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Putin calls for new production of intermediate-range missiles

At the UN Security Council on Friday, a representative from Conflict Armament Research said his organisation had detailed the components of missiles used against Ukraine and says the evidence shows they originated in North Korea.

Culture news

Marilyn Monroe's former home declared historic landmark

Marilyn Monroe’s Los Angeles home has been declared a historical cultural monument, making it safe from demolition.

Culture news

Are you ready for an AI-generated narration of the Paris Olympics?

NBC is giving the Paris Olympic Games an unlikely twist: an AI-generated voice.

Culture news

Matthew Perry: ‘Multiple people’ could be charged linked to death

An update has been given on the Friends star's death, with reports suggesting that the investigation is “nearing its conclusion” and that law enforcement officials believe “multiple people” could be charged.

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Markets

Europe's GRANOLAS: How do they perform against the US's Magnificent 7?

GRANOLAS is an acronym coined by Goldman Sachs during the first European lockdown in 2020, representing the largest European companies by market cap at that time.

Culture news

SXSW drops US Army as sponsor for 2025 festival

South by Southwest - or SXSW - the annual US conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals has dropped its US Army sponsor following protests at this year's event.

Space

SpaceX launches final NASA weather satellite into orbit

The GOES-U satellite took off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on Tuesday afternoon, although its launch was delayed by the threat of storms.

Culture news

Why are the world's biggest music labels suing AI song-generators?

The landmark case sees Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Records suing AI startups Suno and Udio over alleged copyright infringement. It comes months after more than 200 artists signed an open letter calling for the “predatory” use of AI in the music industry to be stopped.

Climate

Why climate engineering could stop working in a hotter world

Climate engineering manipulates the environment to try and avoid the worst consequences of climate change.

Europe Decoded

Did Albania’s PM call the US ‘one of the three evils in the world’?

A video circulating on social media claims to show Prime Minister Edi Rama labelling the US, Soviet Union and Israel as the world’s three “evils”.

Economy

Russia reaches out to isolationist North Korea for war resources

What are the main reasons for Russia to complete its strategic shift towards East Asia and even sign a pact of mutual defence with North Korea?

Business

Boeing: Crash victim relatives demand charges and billion-dollar fine

A total of 346 people died in two Boeing 737 Max crashes. Their relatives are calling for a $24.8 billion fine on the company, saying what happened was "the deadliest corporate crime in US history".

Culture news

Justin Timberlake arrested and accused of drunk driving

Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday and is accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island, authorities said.

Markets

Natural gas prices surge as artificial intelligence boom raises demand

Natural gas prices have surged over the past three months because of optimistic demand driven by a boom in AI consumption and its crucial role in the renewable energy transition.

Yemen

US warship Houthis claimed to have sunk hosts 'Taco Tuesdays'

An information war online between the US Navy and Houthi rebels has put the USS Dwight D Eisenhower's existence into question over the past few months. Its commanding officer, Captain Christopher "Chowdah" Hill, is more alive than ever on social media.

World News

Global spending on nuclear weapons continues to rise

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) reported a €10 billion increase in global spending on nuclear weapons in 2023 compared to 2022.

Yemen

US launches wave of strikes on Houthi rebel targets in Yemen

The US-led campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels has turned into the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II, according to experts.

Green News

Where is climate a contentious issue this super-election year?

In a major election year, approaches to climate policies around the world range from outright rollbacks to uncertainty and a lack of focus on the key issues.

Business

Could one of the UK's biggest blue-chip companies move to the US?

UK giant Ashtead Group is considering a move to list its company in the US. It already makes a significant amount of its total revenue there so already has the groundwork laid out for such a shift.

Europe News

Ukraine dominates President Biden's state visit to France

U.S. and French officials, who said Ukraine would be at the top of Saturday's agenda, also stressed the strength of their alliance.