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De Niro Voices Frustration With Trump Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro has once again spoken out against Donald Trump, warning that the president “will never leave” office unless Americans act. Appearing on MS NOW and at a counter-State of the Union event called State of the Swamp, De Niro criticized the current administration, saying he felt “betrayed by my country” and lamenting the rise of what he described as authoritarian leadership. “He jokes now about nationalizing the elections. He’s not joking. We’ve seen enough already,” De Niro said, adding that the nation must return to its core values to regain…

Nvidia announces record annual revenue of $215.9 billion, equivalent to £159.1 billion. The company overcomes investor concerns about massive AI investments. In the last quarter, sales soar 73% year on year, well above analyst expectations. CEO Jensen Huang highlights the rapid rise in computing demand. Computing demand is growing exponentially, he explains. Customers race to expand AI compute infrastructure. He calls these systems the factories of the AI industrial revolution. Huang links them directly to long-term growth prospects. Nvidia Reinforces Its Position in AI Infrastructure Nvidia becomes the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, with a market value near $4.8…

Aston Martin will cut up to 20% of its workforce as it tries to save about £40m. The move could affect around 500 employees. The luxury carmaker had already removed 170 roles at the start of last year. It said the latest redundancies form part of a wider restructuring plan. The company aims to become leaner and better prepared for future production. The announcement followed new financial results. Aston Martin reported pre-tax losses of £363.9m for 2025, up from £289.1m the previous year. Weak demand and higher US tariffs damaged trading. Chief executive Adrian Hallmark said job cuts alone would…

Renewed Proposal for a European Deterrent President Emmanuel Macron is set to outline France’s plans to expand its nuclear deterrent to support European partners. While a similar offer in 2020 went largely unnoticed, changing global security dynamics have renewed interest. Speaking from the Île Longue peninsula — home to France’s four nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines — Macron is expected to stress that France’s initiative would complement, not compete with, the protection provided by the United States. Since his 2020 address, Macron has engaged in “strategic dialogue” with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other EU leaders to explore how France’s nuclear…

Paramount Skydance has increased its offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery and aims to force Netflix out of the takeover race. The stronger bid could decide the future ownership of one of Hollywood’s largest media groups. Warner Bros said Paramount agreed to raise its offer by one dollar per share. The board said the proposal could reasonably lead to a superior deal. Warner Bros will now hold further talks before deciding whether to abandon the agreement it signed with Netflix in December. Netflix has four days to submit a counter-offer and did not comment immediately. Netflix Avoids Bidding War Talk…

Hong Kong’s economy is showing a strong recovery, with projections indicating a fiscal surplus after years of deficit. Improved economic growth, rising tourism, and strong stock market gains are key factors supporting this turnaround. Analysts say the rebound is also aided by Hong Kong’s alignment with China’s broader economic strategy. The city’s fiscal surplus reflects higher government revenues, fueled by gains in taxes, tourism spending, and corporate profits. After years of budget deficits, Hong Kong is now expected to record a positive balance, giving policymakers more room to invest in infrastructure and social programs. Tourism has surged as travel restrictions…

Tensions Rise Over UN Submission A fresh wave of tensions has erupted in the northern Gulf after Iraq submitted new maritime coordinates and a map to the United Nations, claiming areas that Kuwait considers its own. Kuwait says the filing encroaches on key waters, including the Fasht al-Qaid and Fasht al-Aij shoals, reigniting a long-standing dispute over the region’s strategic waterways and offshore resources. Several Gulf Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, have voiced their support for Kuwait, stressing the importance of respecting international law. Baghdad Stands Firm Iraq maintains that its submission…

US President Donald Trump has introduced a new global tariff set at ten percent. The tariff came into force after the Supreme Court blocked many of his earlier import taxes on Friday. Trump signed an executive order just hours after the ruling to impose the levy from 24 February. He later threatened to raise the tariff to fifteen percent but has not issued an official directive to increase the rate. The White House has not confirmed whether the higher rate will take effect. Temporary Powers and Business Uncertainty The administration applies the levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade…

Unlicensed gambling companies could lose the right to sponsor Premier League clubs under new government plans. Ministers launched a consultation after a series of controversies involving some overseas operators. Several top-flight teams, including Everton, Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers, currently display brands linked to online casinos or bookmakers without British licences. Clubs have already agreed to remove all gambling sponsors from the front of shirts after this season. That voluntary move will not cover sleeve deals or other partnerships. The proposed ban would close that gap. It would stop unlicensed firms from using any commercial tie-ups to promote their brands through…

Supreme Court Ruling Sparks EU Halt European Parliament negotiators have put the EU-US trade agreement on hold following a US Supreme Court decision that deemed some 2025 tariffs imposed by Washington illegal. The ruling prompted President Donald Trump to announce fresh 15% duties on imports, raising uncertainty over the pact’s future. German MEP Bernd Lange by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Trump, had already faced criticism in Europe for favoring the US. While it imposed 15% tariffs on EU exports, most American goods entered the bloc duty-free. A planned vote by MEPs has now been scrapped, with…