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West Ham United have strengthened their attack by signing Gil Vicente striker Pablo Felipe and agreeing a deal for Lazio forward Valentín Castellanos. The two moves will cost up to £47m and are part of a January rebuild led by Nuno Espírito Santo.West Ham rejected a move for Jørgen Strand Larsen after deciding his £40m valuation was too high. Pablo joins for £18.3m plus add-ons after scoring nine goals this season in Portugal.The 21-year-old said he is determined to prove himself and help the club survive. West Ham have also agreed a £26.1m deal with Lazio for Castellanos.The 27-year-old has…

China’s BYD is achieving a historic breakthrough. The company is set to overtake Tesla as the world’s largest electric vehicle seller. This would mark the first annual sales lead over its US rival. BYD reported strong results on Thursday. Sales of battery powered vehicles rose nearly 28 percent last year. Global deliveries exceeded 2.25 million cars. Tesla will release its full 2025 sales figures later on Friday. Analyst estimates already indicate a notable gap. They suggest Tesla sold around 1.65 million vehicles during the year. Tesla Faces Growing Pressure Tesla experienced a difficult year across major markets. Buyers reacted unevenly…

Global oil prices fell almost 20% in 2025, marking their sharpest annual decline since 2020.It was also the first time prices recorded three consecutive yearly losses. Analysts say the drop reflects an oversupplied market, despite conflicts in key producing regions.Crude oil fell below $60 a barrel for the first time in nearly five years. The International Energy Agency expects supply to exceed demand by about 3.8m barrels a day.Members of OPEC delayed production increases, but output remains high. Brent crude ended the year near $60.85 a barrel, down from about $74 a year earlier.US crude prices posted a similar fall.…

Adorable grey seal pups have been photographed at Donna Nook Nature Reserve on the Lincolnshire coast.The site near Louth attracts hundreds of visitors during the annual pupping season. The season usually runs from October to December.This year, 1,924 seal pups were born at the reserve. That figure is 274 higher than last year, which saw a sharp decline.Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust confirmed the increase. On Tuesday, the trust said all adult seals had returned to sea.Twelve pups were still visible from the public viewing area.

Gold and silver finished the year amid strong volatility following a historic surge. Both metals posted their highest annual gains since 1979. Trading remained unsettled in the final sessions. Investors reacted to interest rate expectations, geopolitical tensions, and fragile markets. Gold prices rose more than 60 percent over the year. The metal reached a record high above 4,549 dollars per ounce. Prices fell after Christmas. Gold traded near 4,330 dollars per ounce on New Year’s Eve. Silver followed a similar pattern. The metal traded around 71 dollars per ounce at year end. Earlier in the week, silver reached an all-time…

The 2025 Cotton Bowl Classic is set for December 31, featuring a high-stakes matchup between Ohio State and Miami. This college playoff quarterfinal promises intense action as both top-ranked teams compete for a spot in the semifinals. Ohio State enters the game with a strong record and a reputation for disciplined play. Known for a balanced offense and aggressive defense, the team has consistently performed at a high level this season. Fans expect the Buckeyes to bring energy and precision to the Cotton Bowl. Miami, the other top contender, is also entering the game with confidence. The Hurricanes have impressed…

Meta has completed the acquisition of the Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus. The company aims to enhance its technology and expand AI applications. Meta said the deal will boost products for both consumers and businesses. Analysts see a billion-dollar deal Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal estimated the acquisition at over two billion dollars. Meta has not confirmed the financial terms publicly. The investment underscores Manus’s strategic importance. AI agents take center stage Meta said the acquisition will bring advanced digital agents to more users. These agents can plan trips, build presentations, and manage complex tasks. Meta emphasized that the tools…

West Ham United are preparing an opening bid for Jørgen Strand Larsen.Manager Nuno Espírito Santo wants attacking reinforcements to boost survival hopes. Wolverhampton Wanderers value the striker at around £40m.Strand Larsen has scored three league goals this season for the bottom-placed side. The 25-year-old impressed after joining Wolves from Celta Vigo in 2024.He scored 14 goals last season and attracted interest from Newcastle United. West Ham sit 18th and see a new striker as essential.They are set to loan Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan. Nuno has also looked at Ellis Simms and Haji Wright.A loan move for Nathan Aké was…

Ukraine rejected Russian accusations that it carried out a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow spread false claims to block peace efforts. He accused Russia of inventing a pretext to justify further military actions. Ukrainian officials confirmed no such strike took place. Russia Claims Large-Scale Drone Attack Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine launched 91 long-range drones overnight. He claimed the drones targeted Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region. Russian authorities did not disclose Putin’s location during the alleged attack. Moscow said it would reassess its position in peace negotiations.…

Sam Altman has advertised a $555,000-a-year role described as one of the most demanding in artificial intelligence.The position, head of preparedness at OpenAI, carries responsibility for managing risks from advanced AI systems. The successful candidate will oversee threats ranging from mental health harms to cybersecurity and biological weapons.They will also track the possibility of AI systems developing autonomous capabilities. Altman warned applicants the role would be stressful and require immediate immersion.He said the post is critical as AI capabilities grow faster than existing safeguards. Industry leaders have echoed these concerns.Mustafa Suleyman and Demis Hassabis have both publicly warned about unchecked…