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Trump campaigned openly for the Nobel Peace Prize and long sought its recognition. Observers expected him to claim the newly created FIFA award. US President Donald Trump received the FIFA peace prize during the 2026 World Cup draw on Friday, adding a distinct Trumpian style to the tournament’s proceedings. Experts had predicted this outcome due to his high profile and public efforts. Close Ties Shape the Award Trump maintains a strong alliance with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who publicly supported Trump’s Nobel candidacy. Infantino praised Trump for trying to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza. At the ceremony, Infantino said, “This…

Putin demands a Ukrainian withdrawal without concessions Vladimir Putin insists that Ukrainian troops must leave the Donbas region. He warns that Russia will seize the territory by force if Kyiv refuses. He tells India Today that Moscow already controls roughly 85% of the region. Volodymyr Zelensky rejects any proposal that involves giving up land. Trump envoys see small steps but no breakthrough Putin’s comments follow remarks from Donald Trump, whose negotiators say Russia’s leader appears open to ending the war. Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet Ukraine’s delegation in Florida next. Trump calls the Kremlin talks “reasonably good” but…

Former Newcastle, West Ham and Portsmouth goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has announced he is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer that has spread to his pelvic bone. Hislop, 56, said he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease 18 months ago after an elevated PSA test. He underwent prostate surgery last December, but follow-up scans showed the cancer had returned and spread. He has since been on medication and recently completed seven and a half weeks of radiation therapy. Hislop urged men—especially those over 50 or of African or Caribbean heritage—to get regular PSA tests, stressing that early detection saves…

Despite US tariffs of up to 39%, Watches of Switzerland recorded higher sales and profits, showing that demand for premium watches and jewelry remains strong. Swiss luxury watch sales remain solid in the US, according to the half-year results from the Watches of Switzerland Group, reflecting continued interest in high-end timepieces. The UK-listed retailer, the country’s largest seller of Rolex, Omega, and Cartier watches, generated £845 million (€967 million) in revenue for the 26 weeks ending 26 October 2025, rising 10% at constant currency and 8% at reported rates. Adjusted earnings before interest and tax increased to £69 million (€78.9…

Meta starts removals before the national cutoffMeta now removes Australian children under 16 from Instagram, Facebook and Threads. The company takes this step one week before the country’s youth ban begins. Meta said last month that it warned users aged 13 to 15 about closures starting on 4 December. The company expects around 150,000 Facebook accounts and about 350,000 Instagram profiles to be affected. Threads will also lose young users because access requires an Instagram login. Australia’s new law begins on 10 December and orders platforms to block under-16s. Companies risk fines of up to A$49.5m if they fail to…

A new survey by the Migraine Trust has revealed significant inequalities in migraine care across the UK, with people from ethnic minority backgrounds reporting poorer treatment and greater fear of discrimination. Among 2,200 respondents, 23% of mixed-ethnicity, 19% of Asian and 16% of Black participants said their ethnicity negatively affected their care, compared with just 7% of white respondents. Black respondents were also more likely to fear workplace discrimination (37%) and to worry about not being believed when reporting symptoms. Some described experiencing racial stereotypes, such as assumptions that they could tolerate more pain. The Migraine Trust said such inequities…

The EU will ban Russian gas pipelines and LNG by 2027, granting emergency exceptions for Hungary and Slovakia.Short-term contracts signed before June 2025 face phased bans starting April 2026 for LNG and June 2026 for pipeline gas.Long-term LNG contracts continue until January 2027, while long-term pipeline gas deals stop in September 2027, potentially delayed to November.Member states accelerated the move after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, sending energy prices soaring across Europe.EU data shows the bloc cut dependence on Russian gas from 45% to 13% by mid-2025, yet imports still reached €10 billion. Landlocked Countries Seek Protection Most EU…

Prada Expands Its High-End Portfolio Prada announced on Tuesday that it acquired Versace and brought two major Italian luxury houses under one roof. The company paid $1.38bn, well below the roughly $2bn that Capri Holdings invested in Versace in 2018. The deal enlarges Prada’s portfolio, which includes Miu Miu, and strengthens its stance against rivals like LVMH, owner of Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton. A Major Transition for Versace Donatella Versace stepped down in March after 27 years defined by glamour and the iconic Medusa logo. She assumed leadership in 1997 after the murder of her brother Gianni and guided…

Russia signals readiness amid tense diplomacy President Vladimir Putin declared in Moscow that while Russia does not seek a war with Europe, it is fully prepared if European countries choose to initiate one. He stated that if Europe “starts” a war, Russia is “ready right now,” warning that such a conflict would be resolved so swiftly that there might “be no one left to negotiate with.” His remarks came during a press briefing ahead of ongoing discussions related to the conflict in Ukraine. Accusations that Europe is blocking peace efforts Putin used the occasion to criticize several European governments for…

Scientists discovered that drinking orange juice daily changes thousands of immune-cell genes.Many of these genes regulate blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and control sugar metabolism.These processes play a crucial role in long-term cardiovascular health, researchers say.David C. Gaze of the University of Westminster explained that orange juice impacts the body’s regulatory systems. Reduced Inflammation and Blood Pressure Researchers asked adults to drink 500 ml of pasteurised orange juice daily for two months.After 60 days, stress-related genes NAMPT, IL6, IL1B, and NLRP3 showed lower activity.The SGK1 gene, which controls kidney sodium retention, also became less active.These results support previous findings showing that…