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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s improved squad depth will help them cope after confirming Kai Havertz will be out for a few more weeks. The Germany forward, sidelined since August following knee surgery, suffered a setback in rehab and was unable to “go to the next level,” delaying his return. Arteta must now decide whether to keep Mikel Merino as a makeshift striker against Brentford or turn to Viktor Gyökeres, who recently returned from injury. Gabriel Jesus is also pushing for involvement after 11 months out. Arsenal may again be without William Saliba and Leandro Trossard, meaning summer signings Cristhian Mosquera…

Critical Diplomatic Meeting in MoscowRussian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday. The White House expresses optimism about progress toward ending the war in Ukraine. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and informal adviser, will also take part. The meeting follows two days of talks in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials. Witkoff and Kushner refined a US-backed peace plan previously seen as favourable to Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the talks as constructive but warned that major challenges remain. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin will meet Witkoff Tuesday afternoon. After…

Bitcoin dropped below €75,000 on Monday as the cryptocurrency market continued its sharp post-October decline.European trading showed Bitcoin fell more than 5%, marking another losing month for digital assets.After peaking around €110,000 in early October, Bitcoin faced sustained sell-offs and large liquidations.In November, Bitcoin lost over 16% of its value, briefly approaching €74,000.Other top cryptocurrencies also declined, with Ethereum and Solana dropping more than 5%, extending October’s downtrend.Bitcoin attempted to stabilise last month, but price rebounds remained brief and failed to hold. Investors Retreat From Risky Assets Stocks and risky assets fell in recent weeks as investors shifted toward safer…

McLaren’s error throws the championship wide openFormula 1 moves toward its first final-race showdown with three contenders in 15 years. Max Verstappen won a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix after a costly McLaren strategy mistake. Lando Norris called the result “not our greatest day”, which felt modest after his team lost a near-certain win, though not for him. His lead shrinks to 12 points before Abu Dhabi. Oscar Piastri sits four points further back. Piastri looked stunned after a sure victory slipped into second place. His drop from second to third in the standings added to the blow. “It’s pretty painful,”…

The Marsh Fritillary, once common across the UK and Ireland but severely reduced during the last century, has enjoyed a strong resurgence in Northern Ireland thanks to warm weather and long-term conservation work. Butterfly Conservation reports major increases in the number of silken caterpillar nests found during recent surveys. While favourable weather helped, the charity stresses that habitat restoration is the real key to recovery. The species relies on a single plant—Devil’s-bit Scabious—found in grazed grasslands and heathlands, many of which were lost due to modern farming practices. Conservation manager Rose Cremin has worked closely with farmers to ensure land…

China has unveiled a new plan aimed at boosting domestic consumption and upgrading consumer goods in rural areas. The initiative seeks to strengthen spending in sectors ranging from pets and anime to trendy toys, reflecting a broader push to support lifestyle and leisure markets. The plan emphasizes encouraging households in rural regions to access higher-quality consumer products. Authorities are promoting upgrades in daily goods, electronics, and entertainment-related items, with the goal of stimulating economic activity and increasing household spending. Sectors such as pet care, animation, and popular toys are expected to benefit directly from the initiative. Analysts say these markets…

A UK government health panel has advised against offering prostate cancer screening to most men, saying the harms outweigh the benefits. The UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) instead recommended targeted screening only for men with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variants, who face a higher risk of developing aggressive cancers. The committee found that nationwide screening or screening based on family history would lead to high levels of overdiagnosis, detecting many slow-growing cancers that would never cause harm but could result in unnecessary treatment and serious side-effects. Evidence was also deemed insufficient to recommend screening for Black men, despite their higher…

New research identifies over 237 cyber operations against space infrastructure from 2023 through 2025.Experts warn that cyber warfare increasingly threatens satellites and communications systems.Between January 2023 and July 2025, attackers struck the space sector repeatedly during the Gaza conflict.The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich analyzed social media posts, news reports, and cybercrime forums to document these attacks.Attackers targeted both Israeli space agencies and international organisations.The report highlights the highest surge occurred during Israel-Iran clashes in June 2025, recording 72 attacks in one month.Report author Clémence Poirier notes this spike represents nearly one-third of all incidents during the…

Venezuelan Officials Condemn US Remarks Venezuela responds with sharp anger to Donald Trump’s claim that the nation’s airspace should be treated as closed. The foreign ministry calls his statement “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. Officials say the United States holds no legal authority to shut another country’s airspace. They accuse Trump of issuing a “colonialist threat” that violates international norms. Military Escalation Intensifies Regional Pressure The United States increases its military presence near Venezuela. US forces launch at least 21 strikes on boats they claim carried drugs. More than 80 people die in these attacks.…

Ukraine struck two oil tankers hours before drones hit Russia’s Novorossiysk terminal.Sea drones attacked the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal at around 4AM, local media reported.Russia halted operations at one of its largest oil terminals following the overnight strike. Tanker Assault Prompts Swift Rescue Operations The Black Sea attack targeted two oil tankers off Turkey’s coast, Ukrainian forces claimed responsibility.Coast guard teams rescued both crews after the explosions triggered a major emergency response.The Gambia-flagged Kairos exploded 28 nautical miles off Kocaeli while sailing empty from Egypt to Novorossiysk.The second tanker, Virat, suffered damage 35 nautical miles off Turkey shortly after the…