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Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, as Washington signals rising optimism about progress toward ending the Ukraine war. Jared Kushner, who advises informally on diplomatic efforts, is also expected to attend the meeting. The summit follows two days of talks in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials, including Witkoff and Kushner, aimed at refining a US-backed peace proposal seen as favourable to Moscow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the discussions constructive but warned that several difficult issues remain unresolved. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Witkoff will meet Putin in the second…

McLaren error hands Verstappen a pivotal victoryFormula 1 heads into a rare three-driver championship showdown after Max Verstappen wins a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix, following a major McLaren strategy mistake. Lando Norris calls it “not our greatest day,” understating the loss of a race that once seemed almost certain. His championship lead falls to 12 points heading into Abu Dhabi, while teammate Oscar Piastri drops another four points behind. Piastri stands stunned as a probable win turns into second place, and his second in the standings becomes third. “It’s pretty painful,” he admits. Norris remains favourite because third place in…

JetBlue Airways is returning to Daytona Beach International Airport after a seven-year absence. The airline will resume service with nonstop flights to major hubs, including New York and Boston. This move is expected to increase travel options for both leisure and business passengers in Florida. The airline’s return comes amid growing demand for domestic flights. Daytona Beach, a popular destination for tourists and residents alike, is set to benefit from improved connectivity and convenience. JetBlue aims to provide travelers with more choices and affordable fares. The resumed flights will operate multiple times per week, offering passengers flexibility in scheduling. JetBlue…

Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday and dropped below €75,000 as the wider crypto market extended its steep decline.Cryptocurrencies entered another losing month as Bitcoin slid more than 5% in early European trading.After reaching a record high near €110,000 in early October, Bitcoin began a long downturn driven by heavy liquidations and sell-offs.In November, Bitcoin lost more than 16% of its value and briefly approached €74,000.Other major tokens also fell on Monday, with Ethereum and Solana each dropping over 5% and continuing October’s downward trend.Bitcoin showed brief attempts to stabilise last month, but each rebound faded and prices resumed their slide.…

The rare Marsh Fritillary butterfly has seen a strong resurgence in Northern Ireland this year, thanks to warm weather and long-term habitat restoration. Once widespread, the species declined sharply as farming practices changed and its only food plant, Devil’s-bit Scabious, became scarce. Surveys of managed sites show big increases in caterpillar nests: one location rose from 24 to 53 nests, another from 24 to 139, and a third from five to 27. Conservation manager Rose Cremin said the results highlight the importance of working with farmers to manage grassland correctly, as good weather alone cannot reverse long-term declines. The Marsh…

A UK expert health panel has advised against introducing prostate cancer screening for most men, saying the harms would outweigh the benefits. Instead, the UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) recommends targeted testing only for men with confirmed BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variants, who could be screened every two years between ages 45 and 61. The committee found that widespread PSA testing would cause high levels of overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment, with many detected cancers being slow-growing and not life-threatening. Evidence for screening Black men or those with a family history was considered too weak and uncertain. The draft recommendation enters…

Researchers recorded over 237 cyber operations targeting space infrastructure from 2023 to 2025.Cyber warfare now threatens satellites and communications networks, the report warns.Between January 2023 and July 2025, hackers launched 237 attacks on the space sector during the Gaza conflict.The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich analyzed social media posts, news reports, and cybercrime forum activity.They documented attacks on the Israeli space sector and international space agencies.The study found the largest surge occurred during Israel-Iran clashes in June 2025, when attackers carried out 72 operations in one month.This spike represented nearly one-third of all incidents, Clémence Poirier, the…

Caracas Condemns “Illegal Aggression” Venezuela strongly criticized Donald Trump after he declared its airspace should be treated as closed. The foreign ministry called it “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. Officials said the United States has no authority to restrict another nation’s airspace. They accused Trump of issuing a “colonialist threat”. The US has expanded its military presence near Venezuela and carried out at least 21 strikes on boats it alleged carried drugs, killing more than 80 people. Washington provided no evidence. President Nicolás Maduro said the operations aim to remove him from power. Trump posted…

Lawmakers are urging strong enforcement of the United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement (USMCA) to support U.S. farms and stabilize agricultural exports. Bipartisan co‑chairs of the Agriculture Trade Caucus sent a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative calling for strict adherence to trade rules under the agreement. The lawmakers emphasized that consistent enforcement is essential to safeguard American farmers from unfair trade practices. They said that clear and predictable trade rules help U.S. producers maintain access to Canadian and Mexican markets, which are key destinations for agricultural goods. USMCA, which replaced NAFTA in 2020, modernized trade rules across North America. The agreement includes…

Ukraine struck two oil tankers hours before drones hit Russia’s Novorossiysk terminal.Sea drones hit the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal around 4AM, forcing operations to stop, local media report.The attacks amplify tensions as Kyiv targets Russian maritime assets across the Black Sea. Emergency Crews Respond to Tanker Explosions Rescue teams retrieved both crews after the attacks triggered a major operation.The Gambia-flagged Kairos exploded and burned 28 nautical miles off Kocaeli while sailing empty to Novorossiysk.Shortly after, the Virat suffered hits about 35 nautical miles off the Turkish coast, authorities report.Officials classify both vessels as sanctioned ships used by Russia to bypass…