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Bilateral Talks, Not an Alliance Decision Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares told Euronews that any security arrangement for Greenland negotiated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte must be reviewed by all member states before moving forward. Albares emphasized that the deal announced between Rutte and US President Donald Trump is a bilateral matter, not a NATO-wide decision. “This is a bilateral arrangement, not NATO,” Albares said. “It is the Secretary General of NATO talking to one of the allies. I have spoken with the foreign ministers of all allied countries, and they have the same information I do —…

Blue Origin has announced plans for a massive satellite internet network. The company is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Blue Origin said it will launch more than 5,400 satellites into orbit. The project represents a major expansion of the company’s space operations. The network aims to provide uninterrupted internet access worldwide. TeraWave Targets Fast Global Internet The company named the system TeraWave. Blue Origin said it will deliver continuous internet service across the globe. The network will also transfer massive amounts of data at very high speeds. The company said TeraWave will surpass existing commercial satellite networks. Even after…

Plants growing close together can warn one another about incoming stress, helping nearby plants survive conditions that would otherwise cause serious damage. In experiments with thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana), researchers grew plants either alone or packed closely so their leaves touched. When exposed to intense light, isolated plants suffered heavy damage, while crowded plants coped far better. Within one hour, densely grown plants activated more than 2,000 genes linked to protection against multiple stresses, whereas isolated plants showed little change in gene activity. The findings suggest that stressed plants send warning signals to their neighbours. The study showed that crowded…

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has reached a settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit days before trial. The case was set to begin in Los Angeles. Lawyers announced the agreement during a California Superior Court hearing. Snap later said all parties resolved the dispute amicably. The settlement terms remain confidential. Other Technology Giants Still Facing Trial Other defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram, TikTok parent ByteDance, and Google parent Alphabet. None of these companies have settled. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old woman identified as K.G.M., alleged that platform algorithms caused addiction and harmed her mental health. Because the remaining…

The U.S. travel and tourism industry has reached record levels, making significant contributions to the country’s economy. Experts say the sector is a key driver of jobs and GDP growth. Industry reports show that domestic and international travel spending has exceeded previous years. Hotels, restaurants, attractions, and transportation services are all benefiting from increased visitor numbers. Travel supports millions of jobs across the country. From airlines and hotels to local attractions and tour operators, the sector provides employment in urban and rural areas alike. This growth is helping communities recover and thrive. GDP contributions from travel and tourism are also…

Prenatal ultrasounds are a vital tool for monitoring baby development, but studies show they miss up to half of fetal abnormalities. A new AI-powered system cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration aims to change that. Smarter Ultrasounds in Real Time The software, developed by American start-up BioticsAI, works alongside existing ultrasound machines. As images are captured, it analyzes them instantly, checking for quality, suggesting adjustments, and ensuring every part of the fetus is visible. Using patterns learned from global datasets, it flags potential issues such as heart or limb defects. After the scan, it produces a comprehensive report…

Netflix has revised its $82.7bn (£61.5bn) takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, replacing its cash-and-shares offer with an all-cash deal worth $27.75 per share. The change is intended to speed up approval and give shareholders greater certainty, potentially allowing a vote as early as April. WBD’s board continues to unanimously back the Netflix deal. The move counters a hostile $108.4bn all-cash bid from Paramount Skydance, which is seeking to derail the agreement through a proxy fight. A recent Paramount lawsuit challenging the Netflix deal was rejected by a Delaware judge. Under the Netflix agreement, WBD would spin off its global…

Donald Trump said he will impose tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland demand. He vowed to act “100%” on the threat. European allies immediately defended Greenland’s sovereignty. Denmark said no leader can pressure ownership of the territory. Denmark’s foreign minister rejected coercion. He said Greenland’s status will not change. He stressed the territory remains part of the Danish kingdom. European leaders repeated that stance in coordinated statements. Europe Unites to Defend Greenland UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reaffirmed Britain’s position. She said only Greenlanders and Denmark can decide Greenland’s future. She rejected outside interference. Other Nato allies issued similar…

Poland’s central bank has sharply increased its gold holdings, lifting bullion reserves to around 550 tonnes with a value exceeding €63 billion. The move reflects a long-standing belief at the National Bank of Poland (NBP) that gold is a cornerstone of economic stability, particularly during times of global uncertainty. Why Gold Matters to Poland NBP president Adam Glapiński has repeatedly stressed that gold occupies a unique place in the country’s reserve strategy. Unlike many financial assets, gold carries no credit risk, is not tied to the monetary policies of other countries and tends to hold up during financial shocks. Those…

Valentino Garavani, the Italian designer whose name became synonymous with timeless glamour and red-carpet perfection, has passed away at his home in Rome. Celebrated for his luxurious gowns and signature “Valentino red,” he shaped decades of fashion and became the go-to designer for royals, first ladies, and Hollywood stars alike. A Legacy of Beauty and Confidence Valentino, universally known by his first name, famously said, “I know what women want. They want to be beautiful.” Throughout a career spanning nearly half a century, he perfected a style that emphasized elegance, femininity, and sophistication. His creations became staples of the red…