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Putin Demands Full Ukrainian Withdrawal from Donbas Vladimir Putin again calls on Ukrainian forces to leave the Donbas. He warns Russia will seize the region by force if Kyiv resists. He tells India Today that Moscow controls around 85% of the territory. Volodymyr Zelensky rejects any proposal that involves giving up land. Trump Envoys See Only Limited Signs of Progress Putin’s comments follow Donald Trump’s claim that his envoys detected some willingness from Moscow to end the war. Negotiator Steve Witkoff plans to meet Ukraine’s team in Florida next. Trump calls the Kremlin talks “reasonably good” but says both sides…

Former Newcastle, West Ham and Portsmouth goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has announced he is being treated for prostate cancer, which has spread to his pelvic bone. The 56-year-old revealed in an Instagram video that he was diagnosed about 18 months ago after insisting on a PSA test during a routine check-up. An MRI and biopsy confirmed aggressive cancer, and he underwent a radical prostatectomy last December. Six months later, rising PSA levels showed the cancer had returned, leading to medication and seven-and-a-half weeks of radiation therapy. Hislop, who played for Trinidad and Tobago at the 2006 World Cup, urged men not…

Watches of Switzerland reported rising sales and profits despite US duties reaching 39% on Swiss imports. The company emphasized that demand for luxury watches and high-end jewellery remains strong. Swiss watch sales in the US performed well during the first half of 2025, showing that affluent consumers continue to purchase top-tier products. Financial Performance Highlights The UK-listed retailer, Britain’s largest seller of Rolex, Omega, and Cartier, posted £845 million (€967 million) in group revenue for the 26 weeks ending 26 October 2025. This figure represents a 10% increase at constant currency and an 8% rise at reported rates. Adjusted earnings…

Meta removes young users ahead of official banMeta has begun removing Australian children under 16 from Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. The company acts one week before the nationwide youth ban takes effect. Last month, Meta notified users aged 13 to 15 that their accounts would close starting 4 December. Around 150,000 Facebook accounts and roughly 350,000 Instagram profiles are expected to be affected. Threads also restricts young users because it requires an Instagram login. Australia’s new law, effective 10 December, mandates platforms block under-16s. Companies face fines of up to A$49.5m if they fail to comply. Meta urges stronger age…

The United States is seeing a strong rise in travel as the holiday season begins. Millions of Americans are planning trips, joining a global surge in holiday tourism. Airlines, hotels, and travel services report rising bookings as families and travelers prepare for end-of-year holidays. Experts say the increase is part of a wider trend. Many countries are experiencing higher holiday travel as people seek leisure and family time. The U.S. is following this pattern, with domestic and international travel demand climbing steadily. Airlines are reporting fuller flights and higher ticket sales. Some popular routes are nearly fully booked, while hotel…

A new survey from the Migraine Trust has found that people from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK are more likely to receive poorer migraine care and to fear discrimination. Among 2,200 respondents, 23% of mixed-ethnicity, 19% of Asian and 16% of Black participants said their ethnicity negatively affected their care—compared with just 7% of white respondents. Many reported poorer treatment, dismissal of symptoms, and even racism. Black respondents were also more likely to worry about discrimination at work because of migraines (37%) and to fear not being believed about their symptoms. One respondent, Abigail Kabirou, said stereotypes about Black…

The EU will ban Russian pipeline gas and LNG by 2027, granting Hungary and Slovakia emergency exceptions.Short-term contracts signed before June 2025 will end in April and June 2026 for LNG and pipeline gas.Long-term LNG deals may continue until January 2027, while long-term pipeline contracts face a ban starting September 2027, potentially delayed to November.Member states accelerated energy diversification after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and caused widespread price spikes.EU dependence on Russian gas fell from 45% pre-invasion to 13% in early 2025, though imports still cost €10 billion. Political Tensions Over Exemptions Most EU countries backed the ban…

Prada Strengthens Its Luxury Portfolio Prada announced on Tuesday that it acquired Versace, uniting two major Italian fashion houses under one roof. The company paid $1.38bn, well below the roughly $2bn Capri Holdings spent on Versace in 2018. The deal expands Prada’s portfolio, which includes Miu Miu, and reinforces its position against rivals such as LVMH, owner of Dior, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton. Versace Begins a New Chapter Donatella Versace stepped down in March after 27 years leading the brand with glamorous designs and the iconic Medusa logo. She took control in 1997 following the murder of her brother Gianni…

Researchers discovered that daily orange juice changes how thousands of immune-cell genes function in the body.Many of these genes regulate blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and control sugar metabolism, crucial for heart health.David C. Gaze of the University of Westminster explains that these genetic shifts support cardiovascular function. Studies Show Reduced Inflammation and Improved Regulation Adults drank 500 ml of pasteurised orange juice daily for two months in recent research.Researchers observed lower activity in stress-related genes such as NAMPT, IL6, IL1B, and NLRP3.The SGK1 gene, which affects kidney sodium retention, also showed decreased activity.Scientists link these changes to relaxed blood vessels,…

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s strengthened squad can handle further injury setbacks after confirming Kai Havertz will be out for a few more weeks. The Germany forward, sidelined since August after knee surgery, struggled to “go to the next level” in rehab and will face a longer recovery than expected. Arteta must now decide whether to continue with Mikel Merino as a makeshift striker for Wednesday’s match against Brentford or turn to Viktor Gyökeres, who recently returned from a muscle injury. Gabriel Jesus is also pushing for a comeback after 11 months out. William Saliba and Leandro Trossard remain doubts after…