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West Ham United have strengthened their attack by signing Gil Vicente striker Pablo Felipe and agreeing a deal for Lazio forward Taty Castellanos.The two moves could cost up to £47m as the club battles relegation. Pablo joins for £18.3m plus add-ons after scoring nine goals in Portugal this season.The 21-year-old said he aims to prove himself quickly in the Premier League. West Ham have also finalised a £26.1m agreement for Castellanos from Lazio.The 27-year-old has scored twice this season and offers a deeper attacking option. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo drove both deals after rejecting a £40m move for Jørgen Strand…

China’s BYD is nearing a turning point for the automotive industry. The manufacturer is set to surpass Tesla as the world’s largest electric vehicle seller. The shift would mark the first annual sales victory over its American competitor. BYD reported strong performance figures on Thursday. Sales of battery powered cars increased by nearly 28 percent last year. Global deliveries climbed above 2.25 million vehicles. Tesla will publish its complete 2025 sales numbers later on Friday. Analyst estimates already indicate a clear shortfall. They suggest Tesla sold about 1.65 million vehicles during the year. Tesla Faces Mounting Headwinds Tesla encountered significant…

Oil prices recorded their steepest annual fall since the Covid pandemic in 2025.Crude prices dropped almost 20%, marking the biggest yearly loss since 2020. It was also the first time oil prices fell for three consecutive years.Analysts blame a heavily oversupplied global market. Brent crude ended the year near $61 a barrel, down from about $74 in 2024.US crude fell to roughly $57 a barrel over the same period. The International Energy Agency expects supply to exceed demand by 3.8 million barrels a day.Even Opec production limits have failed to stabilise prices. Weaker economic growth and reduced Chinese demand have…

Photographers have captured charming images of grey seal pups along the Lincolnshire coast.The pups were born at Donna Nook Nature Reserve, near Louth. Hundreds of visitors visit the reserve each year during pupping season.The season typically runs from October to December. This year, 1,924 seal pups were born at the site.That figure is 274 higher than last year’s total. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust confirmed all adult seals have now returned to sea.Twelve pups remain visible from the public viewing area.

Gold and silver ended the year with intense swings after an exceptional rally. Both metals moved toward their strongest annual gains since 1979. Trading remained volatile in the final sessions. Investors reacted to shifting policy signals, geopolitical tension, and fragile markets. Gold prices surged more than 60 percent during the year. The metal reached a record high above 4,549 dollars per ounce. Prices eased after Christmas. Gold stood near 4,330 dollars per ounce on New Year’s Eve. Silver followed a similar path. The metal traded around 71 dollars per ounce at year end. Earlier in the week, silver touched an…

China is on track to meet its official 2025 GDP growth target of around 5%, signaling economic resilience amid global financial pressures. Government leaders describe the achievement as a sign of the country’s stability and strength. Despite challenges from international trade tensions, fluctuating markets, and global slowdowns, China’s economy has maintained steady growth. Analysts note that policy support, domestic consumption, and infrastructure investment have contributed to this resilience. Officials highlight that meeting the growth target demonstrates effective economic management. Measures such as fiscal stimulus, monetary support, and strategic investment have helped stabilize key sectors and sustain industrial output. Consumer spending…

Meta has agreed to acquire the Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus. The company aims to strengthen its technology and expand its AI capabilities. Meta said the deal will enhance its systems across consumer and business products. Analysts see billion-dollar deal Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal estimated the acquisition at more than two billion dollars. Meta has not confirmed the financial terms. The purchase underscores Manus’s strategic value to Meta. AI agents become central to Meta’s strategy Meta said the acquisition will bring advanced digital agents to more users. These tools can plan trips, create presentations, and complete complex tasks. Meta…

West Ham United are preparing a bid for Jørgen Strand Larsen as they battle relegation.Manager Nuno Espírito Santo wants attacking reinforcements in January. Wolverhampton Wanderers value Strand Larsen at around £40m.The striker has scored three league goals this season after netting 14 last year. West Ham sit 18th and see a new striker as vital to survival.They are set to loan Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan. Nuno has also considered Ellis Simms and Haji Wright but prefers Premier League experience.West Ham failed to secure a loan move for Nathan Aké. The club is also pursuing Adama Traoré from Fulham.

Ukraine denied Russian claims of a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow spread false accusations to obstruct peace efforts. He accused Russia of creating a pretext for further military escalation. Ukrainian officials said no such strike occurred. Russia Claims Dozens of Drones Launched Overnight Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine launched 91 long-range drones overnight. He claimed the drones targeted Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region. Russian authorities did not reveal Putin’s location at the time. Moscow said it would reassess its approach to peace negotiations. Zelensky Calls Allegation a…

Sam Altman has advertised a $555,000-a-year role to tackle the risks of advanced artificial intelligence.The position, head of preparedness at OpenAI, comes with a stark warning. Altman said the job would be stressful and demand immediate action.The successful candidate will be responsible for anticipating and mitigating severe AI-related harms. These include threats to mental health, cybersecurity, and biological security.The role also involves preparing for increasingly autonomous AI systems. The vacancy reflects growing concern inside the industry about powerful models.Leaders at Microsoft AI and Google DeepMind have publicly warned of serious risks. Regulation remains limited, leaving companies largely to police themselves.OpenAI…