation if US Intervenes Iran has warned that any American military action would trigger direct retaliation against both US forces and Israel. Speaking in parliament on Sunday, Iranian Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said that US troops, military bases and shipping interests — along with Israel — would become “legitimate…

Chelsea began the Liam Rosenior era with a comfortable 5-1 FA Cup win over Charlton Athletic. Despite a controlled and clinical display from a rotated Chelsea side, the dominant narrative was continued supporter anger towards the club’s ownership. Chants against Clearlake Capital and nostalgia for Roman Abramovich echoed throughout the match. On the pitch, Chelsea controlled possession and took a deserved lead through young defender Jorrel Hato just before half-time. Second-half goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and a late Enzo Fernández penalty sealed progression to the fourth round. Charlton briefly threatened after Miles Leaburn scored from a…

Governments are under growing pressure to take tougher action against climate change by targeting the world’s biggest polluters. Campaigners say banning high-emission luxury goods and taxing fossil fuel profits are among the fastest ways to cut carbon output and stay on track with global climate goals. Much of that pressure is focused on the ultra-rich. According to Oxfam, a tiny fraction of the global population is responsible for a staggering share of emissions, driving what the organisation describes as “gross carbon recklessness.” New figures show that the richest one per cent had already used up their entire yearly carbon budget…

Investors are entering 2026 with strong confidence in the US economic outlook. This optimism has helped major stock indexes climb to fresh highs, reflecting growing market trust. Small-cap stocks led the gains, outperforming larger companies. Analysts see this as a sign of broad market confidence, even after recent labor data showed mixed results. Experts point out that investors are focusing on continued economic growth and stable corporate earnings. Many believe that sectors like technology and consumer goods could continue driving gains. The strong start to the year comes despite concerns about inflation and interest rates. Market watchers note that while…