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A car explosion in southern Moscow on Monday claimed the life of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a high-ranking official in Russia’s military command. The blast occurred in a parking lot next to a residential building, according to local media reports. Sarvarov, who led the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff, was critically injured and later died from his wounds, the Investigative Committee confirmed. Investigation Launched Authorities opened a criminal case into Sarvarov’s death and said the motive is still unclear. Officials have not revealed how the explosive device was deployed but emphasized that the incident is…

Jim Beam will suspend production at its main Kentucky distillery for the entire next year. The company confirmed the shutdown will run through 2026. Executives said the move followed a review of demand, supply, and capacity. Management said it regularly adjusts output to meet consumer demand. Leaders recently met employees to discuss expected production volumes for 2026. That process resulted in the planned pause at the flagship site. Planned shutdown supports upgrades and efficiency The company will keep the distillery closed while it completes site improvements. Executives said the pause creates space for focused investment. Management described the decision as…

Aston Villa beat Manchester United 2-1 at Villa Park, driven by Morgan Rogers’s brilliance.The win kept Villa third, three points behind leaders Arsenal, and extended their winning streak. Rogers opened the scoring before half-time with a curling finish into the far corner.Matheus Cunha equalised soon after, punishing a defensive lapse. Villa regained control early in the second half as Rogers struck again, drifting inside to score decisively.Unai Emery celebrated wildly as his side reclaimed the lead. United suffered setbacks with injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo.Despite pressure, Villa held firm to claim a seventh straight league victory.

Pension income defines living standards in later life as Europe’s population grows older and public budgets tighten. Retirement outcomes differ widely between countries, creating sharp contrasts in security and comfort. Some retirees live well, while others face lasting financial stress. Pensions remain the main income source for older Europeans. Public transfers, mainly state pensions and benefits, provide about two thirds of senior income across the EU. This reliance ties retirement security closely to government policy. Despite this support, seniors earn less than the wider population. Across 28 European countries, people over 65 receive about 86% of average income. This gap…

Kylian Mbappé matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid calendar-year scoring record during a 2-0 home win over Sevilla.The French forward scored a late penalty to reach 59 goals in 2025, celebrating his 27th birthday in style.After missing several chances, Mbappé converted confidently from the spot four minutes from time.Jude Bellingham had earlier given Real the lead with a header shortly before half-time.Sevilla’s task became harder when Marcão was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.Real relied on key saves from Thibaut Courtois to secure the victory.The win leaves Real second in La Liga on 42 points, one behind leaders Barcelona.Sevilla…

Justice Department Publishes Partial FilesThe US Department of Justice released thousands of files related to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, a move many have long demanded for transparency into the late financier’s criminal activities and connections to powerful figures. The release includes photographs, call logs, court documents, and other materials, though many are heavily redacted. Democrats immediately criticised the release as incomplete, arguing that the Trump administration deliberately withheld crucial information. The Justice Department said it would continue releasing files in the coming weeks, acknowledging the initial batch fell far short of expectations. Trump Signs Law Amid PressurePresident Donald Trump, who…

Anthony Joshua stopped boxing novice Jake Paul in the sixth round in Miami. The contest ranked among the most one-sided fights in modern boxing. Paul spent most rounds retreating and avoiding exchanges. He relied on movement instead of meaningful offense. Joshua showed visible frustration as Paul refused to engage. The former two-time world champion imposed himself in the fifth round. Joshua cut off the ring and forced exchanges. He knocked Paul down twice with sustained pressure. The sequence highlighted the gulf in class and experience. Paul fell again early in the sixth round. Joshua followed with a clean and powerful…

In Greece’s southern Peloponnese mountains, vast stretches of Greek fir forest are turning brown and dying – even where wildfires never reached. Researchers say the losses signal a deeper, climate-driven crisis affecting one of the country’s hardiest tree species. Dimitrios Avtzis of Greece’s Forest Research Institute was surveying a routine spring fire when he noticed something unusual: large areas of dead and dying firs well beyond the burn zone. The scale was unprecedented, prompting an urgent warning to the environment ministry. While Greece has lost about 200,000 hectares of trees to fires since 2001, experts say fire is no longer…

Late Thursday night, EU leaders finally admitted that their most ambitious Ukraine funding plan could not succeed. They had spent months exploring a reparations loan that would have used frozen Russian central bank assets to fund Kyiv. Supporters framed it as a historic, morally compelling move, while critics warned of legal uncertainties, financial exposure, and political risks. As the discussions reached their final stage, hesitation replaced ambition, and leaders turned back to a familiar approach, avoiding untested financial mechanisms. Rather than seize Russian assets, governments agreed to raise €90 billion through joint borrowing on financial markets, leaving the €210 billion…

ByteDance has signed binding agreements with American and international investors to keep TikTok running in the United States. Chief executive Shou Zi Chew confirmed the agreement in a memo to employees on Thursday. The deal reshapes ownership of the American business and removes the risk of a forced shutdown. Joint Venture Hands Power to New Partners The agreement creates a joint venture that gives outside investors half of TikTok’s United States operations. Oracle, Silver Lake, and Emirati investment firm MGX lead the investor group. Shou Zi Chew detailed the structure in an internal message. The transaction is scheduled to close…