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Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky said Florida talks advanced efforts to end the Ukraine war. Trump said serious and unresolved issues still block a final agreement. Both leaders described the discussions as constructive and encouraging. Trump said territorial disputes remain the central challenge. Russia continues to demand additional Ukrainian land. Territory shapes the peace process Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Zelensky said negotiators agreed on ninety percent of a twenty point peace plan. Trump said talks nearly completed security guarantees for Ukraine. He said progress reached about ninety five percent. Zelensky said negotiations would continue next week. Ukrainian and American teams will…

China is experiencing a surge in international tourists ahead of the New Year holidays. Southeastern cities, including Xiamen, are welcoming more visitors thanks to visa-free transit programs and improved travel services. The increase in arrivals reflects a growing interest in China’s cultural and scenic attractions. Tourists are exploring historic sites, coastal landscapes, and urban experiences in cities that are easier to access thanks to streamlined travel procedures. Visa-free transit policies have simplified travel for many international visitors. Tourists can enter certain cities without applying for traditional visas, making short-term trips more convenient and appealing. This policy has boosted tourism in…

Louis Gerstner, the former chief executive credited with rescuing IBM, has died aged 83.He led IBM from 1993 to 2002 during a period of deep crisis and rapid industry change. Gerstner became the first outsider to run the company as it struggled against rivals like Microsoft.He rejected plans to break IBM apart, arguing customers wanted integrated solutions, not fragmented products. That decision proved central to IBM’s survival and recovery.Gerstner focused on restoring profitability and improving customer service rather than grand visions. Under his leadership, IBM shifted away from failing PC strategies and refocused on enterprise services.He also ended development of…

Rich and voiceless, Russia’s billionaires reached a historic high during the war against Ukraine. Their wealth increased, but their political influence all but vanished. Over 25 years, Vladimir Putin stripped the rich of independent power. Once-feared oligarchs now avoid public opposition. This reality serves the Kremlin perfectly. Western sanctions failed to turn the elite into opponents. Pressure and privilege instead ensured their loyalty. The Kremlin enforces control through reward and threat. Loyalty brings protection, access, and profit. Defiance brings immediate punishment. Former banking billionaire Oleg Tinkov experienced this system firsthand. One day after calling the war “crazy” online, officials contacted…

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring with a precise finish after Arsenal dominated the first half. The hosts doubled their lead early in the second period when Georginio Rutter turned a Declan Rice corner into his own net.Despite controlling the game, Arsenal failed to extend their advantage. Brighton rallied and pulled one back through Diego Gómez after a rebound.Momentum briefly swung, but David Raya produced a stunning save to deny Yankuba Minteh. Arsenal’s resilience held firm despite injuries and late pressure.Manager Mikel Arteta…

Ruben Amorim usually demands control and conviction from his Manchester United side. His footballing beliefs remain firm and deeply rooted. Against Newcastle, he chose a different route. United earned a 1-0 Premier League victory through discipline and resilience. The evening brought relief rather than celebration at Old Trafford. A principle finally put aside Amorim has long resisted tactical compromise. Earlier in the season, he joked nobody could change his system. After 13 months in charge, that stance shifted. For the first time, United started with a back four under his leadership. The change reflected circumstance rather than conversion. From the…

Kate McLean-MacKenzie is creating an atlas to document how places smell.The University of Kent researcher says smell is a neglected sense in how we record the world. While images and sounds are easily shared, smells are rarely captured or communicated.This gap led her to begin mapping “smellscapes” more than 15 years ago. Her work involves guided “smell walks” through cities.Participants record scents, their strength, duration, and emotional associations. McLean-MacKenzie then turns the data into visual maps and cultural narratives.The results reflect subjective human experiences rather than objective measurements. More than 40 locations have been mapped, including Paris, Kyiv, Kolkata and…

The United States has carried out multiple airstrikes targeting Islamic State–linked militants in northwestern Nigeria, intensifying efforts to support the country’s fight against extremist violence. President Donald Trump described the attacks as “powerful and deadly,” aimed at groups responsible for targeting civilians, particularly Christians. Trump highlighted on social media that the militants had been “viciously killing innocent people,” signaling a strong US response to a crisis that has overwhelmed Nigeria’s military for years. Reinforcing Nigeria’s Fight Against Extremism Nigeria’s armed forces have long struggled to contain insurgent groups across the country, particularly in remote and underserved regions. Militants often operate…

India’s solar drive earns strong international approval. The transition still masks a rising waste challenge. Over slightly more than a decade, India became the world’s third-largest solar power producer. Renewable energy now anchors national climate ambitions. Solar panels blanket vast parks and spread across rooftops nationwide. Large utility-scale parks generate most solar electricity. Millions of rooftop systems also feed power into the grid. Government figures show nearly 2.4 million households joined a subsidised solar scheme. Solar growth reduced dependence on coal-based power. Thermal and other non-renewables still exceed half of installed capacity. Solar energy now delivers more than 20 percent.…

Christmas may feel like a break from thinking, but it offers plenty of chances to explore science at home.Researchers say curiosity works just as well without lab coats or specialist equipment. Matthew Cobb suggests testing taste by eating a sweet while holding your nose.Most people taste only sweetness until smell is restored, revealing flavour’s true source. Cracker jokes offer another experiment, says Sophie Scott.People laugh far more in company than alone, showing laughter is mainly social. A roast turkey can become a lesson in biomechanics.Steve Brusatte recommends examining bones to understand movement and flight.Sue Black suggests boiling the carcass to…