The UK’s seemingly endless supply of fresh fruit and vegetables may be heading for a difficult test. A powerful El Niño climate pattern developing in the tropical Pacific is threatening to disrupt
Chinese scientists have made a groundbreaking achievement in timekeeping with the development of cesium-based atomic clocks that boast extraordinary precision. These clocks, which measure just 1.5 meters in height and resemble the
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As America approaches its monumental 250th birthday in 2026, former President Donald Trump is preparing to orchestrate “the most spectacular” celebration the country has ever seen. The festivities, which will span an
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Japan is on the brink of a demographic crisis, with experts warning that the nation’s rapidly ageing population and record-low fertility rate could eventually lead to its extinction. Hiroshi Yoshida, a professor
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Eiji Hashimoto, the CEO of Nippon Steel, has cautioned that tariffs alone will not strengthen the US steel industry, as he pursues legal action against the Biden administration’s decision to block his
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As US-listed bitcoin miners face tightening profit margins and increasing competition for resources, companies are turning to stockpiling cryptocurrency to ride out the storm. Firms like Mara Holdings, Riot Platforms, and CleanSpark
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Eurozone inflation saw a modest rise to 2.4% in December, marking the third consecutive month of inflation increases. This uptick in prices, which aligns with market expectations, follows a 2.2% rate in
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A growing trend in the airline industry is reshaping the traditional model of connecting passengers through large hub airports. The use of smaller, more fuel-efficient jets is enabling airlines to offer more
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US corporate bankruptcies have surged to their highest level since the aftermath of the global financial crisis, as companies continue to grapple with elevated interest rates and declining consumer demand. According to
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A groundbreaking new approach from Lancaster University harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect icebergs and floating ice, boasting an impressive 94% success rate. This new AI-powered system is designed to tackle a
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Editorial Jean-Marie Le Pen, the provocative founder of France’s National Front, now National Rally, has died at 96, his family announced yesterday. Jean-Marie Le Pen’s life and career form a tableau of
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Nato’s senior military official, Admiral Rob Bauer, has sharply criticised Western financial institutions for avoiding investments in the defence sector, describing such actions as “stupid” in light of the rising security threats
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor During President-elect Donald Trump’s press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, today, a series of policy announcements sent ripples through the political establishment and
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Ahead of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s official visit to China on January 14, 2025, the Sri Lankan Cabinet has made several key decisions to further solidify this
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A report has emerged alleging that external forces, including the CIA, might be exploiting growing discontent within the Sri Lankan army, with the aim of destabilizing the current administration under President Anura
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Editorial The relentless media fervour surrounding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in recent weeks has illuminated an alarming trend: the systematic weaponisation of health concerns to fuel a wave of xenophobia, especially against
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