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Two Russian military aircraft entered Lithuanian airspace for 18 seconds on Thursday, according to Lithuania’s military. The aircraft, identified as an Su-30 fighter jet and an Il-78 refuelling plane, reportedly crossed the border from Russia’s Kaliningrad region during a refuelling training exercise at around 1600 CET. Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jets from NATO’s Baltic Air Police immediately scrambled and began patrolling the area. Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda denounced the act as a “blatant breach of international law and territorial integrity” in a post on X. In a video statement, Nausėda condemned the violation and insisted that Lithuania must respond firmly. Moscow…

The weight-loss drug semaglutide – best known under the brand name Wegovy – reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, or heart-related death regardless of how much weight a person loses, according to new research published in The Lancet. The large-scale SELECT trial, led by University College London (UCL), studied 17,604 adults aged 45 and over who were overweight or obese across 41 countries. Participants were randomly assigned weekly injections of semaglutide or a placebo. Researchers found that semaglutide cut major cardiovascular events by 20%, even in those who lost little or no weight. The results suggest the drug’s benefits…

Meta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, is cutting 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence division, US media reported. The company confirmed the layoffs on Wednesday while continuing to recruit for its superintelligence lab. FAIR and Infrastructure Teams Face Major Cuts Axios reported that the layoffs will hit Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) unit, product-focused AI teams, and AI infrastructure groups. The newer TBD Lab unit remains unaffected. Chief AI officer Alexandr Wang, in a memo cited by Axios, urged displaced employees to apply for other roles within Meta. The company expects most to find new positions internally. Meta Refines…

Bloc Intensifies Economic Pressure on Moscow The European Union has adopted its nineteenth sanctions package targeting Russia, tightening restrictions across the energy, banking, and transport sectors. The measures expand the list of blacklisted financial institutions and companies linked to the Russian state, while stepping up enforcement against oil tankers that help circumvent earlier embargoes. EU officials said the latest round is designed to curb Moscow’s wartime income and reinforce the bloc’s long-term strategy of economic containment. LNG Ban Signals Major Shift in Europe’s Energy Strategy For the first time, the EU has moved to completely block imports of Russian liquefied…

Tesla achieved its highest quarterly revenue, yet profits dropped sharply. Rising tariffs, higher research costs, and fierce competition weighed on earnings despite strong sales. Revenue climbs while profits slide For the quarter ending September, Tesla reported $28 billion (£21 billion) in revenue, up 12% from last year. Profits fell 37% due to rising tariffs and increased research and development spending. Investors reacted cautiously. Tesla shares dropped 3.8% in after-hours trading. Still, the company’s market value remains around $1.4 trillion, supported by confidence in Elon Musk’s long-term ambitions in AI and robotics. Federal tax credits drive US sales surge Tesla reversed…

IBM has reported strong third-quarter results, showing clear momentum across its main business areas. The company’s revenue rose 9% from the previous year to $16.3 billion, a sign of solid demand for its technology and enterprise solutions. IBM’s artificial intelligence operations led the growth, generating $9.5 billion in revenue during the quarter. The results highlight IBM’s progress in using AI and data-driven solutions to help global companies transform their operations. The firm’s strategy of integrating AI into cloud, data, and automation tools continues to attract large enterprise clients seeking better efficiency and cost savings. With more industries adopting AI-based systems,…

TIRANA — Mounting evidence suggests that sanctioned Russian interests may be exploiting weak oversight in Albania to skirt Western trade restrictions, raising serious concerns among European and NATO allies. Through a mix of negligence, corruption and opaque corporate structures, companies operating within Albania’s critical infrastructure sectors appear to have enabled transactions that violate international sanctions on Russia and Iran. A recent investigation by RBC Ukraine found that banned Russian fuel was being smuggled into Europe through Albanian ports. According to the report, two vessels docking at Porto Romano near Durrës in January falsely declared their cargo as cement but were,…

A major study by researchers at King’s College London and the University of Oxford has revealed that different antidepressants vary widely in their physical side-effects, including weight change, blood pressure, and heart rate. The review analysed data from 151 clinical trials involving over 58,000 patients taking 30 types of antidepressants for about eight weeks. Some medications led to significant weight gain or loss, while others had minimal effects. Patients taking maprotiline or amitriptyline were most likely to gain up to 2kg within two months, while those on agomelatine typically lost around 2.5kg. Differences of up to 21 beats per minute…

Donald Trump said he did not want a “wasted meeting” after cancelling plans for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, the US president said Moscow’s refusal to stop fighting along the current front line blocked any real progress. White House cancels Budapest summit A White House official confirmed there were “no plans” for a Trump-Putin meeting “in the immediate future.” The statement came just days after Trump had announced both leaders would meet in Budapest within two weeks. The week highlighted widening gaps between Washington and Moscow…

Trump and Albanese Sign $8.5 Billion Minerals Deal In a major move to secure global supply chains, President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed an $8.5 billion minerals deal. The agreement focuses on critical minerals and rare earths, essential for high-tech industries and renewable energy. The deal aims to reduce both nations’ dependence on China, which currently dominates the global market for these resources. By strengthening supply chains, the agreement seeks to protect industries from potential disruptions and price volatility. Prime Minister Albanese described the agreement as a “game changer” for Australia’s economy. He said the deal…